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Gwynn Oak Child Care | Gwynn Oak Daycare

Inclement Weather Policy

We DO NOT follow Baltimore County’s school closings & delays schedule! When predicted inclement weather threatens to make road conditions unsafe for travel, we take into consideration all reports received from the local news, the weather station and our own weather radio located here in daycare. Depending on our reviews regarding road conditions, radar images and consults from the local branch of the National Weather Service, we will make one of the following recommendations:

  1. Daycare opens at the normal time;

  2. Daycare opening will be delayed one or two hours;

  3. Daycare will be closed early; or,

  4. Daycare will not open for that day.

The decision to close or delay daycare, including how long to delay, will be announced to parents/caregivers via text/email alerts. Alerts will be issued no later than 5:30 a.m. the day of closing.  If daycare opens at the normal time, an announcement will not be made. If inclement weather occurs after school day has begun, a decision regarding early release will be made as quickly as possible and parents will be notified via text message, email and phone.

Closings will also be placed on our website’s Home page. It is the parents’ responsibility to notify us that the alert has been received by calling/emailing/texting us immediately. If not, the next person listed on the emergency contact will be notified for pick-up.

Behavior Guidance Policy

Our program shall provide each child with guidance that helps the child acquire a positive self-image, self-control, and acceptable behavior. Discipline and behavior guidance used by staff will, at all times, be constructive, positive, and suited to the age of the child. Staff will provide choices to correct the negative behavior.

The following standards and rules apply to children in our care:

1. To prevent unacceptable behavior from occurring, staff will:

  • a. model appropriate behavior for the children

  • b. arranges the environment to enhance the learning of behaviors that are acceptable

  • c. use descriptive praise when appropriate behavior is occurring (e.g., “Look how high you’re building the blocks! Let’s count them.”)

2. When unacceptable behavior is about to occur or is occurring, staff will calmly discuss with the child their behavior/actions to ease the tension. Assist children in learning to identify both positive and negative emotions as well as how to express those emotions in an appropriate way. They will be given several opportunities to correct their behavior and or choose other activities. Staff will use:

  • a. redirection: substituting a positive activity for a negative activity

  • b. distraction: change the focus of the activity or behavior

  • c. active listening: to determine the underlying cause of the behavior

  • d. separation from the group: this is only used when less-intrusive methods have been tried and the behavior of the child is dangerous to him/herself, to other children, or to staff. The child will remain in sight and hearing of staff. The child will be separated from the group for a maximum time of _3__ minutes.

3. Holding and rocking of the child will be done when needed. This child-care program complies with all federal, state, and other relevant laws that prohibit corporal or abusive punishment in child-care settings. Additionally, staff will not use unproductive or shaming methods of punishment. We program believes that parents must work together with staff to deal with persistent behavioral issues such as biting, unusual or dangerous aggression, or other issues. Parents will be contacted for a conference when a child appears to be unusually stressed, anxious, or otherwise motivated to engage in negative behaviors.

Screen Time Policy

Because we care about the health and well-being of the children in our care, we follow some of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Recommendations on Screen Time:

Passive technology means non-interactive television, videos, and streaming media.

Interactive technology means educational and age-appropriate technology designed to facilitate active and creative use and to encourage social engagement with other children and adults, including programs, applications, non-commercial television programming, videos, streaming media, and e-books.

  • Children under 2 should have no screen time.

  • Children age 2 and over should watch less than 30 minutes per week at child care, of passive tech. We understand that TV and other electronic media can get in the way of exploring, playing, and interacting with others; this encourages learning and healthy physical and social development. Therefore, we will restrict screen time by:

Allowing a maximum of 30 minutes total per week of educational and age appropriate screen time (television, video, and DVD).

  • Allowing no more than 15 minutes of educational computer time per day.

  • Not allowing any screen time during meals and snacks unless part of an IEP. Media with brand placement or advertising for unhealthy or sugary food and beverages.

  • Having zero screen time (TV, video, and computer) for children under the age of two

Sick Policy

This daycare is a well-child care facility. Please do not bring your child if she/he has a contagious illness or exhibits any of the following symptoms:

  • *fever

  • *vomiting, in excess of typical infant spit-ups and gag reactions

  • *diarrhea

  • *conjunctivitis (“pink eye”)

  • *consistent complaints of ear or stomach pain

  • *bleeding other than minor cuts and scrapes

  • *excessive greenish/yellowish nasal discharge, indicating infection

  • *excessive, uncontrolled coughing or runny nose

  • *head lice

  • *undiagnosed skin rashes

  • *breathing trouble

  • *trouble swallowing

  • *gray/white stool

In general, if your child is too sick to be a viable part of daycare, then your child is too sick to be here. If he/she becomes ill during daycare, you will be phoned and asked to pick up your little one up immediately. Your child must be kept out of daycare for at least 24 hours after there are no signs of the symptoms above. A written notice from physician may need to accommodate certain illnesses.

If your child has a common cold (slight cough, sneezing, clear runny nose and or a temperature 100 degrees or less), your child may stay in daycare. However, if your child reaches a point where she/he requires constant attention, will not play/eat, cries continuously, whines and wants to be held constantly, then your child will need to stay home unless a previous “understanding” is made with us. Some illnesses will not just go away. It is much easier to treat the illness at first sight rather than letting it manifest and get worst.

All forms must be updated for new shots, known allergies, disease or communicable illnesses. The intent of this policy is to prevent the spread of any communicable sicknesses and to assure all other children receive quality supervision.

Administering Medication

As a precaution, children may NOT transport medication to daycare including Carmex and Blistex products unless a “self carry/self administration of emergency medication authorization approval” has been completed.

In order for this daycare to administer medicine, remember that:

  • *First dose of unfamiliar medication or a medication the child has not had in a while, need to be dispensed at home for the first 24 hours to see if the child will have any allergic reactions. This includes ointments/topical, over-the-counter medication and prescriptions drugs.

  • *All prescriptions must have your child’s name, expiration date and dosage on the original container.

  • *Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines must be unopened.

  • *If medication is in pill form, a pill count must be completed in front of parent and provider and re-counted at return of pills.

  • *Written authorization must accompany meds. Please include what the medicine is, who it is for, dosage, start & end date, and any special storage instructions. Please use proper measuring cups, syringes or droplets. Use the “medicine administration consentform” link below.

Feel free to download any of the following documents as they pertain to your child’s health(arrow back to return to this site):

  • Asthma action plan

  • Vaccine Requirement Schedule

Sick Policy for Before & After Care Contract Holders

If your child is to sick to be in school, he/she is too sick to be in daycare. If for some unforeseen reason you are notified that your child cannot stay in school due to an illness, it is your responsibility for getting him/her. If all attempts on your behalf to get your child fail, we may extend the courtesy & transport your child back to our facility to be kept secluded until your immediate arrival.

You may want to consider these sites when making medical decisions pertaining to your child’s health

  • Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: 1 800 232 4636

  • American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Maryland Academy of Pediatrics

  • Asthma and Kids

  • Maryland Asthma Control Program

  • Food Allergy and Research Education

Emergency Preparedness Policy


All policies have been set to ensure safety, consideration & consistency for this facility.


Our Emergency Disaster & Preparedness Plan provides for responses to all types of emergencies. You will be notified as soon as the procedure has taken place and safe housing has been completed. Depending on the circumstance of the emergency, we will use one of the following protective actions:

Immediate evacuation: children are evacuated to a safe area on the grounds of the facility in the event of fire, unsafe building structure, etc. In the case of inclement weather, we may then proceed indoors at a neighboring shelter.

In-place sheltering: sudden occurrences, weather or hazardous material related, may dictate that taking cover inside this facility is the best immediate response (tornadoes, terrorism, lock downs, etc.).

Total evacuation: total evacuation of the facility may become necessary if there is a danger in the area. In this case, children will be taken to a relocation facility. We currently have 2 available. If it ever becomes necessary to relocate, a sign will be placed on the door stating which facility we’ve gone to. If either location has to change, you will be notified and directions will be provided if needed.

Modified Operations: may include cancellation/postponement or rescheduling of normal activities. These actions are normally taken in case of a winter storm or building problems (extended power outages) that make it unsafe for children, but may be necessary in a variety of situations. Please keep the main telephone line free so that emergency calls and the relay of information can be done efficiently. An alternative phone number to call in an emergency event will be issued to current contract holders within their Emergency Preparedness Plan.


The American Red Cross website is a great place to start when planning and preparing for emergency situations.

Tukwila School District – Child Care Teacher All Onboarding Costs Covered! job at Champions\u002FKinderCare in Tukwila, WA 98168

Tukwila School District – Child Care Teacher All Onboarding Costs Covered!

Champions\u002FKinderCare

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Tukwila, WA 98168

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Cascade View Elementary School

Perfect Work Life Balance – Think about how a split shift could work for you! Work for a few hours and then have the best part of the day free! Then back again to assist your scholars until parent pick up!

We also offer morning or afternoon shifts only!

We truly need your support to facilitate our Before & After School Care Programs.

Add on an additional 22% for our FULL TIME benefits package and the average wage ranges are $21.74 – $30.50

  • FT Benefits package at 25 hours a week
  • Unlimited access to Mental Health Care
  • 7 Paid Federal Holidays annually
  • 1 Week paid vacation after 1 year of employment
  • 3 days of closed site days due to inclement weather
  • 3 days of closed site pay due to COVID19 closure
  • Child Care discounts (never pay more than $110 weekly)
  • One Fund – assists employees with significant financial hardships
  • Assistance with Adoption Services
  • Legal Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Home & Auto Insurance
  • Child Development Associate – $1500 cost but free to our employees (9 ECE FREE credits)
  • Multiple discounts from gym memberships, cell phone service to travel and etc.

Title: Teacher – Educator – Coach!

Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.

When you join our team as a Teacher you will:

  • Implement KCE’s curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
  • Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
  • Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
  • Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
  • Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happens.
  • Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
  • CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain – WE cover costs!
  • 1+ year Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
  • Must meet state specific guidelines for the role (WE assist with this)
  • Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Tukwila, WA 98168: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location


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Paying for Daycare When Its Closed During Bad Weather

Updated on
October 08, 2015


L.S.

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Lincoln, NE

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Do you guys thinks its fair to have to pay for daycare when its closed because of bad weather. My daycare closes when school is closed and I dont think its fair to pay when my son isnt there. Especially today when I had to miss work and I dont get paid for it. Does anyone suggest another daycare that you know that wont do that? I hate to pull him out because he loves it there but I cannot afford this either. and by the way it is an in home daycare. It does say that she will be closed in the manual but its unclear if its payed and I am guilty I did not do my homework when I went there. I should have asked those kinds of questions but I was unsure of things to ask and I was a first time mom.

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A.S.

answers from
Omaha
on

I understand if its a big daycare and has employees that may be in danger driving but when the woman doesnt even have to leave her own home… thats rediculous. If Im not getting paid, neither are you buddy!

T.Y.

answers from
Grand Rapids
on

I also am a daycare provider and think its odd that someone closed for bad weather. Also to charge when the provider closes is just rude in my opinion. I admit I do get paid holidays and if a child does not come due to the parents just not bringing them that day then yes I do charge. But to charge when the provider cannot do the service is just horrible.

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L.N.

answers from
Benton Harbor
on

It all depends on how you look at your daycare. In my opinion, my daycare is my employee, and if an employee calls off, they have PTO to cover it, just as with sick days or vacation time. We all expect these luxuries in our jobs, but don’t seem to think our daycares deserve the same benefits. Think about it, you don’t provide their healthcare, dental, vision, 401K, disability, workmans comp, unemployment, overtime, etc…the very least you can do is provide them with a consistent paycheck just the same as you expect your employer to provide you. Now, that said, I also feel that it depends entirely on your daycare schedule. I work part time, and as such, I don’t get the above benefits from my employer. My daycare has the same policy, part-timers are exempt from paying her for days off, vacation, etc whereas full timers are expected to pay those benefits. If it comes down to one day of pay, I would let it go…just look at the service they are providing to you and your child!!

~L.

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M.P.

answers from
St. Cloud
on

If it’s not clearly stated that it is paid, I would challenge it. I am a daycare provider and I don’t close for poor weather (I don’t need to leave my home so I don’t see a reason to) – but if a child is kept home anyway then I would be paid. Other than that I do receive paid vacation time (per my contract), and paid holidays, other than that I am not paid for days I am closed.

J.P.

answers from
Grand Rapids
on

I am also an in-home daycare provider and do not charge if it is my decision to close. I have never closed for bad weather, but if I did, I would not charge the parents. I do, however, still charge if it is the parents decision not to bring the children for the day. Hope this helps!

J.

V.K.

answers from
Saginaw
on

We have been with 2 home daycares and are now in a center, and none of them have charged if THEY close. Only one time have we had our daycare close for bad weather and they did not charge. I can understand them still making you pay when your child is sick or you take vacation(though I still don’t agree with it), but they do not have the right to make you pay when they are choosing to close. We also had our in home daycare close due to her own children being sick and we were not charged for that either. In my opinion, it’s just her way of getting a paid day off. I would talk to her about it since you like it there, but if she’s unreasonable then I would look elsewhere. Most daycare providers understand that parents still have to work when school is closed, and if she had to lose her income on those days I bet she’d think twice about closing. Many daycares see school closings as an opportunity and will take extra kids (room permitting of course) as a way to make more money on those days since more parents need child care for the school age children. I would think the other parents there would be upset by this also. Have you talked to any of them?

M.K.

answers from
Duluth
on

I’m with the other gals, if it was in the policy book, that’s a bummer. I did not think it was fair when I was a provider, so it was in my policy book that if I chose to close for the day for illness, weather, personal day, etc, then I did not get paid but if the parent kept the child home, I did. Otherwise, I could be motoring along with a parent who normally would pay $125 per week suddenly coming down sick or leaving a kid with Gramma and losing income, sometimes a weeks worth. It was something ammended into my contract after a parent did that to me a few times, even though I had a two week notice for days off in my contract. I ended up doing a weekly minimum, kids there or not. It’s odd that they close when the schools do, is it a center??

A.W.

answers from
Kalamazoo
on

I don’t use daycare or work for a daycare, but… I don’t think it’s fair. They’re not working, so why should they get paid?

J.S.

answers from
Kalamazoo
on

Absolutely not … if they are not watching your kids then why should you have to pay.. that makes no sense!!!!

J.M.

answers from
Des Moines
on

I agree. that if a center chooses to close then it’s wrong to expect customers to have to pay for that day. …they should issue a credit for one day or something. But if the parent chooses to keep little billy home whether their sick or taking a personal day, then the parent should still pay. If they allowed everyone to say, “oh, were not coming in today”, they’d end up losing so much in income if those persons didn’t pay it wouldn’t be profitable to stay open.

I could see a late start. Because if most people could still get to work there has to be some option for those persons that need care. And if most working people can get to work, then daycare workers should be able to do the same.

A.R.

answers from
Omaha
on

No I don’t think it’s fair but I think it would be hard to find one that doesn’t do it. My friend’s daycare closed and they were an inhome one! My inhome daycare use to tell me that if I could make it then they would be open. Now I understand the Centers closing because the staff has to drive but I think it stinks to pay for it! I also don’t agree to having to pay when my son isn’t there once in a blue moon. I use to work a normal forty hour week but once is awhile I would take a half day. I would still have to pay even though he wasn’t there, I don’t agree with that.

L.S.

answers from
Des Moines
on

L.,

I am a childcare provider and no, it is not fair. As a mother of 6, I learned the hard way a few times. Always read the fine print in the contract and handbook. Communication is key when dealing with your childcare. Always be open with your provider. You should only be charged for days your child is supposed to be there and care is available. Not for the providers days off for any reason. My advice is talk to your provider and try and work it out. If you can’t; give notice and move on. Check out this web site:

http://www.childcareaware.org/en/

L.,

P.C.

answers from
Austin
on

Home day cares you should have to pay. They were opened, but the weather was bad and schools were closed, and you couldn’t reach her house because of flooding. She is saving a spot for your child. That is her total income. She was available. Most day cares charge for parents vacations, sick days, holidays, etc.

K.C.

answers from
Boise
on

Hello L.,

I hope you and you little one are doing well.

