What should be the diet of an 11-month-old baby

Your 11-month-old baby is not yet a small child and has baby needs … but he is beginning to be interested in other foods that have little to do with breast milk or formula (although he still takes it as his main food most of the time weather). The first year of baby’s life seems to fly by , and before you know it, your little bundle of joy is getting ready to walk and start talking.

Her nutritional needs have changed enormously since her first weeks of life, and at 11 months she is able to eat many of the same things that you eat. However, it is not yet ready for an adult diet and you will need to be very careful to avoid choking.

DRINK

Children should not receive cow’s milk until they are at least one year old. At 11 months, your child still needs to have breast milk or formula to drink. You can have up to one glass of non-critical fruit per day. Apple and white grape juices are good choices for 11-month-old babies.

You can offer the juice in an age-appropriate cup but not in a bottle. Juices are not a good idea to drink in the bottle as the sugars in the juice can damage your baby’s teeth. Never put him to bed with a bottle to avoid “bottle rot” as milk, formula or juice collects in his mouth and covers his teeth.

EAT WITH YOUR FINGERS

Your baby has probably mastered the grip of the forceps, using the thumb and index finger to pick things up. Now he can eat things like O-shaped cereal; cheese cubes or sticks; soft-cooked fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots, and peas; teething cookies; plantain; and cooked pasta. You will always have to watch your baby closely to avoid choking or choking. The food must be very well cooked or in pieces suitable for swallowing.

PUT A BIB ON IT AND COVER THE FLOOR

Put a large bib over your baby , cover the floor under the high chair or high chair with an old sheet, and let him practice eating soft foods with a spoon at the end of the feeding. Cooked fruit puree; mashed potatoes; oatmeal; and mac n cheese is easy for baby to eat and sticks quite well to his spoon. Yogurt and cottage cheese are often a baby’s favorite … though it prepares everything for a good clean after eating.

THE PROTEIN

Your little explorer’s muscles need to work hard and for that, they need protein to keep growing. Your baby can get protein from things like finely ground meat or chicken , egg yolk, scrambled egg yolk, tofu, and beans.

WHEN AND HOW MUCH

By 11 months, your baby should be able to eat regular meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with a couple of snacks in between. A general guideline for this age is 1/2 to 1 cup of fruits and vegetables per day; 1/4 to 1/2 cup of protein-rich or blended foods, such as casseroles; 1/3 cup dairy or 1 small piece of cheese; and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of cereal with iron.

When you introduce a new food, wait three days before introducing another, to be able to observe a possible allergic reaction.  Symptoms of a food allergy include hives, vomiting, and coughing . Your 11-month-old child should not take honey, peanut butter or any type of nuts, since his digestive system is still weak and they can also cause serious illnesses or allergic reactions.