Formal Moments

1. Breast milk is the most nutritious milk for babies and infants. It is the most recommended baby stuff for food by doctors throughout the world. It is rich in all nutrients and a baby fed with breast milk for a longer period shows more resistance and grows healthy when compared to the one fed with substituted baby food. However, now a days, many children are fed with baby food that come in multiple varieties and tastes. These food are ease to eat and digest. They are mostly soft, paste and easily chewable food. Initially, the infant will not be able to chew due to lack of teeth. So, meshed up vegetables and fruits, along with baby food, helps the baby to grow as a free baby. As the child grows semi solid and solid food are fed to them. While in 20th century, babies were fed on solid food from 4 months, recent research recommends breast milk till 6 months. This will help the baby to obtain maximum growth in the initial stages thus helping to grow a healthy adult. There are also a lot of baby food in the market that are highly nutrient and contain good calorie with a balanced diet. Parents should take due care to ensure that the products are genuine and from reputed manufacturers and are within the expiry date.