I have just opened a family child care facility called Crockett Kiddie Care and we are now excepting new enrollments. We are a state licensed facility, ICCP Certified and trained in pediatric first-aid and CPR. CKC is focused on safe, reliable, affordable child care for your little one. We follow a daily schedule that includes story time, out-side play, circle time, arts and crafts and less then one hour of an educational video (Baby Einstein) per day. We also serve healthy meals and snacks that include fruits and veggies every time.

As of now, we have two children enrolled, one is 18 months and one is 12 weeks old. Your son will have the best care provided by myself (mother of two) and Ms. Tere (ex-nanny).

CKC is located at Maple Grove and Lake Hazel Rd. in the Fiddlers Glenn Subdivision. If you have any questions or need more info. on rates and references please feel free to contact me at [email protected]____.com and I will e-mail you any more information that you might need.

Good luck and I hope you find the perfect place for your little guy 🙂

Thank you,

K.

CKC

J.

answers from
Milwaukee
on

I have a sick day policy for the families I care for. If it is an unexpected (sick-last minute day off-bad weather-leaving early unplanned) day off- the parents pay me for the time I was scheduled to be available. If it is planned I do not charge them. I have never been closed due to weather and it’s the parent’s choice to keep their kids home. If they do decide to stay home, I ask that my pay is not influenced- I was here and ready to have fun!

That is different than a daycare facility- I am a home/person. But as the other mom’s said I believe it is in their policy to charge you- so either talk to them OR find an in-home provider. We are a lot more flexible I think!!

I just wanted to remind people that when working with an in-home provider you are working with another mom- talk about days like today and the policy before enrolling.

C.M.

answers from
Bismarck
on

If you have to pay for daycare when it’s closed during bad weather, that policy should be spelled out in the daycare’s handbook.

Many of the daycares in our area require payment for holidays and also for times when the child is not there the entire day (for example the child goes to pre-school and then comes back).

It is difficult to pay for services when you didn’t make any money to pay for them–talk to your daycare provider and see if you can work something out! Even though he loves it there, I would look for a daycare that works for ALL of you; and always read the policy book carefully! Good luck!

M.

B.

answers from
Boise
on

L., did you sign a contract with them? If so, read the policies. If it is there then you pay no matter when your child is there. It is a flat $xxxx.00 per month.

If not, then you can challenge the charge. If you live where the schools are closed alot for snow, then you might want to call around and see if there is another care center close that doesn’t do that. Or at least doesn’t charge you for it.

M. B.

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S.W.

answers from
Lincoln
on

L.,

I can understand your frustration when you still have to go to work but you have no where to take your child. I run an inhome daycare in Kearney, NE and if the parents can get their children to me I am open but I do know of other places that if the schools close they close, mostly the centers though not an inhome daycare. If you are unable to afford the charges then I would just look for a new daycare because your provider probably will not change her policy for you because then she would have to for everyone. Make sure she doesn’t have a two week notice or if she does that you are aware before you just switch daycares. I do require a two weeks notice if parents are taking their children out of my daycare. Have you gotten the list of licensed providers from the health and human services website that would be a good place to start or the Chamber of Commerce in Lincoln. Just make sure that you read the policy of the next place you check out thouroughly and also ask for references of the daycare provider and talk with those people about any concerns you may have. I have learned that the hard way but the other way around (getting references on the parents). I know that money can be tight especially through the holidays so I hope that you can find a place that you feel your child is safe, happy, and is affordable. Take Care and God Bless

S.

A.S.

answers from
Des Moines
on

My son only goes to daycare 3 out of the 5 days we pay for, since I’m off on weekdays, and most of my days off are scheduled around his doctors appointments and physical and occupational therapy. We still have to pay when he’s in the hospital and when we or she is on vacation or can’t work. We just deal with it because a lot of daycares won’t take him because he needs catheterized. It stinks, but it is what it is.

N.W.

answers from
Davenport
on

L., I do home daycare and I too have a policy of paying when the family isn’t there, but NOT when I close for the day. My families also get a number of “free” days to use for illness/ vacation whenever they want. I think you should discuss it with your provider. Just be careful how you approach her. If you are nice about it and honest, you never know. She may be able to change it, she may not due to past experiences. You just never know. Go over your contract and policies and make sure you ahev all your facts/ concerns ready. Before you switch though really think about how happy your child is there and what he’s getting from her. Is a handful of days you have to pay for worth the hassle of findng placement for a baby and going through the adjustment? It’s hard to find places for babies in our area. Just something to think about.

K.B.

answers from
Lincoln
on

Try Kids Planet. It is on 18th and N. They are great with the kids and have a great infant room. It is curriculum based and they have weekly themes. They have never closed for bad weather and if they did they wouldn’t charge you. My kids have gone for two years and we love it.

A.I.

answers from
Lansing
on

no not at all i have never heard of that befor i could see if your son was sick and did not go but to pay when they close

Do you have your CBR? Calling all Lead Teachers! job at Kindercare- Champions in Lake Oswego, OR 97034

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And being a part of a company which offer’s all these benefits:

  • FT Benefits package at 25 hours a week
  • Unlimited access to Mental Health Care
  • 6 Paid Federal Holidays annually
  • 1 Week paid vacation after 1 year of employment
  • 3 days of closed site days due to inclement weather
  • Child Care discounts (never pay more than $110 weekly)
  • One Fund – assists employees with significant financial hardships
  • Assistance with Adoption Services
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SAN ANTONIO – Following last week’s icy conditions and power outages, schools are still announcing changes and closures this week.

Look below for a list of schools, colleges and daycares that have announced changes to their normal operating schedules.

Schools

  • Alamo Heights ISD – The maintenance department is working diligently to prepare our campuses for re-opening on Monday, Feb. 22. Additionally, our food service staff and our bus drivers are planning meal distribution for eligible families on Thursday afternoon.

  • Brooks Academies of Texas – We will resume Monday, Feb. 22.

  • Comal ISD – Monday, Feb. 22 will be a student holiday and a teacher prep day. The early release planned for Wednesday, Feb. 24, has been canceled.

  • Comfort ISD – All staff will report to work on Monday, Feb. 22 for a regular workday. However, due to ongoing community water issues, students will not report to school on Monday. District officials say that families will be contacted by school teachers on Monday to begin at-Home Remote Learning on Tuesday. At this time, we are planning for At-Home Remote Learning through Friday, February 26. If anything changes, we will let you know as soon as possible.

  • Cuero ISD – School will resume on Monday.

  • Edgewood ISD – Edgewood Independent School District will resume in person and remote learning on Monday, February 22, 2021 for most campuses. Stafford Elementary School, Stafford Early Childhood Center and Roosevelt Elementary school will offer remote learning due to minor repairs taking place at the campuses after the recent winter storms that affected our area. All other district facilities will be open for normal operations. The Edgewood ISD Child Nutrition Department will continue with meal distributions for all students who are in person and remote learners. Athletic events will also resume.

  • Floresville ISD – We will resume classes on Monday, Feb. 22.

  • Great Hearts San Antonio Schools – Classes expected to resume on Monday, Feb. 22.

  • Harlandale ISD -On Friday, we will assess district facilities for plumbing and electricity to ensure a safe return for students and staff on Monday, Feb. 22. Essential personnel may be contacted by their supervisors in order to assist with district facilities. Our offices and schools will reopen on Monday, Feb. 22. All boys basketball playoff games have also been postponed until Monday, Feb. 22. Please visit our website to view the schedule.

  • Hondo ISD – School to reopen on Monday, Feb. 22.

  • IDEA San Antonio – Due to power outages across the city, all IDEA San Antonio classes have been cancelled for Monday, February 22, 2021. This includes virtual instruction. Any further updates will be shared with families via text or campus social media pages.

  • Jubilee Academies – School will resume, Monday, Feb. 22.

  • KIPP Texas Public Schools – Due to the aftermath of storm Uri, including intermittent power, and water outages, all KIPP Texas Schools will be closed for students on Monday, February 22. We will begin offering asynchronous instruction on Tuesday, February 23 and virtual instruction on Wednesday, February 24.

  • Northside ISD – District officials say that a majority of campuses will open Monday morning with electricity and water restored, however, two campuses (Mora elementary and Harlan high school) will need to operate in a full virtual model. Both schools will conduct all-virtual learning on Monday, Feb. 22, due to ongoing repairs. Officials say they believe both campuses will be fully prepared to welcome in-person learners by Tuesday, Feb. 23. Each of these schools will be reaching out to their respective families with more information.

  • Parent/Child Incorporated (PCI) Head Start/Early Head Start – Classes will resume Monday, February 22nd.

  • Positive Solutions Charter School – Will reopen Monday.

  • Pre-K 4 SA – Pre-K 4 SA anticipates classes to resume on Monday, February 22, but asks families to continue watching the news, Pre-K 4 SA social media and Remind communications for updates. Food distributions remain postponed until further notice.

  • Premier High School San Antonio Windcrest – Classes resuming on Monday, Feb. 22.

  • Randolph Field ISD – We will resume operations on Monday, Feb. 22.

  • San Antonio Academy – Classes will resume on Monday, Feb. 22.

  • San Antonio ISD – SAISD will reopen buildings on Monday, Feb. 22.

  • Schertz Christian Academy – Closed until Monday, Feb. 22.

  • Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD – All SCUC ISD campuses will be open on Monday, Feb. 22 for both In Person and at-home learning. Classes begin at their regular times. Campuses under a boil water notice (Schlather and Cibolo Valley) WILL be able to open to in-person instruction tomorrow morning. Cafeterias will be able to prepare food safely, but staff and students will not have access to water for drinking and hand washing. District officials are asking staff and students at the two campuses to bring water to meet their drinking needs each day while the boil water notice is in effect.

  • School of Excellence in Education – Classes to resume on Monday, Feb. 22.

  • Somerset ISD – Parents should check Somerset ISD’s website and social media platforms for updates.

  • South San ISD – South San ISD campuses and offices will be closed through Friday. All instruction, operations, and extracurricular activities are canceled. This Friday we will be distributing curbside meals to last through the weekend. The location and time will be announced soon.

  • Southside ISD – School canceled through Friday. The district’s 24-hour warming center at the Losoya Middle School gym at 1610 Martinez Losoya Road will remain open for another night and close at 3 p.m. on Friday. Hot meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and shower facilities are available. Families are asked to bring pillows and blankets. To make contributions or for more information visit www.southsideisd.org.

  • Southwest ISD – We anticipate returning to normal operations on Monday, February 22, 2021.

  • Southwest School of Art – Community classes (online and in-studio) are canceled through Friday morning, Feb 19. Friday evening and weekend classes will continue as scheduled.

Colleges

  • Southwest School of Art – College classes will resume on Monday, Feb 22.

  • The University of Texas at Austin – The campus will remain closed through at least 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22.

  • UTSA at San Antonio – UTSA is extending the current campus closure until Monday morning. All online/virtual and in-person classes and meetings are canceled until 7 a.m. Monday, February 22.

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‘A dire projection’: Layoffs at daycares grow as coronavirus threatens permanent closures | Coronavirus

Just weeks ago, things were looking good for Oliviette Temple, the owner of successful daycare businesses in Slidell and New Orleans.

But now, Temple finds herself in the same situation as so many others in her business: the children are gone; her doors are shuttered; and she has had to lay off every staff member because tuition payments abruptly stopped with the rapid spread of coronavirus.

“I’ve been in this business over 25 years and I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Temple, who is also president of the Childcare Association of Louisiana.

Melonie Pichon plays with children she cares for at Giggles Child Development Center which is still open during the coronavirus shut-down because they tend to children of parents with essential jobs in New Orleans, La. Thursday, April 2, 2020.

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Temple isn’t the only childcare provider caught in the economic crosshairs of the deadly pandemic.

Kenneth Francis, the director of policy and child advocacy for the local group Agenda for Children, said more than 80% of the daycares in the New Orleans area have been forced to close in the last month due to mixture of public health and financial concerns. Layoffs have been rampant.

Worse still, almost a third of the daycares responding to a recent survey don’t think they will be able to survive, he said.

“Centers are really struggling in terms of being able to stay solvent at this time,” Francis said. “They operate on razor-thin margins. Any disruption can spell disaster for being able to just stay open and make payroll.”

Childcare is considered an essential service under Gov. John Bel Edward’s “stay-home” order, which has sought to restrict people’s movement and thus the spread of the virus.

In late March, the Louisiana Department of Education emphasized that there was no mandate making daycares close, but officials did say the centers should limit group sizes to 10 or fewer children and adults, below the normal staff to child ratio for children ages 2 and older.

Melonie Pichon assists children she cares for at Giggles Child Development Center which is still open during the coronavirus shut-down because they tend to children of parents with essential jobs in New Orleans, La. Thursday, April 2, 2020.

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And while the daycares have not been forced to close, many parents now working from home due to the stay-home order pulled their kids out of them. The state Department of Health, meanwhile, has strongly urged that all children stay at home if possible.

As daycares began to close, the state in March stepped in to help ensure care for “essential workers” such as emergency medical personnel, hospital staff and law enforcement by enacting an emergency plan, the Respite Child Care Services Initiative, to help essential personnel afford child care.  

Of the 28 childcare centers still open in Orleans Parish as of Thursday, 11 were operating under that emergency plan, Francis said.

Across the 12-parish region that includes metro New Orleans, there were 44 respite care centers operating. Before the coronavirus crisis, there were hundreds of daycares operating in the same region.

While the state has worked to help ease some of the financial burdens on parents, it has not been able to prevent many daycares from closing their doors. For some operators, what was typically low-risk work now seems dangerous and they are reluctant to assume the risk.

Among those who have agreed to take children is Melanie Pichon, a retired military veteran who runs Giggles Child Development Center in the St. Claude area. She has seven children in the center right now, spread through five classrooms in an effort to reduce the contagion’s threat.

“This to me is almost equivalent to boots on the ground,” Pichon said. “The look in the 911 operator or EMS worker’s face when they bring their children in and know they’re safe, I feel like I’m going with them into the battleground. “

Meanwhile, in some cases those daycares that have remained open are also making less money.

Under the Child Care Assistance Program, the state is providing daycares $22-$31.50 per child per day, depending on age and whether the child has a disability, according to the state Education Department. But that means some centers are receiving just $110 per week for some children, a far cry from the normal tuition that might be $150 a week or more.

And because the tighter restrictions mean fewer children, that also has cut into the daycares’ bottom line.

Even before coronavirus devastated New Orleans communities and decimated the economy, the Crescent City faced an acute child care crisis, especially in terms of affordable, quality care. 

Many families were already competing for insufficient public funding — in response to a recent Policy Institute survey, about 80% of respondents said they struggled to pay — and those who could afford to pay top dollar were competing for spots in highly-rated centers, where waiting lists ran dozens deep, if not more.

“The reality of it is we’re facing a pretty dire projection of what childcare is going to look like once we return to normal, unless centers get significant resources,” Francis said. “This has just exacerbated a tense situation financially.”

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Pupils of the 2nd junior group of kindergarten No. 4 “Solnyshko” were invited to the “Safe Walk”.

Participating in sports entertainment, the kids taught Mishka how to cross the road correctly and safely, introduced him to the traffic light. And what a surprise for the guys was his appearance! The traffic light invited the children to take a walk and get acquainted with the road signs “Ground crossing”, “Underground crossing”, “Pedestrian crossing”.

Toddlers completed the tasks of the Traffic Light with interest and enthusiasm and participated in outdoor games.

