Don’t delay introducing ‘lumpy’ foods

Researchers at Bristol University in England have discovered that delaying your baby’s introduction to lumpier foods may contribute to fussy eating habits. ‘Lumpy foods’ are semi-solids like small bits of cooked soft vegetables or food that is mashed with a fork.

The study found in the group of babies who were not given lumpy foods until they were 10 months or older, one in five were fussy eaters by the age of 15 months. Compared to babies who were introduced to lumpy foods between the ages of six and nine months, the fussy eaters were twice as likely to have firm food preferences and were more likely to insist on baby foods well after their first birthday. This research suggests that giving your baby a wide variety of lumpy or chewy foods between the ages of six and nine months will broaden their food appreciation and reduce the likelihood of fussy eating later on.

Source: Better Health Channel

* That is true! we must introduce "lumpy foods" to our child earlier so that they can eat fruits and vegetables. I introduce solid foods to my child when she is 6 months. I slowly let her taste the food until she likes it. She eat some vegetables like potato, carrots, squash and chayote. She eats banana and apple too. I have no problem with her in eating time because she really eats a lot. *

by: jil0504 at 13:09 | link | comments

Comments: