A child between the ages of 6-12 months requires a lot of nutrients like minerals and vitamins to have a proper growth. Most of the children in this age group suffer from diseases like anemia, malnutrition etc due to insufficient intake of the required nutrients. Like an adult’s body, a child’s body also requires minerals and proteins to grow and fight with the diseases. The parents should see to it that their child is given a proper diet rich in the required things. Parents should keep in mind the following points:
- During this period start switching your child from mother’s milk to whole milk as whole milk contains fats required for your child.
- Your child’s diet must include both liquid as well as solid things.
- Don’t over feed your child as this would result in his stomach ache or gas formation.
- Give him unsweetened fruit juice. Dilute the juice and then give it to him. Also do not give juice during night time as it may result in tooth decay.
- Give him egg yolk at least twice a week. Read More...