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Young residents of our district received a ticket to the “Journey to the Land of Traffic Lights”.
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In the kindergarten of the city of Michurinsk, the children took part in an interactive performance with the heroes of fairy tales on the observance of traffic rules

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Uritskogo and Novgorodskogo Ave. will equip a safe pedestrian crossing

MUE “Gorsvet” at the intersection of two busy streets will install an artificial bump, traffic lights T.7, road signs and fences – a safe approach to the kindergarten “Zemlyanichka” and gymnasium No. 21 will be provided.
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On International Children’s Day, employees of the Sevastopol State traffic inspectorate held an action “Children draw traffic rules”

Bright colorful drawings on the theme of road safety were drawn by kindergarten students at a festive lesson held by traffic police.
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“Goodbye, kindergarten!” – pupils of the kindergarten from Oksino village said yesterday.
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In Ivanovo, the construction of a kindergarten for 240 children on 1st Kamvolnaya Street is being completed

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Reports of the bombing of two kindergartens were received in Blagoveshchensk on June 1, the International Children’s Day.
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Parents of dozens of pupils of the kindergarten “Krepysh” on Kulibina Street are worried about the fate of their kids.
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May 31, 2022 in our district, the VI municipal sports and patriotic game “Yunarmeychik” was held for pupils of preschool educational institutions from 6 to 7 years old.
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Kindergarten No. 215 should be completely disbanded by March 15, and pupils should be transferred to other institutions

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however, on November 22 last year, on the official website of the administration of Yekaterinburg, it was about 66 children. Now the institution is planned to be attached to the Nadezhda combined kindergarten, and the procedure should end before March 15, 2022.

At the same time, according to the administration of the kindergarten, all pupils will be provided with places in groups in the Ordzhonikidzevsky district. Moreover, the institutions for translation are chosen in such a way as to preserve the integrity of the teams. But the parents of the pupils are sure of the opposite.

– Perhaps everyone is trying to smooth things over. We are provided with only one group, although we have two of them, – Evgenia clarified. – In fact, in one kindergarten there are places for 17 children out of 35. The rest need to be distributed somewhere in the unknown, and given that it is now the middle of the school year, not everyone will be able to accept children due to lack of places.

Another point that confuses parents is the condition of kindergarten No. 120 “Nadezhda” at 4 Bauman Street, where the children are going to be transferred.

Some of the children are transferred to the Nadezhda Kindergarten on Bauman Street

safer – this is strange, – emphasized the mother of the pupil. – Moreover, as we found out, the situation with the disbandment was known since the beginning of September, but no one reported this situation until December. Now we are simply put in a hopeless situation, since February 1 our kindergarten is closed.

Outraged parents believe that this situation is deliberately created so that they do not have time to draw attention to the problem. But the townspeople have already submitted appeals to the reception of the President of Russia, the governor of the Sverdlovsk region, the regional ministry of education, the Commissioner for Children’s Rights and the prosecutor’s office.

According to parents, not everyone will have enough places in this kindergarten

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in the same building. Even if the kindergarten does not meet the level of safety, this could have been resolved before September, and not put people in front of the fact that in the middle of the school year they have to look for a new place.

“Our children have limited speech abilities, so it is difficult to adapt to the world around them, and even more so to new people,” Pavel Maloshenko, the father of one of the pupils, told E1. RU. — The academic year ends in May, and we want to be given the opportunity to complete our studies. Children in the remaining months simply will not have time to get used to a new place. Trite they can get psychological trauma, given the peculiarities of their health.

Parents are convinced that the kindergarten is closed for the sake of demolition, since the quarter where the building is located is quite conveniently located: there are major transport interchanges and the Uralmash metro station nearby, Evgenia notes. Her idea is confirmed by another of our interlocutors.

“We were told about the demolition of the kindergarten in the institution itself, and then we found information on the Web that supposedly a residential complex would appear on this site,” Pavel Maloshenko specified. “Moreover, the building is quite old, it has been there since the times of the Soviet Union. For as long as I can remember, it has been there all the time.

In turn, the head of the kindergarten Tatyana Manturova assures that the building will not be demolished. It is awaiting a major overhaul.

Parents are also concerned that the building of the kindergarten “Nadezhda” is in poor condition

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“There is a resolution [signed by Mayor Alexei Orlov] on the reorganization of the institution with accession to the Nadezhda kindergarten,” Tatyana Manturova explained to E1.RU. – All children are given places in exactly the same groups with a compensatory orientation and with speech disorders. Educators and speech therapists also move with their pupils. From one of the groups [to the new institution], both the senior and junior educators are transferred, and on the other, speech therapists are also transferred. Training will continue – the only thing in another building.

The kindergarten is not subject to demolition, the manager emphasized. At the same time, she admitted that the building is really old – built in 1936.

“There are now garages around the kindergarten, and due to the latest circumstances, it is necessary that there are no other objects behind the building,” our interlocutor added. – Yes, there are parents who are uncomfortable with the location of the new kindergarten, but they can request places in other institutions located near their home.

The Department of Education of Yekaterinburg added: in order not to violate the rights of pupils, parents were offered options for transferring to district kindergartens, where an adapted educational program for children with disabilities takes place.

— Parents were informed that if they are not satisfied with the kindergarten proposed for transfer, they can contact the Ordzhonikidzevsky district education department by phone + 7 (343) 304-12-68 to select other options.

Earlier in Yekaterinburg it became known that the prestigious gymnasium No. 99 was closing in the middle of the academic year. This news greatly disturbed the parents. As we wrote, students will be “settled” in three schools.

Also read about what schools are planned to be built in Yekaterinburg in 2022. In particular, at Elmash they want to hand over an extension to school No. 167. It was expected that it would be handed over at the end of last year, but then the deadlines were postponed.

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    90,000 graphs of closing kindergartens and schools of tver in the summer of 2009

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    Kindergartens and schools, which also take care of preschoolers, go on vacation in the summer. True, not all. Part of kindergartens will work all summer. It is in them that parents can attach their child for a while while their garden is closed.

    Kindergartens and schools, which also take care of preschoolers, go on vacation in the summer. True, not all. Part of kindergartens will work all summer. It is in them that parents can attach their child for a while while their garden is closed.

    CENTRAL AREA Kindergarten No. 1 from July 1 to July 31 Kindergarten No. 3 is open Kindergarten No. 7 from July 13 to August 13 Kindergarten No. 8 from July 1 to July 31 Kindergarten No. 19 from June 15 to July 10 Kindergarten No. 33 from July 1 to July 31 Kindergarten No. 38 from July 1 to July 31 Kindergarten No. 40 from July 20 to August 20 Kindergarten No. 48 is open Kindergarten No. 62 from July 1 to 31 Kindergarten No. 63 from July 1 to 31 Kindergarten No. 91 from June 20 to July 20 Kindergarten No. 101 is open Kindergarten No. 129 from July 20 to August 14 Kindergarten No. 134 is open from July 1 to July 31 Kindergarten No. 135 is open Kindergarten No. 157 is open from June 22 to July 17 Kindergarten No. 158 is open

    PROLETARSKY DISTRICT Kindergarten No. 11 from July 1 to August 15 School No. 30 (24) from July 1 to July 31 Kindergarten No. 27 from July 1 to July 31 School No. 5 (72) from July 13 to August 14 Kindergarten No. 79 from July 1 to August 15 Kindergarten No. 80 from July 1 to August 15 Kindergarten No. 93 is open Kindergarten No. 94 from July 1 to July 31 Kindergarten No. 96 from July 13 to August 14 Kindergarten No. 97 is open Kindergarten No. 106 from June 20 to July 20 Kindergarten No. 107 from July 1 to 31 Kindergarten No. 108 from July 20 to August 20 Kindergarten No. 136 from 1 to July 31Kindergarten No. 144 from June 1 to 30 Kindergarten No. 162 from July 1 to 31 Primary school No. 1 from July 01 to August 15 Primary school – kindergarten No. 10 from July 1 to 31 Primary school – kindergarten No. 12 from 1 to 31 July School No. 38 (31) from July 20 to August 20 School No. 4 (128) from July 1 to July 31 School No. 20 (113) from July 1 to August 16 School No. 30 (89) from July 1 to July 31 School No. 30 (111) from July 1 to August 16

    MOSKOVSKY DISTRICT Kindergarten No. 2 from June 1 to August 30 June to July 10 Kindergarten No. 24 from June 29 to July 31 Kindergarten No. 51 is open Kindergarten No. 55 from July 6 to August 7 Kindergarten No. 58 is open from June 1 to July 3 Kindergarten No. 65 is open Kindergarten No. 67 from July 13 to August 7 Kindergarten No. 90 from June 1 to July 3 Kindergarten No. 105 from July 6 to August 7 Kindergarten No. 114 is open Kindergarten No. 116 from July 6 to August 7 Kindergarten No. 118 is open from July 6 to August 7 Kindergarten No. 132 is open Kindergarten No. 133 is open Kindergarten No. 141 June 15 to July 17 Kindergarten No. 142 June 22 to July 31 Kindergarten No. 148 from June 1 to July 3 Kindergarten No. 151 DachaKindergarten No. 152 from June 15 to July 13 Kindergarten No. 155 is open Kindergarten No. 159from July 1 to July 31Kindergarten No. 163 from June 29 to July 31 School No. 26 (No. 28) from June 1 to July 3 School No. 26 (No. 35) from July 6 to August 7 School No. 33 (No. 40) from July 1 to July 31 School No. 37 (No. 88) from June 15 to August 13 School No. 37 (No. 123) from July 15 to August 14 School No. 28 (No. 147) from July 1 to 31 /1 open Kindergarten No. 26 from July 1 to July 31 School No. 21 from July 1 to July 31 School No. 47 from June 15 to August 1 School No. 3 from July 1 to August 21 Kindergarten No. 39 from July 1 to August 11 (building 1) Kindergarten No. 45 is openKindergarten No. 68 is openKindergarten No. 69Kindergarten No. 73 is open from July 1 to August 15 School No. 53 from July 1 to August 11 Kindergarten No. 92 from July 6 to August 7 Kindergarten No. 100 from July 1 to August 14 Kindergarten No. 104 from July 1 to July 31 Kindergarten No. 115 from 1 to 31 JulyKindergarten No. 125 from 29 June to 31 JulyKindergarten No. 127 from 1 to 31 JulyKindergarten No. 130 from 1 to 31 JulyKindergarten No. 131 from 20 June to 20 July Kindergarten No. 138 is openKindergarten No. 140 is openKindergarten No. 145 openKindergarten No. 149 openKindergarten No. 153 from July 1 to 31 Kindergarten No. 156 from July 20 to August 15 Kindergarten No. 160 openKindergarten No. 161 openKindergarten No. 164 openKindergarten No. 165 open

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    Your question is our answer

    “Our child attends kindergarten “Rodnichok”, but, unfortunately, it was closed for two months. They explained to us that in June the kindergarten is being renovated, and in July all the employees go on vacation. How can this be? It’s good, who has grandparents to leave the child with, and who doesn’t? Yes, and for such a long time, children will wean themselves from the garden, and they will have to adapt again, and these are whims and tears …

    Parents of children from kindergarten “Rodnichok”.

    The chairman of the education committee A.S. Tupikin:

    – In June, the kindergarten was being renovated, and in July all the employees went on regular vacations. This is not the first time we have been in this situation, last year it was exactly the same. But this decision on such a long break in the work of the kindergarten is taken jointly by the employees of the institution and the parents. For those who have an urgent need, during the closing of the kindergarten, they were offered places in the new building of the Ryabinushka kindergarten. There were six of us. If there are still those who wish, then you can apply with a request to accept a child by calling 22-2-88, the decision will be made on an individual basis, it depends on the age of the child and the occupancy of the groups in Ryabinushka.

    How and what to build?

    “Often there are disagreements between neighbors, and even conflicts over the construction of fences. For example, one owner built a fence two and a half meters high, but the neighbor does not like it – it sweeps in winter. Or someone built a bath almost on the boundary, and the neighbor does not like it – it smokes under his nose … What are the building codes and rules on this matter, what buildings and where can be erected or what fences to put? And further. If the neighboring plot is overgrown with weeds and weed seeds fly from there to my front garden, can I complain somewhere?

    S.V., p. Trinity”.

    The head of the administration of the Trinity Village Council S.A. Small:

    – Rules for land use and development provide for certain norms, namely: the height of the fence between sites should be no more than two meters, and the material of the fence can be any. But if the site contains bees, then the fence should be two meters high and be solid, without gaps.

    Distance from boundary to shed, bathhouse, etc. (if it does not contain animals) should be at least one meter, but if livestock is kept in the barn, then the distance to the boundary should be increased to four meters and in such a way that the distance between the livestock quarters and the windows and doors of the neighboring residential building is not less than ten meters. A residential building should be built no closer than three meters from the boundary.

    If there is tall, dry grass in the neighbourhood, contact the fire authorities as it poses a fire hazard.

    Be careful!

    “Recently, I received a call from a certain organization that maintains gas equipment. They spoke to me very assertively, while I was surprised that they knew my phone number. One can only guess where. I know that this Barnaul “office” began to “process” other residents of the district, offering its services, or rather, imposing it, because such a method – to put pressure on people that they are obliged to ensure that gas equipment is checked, can confuse older people. They are afraid and agree. And they pay money for a service that they don’t really need.

    I do not argue, there should be competition, but at the same time, services should be offered to people in such a way that a person freely chooses, and is not afraid that he violates something, in connection with which he must immediately agree.

    Natural gas consumers in our region, as a rule, enter into contracts with the Gazprom. Timing. Barnaul, local specialists. So I want to warn my countrymen to be vigilant, to understand who and what is offering. Well, the question is: on what basis does the organization carry out maintenance of gas equipment? If some people from the city “office” come, what documents should I ask?

    A.M., p. Trinity”.

    The head of the Troitsky section of Gazprom Gas Distribution Barnaul A.G. Vovchenko:

    – The most important thing in this matter is safety. Most of the maintenance contracts are concluded in the area with our organization. You can only allow representatives of the organization with which you have concluded a maintenance contract to access your gas equipment. Of course, the owner of the household has the right to choose any organization and renew the contract, but first you need to terminate the previous one, conclude a new one, and only then allow specialists to work. Without this agreement, gas simply will not be delivered to you, all consumers have such an agreement. If these first and most important conditions are met, gas consumers can be calm to some extent that the person who is responsible will come. He must have a copy of the license, an extract from the price list and a certificate. Given that we live in a small village, it is not difficult to know the representatives of our gas supply organization in person. You can call the dispatch service by phone 04 and clarify whether the masters were really sent to you.

    Our specialists carry out maintenance according to the approved schedule, so that each client knows approximately when the next inspection should be expected. Clients’ personal data, including phone numbers, are classified information.

    I want to warn gas consumers that scammers have appeared in the region, who, under the guise of a technical inspection, impose unnecessary services on our customers, largely of inadequate quality and at clearly inflated prices. In addition, the seal from the gas meter can only be removed with our permission, otherwise you will face a very large fine.

    90,000 extreme temperatures, useful tips. At what temperature is it possible not to go to school

    Children spend almost half of the daylight hours in schools, so the conditions in which the child studies are of great importance for parents. Hygiene indicators and lighting for children’s health and immunity play a big role. Features of the child’s body are such that even the slightest change in the microclimate is reflected in thermoregulation. That is why schoolchildren need to ensure the appropriate temperature regime and comfort. If the temperature regime at the school is not observed, then the heat transfer from the growing organism increases, which leads to cooling, and in such a situation it is within reach.

    Sanitary standards

    The microclimate in any room depends on the air temperature, its humidity (relative), as well as the speed of movement. If the last two indicators are easy to regulate, then the indoor air temperature in schools depends on a number of factors. The most significant factor is the heat transfer of the heating system. If the school is connected to the central heating system, then all that the management of the educational institution can do is to install radiators with high efficiency. High-quality doors that fit snugly against the frame help to maintain the air temperature in the school as normal. If these measures do not help, it is recommended to keep a temperature log at the school. The results of daily measurements can be presented to the heat supply organization.

    According to current regulations, attendance at school is possible under the following temperature conditions:

    • from 17 degrees in classrooms;
    • from 15 degrees in school shops, workshops;
    • from 15 degrees in the gym;
    • from 19 degrees in locker rooms and dressing rooms;
    • from 16 degrees in the library;
    • from 17 degrees in assembly halls;
    • from 17 degrees in the toilets;
    • from 21 degrees in the medical room.

    If the minimum temperature in the school premises is below normal, the cancellation of classes is the only possible solution.

    The vicissitudes of the weather

    The temperature inside the school premises cannot be independent of the temperature outside. Even the highest quality windows and doors will not save you from the cold if winter is raging outside. Severe frosts are often the reason for the official cancellation of classes. The relevant standards have been developed in the CIS countries. Thus, the temperature at which classes are canceled in schools varies from -25 to -40 degrees. In addition, wind speed also matters. If it is less than two meters per second, then training sessions are canceled at the following temperature conditions:

    • -30 degrees for students in grades 1-4;
    • -35 degrees for students in grades 1-9;
    • -40 degrees for students in grades 1-11.

