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Common Mistakes in Formulas - Symptoms of Dissatisfaction

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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">First and foremost, we believe a great mistake is often made in using too heavy cream mixtures; babies as a rule do not stand the use of too </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">high a percentage of cream. <b style="color: #660000;">Formulas that call for whole milk</b> should </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">contain four per cent fat or cream; and while babies often gain </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">rapidly on the higher percentage of cream found in a rich Jersey milk, </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">nevertheless, sooner or later serious disturbances of digestion </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">usually occur. Herd milk is, therefore, better for the babies because </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">in the "whole milk" of the herd of Holsteins we have only about four </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">per cent fat.</span></span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Another common mistake</b> is too heavy feeding at the time of an attack</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">of indigestion; even the usual feeding may be too heavy during this</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">time of indisposition. It is not at all uncommon for us to dilute</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">baby's food to one-third its strength at the time of an acute illness.</span></span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Still another trouble maker is dirt</b>--dirt on the dish-towel, dirt on</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">the nipple, dirt in the milk, dirt on the mother's hands. Dirt is an</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">ever present evil and an endless trouble maker, as evidenced by stool</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">disturbances, indigestion, fretful days, and sleepless nights. A dirty</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">refrigerator is another factor which has been responsible for much</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">illness and distress.</span></span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Indigestion is often brought on because a nurse, caretaker, or</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">possibly the mother, not wishing to go down to the refrigerator in the</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">middle of the night, brings up the food early in the evening and</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">allows it to become warm--to remain in a thermos bottle--and we are</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">sure that had they been able to see the enormous multiplication of</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">germs because of this warm temperature, they would never have given</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">occasion for such an increase in bacteria just to save themselves a</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">trifle of inconvenience.</span></span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Still another common mistake</b> is to use one formula too long; a feeding</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">mixture which was good for four or possibly six weeks, must be changed</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">as the child grows older and his requirements become greater. Let the</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">weight, stools, general disposition and sleep of the child be your</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">guides, and with these in mind errors in feeding can be quickly</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">detected and minor mistakes speedily rectified.</span></span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">SYMPTOMS OF DISSATISFACTION</span></span></div>
<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some of the pointed questions which are put to a young mother who</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">brings her child into the office of the baby specialist, are the</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">following:</span></span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">  Does the baby seem satisfied after his feeding?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">  Does he suck his fist?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">  How much does he gain each week in weight?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">  Does he sleep well?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">  Does the baby vomit?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">  What do his bowel movements look like?</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">  Will you please send a stool to the office?</span></span></li>
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<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With the intelligent answers to these questions--after knowing the</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">birth weight and the age of the child and its general nervous</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">disposition--the physician can formulate some conclusion as to the</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">babe's general condition and can usually find a feeding formula that</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">will make him grow.</span></span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Vomiting, restlessness, sleeplessness and the condition of the</span></span> </b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>bowels</b>, are the telltales which indicate whether or not the food is</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">being assimilated; and the stools may vary all the way from hard</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">bullet-like lumps to a green diarrhea.</span></span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Babies do not thrive well in large institutions where the food is so</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">often made up in a wholesale manner, for the simple reason that the</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">food elements are not suited to the need of each individual baby. Some</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">infants are unable to digest raw milk, and for them sterilized or</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">boiled milk should be tried; others require a fat-free mixture such as</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">skimmed milk, while still others may need buttermilk for a short time.</span></span></div>
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<br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">Babies require individual care, particularly in their food</span></b>, and the</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">good or bad results are plainly shown in the stools, weight, sleep,</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">etc.</span></span></div>
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Common Mistakes in Formulas - Symptoms of Dissatisfaction

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Why Solid Food Harmful to Babies Under Age of 6 Months

