Nutrition at 8-9 months

When your baby reaches eight to nine months, his diet should be adapted to his age and digestive needs. At this age, it is important to introduce new foods gradually and observe the child’s reaction to them.

One of the important changes in a baby's diet at 8-9 months is the introduction of lean fish as a source of protein. Fish should be given 1-2 times a week, making a puree or soufflé from it. You need to start with 1-2 teaspoons and monitor the child’s reaction, since fish can cause diathesis in some children.

In addition, an eight-month-old child can be given a white cracker or rye crust with the broth. At this age, you also need to increase the portions of porridge to 170 grams (by 9 months - up to 180 grams, and by one year - up to 200 grams), meat puree - up to 50 grams, vegetable puree - up to 170 grams.

If your child is bottle-fed, at 9 months you need to reduce the amount of Detolact-type milk formula and increase the portions of kefir.

An approximate daily diet for a 9-month-old child may include the following products:

1. Breakfast: rolled oats or rice porridge with milk, an apple or banana, a small amount of pear juice.
2. Lunch: pureed meat (beef, chicken or turkey), vegetable puree (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower), 1-2 teaspoons of fish puree or soufflé.
3. Afternoon snack: kefir or yogurt, cookies or homemade crackers.
4. Dinner: porridge with milk (rolled oats, rice, corn porridge), fruit puree (apple, banana, pear).

From nine months onwards, it is advisable to give for lunch (2 times a week) finely grated salads from fresh vegetables - cucumbers, tomatoes, white cabbage, carrots, adding apples and fresh herbs. Salads can be seasoned with vegetable oil, honey or lemon juice. They should be given 1 teaspoon at a time, increasing to 1 tablespoon by the end of the year. The child should receive vegetable salads on those days when he is given meat broth or chicken soup.

It is important to remember that each child is individual, and his nutrition should be adapted to his needs and capabilities. If you have concerns or questions about your baby's nutrition, contact your pediatrician or nutritionist for specific recommendations.

In addition, you should avoid giving your baby foods that may cause an allergic reaction, such as nuts, eggs, strawberries, oranges and other citrus fruits. You also need to control the amount of salt and sugar in your child’s diet and prefer natural and fresh foods.

In conclusion, nutrition at 8-9 months for a baby is an important stage in his development and growth. By following the recommendations above, you can provide your baby with everything he needs for his health and well-being. Do not forget also that nutrition should be accompanied by affection, care and love, which are so important for the full development of the child.