    If the wind speed is higher, the conditions for canceling classes are as follows:

    In case of extreme air temperatures that are not typical for specific regions, local TV channels, radio and print media inform the population about the closure of schools. But the best way to find out if the school has canceled classes is to call the class teacher on the phone.

    In the end, parents should use common sense. If it’s bitter cold outside, and going to school turns into an extreme test, then you should skip classes even if they are not officially canceled. Learning with a child the educational material passed in his absence is easier than treating him for hypothermia and filling out a sick leave in a clinic so as not to be reprimanded at work by management.

    According to forecasters, the air temperature will be about ten degrees below the climatic norm. The Ministry of Emergency Situations recommends refraining from a long stay on the street

    Abnormal frosts are expected in Moscow. In the last week of February, starting from the 23rd, the nights will be almost 30 degrees.
    The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the capital and Moscow region advises, if possible, to refrain from prolonged stay on the street and dress warmly. Drivers are advised not to travel long distances.

    To what values ​​the thermometer will drop, Evgeny Tishkovets, the leading specialist of the Phobos weather center, told Business FM:

    Evgeny Tishkovets
    Phobos Weather Center Leading Specialist
    “Already next night, the thermometer in Moscow will drop to minus 20 degrees. Well, then – more. On February 23, 24, 25, 26 at night in Moscow frosts are expected to minus 21-26, and in some places in the region minus 29degrees. During the day, the maximum that you have to count on is minus 11 – minus 16. And on Monday 26, even during the day, the temperature is unlikely to exceed minus 20 degrees, which, although not a record value, is extremely low and, in general, then, ten degrees colder than it should be according to the climatic norm.

    Mosenergo and MIPC are switching to an enhanced mode of operation. But the predicted frosts are not so severe that classes in schools have been canceled. Here is what Irina Baburina, director of Moscow School No. 117, says:

    Irina Baburina
    director of Moscow school number 117
    “The school itself has no right to cancel classes. In order to cancel classes, you need an order from the Department of Education of the city of Moscow, which, based on these data, makes a decision. Usually, under the current situation, if the morning temperature is below 25 degrees, classes in elementary school are canceled. If even lower, then the whole school. Moreover, classes are canceled, but this does not mean that the school does not work. All teachers are local, and, you understand, not all parents have the opportunity to leave their child at home. Not every employer will release a parent from work under the pretext that classes have been canceled in schools. So the teachers are there.”

    The city’s Department of Education declined to comment. It is worth noting that in early February, immediately after heavy snowfalls, Moscow schoolchildren were allowed a free schedule of attending classes for one day.

    As for the onset of spring, it should be expected on the 20th of March, said Roman Vilfand, director of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia. At the same time, he said that on March 8 the air temperature would be above zero, though Fahrenheit.

    In most of the territory of Russia, the climate suggests a harsh and frosty winter. A low temperature is a legal reason not to go to school, which cannot but please the children. If the local authorities decide to cancel classes in educational institutions due to frost, children can take a break from classes.

    Regulatory document

    Every student at least once asked the question: “At what temperature are classes canceled in schools?” On this account, there are special recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Science – the document “On the mode of operation of educational institutions in the conditions of a sharp decrease in outdoor temperature.” It contains clarifications on the minimum permitted temperature at which children’s preschool and educational institutions are visited. Its level should be regulated in a particular region by the city department of education based on the climatic conditions of this area at the current moment.

    Preschoolers, as well as students of the first – fourth grades may not attend an educational institution if the thermometer drops below twenty-five degrees. Pupils of middle and senior classes are released from classes when the temperature drops to minus twenty-seven degrees Celsius.

    At what temperature classes are canceled in schools in different regions.

    The central part of Russia, in particular Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Smolensk and others, perceive temperatures below minus twenty-three degrees Celsius as a reason to stop classes in elementary school. The middle classes do not attend classes when the thermometer is below minus twenty-six, and the senior classes – at -31 Celsius.

    Depending on air humidity and wind strength, this temperature scale may vary in different regions. So, in the Urals, at minus twenty-five, only kids are exempted from classes. If the temperature drops below minus twenty-eight to thirty degrees Celsius, middle school students can rest, and if the thermometer reaches thirty-two degrees below zero, high school students may not go to school.

    For pupils of Siberian schools, the reason for exemption from classes is lower thermometer readings. At what temperature are classes canceled in schools in Omsk and Irkutsk? Here, children are exempted from visiting educational institutions if it is from thirty to forty degrees of frost outside.

    It is noteworthy that in the northern regions of Russia, the reason for exemption from classes is so low temperatures that even adults living in other regions of Russia will find it difficult to leave the house in such cold weather. For example, in Yakutia and the Yakutsk region, children from primary school will be released from attending classes only at temperatures below forty degrees. The middle school link can rest only when the thermometer is minus forty-eight degrees, and high school students will stay at home at minus fifty. It should be noted that such frosts in this region are an infrequent phenomenon, and therefore schoolchildren are rarely released from classes due to cold weather.

    At what temperature are classes canceled in schools in the southern regions? Here, the probability of non-attendance of educational institutions by children due to frost is extremely small, since in winter the thermometer readings practically do not fall below seven to eight degrees Celsius above zero.

    How kindergartens are visited during extreme cold

    In severe frosts, classes are also canceled in preschool institutions. At what temperature can children not visit the garden? In principle, the rules are the same as described above. But! If there is “non-flying weather” on the street, but the children’s plant continues to work, they are limited to simply holding gardening events in a group, without walking in the fresh air.

    So, when should the guys stay indoors? Toddlers under four years old are not taken out for walks when the thermometer is below minus fifteen degrees Celsius, as well as when the wind speed is more than fifteen meters per second. Children between the ages of five and seven do not go for a walk if the mercury column drops below minus twenty degrees Celsius and the wind speed exceeds fifteen meters per second.

    Can parents leave their child at home in the cold?

    The final decision regarding the attendance of children in an educational institution is made by the parents. It can be based on several aspects: the state of health of the child, the remoteness of the school / kindergarten from home, a sharp cold snap and a drop in temperature. Cancellation of classes at school does not always take place, and if parents consider it necessary to leave the student at home due to adverse weather conditions, this does not require documentary evidence and written explanations.

    Notification

    When school is cancelled, educators are required to contact the parents of students and notify them of the children’s exemption from school. Mass notification of the population about the temporary suspension of classes in educational institutions is carried out on radio, television (creeping line and in the news), on the Internet on the local website of the Department of Education, as well as by a special phone number.

    School program reimbursement

    All students who rejoice at the opportunity to not go to school on absolutely legal grounds should remember one important rule. In cases where most of the children do not attend an educational institution, school holidays can be used in full to conduct classes for studying the program.

    At what temperature is it possible not to go to school, kindergarten and work: cold weather has descended on Russia – winter has confidently come into its own. The inhabitants of the country have an important question – at what temperature outside the window the legislation allows children to stay at home. Recall that for adults there are temperature norms at which the working day is reduced.

    At what temperature is it possible not to go to school, kindergarten and work: in case of air temperature drop to minus 25 – 29degrees are allowed not to be sent to educational organizations for students from the first to fourth grades of educational organizations located in the city, and students up to the ninth grade of educational organizations located in rural areas.

    At what temperature can one not go to school, kindergarten and work: If the temperature drops to minus 30 degrees and below, it is allowed not to send students from the first to the ninth grades of educational organizations located in the city to educational organizations, and all schoolchildren from rural educational organizations.

    At what temperature you can not go to school, kindergarten and work: When the specified temperatures occur, the Ministry of Education issues relevant orders. However, the decision that classes should be stopped due to frosty weather is made by the management of each educational institution independently. The cancellation of classes in schools is affected not only by temperature, but also by the strength of the wind.

    At what temperature can you not go to school, kindergarten and work: in the northern regions of the country, the threshold for canceling classes is different. At a temperature of minus 25 – 28, students from the first to the fourth grade inclusive do not go to school. Minus 28 – minus 30 allow students 5-9 to rest at homeclasses. At a temperature of minus 30 and below, high school students do not come to school either. In Siberia, primary school classes are canceled at minus 30 degrees, grades 5-9 do not come to school at minus 35-39, and high school students sit at home at minus 35 and below. In Yakutia, kids stay at home at minus 40, secondary schools cancel classes at minus 48, and high school students can not go to school at minus 50 degrees Celsius.

    At what temperature can you not go to school, kindergarten and work: kindergartens are required to work at any air temperature. SanPiN limits only children’s walks. At air temperatures below minus 15 degrees Celsius and wind speeds over 7 m/s, walks become shorter, and at minus 15 degrees Celsius and wind speeds over 15 m/s, walks are canceled for children under 4 years old. At minus 20 degrees Celsius and wind speeds over 15 m/s, children aged 5-7 do not go for a walk.

    At what temperature you can not go to school, kindergarten and work: at very low air temperatures, the work of some outdoor professionals is stopped and the working day for office workers is shortened. Article 109 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation says that people working outdoors should be provided with additional time for heating, included in working hours. Bricklayers stop working at a temperature of minus 25°C with a wind of more than three points, or at minus 30°C without wind. For office workers, the law proposes to reduce working hours if the air temperature in the workplace drops significantly. If the temperature at the workplace drops by 1 degree below normal, the working time is reduced by 1 hour. The optimal temperature for work depends on the category of the position.

    Severe frosts in winter are typical for many regions of the Russian Federation. When the scale on the thermometer steadily goes down, many people ask themselves questions: at what temperature do children not go to school, do workers have the legal right not to go to work? It is worth noting that the decision regarding the cancellation of classes is made by local regional departments and heads of manufacturing enterprises. At the same time, both the requirements of the labor code and generally accepted standard norms are taken into account. Let’s consider in order.

    Children attending preschools

    Kindergartens operate regardless of climatic conditions. According to the document: SanPiN 2.4.1.1249-03, only the hours of walking change. So, at temperatures from -15 and wind speeds of more than 7 m / s, kids spend a short period outside. If the gusts increase to 15 m/s, walks are canceled for children under 4 years old. When the temperature drops to -20, the rest of the kids remain in the groups.

    School students


    There are different regulations for schoolchildren that apply in severe frosts. They depend on the age group.

    Classes are canceled in the following order

    • students of rural educational institutions from grades 1 to 4 – at a temperature of -25 degrees
    • schoolchildren of institutions of cities of grades 1-4 – at a mark below 27 ° С
    • students of all institutions of grades 1-11 – with a decrease in indicators to -30 ° С

    It is worth noting that orders to suspend education are issued by the Ministry of Education. However, the final decision is made directly by the heads of institutions. The cancellation of classes can be associated not only with frost, but also with an increase in the strength of gusts of wind.

    In regions where there are more severe climatic conditions, different standards are established. In the northern regions, classes for younger students are canceled when the thermometer values ​​are -28 ° С, students 5-9classes – from 30 °С, students of grades 10-11 – less than 32 °С.

    In Siberia, children do not attend school at -30°C, middle school students at -32°C, high school students at -35°C.

    In Yakutia the marks must be very low. Pupils of grades 1-4 stay at home when the frost is -40°С, schoolchildren of middle groups – from -48°С, students of grades 10-11 – with indicators less than -50°С.

    Workers of industrial enterprises

    The work of specialists in certain professions, as a rule, stops when critical extreme conditions are reached. If the office or buildings are not heated or are not heated well enough, management may shorten the work shift. The norms regarding the performance of duties in the winter months in the open air or inside unheated objects are regulated by the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, namely Article 109.

    Regulations allow people who work in open spaces to use breaks for heating. The latter are included in working hours. The duration and number of breaks are parameters determined by the administration of the enterprise in agreement with the trade union.

    So, for example, masons stop working when they reach -25 degrees, if the wind gusts are more than 3 points. In the absence of strong air circulation, work continues up to -30 degrees. Persons who are representatives of other specialties, working in the open air, stop their activities, respectively, at -27 or at -35 degrees. If the forced stoppage of work is associated with a breakdown of special equipment, then the downtime is paid in the amount of 2/3 of the salary.

    Office workers


    Office workers must continue to perform their duties regardless of weather conditions. Only the temperature indicator directly at the place of work is taken into account. This issue is regulated by sanitary standards according to SanPiN 2.2.4.548-96.

    Based on the content of this act, employees are classified into several categories

    • Sedentary work. These are managers, office workers, seamstresses, etc. The norm for them is considered to be conditions within 22-24 degrees with a plus mark.
    • Footwork. This includes salespeople, managers, controllers, consultants, and others. They are required to continue activities at a temperature of 21-23 degrees.
    • Work that involves some physical activity. These are guides, cleaners, employees of machine-building enterprises. The optimal values ​​​​in this case: 19-21 degrees Celsius.
    • Activities in which you have to walk, carry weights not exceeding 10 kg. This, as a rule, includes welders, metalworkers and other factory workers. The norm for them is considered a temperature in the range of 17-19degrees.
    • Work associated with heavy physical labor. These are employees of foundries and blacksmith shops, loaders carrying objects over 10 kg. In such a situation, conditions are optimal at a temperature of 16-18 degrees.

    If the readings on the thermometer scale drop by one value, then the working day is reduced by an hour, and so on exponentially.

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Baby stage 1 foods: 10 Baby Food Purees (Stage 1)

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10 Baby Food Purees (Stage 1)

Everything you need to know about making stage 1 baby food, including 10 recipes for tasty purees that are perfect for introducing solids.

Introducing solids to your baby is such an exciting milestone but it can also be an overwhelming time with lots of questions. When is your baby ready for solids? Which foods should you start with? And how do you make homemade baby food?

I’m here to make sure you have all the information you need! Plus sharing 10 baby food purees to give you some ideas of where to start if you’ve decided to make your own baby food.

When To Start Solids

Most pediatricians recommend babies start solids between 4-6 months, but you know your baby best so trust your gut and do what feels right to you (with guidance from your pediatrician)!

I have a great guide for introducing solids to babies where I outline the basics and share my approach, but just to recap, here are some signs that your baby is ready to start enjoying solid food:

  • Baby can hold their head up in an upright position without too much bobbing
  • Baby can sit up with (or without) support
  • Baby has lost the tongue thrust reflex
  • Baby puts their hands or toys in their mouth
  • Baby has shown interest in food such as leaning forward and opening their mouth or trying to grab food you’re eating

How to Introduce Solid Food to Baby

Once you’ve decided that your baby is ready to start solids, it’s go-time. There are different approaches to this including baby led weaning, where you skip purees all-together and let your baby feed themselves with finger foods from the start and traditional weaning, which starts with pureed (or blended) foods.

With Olivia I did a hybrid approach where the first few foods we introduced where purees and then we started with a few finger foods when she seemed ready. I go into more detail on this in my introducing solids post.

To be honest, if you’re planning to do baby led weaning this post probably won’t be that helpful because it’s focused on how to make a variety of single ingredient purees.

What is Stage 1 Baby Food?

If you decide to use purees, you’ll quickly notice that baby food is labeled by three stages. Here is a breakdown of what these different stages mean:

  • Stage 1 (4-6 months) – single ingredient foods that are pureed into a very thin consistency with no chunkiness whatsoever that can be served with a spoon.
  • Stage 2 (around 6-8 months) – slightly thicker consistency and typically includes food combinations and the addition of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, mint, basil, etc. See my stage 2 baby food combos.
  • Stage 3 (around 9-12 months) – thick blended foods with chewable chunks or small cut up pieces of easily chewed food.

Best First Foods for Baby

Solid foods can be introduced in any order, but most pediatricians recommend starting with a single-ingredient food that is easy to digest like pureed sweet potato, carrot, banana and/or avocado. Other options include pureed meats, poultry, beans and iron-fortified baby cereals like rice cereal or oatmeal.

You just want to be sure the first few foods are pureed super smooth and almost a liquid consistency. You can easily thin purees with breastmilk or formula.

As baby gets more practice with eating you can reduce the amount of liquid and offer purees with a thicker texture.