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<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFfSf_eG-10e0VvbfXGtG2WujV8DmlUtC5xVaJBAgI98xItQtebywAdqYgRJCB6gfONRiA_ob4WJki2lzU2nM5f_fbhDJgcfZsceOrrGOK1l3ZuW-I9FTQZ6YZX3HmpL3sBJIfv7iw9rc/s1600/Introducing+solid+foods+to+babies-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFfSf_eG-10e0VvbfXGtG2WujV8DmlUtC5xVaJBAgI98xItQtebywAdqYgRJCB6gfONRiA_ob4WJki2lzU2nM5f_fbhDJgcfZsceOrrGOK1l3ZuW-I9FTQZ6YZX3HmpL3sBJIfv7iw9rc/s200/Introducing+solid+foods+to+babies-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>We were receiving similar questions about <b style="color: #cc0000;">solid food for babies under 6 months</b>. Parents were asking like when to start solid food, what o give, is it harmful for babies etc.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">Previously,we have written some articles on <a href="http://cutebabysolutions.blogspot.com/search/label/Baby%20Food%20at%20Age%204%20Months" target="blank" title="Baby Food at age 20 months">baby food at age of 20 months</a> and <a href="http://cutebabysolutions.blogspot.com/2011/10/introduce-solid-baby-first-food-4-6.html" target="blank" title="Baby Food at age 6 months">introduction to first solid baby food at age 4 and 6 months +</a>.Today we thought let’s talk about more. While I was thinking suggest a piece of advice, I came across similar article. I thought let’s share with you. </div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">Parents are being advised not to <b>introduce solid foods</b> for their babies until the age of six months in order to prevent life-long food allergies from developing, a leading nutritional expert said.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">Eating solid foods at an early age strains children's vital organs and causes a preference for sugary foods that can lead to subsequent weight gain, said Dr. Carla, lecturer of nutrition and diet at the  American University of Beirut in Lebanon.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">“In my own practice, I have seen a 50 per cent increase [in recent years] in the number of children suffering from food allergies or related respiratory and skin conditions. I believe this trend is mirrored across the region, with many parents <b>introducing solid foods</b> for their toddlers at the tender age of three months”</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">She was speaking on the sidelines of the 11th Women's Conference,  which focused on correcting poor eating habits.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">Doctor explained that parents often induce children to eat solid foods at a young age because it is convenient, or because parents want to share their meal times with their babies.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Food Craving</span></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">"However, once children are fed sugary or salty solid foods, they start craving the empty calories in many food items. This is why sugary foods should be avoided till at least the age of two years," she said.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS02AbtVktpzz1I3Oo8nQPgwrMd1gZuGyndG8dNhvXR1ZsYiw1XYnnBcYom9Si-fnDdEZNvFn2P413hpZK-1CIuJ2h16hqB3kDg8aQ9enhwBcCl1e-11SInU78axcXSw4AWts7G3vsDtY/s1600/Introducing+solid+foods+to+babies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS02AbtVktpzz1I3Oo8nQPgwrMd1gZuGyndG8dNhvXR1ZsYiw1XYnnBcYom9Si-fnDdEZNvFn2P413hpZK-1CIuJ2h16hqB3kDg8aQ9enhwBcCl1e-11SInU78axcXSw4AWts7G3vsDtY/s1600/Introducing+solid+foods+to+babies.jpg" /></a></div>The nutrition expert recommended that <b>children be introduced to solid foods</b> one by one, so that any harmful reactions can be detected immediately and the food stopped if required.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">"Cereals and vegetables should be given first, with fruits high in sugar content being introduced later," Doctor said.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">Experts also shed light on various health concerns, such as the alarming increase in obesity, which has doubled within the past decade, across the Middle East.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">"Although obesity rates have increased, nutritional deficiencies are also becoming more common as people consume more processed and genetically modified foods" said another Doctor, a disease specialist.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">"For example, the lack of zinc in the diet from eating genetically modified plant-based products can lead to stunted growth, diabetes, skin ulcers and diarrhea in children. Because many organs do not exhibit symptoms of poor eating immediately, people should try to limit their intake of modified foods, and also work to maintain balanced diets at all times," he said.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">I hope this article will help you to understand <a href="http://cutebabysolutions.blogspot.com/2011/10/introduce-solid-baby-first-food-4-6.html" target="blank" title="Introduce first Solid baby food at age 4 months">why introducing first solid food is harmful to babies under 6 months</a>. You can read more solution about your cute baby in this <a href="http://cutebabysolutions.blogspot.com/" target="blank" title="Click here to read more  baby solutions">web site</a>. Or click hear for your <a href="http://www.bestpersonalhealthfitness.com/" target="blank" title="Best Personal health and fitness articles">best personal health and fitness</a> issues. Write us on our blog at <a href="http://bestpersonalhealthandfitness.blogspot.com/" target="blank" title="Best Personal Health and Fitness Blog">best personal health and fitness</a>.</div><br />
<div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Courtesy: <a href="http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/health/doctors-issue-solid-food-alert-for-babies-under-6-months-1.983876" target="blank" title="Why solid food is harmful for babies under 6 month">Alert for solid foods for babies under age 6 months</a></div></div>

