Are You Giving Your Baby These Superfoods?

Food is extremely important for the growth and development of children and babies have needs which are different from ours. Their tiny stomachs need nutritionally dense healthy food since they eat very small quantities. The new buzzword doing the rounds for adults is superfoods. Why should our babies not get the best from superfoods too? (age-appropriate of course). Superfood for super babies!

What Are Superfoods?

Superfoods are whole foods that are nutrient powerhouses, pack large doses of antioxidants, are easily digestible and are full of fibre and a complex blend of vitamins and minerals.

The recommended age for babies to start solids is normally 6 months. However, some babies start off at 4 months depending on their breastmilk intake. Once babies start on solids, most mothers are at a loose end trying to figure out what solid food their baby can eat and how nutrition packed is it. So use this guide to introduce your baby to different textures and super healthy food.

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Avocados

This is a great first ‘superfood’ to introduce your baby to. It’s packed with good fat which is essential for the brain development of your little one and has a high protein content. Wash it, peel it, deseed it and mash it up and you have your baby guacamole ready. Your baby is sure to lap up this buttery tasty treat.

Age To Start: 4-6 months onwards

Bananas

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Bananas are rich in potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, calcium and iron and are the best energy-giving portable food for the baby. You can mash it, peel it and give it whole (for older kids) or puree it with yoghurt – baby’s first smoothie. This superfood is a must on the baby’s menu.

Age To Start: 4 – 6 months