Food Allergies and Known Allergens

When introducing foods it can be helpful to introduce only one food every three to five days so you can watch for any signs of allergic reactions. A reaction could show up almost immediately or a few days after so it’s recommend to introduce one food at a time when starting out so you can track what may be causing a reaction in your baby. Reactions include: hives or rashes, itching, shortness or breath or more serious reactions like vomiting or swelling of the lips and tongue.

It’s also helpful to be mindful about common allergens. Foods like diary, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy and shellfish should be introduced gradually after less allergenic foods have been tolerated. The previous recommendation was to wait on these foods, but that as since changed and in fact, delaying the introduction of these foods may increase the risk of a child developing allergies.

One food that is off limits until a baby is at least 1 year old is honey because of the risk of infantile botulism.

How to Make Homemade Baby Food

We covered when and what foods to start with. Now lets talk how to make a basic baby food puree! Don’t fret, it’s super easy. Here’s the basic process:

  • Prep: you’ll want to start by ensuring your fruit or vegetable of choice is thoroughly cleaned. Even if you’re using organic fruits and vegetables, you’ll want to washed and dry your produce! Once the produce is clean, you’re ready to peel and chop into chunks. You can skip this step for some fruits or veggies.
  • Cook: some foods like banana and avocado don’t need to be cooked, but many do. For cooking, you can steam, boil or roast. I recommend using a fork to test that they’re tender and soft.
  • Blend: place cooked food into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth (or the consistency you desire), adding liquid (breast milk, formula or water) as needed.

That’s it! You’ve just made a homemade baby food puree!

Best Tools For Making Homemade Baby Food

You really don’t need any fancy kitchen appliances, but there are a few tools that will come in handy when making homemade baby food.

  • Steamer basket – Steaming is one the easiest ways to cook foods for making purees and having a steamer basket is key. I have a really basic steamer basket that fits in most pots, but I also use the steamer basket that comes with my Always Pan.
  • Blender – I’ve been using my Vitamix blender and love how smooth it makes the purees. You can also use a food processor or an immersion blender.
  • Silicone ice cube trays – In the beginning I really liked to make large batches of pureed food and pour it into a silicone ice cube tray with a lid to freeze for later. It was perfect when babies aren’t eating big portions because each cube is about 1-2 ounces.
  • Freezer bags – Once you have frozen cubes of puree you can transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. I love reusable Stasher bags for this.
  • Storage containers – As soon as you start making homemade baby food you realize that you need lots of little containers. A friend loaned me a bunch of plastic storage containers for keeping homemade baby food and I also invested in these glass containers that are freezer safe.
  • Permanent markers – When storing and freezing baby food you’ll want to label everything with the name of the food and the date.
  • Baby food maker – if you’re looking for an all-in-one solution that steams food and blends it there are some cool gadgets (like the BEABA Babycook) that make homemade baby food a breeze!

10 Stage One Baby Food Purees

Ready to get started making some stage 1 baby food purees? Here are 10 easy recipes to get you started. These are the purees I used in the early days with Olivia. She loved all of these, but there are a ton of other purees you can try including pear puree, apple puree (aka applesauce), bean purees (like chickpea or lentil puree) and even chicken puree.

Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are a powerhouse vegetable! They’re packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and babies love their sweet flavor.

Sweet Potato Puree

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Sweet potato puree is so easy to make. Just bake your sweet potatoes, peel and blend until smooth! It’s a great first food for babies, but can also be used in baking recipes, mixed into oatmeal, added to smoothies or served as a side dish.

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Carrot

Carrots are low on the allergy scale and easily digested by a tiny tummy. They are high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that converts to vitamin A in the body, which is crucial for eye health and overall immune function.

Carrot Puree

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How to make carrot baby food by cooking and blending carrots into a smooth and creamy puree. Carrot puree make a great stage 1 starter food for babies.

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Avocado

Avocados are high in heart-healthy fats as well as fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants! They’re incredibly nutritious and super easy to prepare.

Avocado Puree

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Avocado is great first food for babies. It contains healthy fats, it’s easy to blend and it’s delicious. Make it in your food processor or blender or simply mash!

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Banana

A great first food to introduce to babies, bananas are naturally soft and mushy, easy to digest and loaded with vitamins and minerals. The best part? You don’t need to cook them!

Banana Puree

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Fresh banana puree is a great first food and baby will love it because it tastes sweet! Easily make it by mashing or blending ripe bananas.

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Peas

Peas are naturally sweet and pack a punch with nutrition, containing a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are also high in protein, with 4 grams per half-cup serving. Fun fact, peas are actually a legume!

Pea Puree

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Pea puree is a great first food when introducing solids to babies and all you need is a bag of frozen peas and a blender or food processor!

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Butternut Squash

Technically a fruit, butternut squash is packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Butternut Squash Puree

Make butternut squash puree at home with this simple recipe! Just scoop the seeds, roast, blend and use in recipes that call for butternut squash puree. It’s also a great first food for babies!

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Peach

Peaches are naturally sweet and perfect for introducing baby to solid foods. They are rich in many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Peach Puree

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Peach puree is so easy to make using fresh peaches! It’s a great first food for babies, but can also be used as a topping or mix-in for breakfast, dessert and drink recipes.

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Mango

Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, mango is especially high in vitamins A and C. They also contain a group of digestive enzymes called amylases which help little tummies just starting with solid foods.

Mango Puree

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How to make a delicious mango puree out of fresh (or frozen) mango. It’s perfect for serving to baby or to use in recipes.

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Blueberry

Small but mighty! Blueberries are known as a superfood. Superfoods are usually plant-based and rich in nutrients that are beneficial to your health such as vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and fiber.

Blueberry Puree

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Blueberry puree is full of antioxidants and vitamins and makes for a quick and easy first food for baby! It can also be used as a topping or mix-in for breakfast, dessert and drink recipes.

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Strawberry

Strawberries pack quite a health punch! They are low calorie, taste delicious and are a great source of vitamins, minerals and plant compounds.

Strawberry Puree

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Strawberry puree is easy to make and naturally sweet with no added sugar! Use it in baked goods, drinks or as baby food.

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How to Store Purees

Freshly pureed baby food should be stored in the fridge and used within 3-4 days. For longer storage, I recommend freezing purees in an airtight container. I like using silicone ice cube tray or freezer safe jars because they make it easier to thaw smaller amounts for serving to babies.

How to Thaw Frozen Puree

I recommend thawing frozen purees in the fridge the night before you want to use them. In a pinch, you can also thaw it quickly with a warm water bath. It thaws quickly if you’re defrosting a small amount to serve to a baby.

FAQ

Can I store homemade baby food purees?

Yes! Making large batches of purees and storing them in the refrigerator or freezer makes feeding baby homemade purees a breeze.

Can you freeze homemade purees?

Freezing baby food that has been made with frozen fruit or vegetables is fine, as long as you have cooked the frozen foods first. Do not refreeze foods that have thawed without cooking. I recommend labeling baby food with the ingredient and date before you place them in the freezer.

Can you freeze baby food made with breast milk or formula?

If you are freezing baby food that has been mixed with fresh breast milk you’re fine! However, you should not freeze baby food that has been mixed with previously frozen breast milk. Once frozen breast milk has been thawed, it should never be re-frozen.

If you are using formula, it should be okay to freeze baby food that has been mixed with it. Most formula companies don’t recommend freezing formula, but you’re using such a small amount.

You can also freeze the baby food purees without adding any liquid. You can then thaw the baby food puree in the fridge overnight and then thin the food to the desired consistency with breast milk or formula right before serving.

This post about freezing baby food has a ton of great insight and tips.

Should I use organic fruits and vegetables?

I recommend using organic produce when possible, though I realize this isn’t always in the budget. Either way thoroughly rinsing your fruits and vegetables is an important step whether they’re organic or not.

This list of the dirty dozen fruits and vegetables from the EWG is a good guide if you can only budget for some but not all organic produce.

Is it safe to thin baby food with cow’s milk?

From a nutritional point of view, most doctors recommend waiting to introduce babies to cow’s milk until one year of age. If you need to thin your puree you can use breast milk, formula or plain water.

What is the difference between stage 1 and stage 2 baby food?

Stage 1 purees are very thin with no chunkiness and are single ingredients. Stage 2 baby foods can be more elaborate with food combinations as well as chunkier textures.

More Recipes for Resources

  • Baby Pancakes
  • How to Make Oatmeal For Babies
  • Baby (+ Toddler) French Toast
  • Applesauce
  • Baby Yogurt Melts
  • 6 Baby Food Combinations (Stage 2)

 Be sure to check out all of the baby food recipes here on EBF.

10 Stage One Baby Food Purees

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Everything you need to know about making stage 1 baby food, including 10 recipes for tasty purees that are perfect for introducing solids.

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Sweet Potato
  • 2 cups steamed and peeled sweet potatoes
  • water, breast milk or formula to thin
Carrot
  • 1 lb steamed and peeled carrots
  • water, breast milk or formula to thin
Avocado
  • 1 avocado
  • water, breast milk or formula to thin
Banana
  • 1 banana
  • water, breast milk or formula to thin
Pea
  • 2 cups cooked peas
  • water, breast milk or formula to thin
Butternut Squash
  • 2 cups steamed and peeled butternut squash
  • water, breast milk or formula to thin
Peach
  • 3 ripe peaches
  • water, breast milk or formula to thin
Mango
  • 2 ripe mangoes
  • water, breast milk or formula to thin
Blueberry
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • ½ cup water
Strawberry
  • 2 cups strawberries
  • water, breast milk or formula to thin

  • Add veggies or fruit into a high powered blender or a food processor. Blend and add liquid until you reach the consistency you desire. You can make the purees smooth and thin for young babies or thicker and chunkier for older babies.

  • blender

  • food processor

Serving: 1sweet potato Calories: 75kcal Carbohydrates: 17g Protein: 1g Sodium: 48mg Potassium: 292mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 4g

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Avocado Puree for Babies – Eating Bird Food

Avocado is great first food for babies. It contains healthy fats, it’s easy to blend and make into a puree and it’s delicious. Learn more here.

Avocado is a popular first food for baby and for good reason! It’s full of nutrition that your growing baby needs, it’s easy to serve and most babies love it! That’s a win, win, win if you’re keeping score.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Avocado is one of the best first foods for baby because of its nutrition profile!
  • It’s super easy to prepare! You can puree, mash or serve in wedges for baby led weaning.
  • With its creamy texture, it’s hard not to love.
  • With no steaming or cooking necessary, it’s easy to whip up!
  • It blends really well with other flavors.

Avocado Nutrition Facts

Avocados are incredibly nutritious! Not only are they chock full of healthy fats and fiber, but they also are a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!

You’ll find vitamins C, E, K, B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Panthothenic acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), folate, magnesium, potassium, copper, zinc and manganese in avocado.

Avocados are also high in heart-healthy fats like monounsaturated fat (oleic acid). Oleic acid is the same fatty acid found in olives and olive oil and is considered a very healthy fat. Diets high in oleic acid show increased insulin sensitivity, betty blood sugar management and lower cholesterol levels. (source)

Growing babies have high fat needs, which make avocados a perfect choice!

How to Make Avocado Puree

Making avocado puree is super simple! Start by removing the peel and pit from the avocado. Place the avocado flesh in a high powered blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

If the puree is too thick you can add a little breast milk, formula or water to thin, starting with 1 teaspoon and adding more as needed to reach your desired consistency.

Another option is to make a chunky avocado puree by adding avocado chunks to a bowl and mashing it with a fork. This is great for stage 2 eaters!

Avocado Baby Food Combinations

For early stage 1 eaters, avocado puree is great served with a spoon. Once baby starts moving into stage 2 and 3 foods you can make fun combination purees (see ideas below) or add avocado puree to different foods like yogurt, smoothies and oatmeal. The baby oatmeal recipe would be delicious with a little avocado puree stirred in.

Foods That Pair Well With Avocado Puree

  • Green veggies – kale, spinach, zucchini
  • Orange veggies – sweet potato, butternut squash, carrot
  • White veggies – cauliflower
  • Other fruit – banana, strawberries, peaches, apples, kiwis, pears, mangos
  • Dairy – yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese
  • Grains – quinoa, oats
  • Legumes – chickpeas, lentils
  • Seasonings and spices – curry, ginger, mint, nutmeg, cinnamon

Avocado Baby Puree Combo Ideas

Here are some baby food combos with avocado that might be fun to try:

  • Mango and avocado
  • Avocado and banana
  • Lentils, avocado and blueberry
  • Avocado and butternut squash
  • Spinach, avocado, banana and yogurt
  • Banana, peach, mango and avocado
  • Oatmeal and avocado

Avocado, peach, pineapple and kale is a great combo that I share in my stage 2 baby food combinations post!

Avocado FAQ

Is avocado puree healthy?

Absolutely! Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and fiber for your growing baby – and you!

Can I give my baby avocado puree?

Yes! Avocado is a great first food for baby when introducing solids. Most babies start solids around 4-6 months, but I would refer to your doctor on when to introduce solids to your baby.

Is avocado hard to digest for babies?

Typically, no. Avocado is easily digestible for babies and the fiber helps regulate their little tummies.

Is frozen avocado good?

Yes! I recommend freezing avocado for easy access to baby food. You can also throw the frozen avocado cubes into a smoothie to boost healthy fats and creaminess.

Can I Serve Avocado to Baby With the Skin On?

Olivia had silent reflux as a baby, but never really threw up. The one time I remember her throwing up is after I gave her 1/4 of an avocado, with the skin on. I kept the skin on the avocado so it would be easier for her to grip and it definitely helped in that regard.

While she didn’t eat the skin, she definitely had it in her mouth and something on the skin didn’t sit well with her and she threw up 3-4 times. So I personally don’t recommend serving avocado with the skin on for baby led weaning. There are other ways to make avocado more grippy like dipping avocado slices in hemp seeds or shredded coconut.

How to Store

Avocado puree can either be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Keep in mind that open avocado will brown in the fridge, so freezing may be the best option. If you want to freeze, I like using silicone ice cube tray or freezer safe jars because they make it easier to thaw smaller amounts for serving to babies.

How to Reheat or Thaw Frozen Avocado Puree

I recommend thawing frozen puree in the fridge the night before you want to use it, but you can also thaw it quickly with a warm water bath. It thaws quickly if you’re defrosting a small amount to serve to a baby.

Other Ways to Use Avocado Puree

Avocado puree is great for babies, but there are so many other ways for older kids and adults to enjoy it too. Here are some ideas:

  • Avocado toast – you can’t talk about avocado puree without mentioning avocado toast. My daughter is now 2 and she loves avocado toast. We just mash avocado on sourdough sandwich bread and sprinkle it with everything bagel seasoning.
  • Guacamole – avocado puree can easily be turned into guacamole! Add some garlic, salt, pepper, lime juice and tomatoes or make my healthy guacamole with peas!
  • Make a smoothie – avocados can add a boost of healthy fats and creamy texture to smoothies. You can add the puree straight into a smoothie, but frozen avocado puree give smoothies a great texture. No need to thaw, just pop a couple cubes of the puree into your blender with the rest of your smoothie ingredients. Try it in my green protein smoothie or this avocado mango smoothie.

More Baby Food Purees

  • Sweet Potato Puree
  • Butternut Squash Puree
  • Peach Puree
  • Carrot Puree
  • Strawberry Puree
  • Banana Puree
  • Mango Puree
  • Pumpkin Puree
  • Applesauce
  • Blueberry Puree

More Recipes and Resources

  • Healthy Smash Cake
  • Baby French Toast
  • Banana Pancakes For Babies
  • Baby Yogurt Melts

Check out my guide to introducing solids for more ideas and information on feeding little ones and all of my baby food recipes as well.

Avocado Puree

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Avocado is great first food for babies. It contains healthy fats, it’s easy to blend and it’s delicious. Make it in your food processor or blender or simply mash!

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 2

  • 1 ripe avocado, skin and pit removed

  • Add avocado flesh into a high powered blender or food processor.

  • Blend until smooth and serve. If the puree is too thick you can add a little water or milk to thin, starting with 1 teaspoon and adding more as needed.