Why Solid Food Harmful to Babies Under Age of 6 Months

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30zrx5fzIl6uuIJ9nFVGe1h8ZG5uJsKrhiV3HnsPMyVKHPo2Rfw8IOeCmqSLDpgFxzdJbkRicOLNbBzlGOOlnpFvhcwAnnc4jSvwKV9DqLU_NLqAHEZdUpZTAVyOqQERMjTfWBLhwPG4/s1600/Foods-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30zrx5fzIl6uuIJ9nFVGe1h8ZG5uJsKrhiV3HnsPMyVKHPo2Rfw8IOeCmqSLDpgFxzdJbkRicOLNbBzlGOOlnpFvhcwAnnc4jSvwKV9DqLU_NLqAHEZdUpZTAVyOqQERMjTfWBLhwPG4/s200/Foods-1.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">Several mom's have shown their concern about their baby's first taste of solid food. Most of them asked <span style="color: blue;">when to introduce first solid food to their babies</span>. Some asked for "at age of 4 months" and some asked for "at age of six".  Let me explain some of the wonderful choices for <span style="color: blue;">first foods for babies</span> as many are now acknowledging tasty and creamy avocados, bananas and sweet potatoes. These healthy and nutritious foods really make great first foods for baby because they are easy to digest and full of vitamins, minerals, fats and other nutrients a growing baby needs.<br />
 </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">This article is full of recipes for <span style="color: blue;">homemade fresh and first foods for baby</span>. These food ideas can be introduce to your baby between the ages of (4) and 6 months old. Many parents still begin to introduce solid foods (weaning foods or Complimentary) to their babies prior to the age of 6 months old. Ideally, babies should have nothing but breast milk and / or formulas during the first 6 months of life.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div><div style="background-color: magenta; color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Introduce First Solid Food For Babies at 4 months +</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Avocado</span></i> - a great first food for baby. Avocados burst with essential fats and nutrients that a growing baby needs. Smooth and creamy avocados are easily digested and well tolerated by most babies!<br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMWVtjnETbM2OLi6wopnJdwBTI_w7gKW5K6-fq12Ehh-YjTxSUDXDvcRKV06XrJQM1CKka_Lqsw1Ym8gGhA89DC06Z0QWjXiECIQo8VZifQ3Od0OHXqbukY0RGC54ucejI1xGZc7op5U/s1600/Avocado+first+solid+baby+food.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMWVtjnETbM2OLi6wopnJdwBTI_w7gKW5K6-fq12Ehh-YjTxSUDXDvcRKV06XrJQM1CKka_Lqsw1Ym8gGhA89DC06Z0QWjXiECIQo8VZifQ3Od0OHXqbukY0RGC54ucejI1xGZc7op5U/s200/Avocado+first+solid+baby+food.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Vitamins:</span>   A, C, Niacin, Folate</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Minerals:</span>   Potassium, phosphorus, Iron, magnesium, Calcium</span></div><ol style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Peel and take out the pit of a ripe Avocado - do not cook</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Cut "meat" out and mash with a fork</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Should there be no need to use a machine as just like bananas, avocados have a very soft consistency and texture. Avocados do not need to be cooked</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Add formula / breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up. </span></li>
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<span style="color: #20124d;">Vitamins:</span>    A, C, Folate<br />
<span style="color: #20124d;">Minerals:</span>    Potassium, phosphorous, selenium, magnesium, Calcium</span></div><ol style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Peel a ripe banana - do not cook</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Place banana in a food processor / food mill or blender and purée</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">You can also mash the banana in a bowl using a regular fork - heat in microwave for 25 seconds prior to mashing for extra softness</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Add formula / breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Salt and sugar are not needed When making baby food.  Omit these items, preferably at ALL times, in your baby's meals. SUCH  Other spices as cinnamon, garlic powder, pepper etc. there be introduced  as early as 7 months with your pediatricians consult.</i></span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Organic Brown Rice Cereal</span></i> - Did you know that baby's first food does not have to be a commercial infant rice cereal? Many pediatric resources are acknowledging the fact that Avocado, banana and sweet potato make great first foods for baby.<br />
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If you decide to make <span style="color: blue;">homemade baby cereal</span>, make it with brown rice (organic if preferred). Whole grains are more healthy and nutritious for your baby (and for the whole family). Learn more about whole grains. You have also be interested in reading our FAQ Cereal explaining what types of grains to use, how long They have be stored and more.</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">1 / 4 c. rice powder (organic brown rice ground in blender or food processor)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">1. Bring liquid to boil in saucepan. Add the rice powder while stirring Constantly.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">3. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking Constantly, mix in formula or breast milk and fruits if desired</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Serve warm.</span></li>
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</div><div style="color: red; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrH4G3y6N92mo6ok8777OFxFLFmXi_myNqLR-CnS1pLEEOoxErhj8jcZm4Qm4aJO6pQwT44wpLAh4OzV2Y5quLmKRy2AvLPDbppz92CO6N8e4m8qHbTWw22sgKS5X8Cutqk136GnBfNs/s1600/pears+first+solid+baby+food.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVrH4G3y6N92mo6ok8777OFxFLFmXi_myNqLR-CnS1pLEEOoxErhj8jcZm4Qm4aJO6pQwT44wpLAh4OzV2Y5quLmKRy2AvLPDbppz92CO6N8e4m8qHbTWw22sgKS5X8Cutqk136GnBfNs/s200/pears+first+solid+baby+food.jpg" width="131" /></a><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pears</span></span></i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
Vitamins:     A, C, Folate<br />
Minerals:     Potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, Calcium</span></div><ol style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Peel and cut into chunks so as to Avoid the little seed portion.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Steam gently until tender;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Place in a blender / food processor and purée until smooth. You have be able to just use a fork too.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Use the leftover cooking water if needed but Pears tend to be very runny and watery without adding liquid - Add some baby cereal to thicken if needed.</span></li>
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<i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Yams / Sweet Potato</span></i><br />
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Vitamins:     A (24 877 mg), C, Folate<br />
Minerals:     Potassium, sodium, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, Calcium</span></div><ol style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Wash and poke holes in sweet potato with fork then wrap sweet potatoes in tin foil - do not peel for baking / microwaving. (You can also do this in the microwave - only use plastic wrap and cook on high for 8 minutes or until tender)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Place in a 400 degree oven and bake for 30 minutes or until soft.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">OR</span> </li>
<li>Peel sweet potatoes and cut into small chunks</li>
<li>Place chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover potato</li>
<li>"Steam" boil until tender, be sure to check on the water level.</li>
<li>Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the sweet potatoes</li>
<li>If you have baked your sweet potato, remove skins and use liquid from your preferred source</li>
<li>Place sweet potato into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.</li>
<li>Add the reserved water or other liquid as necessary to Achieve a smooth, thin consistency minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.</li>
</ol><div style="background-color: magenta; color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Introduce First Solid Food For Babies at 6 months +</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">*** More First Foods & Homemade Baby Food Recipes***</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnOSGBcgEDI4Ub3xKCE-wrnMAZtd5_gzS3mGka6xlDQSfhiY_wxWPS1lk9QeP82du5gsPLH0hx33kjoTlZ2BGrQ0PfPvBDD0FXR76fJgiP2ekT7E2BqgCNxhG1K8bKOQ-fFf270eT1MO8/s1600/Mango+first+solid+baby+food.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnOSGBcgEDI4Ub3xKCE-wrnMAZtd5_gzS3mGka6xlDQSfhiY_wxWPS1lk9QeP82du5gsPLH0hx33kjoTlZ2BGrQ0PfPvBDD0FXR76fJgiP2ekT7E2BqgCNxhG1K8bKOQ-fFf270eT1MO8/s200/Mango+first+solid+baby+food.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
<i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Mango</span></i> (6-8 months - sometimes over 8 months)<br />
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Vitamins:     A (1262 IU in one cup.), C, E, K, Folate<br />
Minerals:     Potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, Calcium, Sodium</span></div><ol style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Ripe Mango</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Peel, Mango Deseed and mash until smooth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Add formula / breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.</span></li>
</ol><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
<i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Apples (Applesauce)</span></span></i><br />
 </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vitamins:     A, C, Folate<br />
Minerals:     Potassium, magnesium, Calcium<br />
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This recipe is written so that you have use any amount of apples you wish.</span></div><ol style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Peel, core and cut apple into slices / chunks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Place slices or chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover apples</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Boil / steam until tender, be sure to check on the water level and stir. 4. Apples have be mashed with a potato masher to Achieve a smooth applesauce consistency. If your masher will not Achieve a purée type of consistency, then follow steps 5-7</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the apples</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Add the reserved water as necessary to Achieve a smooth, thin purée</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up the</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Ask your pediatrician about adding some cinnamon for new tastes.</span></li>
</ol><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #444444; color: white;">Always consult with your pediatrician about Introducing solid foods to your baby Remember, always consult with your pediatrician regarding Introducing solid foods to your baby and specifically discuss with any foods that pose allergy risks for your baby.</span></span></div></div></div>

Try at Home: Introduce Solid Baby First Food 4 or 6 months +

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