  • Another option is to make a chunky avocado puree by adding avocado chunks to a bowl and mashing the avocado with a fork.

  • food processor

Serving: 1/2 avocado Calories: 120kcal Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 2g Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 7g Sodium: 5mg Potassium: 364mg Fiber: 5g Vitamin A: -15IU

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How to Make Carrot Baby Food (Carrot Puree)

How to make carrot baby food by cooking and blending carrots into a smooth and creamy puree. Carrot puree make a great stage 1 starter food for babies.

A couple weeks ago I shared all about introducing solids to baby, my approach with Olivia and what foods we’d tried so far. Honestly, I had no intentions of sharing baby food recipes, but I’ve been having so much fun making it for Liv and everyone has seemed really interested so here we are.

For this first post, I thought I would share a simple recipe for an easy stage 1 food for babies 4 month and up, homemade carrot puree.

Like sweet potato and winter squash, carrot puree makes a great stage 1 food for babies because it can easily be pureed until thin. Carrots are also low on the allergy scale and easily digested by a tiny tummy.

Olivia’s first food was sweet potato puree and then avocado, but carrots came quickly after these two foods.

Homemade Baby Food

Let me start by saying that I know homemade baby food isn’t always an option and that’s okay. When we were on vacation I bought a couple baby food pouches for Olivia. She gobbled them up. That said, the majority of her food is homemade because I really enjoy cooking and making food for Liv has been really fun for me. I also like knowing that she’s eating fresh, nutrient-rich food that’s been made with love. That might sound corny, but it’s true.

When researching how to make homemade baby food I also researched how shelf-stable baby food is made. The shelf-life of jarred store-bought baby food is 2 years, which means you could be feeding your baby shelf-stable food that’s older than they are! Isn’t that wild to think about?!

And while I haven’t tasted store-bought carrot baby food, I imagine that this homemade carrot puree tastes way better!

Carrot Nutrition for Infants

Carrots are a such a nutritious first food! They are high in beta-carotene, a red-orange antioxidant that converts to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is known to boost eye health and support the immune system. Carrots also contain vitamin C, iron, calcium and fiber, which can be helpful for normal bowel movements in babies.

What Kind of Carrots to Use

I like to use fresh, organic whole carrots. Just wash the carrots well and peel them before chopping and cooking. I know it’s an extra step, but I do recommend peeling them to remove any dirt particles and/or pesticide residue. I also think removing the peel of the carrots makes them taste better. They taste super earthy to me when the peel is on. You can also use baby carrots, which makes the chopping process faster because they’ve already been peeled.

I personally like to buy organic foods for making homemade baby food, but also realize this isn’t an option for everyone so buy what you can afford.

How to Make Carrot Puree

  1. Peel and chop carrots.
  2. Cook the carrot chunks by steaming, boiling or roasting.
  3. Transfer cooked carrots to a blender or food processor. I’ve been loving my Vitamix for blending up baby food. It gets the purees super smooth!
  4. Blend until smooth, adding breast milk, formula or water to thin – the carrot puree will likely be a bit too thick for stage 1 eaters without adding some sort of liquid to thin the puree. I like using breast milk or formula for extra nutrients, but you can use water as well (water used for the steaming or boiling process works great).
  5. Let carrot puree cool and serve right away or portion into storage containers or ice cube trays for later use.
  6. Carrot puree an be stored in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.

How to Store Carrot Baby Food

Once you have the carrot puree blended to the consistency you want, let the mixture cool and then transfer into BPA-free storage containers or into an ice cube tray. I’ve been using silicone ice cube trays and these 4 oz glass storage containers. The ice cube trays are great for younger babies who aren’t eating as much volume because you can defrost one cube at a time. While the 4 oz jars are great for older babies who are eating more than 1 oz at a time.

We had the ice cube trays on hand and I just recently bought the WeeSprout glass storage containers that are specifically for baby food. I like that they have measurements on the side of the jars and that they’re glass instead of plastic (no worry about BPA). They are also freezer, dish-washer and microwave-safe. Plus they come with colorful lids that you can write on with a dry eraser marker to note the item and date.

The fresh carrot puree will keep in the fridge for 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Don’t Forget to Label

I highly recommend labeling any baby food you make before storing! It’s amazing how quickly you forget what day you prepped the food once it goes into the fridge or freezer. #mombrain

How to Reheat or Thaw Frozen Carrot Puree

To thaw frozen pureed carrots, I recommend taking the jar out of the freezer the night before you want to use it so it can defrost in the fridge overnight. If you need to use it right away, you can thaw it using a water bath. Some people will recommend microwaving the frozen puree using the defrost seating but I prefer these two methods:

  • Defrost in the refrigerator: Place frozen puree cubes into a jar or baby’s serving dish, cover, and place in the refrigerator overnight. If you stored the puree in a jar or storage container, simply place the jar the fridge.
  • Water bath: Place frozen pureed cubes in a small container and set in another larger container with warm water. Replace the water as needed. Once defrosted, portion the food into individual bowls, cover, and refrigerate until serving.

Be sure to use any of the defrosted food within 48 hours of being defrosted and do not re-freeze.

Baby Food Combinations with Carrots

Once your baby is ready for stage 2 foods that are combinations, you can blend different fruits and veggies into the carrot puree. Here are some ideas of foods and spices  that pair well with carrots.

  • Green veggies – peas, broccoli, green beans, zucchini, spinach
  • Orange veggies – butternut squash, sweet potatoes
  • Fruits – apples, peaches, pears
  • Carbs – brown rice, lentils, quinoa
  • Protein – beef, chicken
  • Herbs and Spices – cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cumin, paprika, nutmeg, curry, mint

More Baby Food Recipes and Resources

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  • Introducing Solids to Baby
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  • Pea Puree
  • Peach Baby Food
  • Banana Puree
  • Smash Cake
  • Banana Pancakes For Babies
  • Baby Yogurt Melts

Carrot Baby Food

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How to make carrot baby food by cooking and blending carrots into a smooth and creamy puree. Carrot puree make a great stage 1 starter food for babies.

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 12 oz

  • 1 lb fresh organic carrots
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup breast milk, formula or water, to thin
  • spices or herbs of choice, optional

  • Peel carrots and chop into chunks. Try to make the carrot chunks around the same size so they will finish cooking around the same time. The smaller the chunks, the faster they will cook.

  • Fill a pot with about 1 inch of water, add carrots to a steamer basket and place inside of the pot. Bring water to a low boil, cover with lid and steam carrots for 15-20 minutes, or until fork tender. The cook time will depend on the size of your carrots.

  • Once carrots are tender remove pot from heat and allow carrots to a cool a bit before transferring to a blender or food processor. Puree carrots in the blender or food processor, adding liquid (breast milk, formula or water) as needed to get the desired consistency. If using water, the water leftover from steaming or boiling the carrots works great.

  • Transfer carrot puree into storage containers and store in the fridge for 3 days or freezer for 1 month.

  • You can boil or roast the carrots instead of steaming. See my tips in the blog post above.

Serving: 4oz Calories: 62kcal Carbohydrates: 14g Protein: 2g Sodium: 116mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 9g

Author: Brittany Mullins

Course: Side

Cuisine: Baby Food

Keyword: carrot baby food

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Sweet Potato Puree {For Babies or Recipes}

Sweet potato puree is so easy to make. Just bake your sweet potatoes, peel and blend until smooth! It’s a great first food for babies, but can also be used in baking recipes, mixed into oatmeal, added to smoothies or served as a side dish.

I’ve been on a kick of making my own fruit and veggie purees! It all begin when I started making baby food for Olivia, but it’s definitely come in handy when local grocery stores are sold out thanks to all of the seasonal baking and holiday madness.

While it’s definitely easier to pick up a can of puree at the store, I think people overestimate how hard it is to make your own puree at home. This recipe is so simple and hands off… anyone can do it. Promise!

So today, I’m teaching you how to make an easy sweet potato puree that you can use in so many ways! First let’s chat about sweet potatoes and why they are one of my favorite vegetables.

Sweet Potato Nutrients

Sweet potatoes are a powerhouse vegetable! They’re packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. They’re also high in antioxidants which help protect your body against free radical damage.

Studies have shown sweet potatoes positively impact gut, brain, eye and immune health. And some studies have shown that certain antioxidants in sweet potatoes may protect against certain cancers. Bottom line? They’re SO good for you and delicious! Now you have no excuses to not incorporate them into your diet. (Source)

Buying & Storing Sweet Potatoes

When shopping for sweet potatoes, look for firm, unwrinkled skins. Sweet potatoes come in all different colors – creamy white, deep orange and purple. I usually buy Beauregard, Jewel or Garnet sweet potatoes just because those varieties are typically available at my local grocery stores. That said, Beauregard sweet potatoes tend to be stringier so when given the option I go for Jewel or Garnet.

How to Cook Sweet Potatoes for Puree

The first step to making sweet potato puree is cooking the sweet potatoes. I have cracked the code to making perfect baked sweet potatoes so that’s the method I tend to use, but you can also steam or boil them.

Bake

Start by washing your sweet potatoes well. Use a fork to poke several holes in each potato – I usually poke 4 times for each potato! Place the potatoes directly on a baking sheet and bake at 400ºF for 60 minutes. Some people like to wrap their potatoes in aluminum foil but that actually steams the potato so just pop them right in the oven! You’ll know the potatoes are ready when they’re a little wrinkly and can easily be pierced with a fork.

Steam

I’ve used this method for making pureed sweet potatoes for Olivia. It’s a bit faster since you’re chopping the sweet potatoes into small chunks. To steam, simply peel the sweet potato, cut into cubes, about 1 inch in size and steam. Add about 1-2 inches of water to pot, place the steamer basket in and add sweet potato cubes. Boil water, cover and let the sweet potatoes steam until soft.

Boil

Boiling is another quick option. Simply peel the sweet potato and cut into cubes, about 1 inch in size. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add sweet potato chunks. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, around 15 minutes.

How to Puree Sweet Potatoes

After your sweet potatoes are fully cooked, remove them from the oven and set them aside to cool. Once you can hold them without burning yourself, use your hands to peel the skin away from the flesh, if you haven’t peeled them already. You can toss the skin or snack on it if you want – it’s loaded with nutrients!

When it comes to pureeing the sweet potatoes I usually use my food processor or Vitamix blender, but you can also use an immersion blender, potato masher or even a fork.

Food processor – Add the cooked potatoes to your food processor and blend until smooth.

Blender – Add the cooked potatoes to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.

Immersion blender – Add the cooked potatoes to a large bowl or pot and blend until smooth.

Masher – Add the cooked potatoes to a large bowl or pot and use a potato masher (or fork) to mash the potato. This will result in a chunkier puree and is a great option when serving to older babies.

How to Use Sweet Potato Puree

  • Plain sweet potato puree is a great first food for babies. For more advanced eaters you can combine the sweet potato puree with another puree or even add it to yogurt or oatmeal. Check out more combo ideas for baby below!
  • Make a simple side dish by mixing in butter, salt and pepper and any fresh or dried herbs you’d like! You could also play off of the sweetness and make a coconut oil, cinnamon and salt version… yum!
  • Mix it into these delicious sweet potato brownie bites, sweet potato brownies, sweet potato breakfast cookies or sweet potato baked oatmeal.
  • Use in quick breads or muffins in place of applesauce or pumpkin puree. This helps keep the oil/fat content down while still making a perfectly light and fluffy baked good.
  • Add it to a smoothie for some added fiber and flavor. I think it would be delicious in place of the pumpkin puree in this pumpkin pie smoothie!
  • Add to oatmeal for extra color, flavor and creaminess!
  • Mix with creamy hummus for extra flavor and nutrients… plus it will make it a beautiful orange color!
  • Mix it into pancakes or waffles – follow this recipe for pumpkin pancakes but swap the pumpkin puree for sweet potato puree!
Tip!
If you're serving this sweet potato puree to a baby, you can thin it out a little by adding a splash of milk (regular or breast milk works great!).

Sweet Potato Puree for Babies

When you start solids with your child, sweet potato puree is a great first food. It was Olivia’s first food! I just mixed it with breast milk so it was super thin.

It’s obviously delicious on it’s own, but can be combined with a variety of other foods for stage 2 and beyond. I love the combo of sweet potato and apple that I shared in my baby food combinations post.

Foods That Will Pair Well with Sweet Potato Puree

  • Green veggies – kale, spinach, avocado, peas
  • Orange veggies – pumpkin, butternut squash, carrot
  • White veggies – cauliflower
  • Fruits – mango, pear, banana, apples, banana
  • Dairy – yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese
  • Grains – quinoa, oats, brown rice
  • Meat – chicken, beef
  • Seasonings and spices – curry, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon

Sweet Potato Baby Food Combos Ideas

  • Apple, cinnamon and sweet potato
  • Sweet potato, carrot, apple and banana
  • Broccoli, sweet potato and butternut squash
  • Black bean, sweet potato and cumin
  • Sweet potato and spinach
  • Sweet potato and beets

How to Store Sweet Potato Baby Food

Fresh sweet potato baby food should be stored in the fridge and used within 3 days. For longer storage, I recommend freezing the sweet potato puree! I like using silicone ice cube trays and these 4 oz glass storage containers. The ice cube trays are great for younger babies who aren’t eating as much volume because you can defrost one cube at a time. While the 4 oz jars are great for older babies who are eating more than 1 oz at a time.

How to Thaw Frozen Sweet Potato Puree

I recommend thawing frozen sweet potato puree in the fridge the night before you want to use it, but you can also thaw it quickly with a warm water bath. It thaws quickly if you’re defrosting a small amount to serve to a baby.

More Puree Recipes to Try

  • Butternut Squash Puree
  • Peach Puree
  • Carrot Puree
  • Banana Puree
  • Pumpkin Puree
  • Applesauce
  • Strawberry Chia Jam
  • Strawberry Puree
  • Blueberry Puree
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Sweet Potato Puree

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Sweet potato puree is so easy to make. Just bake your sweet potatoes, peel and blend until smooth! It’s a great first food for babies, but can also be used in baking recipes, mixed into oatmeal, added to smoothies or served as a side dish.

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings 3 cups

  • 2 sweet potatoes

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash sweet potatoes and poke holes with a fork (about 4 for each potato). Place potatoes on a baking sheet and place in the center of the oven.

  • Bake for about 60 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are a bit wrinkly and fork tender.

  • Remove from oven and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, use your hands to peel the skin away from the flesh. Discard the skin (or snack on it).

  • Add potato flesh to your food processor and blend until smooth.

  • Use in recipes that call for sweet potato puree, serve as baby food or add seasonings to make a delicious side dish.

  • food processor

Serving: 1cup Calories: 75kcal Carbohydrates: 17g Protein: 1g Sodium: 48mg Potassium: 292mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 4g

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When is a child ready to start solids?

Diving into the world of solid food with your baby is a messy, adorable milestone that, let’s be honest, sometimes feels a little confusing. While some little ones happily slurp down baby cereal at 6 months, others won’t go near a mashed carrot until they’re hitting the 9-month mark — what gives? 

The truth is, while solid food exposes babies to new tastes and textures, it’s not even necessary in the very beginning (yes, really). 

“While the general recommendation for starting solids is between 4 and 6 months old, solids at this point are more about introducing baby to new tastes and developing oral motor function,” says Dr. Melanie Custer, a pediatrician at Deaconess Clinic in Evansville, Indiana. “Breast milk or formula should continue to be the primary source of nutrition through 12 months.” 

Of course, when your baby is eyeballing your bowl of oatmeal every morning, it’s only natural to start wondering when to start baby food. Here, experts and veteran parents weigh in on the dos and don’ts of starting solids, a.k.a. Stage 1 baby foods. Ready the bibs!

What is Stage 1 baby food?

Stage 1 baby foods are single-ingredient foods that are very thin in consistency. You can either buy them at the store or make them yourself, as long as they’re a smooth puree with zero chunks and include just one ingredient so you’re introducing your baby to one new food at a time. 

And remember, every child is different and develops at their own individual pace. Check with your child’s doctor for baby food recommendations during the first year.

When to start Stage 1 baby food 

According to Custer, the reason it’s recommended that full-term babies wait until 6 months to try solids is because they’re losing iron stores that were built during pregnancy, and iron is important for infants’ brain development.  

“Growing babies need all the nutrients they can get — and breast milk and formula are both far superior to solids when it comes to nutrients, including iron,” says Jenifer Thompson, an advanced practice dietician at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. “It’s important to remember that solid foods are also called complementary foods because their intention is to complement the breast milk and/or formula baby is drinking.” 

Thompson also notes that offering solids too early on — prior to 4 months — has been associated with excessive weight gain and adiposity (excess fat) in preschool and older ages.

Signs baby is ready to start solid food

Knowing your baby is ready for Stage 1 foods goes beyond celebrating their half-year birthday. It’s important to look out for developmental and social signals, as well. 

“One of the biggest indicators that your baby is ready for solid foods is that they’re showing an interest in what other family members are eating,” says Dr. Kristen Treegoob, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.  

If you notice baby staring at your food and opening their mouth or leaning forward if food is ever offered, these are signs that solid foods have piquéd your baby’s interest, according to Thompson. 

“I knew my son was ready for solids when, at 7 months, he started staring — like, really staring — at all of our food during dinner,” says mom of two Erin Henderson, of Waltham, Massachusetts. “It reached a point where we felt bad eating in front of him!” 

Other signs your baby may be ready for solids, according to Custer and Thompson, include: 

  • They can sit up with little to no support.
  • They can hold their head up without being wobbly.
  • Their tongue thrust reflex has disappeared. “Before introducing solids, it’s important to make sure your baby can open their mouth for a spoon and accept food off of it, rather than pushing it away with their tongue, which is an involuntary habit until about 4 months,” says Custer.

What Stage 1 baby food to start with

According to Thompson, it’s recommended that early solid foods provide a source of iron, protein and zinc. But remember, you’re complementing your baby’s diet, not revamping it, so it’s OK to get a little creative and go with your gut. 

“There is no medical evidence that solid foods must be introduced in any particular order, or that vegetables must be introduced before fruits to ensure that they don’t have a preference for sweets and will it not lead to a dislike of vegetables,” says Thompson. 

And once you get going, continue to mix it up. 

“There is no one-size-fits-all for solid food introduction, and we typically recommend parents introduce a variety of tastes, colors and food groups in the first few months,” says Treegoob. “That said, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that breastfed infants first begin with iron-rich foods, which include iron-fortified infant cereals and iron-rich pureed meats. Formula-fed infants typically get enough iron through formula, so they may have a little more flexibility at first.”  

Here’s a list of first foods to try (make sure all are pureed to very thin consistency): 

  • Bananas.
  • Avocados.
  • Sweet potatoes.
  • Carrots.
  • Pureed meats, such as chicken and turkey.
  • Butternut squash.
  • Peaches.
  • Applesauce.
  • Grains, such as barley, oats, wheat and rice.

Custer does note that infants should not eat raw or cooked honey until 12 months, as it might contain spores that can cause infantile botulism, a serious illness that can hamper an infant’s ability to move, eat and breathe. For more tips on food storage, our experts weigh in on how long baby food lasts.

How to start Stage 1 foods safely

When your baby first starts experimenting with solids, keep in mind it’s a gradual process, and you’re still a ways off from three solid meals per day. In the beginning, it’s best to think of solids as more of a snack than a meal. 

“Babies will often start with just a bite or two at first and advance to three to four tablespoons at a time,” says Custer. “When they’re first starting off around 6 months, they can have solids one or two times a day. ”

“Foods should be offered one at a time when babies are starting off with solids,” says Thompson. “Then, wait between three to four days before introducing a new one, so you can properly identify an adverse reaction or intolerance.”

Here are a few more tips for feeding your baby: 

  • Make sure they’re sitting in an upright position, such as in a highchair, to prevent the risk of choking.  
  • Add a little breast milk or formula to their food. “At first, foods should be just slightly thicker than breast milk or formula to allow the infant to get used to eating,” Custer says. “Foods can get thicker as their eating skills are mastered.”
  • Always feed your baby with a spoon. “Unless you’ve been advised by your pediatrician, never put solid foods, including infant cereal, in bottles with or without milk,” says Treegoob.
  • Give baby breast milk or formula first. “Both of my babies were more open to trying solid foods in the beginning when they were happy and relaxed,” says mom of two Darcy McConnell of Garwood, New Jersey. “That was always after they had their bottle.” 

Also, be patient. Starting solids is a learning curve for everyone. 

“If your baby turns their head away, spits out food or pushes you away with their hands when you try to feed them solid food, then they are not quite ready,” says Treegoob. “Try again in a few days.”

How baby-led weaning works

A less conventional way to start your baby on real food is baby-led weaning, which forgoes what’s thought of as Stage 1 baby food altogether, as well as a spoon. 

“The baby-led weaning approach to introducing solid foods recommends that purees and traditional baby foods be omitted, and to start with finger foods, as well as self-feeding right from the beginning,” says Thompson. “This method may be preferred for some, but should always be discussed with a pediatrician since a possible concern of this method is the risk of choking, which could be minimized with appropriate food choices.”

Proponents of baby-led weaning believe that letting baby pick, choose and explore food on their own will help with appetite control overall (possibly reducing the risk of obesity later in life), as well as promote a taste for a wider range of foods. All of this said, research on baby-led weaning is still fairly scant, so it’s important to discuss it with your pediatrician if you choose to take this approach.  

Ready for the next stages?

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Stage 1 Homemade Baby Food Recipes for Baby 4 to 6 Months and older.

Stage One Baby Foods – Commonly Offered Stage 1 Baby Foods:

Stage 1 Fruits:

Apples | Avocados | Apricots | Bananas | Mango | Nectarines & Peaches | Papaya | Pears | Plums & Prunes | Pumpkin

Stage 1 Veggies:

Beans (Green) | Carrots | Peas | Sweet Potato | Squash

Stage 1 Grains:

Rice | Oatmeal | Barley

What is a “Stage 1” baby food?

(4) 6-8 Months –

Baby Let’s Begin to Eat

“Baby” cereal and soft cooked thinly pureed fruits and veggies should be baby’s first solid food experiences.   Single ingredients only and at a space of 4 days apart with introducing each new food.  You may skip the cereal and begin with a fruit like avocado or begin with a veggie like butternut squash or sweet potato.

Stage 1 Baby Food is a term that applies to baby foods that are highly pureed and strained. These foods are appropriate for babies who are just being introduced to solid foods. The foods in this range are targeted to babies who are between the ages of (4) 6 to 8 months old.

Stage 1 baby foods are thin and runny and are foods that are the lowest on the allergy scale. Stage 1 baby foods are typically those foods that are also more easily digested by a tiny tummy. Some of these foods include, sweet potatoes, butternut or winter squash and carrots. The term “Stage 1” was introduced by the Beechnut Baby Food Company to let parents know that these foods are appropriate for their infants who are just being introduced to solid foods.

There is a growing trend of parents skipping “stage 1” foods that are thin and runny purees. Many parents are turning to a more baby-led weaning approach and are offering soft cooked small bits of age-appropriate foods as they begin to introduce solid foods. Your baby might just be interested in this feeding approach!

Stage 1 Homemade Baby Food Recipes – Cereal, Fruits & Veggies

Rice Cereal

  • 1/4 c. rice powder (brown rice ground in blender or food processor)
  • 1 cup water

Step 1: Bring liquid to boil in saucepan. Add the rice powder while stirring constantly.

Step 2: Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, mix in formula or breast milk and fruits if desired

Step 3: Serve warm.

 

Oatmeal Cereal

  • 1/4 c. of ground oats (do NOT use instant or Quick Cook), ground in blender or food processor
  • 3/4 c. water

Step 1: Bring liquid to boil in saucepan. Add the rice powder while stirring constantly.

Step 2: Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, mix in formula or breast milk and fruits if desired

Step 3: Serve warm.

 

Barley Cereal

  • 1/4 c. ground barley (barley ground in blender or food processor)
  • 1 cup water

Step 1: Bring liquid to a boil. Add the barley and simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly

Step 2: Mix in formula or breast milk or juice and add fruits if desired

Step 3: Serve warm

 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. For More Information About Homemade Baby Cereal, visit Our Homemade Baby Cereal FAQ

Feeding Baby Stage 1 Baby Foods

 Start out slowly, preparing a tablespoon sized portion of whatever food you have chosen to begin with.   Some parents begin offering their babies solid foods by using their (clean and washed) finger as a spoon.  They say that this helps their babies take to solid foods because the “new” spoon and the “new” food all at once seem to confuse baby.

You will probably only manage to have baby eat 1/2 of the tablespoon sized portion the very first times you begin solids.  Don’t fret if your baby does not “finish” a meal.

Apricot Puree 6-8 months+ (using dried un-sulphured apricots)

Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium

  • 1 pound dried apricots
  • 2 cups of white grape juice, pear or apple juice. Plain water is ok but the puree may be a bit bitter.

Step 1: Bring liquid and fruit to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 2: Reserve any left over liquid to use for the puree

Step 3: Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.

Step 4: Add the reserved liquid as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree or

Step 5: Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up

Step 6: Note: puree will not freeze solid, but into slightly soft/slightly frozen cubes.

Have you ever Baked Fruits? If not, I highly recommend it. Baked fruits are naturally sweet, soft and oh so very yummy.

Apples/Applesauce (4)6 months+ Try Gala, Braeburn, Rome or Macs)

Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium

This recipe is written so that you may use any amount of apples you wish.

Step 1: Peel, core and cut apple into slices/chunks

Step 2: Place slices or chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover apples

Step 3: Boil/steam until tender; be sure to check on the water level and stir, T hat’s It. Easy Peasy.

Step 4: Apples may be mashed with a potato masher to achieve a smooth applesauce consistency. If your masher will not achieve a puree type of consistency, then follow steps 5 – 7

Step 5: Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the apples

Step 6: Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.

Step 7: Add the reserved water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree

Step 8: Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up the

Step 9: Ask your pediatrician about adding some cinnamon for new tastes.

You may also buy an “Adult” jar of Natural applesauce from your local grocers.  Make sure you buy Natural Applesauce however. Read the labels if you are unsure.  The only ingredients should be apples and water or just apples.  A few companies may add ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or citric acid to their Natural Applesauce; this is fine.

 

Avocado (yes, avocado is a fruit.) (4)6 months+

Vitamins: A, C, Niacin, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium

Step 1: Peel and take out the pit of a ripe avocado – do not cook

Step 2: Cut “meat” out and mash with a fork

Step 3: There should 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.

 Visit the Avocado Baby Food page for more recipes and Information

Baked Apples 6-8 months+

Step 1: Core apple and leave peel on

Step 2: Place a wee bit of butter (if baby is ready for or has had dairy) on the inside of the cored apple (sprinkle a bit of cinnamon in the apple if your desire and if baby is ready for or has had cinnamon)

Step 3: Place in a pan with just enough water to slightly cover apples – about an inch of water

Step 4: Bake in a 400-degree oven for 30 minutes or until tender; be sure to check on the water level.

Step 5: Once baked, either cut apple into little bits and serve as a finger food or mash as directed above in the Apples/Applesauce recipe.

 

Banana Applesauce Mush (4)6 months+

  • 1 apple
  • 1 ripe banana

Step 1: Peel, core and cut apple into slices/chunks

Step 2: Place slices or chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover apples

Step 3: Boil until tender; be sure to check on the water level.

Step 4: Apples may be mashed with a potato masher to achieve a smooth applesauce consistency or you can puree in an appliance as shown above

Step 5: Peel a ripe banana and mash in a bowl with a fork (heating in the microwave for approximately 20 seconds will soften the banana up if needed)

Step 6: Add applesauce to the banana and sprinkle with wheat germ* or crushed cheerios*

Step 7: Puree if necessary but mashing with a potato masher will typically get this mix smooth

*8 months+

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Bananas (4)6 months+

Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Calcium

  • 1 Banana or however many you wish

Step 1: Peel ripe banana – do not cook

Step 2: Place banana in a food processor/food mill or blender and puree

Step 3: 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

Step 4: Add formula/breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.

Mango Madness 6-8months+

Vitamins: A (1262 IU in one cup), C, E, K, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium

  •  1 Ripe Mango

Step 1: Peel, de- seed and chunk the mango

Step 2: Place mango chunks in a blender or food processor

Step 3: Add Formula, Breast Milk, or Water and blend or mash until the proper consistency for your Infant is achieved.

 

 How to Cut A Mango:

Cut the mango lengthwise, along the side of the mango pit. You will be cutting off its flesh from one side then repeating the same process on the other side. You will then cut the ends off the mango pit.

Cut the remaining flesh from the pit. Use a small sharp knife peel the skin from the flesh. Dice or cube as desired. It is easier to make your cubes/dices prior to removing the skin. Make sure you don’t cut through it. Once you have made your cube/dice “pattern” simply turn the skin skin inside out and slice the pieces away.

*Mango does not need to be cooked as it is typically introduced at an age where baby can tolerate raw fruits.  Mango may be steamed to tender and then mashed if you prefer without harming it.
You may use mango as a great Baby Finger Foods.  Simply peel, de-seed and then cut into dices or chunks that are manageable for your baby. You may wish to coat the mango pieces with “cheerio dust”, wheat germ or another cereal “dust” to help baby easily pick up the bits.

Papaya 6-8months+

Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Calcium

  • 1 ripe papaya

Step 1: Peel, de-seed and chunk the papaya

Step 2: Place papaya chunks in a blender or food processor

Step 3: Add formula, breast milk, or water and blend or mash until the proper consistency for your Infant is achieved.

Some parents who have infants with sensitive tummies will give fruits a gentle steaming to help break down the sugars and fibers for easier digestion. If you feel this is the case for your infant, chunk the papaya and then steam for 5-10 minutes until very soft.

Pears, Plums, Peaches and Nectarines too

Pear (Great for Constipation.) (4)6 months+

Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium

Step 1: Peel and cut into chunks so as to avoid the little seed portion.

Step 2: Steam gently until tender if baby is under 6 months.

Step 3: Place in a blender/food processor and puree until smooth; you may be able to just use a fork!

Step 4: Use the leftover cooking water if needed but Pears tend to be very runny and watery without adding liquid.

Step 5: Add some baby cereal to thicken if needed.

Plums (4)6-8 months+

Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium

  • 2-3 ripe plums

Step 1: Peel and pit the plums

Step 2: Cut into chunks

Step 3: Steam until tender in a scant amount of water if baby is under 6 months.

Step 4: Puree using the leftover cooking liquid.

You may need to mix in another fruit as plum purée has a tendency to be rather tart and/or bitter

Peaches (4)6-8 months+

Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium

You may steam or bake peaches; these methods work for nectarines, plums and pears as well. I HIGHLY recommend giving baked peaches a try at least once. You will find they are more tasty when baked.

Steam Peaches – Method 1

Step 1: Scrub fruit clean and carve an X into 1 side of the fruit

Step 2: Place X side down in a pan with an inch of water

Step 3: Bring water to a boil and steam until soft and tender

Step 4: Peel skin from fruit and remove pits and/or seeds

Step 5: Move to step #6 below

 

Steam Peaches – Method 2

Step 1: Peel fruit

Step 2: Pit the peach

Step 3: Cut the peach into dices

Step 4: Steam until soft and tender then

Step 5: Move to step #6 below

 

Bake

Step 1: Halve the fruit and place “open” side down in a pan filled with 1 inch of water

Step 2: Bake at 400F until soft and tender and/or puckering of the skin appears.

Step 3: Peel skin from fruit and remove pits and/or seeds then

Step 4: move to step #6

Step 5: Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the fruits

Step 6: Peel off skin then place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.

Step 7: Add the reserved water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree

Step 8: Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.
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Prunes 6-8 months+

Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium

  • 1 small bag of dried prunes (try to use unsulphured dried fruits whenever possible!)

Step 1: Soak dried prunes in warm water until they plump up or steam gently.

Step 2: Once plump and tender, toss into food processor or blender and begin to puree.

Step 3: Add liquid without sparing any. Prunes tend to become a pasty gluey consistency when pureed and the more water you add, the easier it is to puree to a texture your baby will tolerate.

Pumpkin (4)6-8months+

Read more about Pumpkin on the Pumpkin Baby Food page

Vitamins: A (12230 IU in 1 cup.), C, K, Folate, Niacin
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron

  • 1 medium sugar pumpkin, no heavier than 5 pounds

Step 1: Cut sugar pumpkin (the kind meant to be baked and eaten.) in half, scoop out seeds

Step 2: Place an inch of water in a baking pan, then place the halves “face” down in the pan.  Check on water level while baking

Step 3: Bake in a 400 degree oven for 40 minutes or until the “shell/skin” puckers and halves feel soft then scoop squash “meat” out of the shell

Step 4: Place pumpkin “meat” into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.

Step 5: Add water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency.

Step 6: You can also peel the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds and then cut into chunks and boil/steam until tender (like when boiling potatoes for mashed potatoes) then follow steps 4 and 5.

 You may also buy a can of pumpkin from your local grocers.  Make sure you buy Pumpkin and NOT Pumpkin Pie mix however.  Read the labels if you are unsure.  The only ingredients should be pumpkin and water or just pumpkin.  You do not need to cook canned pumpkin.  You may thin the pumpkin with whatever liquid you prefer and then serve or warm and serve.  You may also freeze canned pumpkin in ice cube trays if you wish.

Green Beans (4) 6 months+

(this method may be used for Peas as well)*

Vitamins A, C, K, Niacin, Folate
Minerals:Potassium, Sodium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium

Step 1: If using Fresh Beans, snap the ends off the beans and wash the beans. If using Fresh Peas, open the pods and scrape out the peas from the pod. If using frozen of either Peas or Green Beans, cook according to package directions.

Step 2: Place fresh beans into a steamer basket in a pan with a just enough water to slightly show through in the basket.

Step 3: Steam until very tender; be sure to check on the water level.

Step 4: Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the beans.

Step 5: Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing. It is best to use the setting that makes the finest liquid purees – green bean and pea skins are rather difficult to completely puree.

***Using a blender rather than a food processor or stick mixer might be better as well. ***

6. Add the reserved water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency

7. You may wish to push the green beans (or peas) through a sieve or mesh strainer to get rid of any remaining skins.

Carrots* 6-8 months+

Vitamins A (19,152 IU), C, Folate
Minerals:Potassium, Sodium, Phosphorous, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium

Step 1: Peel carrots and cut into small chunks

Step 2: Place chunks into a steamer pan with just enough water visible through the steamer basket

Step 3: Steam until tender

Step 4: Do not reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the carrots if baby is under 8 months old as Nitrates may seep into the cooking water

Step 5: Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.

Step 6: Add water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency

*(See Our article on Nitrates)

Garden Vegetable Combo

6-8 months+ after all vegetables have been introduced following the 4 Day Wait Rule

Green Beans, Summer Squash, Peas and Carrots

Step 1: Combine fresh or frozen green beans and peas, summer and/or zucchini squash and small pieces of chopped carrots.

Step 2: Add enough water to just cover the vegetables.

Step 3: Cook until tender, reserving water.

Step 4: Puree vegetables in blender or food processor,

Step 5: Adding reserved water from the vegetables until mixture is of the desired consistency.

Peas

Vitamins A (4533 IU), C, Niacin, Folate

Minerals: Potassium, Sodium, Selenium, Phosphorous, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc

Step 1: If using Fresh Peas, open the pods and scrape out the peas from the pod. If using frozen type of either Peas or Green Beans, cook according to package directions.

Step 2: Place fresh peas into a steamer basket in a pan with a just enough water to slightly show through in the basket.

Step 3: Steam until very tender; be sure to check on the water level.

Step 4: Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the peas.

Step 5: Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing. It is best to use the setting that makes the finest liquid purees – green bean and pea skins are rather difficult to completely puree. Using a blender rather than a food processor or stick mixer might be better as well.

Step 6: Add the reserved water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency

Step 7: You may wish to push the peas (or green beans) through a sieve or mesh strainer to get rid of any remaining skins

 

 Why can’t I get peas and green beans to puree smooth?

If you are using a Food Processor, try the Blender. The Blender seems to work the best for getting Peas into a more fine puree. Peas and green beans are very hard to get pureed into a very fine, smooth consistency. You can put them in a strainer and work out the “skins” if using fresh or you can use frozen for a smoother consistency and minimal effort to work out the “skins”.

Another method for getting beans and peas smoother is to immediately plunge them into ice cold water once you remove them from the stove top. Once cooled, puree as usual.

You may also use beans/legumes (kidney beans, lentils, split peas etc..) if your doctor says it is OK for baby’s age.

Please keep in mind that you will never be able to achieve the consistency equal to that of the baby food that comes in jars. Some parents choose to leave green beans and peas for later introduction, when baby enjoys texture and is able to eat them as Baby Finger Foods

Squash (Winter – Butternut, Acorn, Hubbard) (4) 6 months+

(nutrient info for squash of all types may be found at the Squash for Baby page)

  • 1 medium sized butternut or acorn squash

Step 1: Cut acorn, hubbard, or butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds

Step 2: Place an inch of water in a baking pan, then place squash halves “face” down

in the pan. Check on water level while baking

Step 3: Bake in a 400 degree oven for 40 minutes or until the “shell/skin” puckers and halves feel soft then scoop squash “meat” out of the shell

Step 4: Place squash “meat” into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.

Step 5: Add water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency.

Step 6: You can also peel the squash, scoop out the seeds and then cut into chunks and boil/steam until tender (like when boiling potatoes for mashed potatoes) then follow steps 4 and 5

Squash (Summer/Zucchini) 6-8 months+

nutrient info for squash of all types may be found at the “Tips on Squash” page

  • 3-4 small to medium sized yellow squash or zucchini

Step 1: Choose yellow squash or zucchini that are somewhat small in diameter, as these are the most tender.

Step 2: Wash squash thoroughly and cut into small slices or chunks. Do not remove skins.

*You may remove skins however an infant over the age of 8 months old should be able to digest squash puree with skins on

Step 3: Steam until tender then place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.

Step 4: Add water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency

Yams/Sweet Potato (4)6 months+

Learn why a Yam really is NOT a Yam

Vitamins A (24,877 mg ), C, Folate
Minerals:Potassium, Sodium, Selenium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Calcium

Step 1: 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 for 8 minutes on high or until tender).

Step 2: Place in a 400 degree oven and bake for 30 minutes or until soft

OR

Step 1: Peel sweet potatoes and cut into small chunks

Step 2: Place chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover potato

Step 3: “Steam” boil until tender, be sure to check on the water level.

Step 4: Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the sweet potatoes

Step 5: If you have baked your sweet potato, remove skins and use liquid from your preferred source

Step 6: Place sweet potato into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.

Step 7: Add the reserved water or other liquid as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency

 Remember, always consult with your pediatrician regarding introducing solid foods to your baby and specifically discuss any foods that may pose allergy risks for your baby.

 

These Stage 1 Homemade Baby Food Recipes are age appropriate for those babies who are between 4 and 6 months of age. Many babies start solid foods between 4 months and 6 months. Stage One fruits and veggies we have included are foods that your 4 month old baby who is a beginning eater will be able to tolerate. Of course, these recipes are also just yummy for babies who are older as well!

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Treatment of obesity in children | causes, diet, nutrition

In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of children and adolescents who have problems with being overweight. Excessive deposition of adipose tissue in the body, that is, obesity, is a disease that must be treated. Obesity in children can lead to serious health problems: diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (constipation, diarrhea, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, etc.), cardiovascular system (arterial hypertension, heart problems), atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes , sexual development disorders, endocrine and metabolic disorders, arthrosis, sleep apnea, bulimia, anorexia, etc. And this, not to mention psychological difficulties, problems with self-esteem, complexes, ridicule of classmates … In general, if you suspect your child has excess weight – do not let things take their course, contact an endocrinologist!

Our consultant: Natalya Vladimirovna Michurina, endocrinologist, nutritionist of the Euromed clinic.

How to determine the presence of obesity?

Obesity in a child, just like in an adult, is based on measuring the body mass index (the ratio of height to weight, calculated by the formula: body weight (kg) / [height (m)] 2), as well as anthropometric measurements: the doctor looks at the circumference waist, hips.

Obesity diagnosis is set when the actual body weight of the child exceeds the age limit by more than 15%, and the body mass index exceeds 30.

Causes of obesity in children

The development of obesity, as a rule, is influenced by both genetic predisposition and lifestyle. In fact, excess weight appears when there is an energy imbalance – when more calories are consumed than are spent. That is, in other words, with an unbalanced diet, overeating and low physical activity.

In addition, obesity can develop due to serious pathological conditions and genetic diseases.

Children who are overweight usually don’t eat the healthiest foods. Their diet is dominated by fast carbohydrates: baked goods, sweets, desserts, juices, carbonated drinks; as well as fats: fast food, fried, fatty foods. At the same time, protein, fiber and water are very small.

Physical activity for modern children is also not enough: they spend most of the day sitting at their desks at school, doing their homework, playing computer games, watching TV or a tablet. That is, children have a fairly intense mental load, but there is a catastrophic lack of movement.

If obesity is detected, the doctor will most likely recommend performing a biochemical blood test, a study of the hormonal profile. Your child may need to perform an ultrasound of the thyroid gland, an ultrasound of the abdominal organs, an MRI of the pituitary gland, and some other examinations. In addition to the help of an endocrinologist, a child may need to consult a neurologist, geneticist, gastroenterologist, cardiologist, orthopedist, psychotherapist and other specialists.

Types of obesity

Depending on the causes of occurrence, two forms of obesity are distinguished: primary and secondary.

Primary may be associated with hereditary predisposition (exogenous-constitutional) and associated with malnutrition (alimentary). In such cases, the family plays a huge role in the formation of obesity, since the peculiarities of nutrition and lifestyle, the desire to play sports, are instilled primarily by parents.

When we talk about a hereditary predisposition, we are not talking about the fact that excess weight is inherited – the features of the flow of metabolic processes in the body are genetically determined. That is, how fast the child’s metabolism depends on heredity, how quickly he will gain weight when overeating.

Nutritional obesity, most often, occurs during critical periods of development: up to 3 years, in early childhood (the risk group for obesity includes children weighing more than 4 kg at birth, gaining too much weight monthly, being bottle-fed ), preschool age, at 5-7 years old, and during puberty – at 12-16 years old.

Secondary obesity occurs as a result of various congenital and acquired diseases: endocrinopathies, lesions of the central nervous system, psychopathological conditions, etc. Most often, endocrine diseases lead to secondary obesity (problems with the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, ovaries in girls). Thus, obesity can be a symptom of the disease, but only a doctor can deal with this.

There are four degrees of obesity in children:

  • Obesity I degree – the body weight of the child exceeds the norm by 15-24%.

  • Obesity II degree – the body weight of the child exceeds the norm by 25-49%.

  • Obesity III degree – the body weight of the child exceeds the norm by 50–99%.

  • Obesity IV degree – body weight exceeds the allowable age norm by more than 100%.

Treatment of obesity

In the treatment of obesity, the main measures are aimed at reducing body weight and preventing subsequent weight gain.

If obesity is secondary, then the doctor will begin with the treatment of the pathology that provokes the development of obesity. But both with primary and secondary obesity, to reduce body weight, a change in the child’s lifestyle is necessary: ​​correction of the diet and rational physical activity.

First of all, it is recommended to limit foods containing animal fats and fast carbohydrates in the child’s diet. Meals should be 5-7 meals a day. Together with the doctor, the daily calorie intake for the child is calculated, and parents must comply with it.

In parallel with changing the diet, it is necessary to change the motor mode of the child. For very young children, long walks and outdoor games are recommended, preschoolers and schoolchildren need to add age-appropriate sports activities (swimming, cycling, athletics, etc.). It is important to understand that a doctor can determine the causes of obesity and give detailed recommendations, but parents should control the child’s nutrition and physical activity. And you need to take it as seriously as possible!

Prevention of obesity

Any problem is easier to prevent than to treat. Therefore, the task of parents from the earliest age of the child is to organize an adequate diet and physical activity for him.

Set the goal of developing healthy eating habits in your child, instill in him a love for healthy proper nutrition. Do not abuse fast food and sweets – the later your child gets to know these products, the better. The child’s diet should consist of a large number of vegetables, fruits, complex carbohydrates (cereals, whole grain bread), lean meat, fish, low-fat dairy products.

Instill in your child a love of movement. With the little ones, you can do gymnastics and visit the pool (children’s pools accept babies from two months old), walk in the fresh air as much as possible. When the baby starts walking – do not limit him, let him walk, run, fall, get dirty, hit – he will learn the world through movement.

When the child grows up, enroll him in the sports section. Now there are a huge number of circles for children of various levels of training. Choose with your child what kind of sport he likes: running, dancing, cycling, skiing, figure skating, hockey, football, basketball, swimming, wrestling – there are a lot of options. Be sure to support your child’s passion for sports.

Of course, it is important that parents show their child an example of a healthy lifestyle, you will agree that you cannot convince a child to eat broccoli and steam cutlets at a time when you yourself are having dinner with french fries. Yes, and such nutrition is not useful for parents, but motor loads are necessary. So organize a healthy lifestyle for the whole family – and you will avoid serious health problems for yourself and your child.

Nutrition of a child in the 2nd year of life: regime, diet, menu, necessary products | Mamovedia

The child in this period of life grows intensively and therefore must receive nutrition that quantitatively and qualitatively satisfies the needs of his body.

Nutrition should be rational: balanced and consistent with the daily routine. Balance – the inclusion of all the necessary nutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, trace elements) in the appropriate proportions that the child’s body can absorb.

Nutrition is considered rational if it meets the age needs of the child and is carried out according to the daily routine.

In addition, the so-called rational nutrition includes the culinary processing of food used for a given age, and the correct methodological methods of parents in the process of feeding a child.

The atmosphere surrounding the baby during the meal, the appearance of the dishes served should excite the child’s appetite.

Child’s appetite is a state of organic need for food, expressed in the child’s desire to eat. At the same time, an adequate positive attitude of the child to food is noted.

A good appetite, as a rule, depends not only on how well the menu is compiled, but also on the correct organization of the feeding process. To form and maintain a good appetite, parents must clearly know: what, when and how to feed the child.

How nice it is to feed a child who has a good appetite. It brings pleasure to adults and great benefits for the baby. However, very often it is necessary to observe cases of violation of normal appetite from small deviations (decrease in appetite, refusal of certain dishes) up to its complete absence (anorexia – as it is called in medical practice).

A child with a decrease or lack of appetite at the mere sight of writing or a reminder of food expresses protest, turns away, defends himself, tightly closes his lips and teeth. It looks like an unnatural negative reaction of the baby to food. Why does a child lose his appetite? Who is to blame for this? The reasons often lie in the wrong method of feeding (strong pressure on the child’s tongue with a spoon, the child’s lack of interest in food), in the negative sensations associated with eating (too hot food, poor taste), improper organization of the situation during feeding (distraction with a book, toy, punishment), etc.

Many parents, seeing a decrease in appetite, try to force-feed their child, but this further reinforces the child’s negative attitude towards food and everything connected with it. This is strictly prohibited.

If a child suddenly lost his appetite, first of all think about whether you could have made mistakes in the process of upbringing and feeding, in especially persistent cases, you should consult a pediatrician.

During feeding, do not forget to introduce the child to the names of dishes (soup, cutlet, compote, etc.) and the properties of objects (food is tasty, sweet, sour, salty, hot, cold, a large spoon, a small one, etc.) .). In this way, the first ideas, concepts will be formed in the child.

Eating processes should be organized in such a way that the child has a desire to eat. Before eating, you should arrange a calm pause after a long walk or noisy and active games.

You should not give your child new interesting toys shortly before feeding, and quickly take them away before eating. By doing this, you will cause a strong emotional reaction that will slow down food arousal and reduce appetite.

While eating with a child, one should only talk about what is connected with this process, concentrating his attention on food, developing the child’s active participation in eating.

A child’s appetite is increased not only by deliciously prepared food, but also by its beautiful design, attractive dishes specially painted for children. Children should only be seated at the table when food has already been served. You should not put all the dishes on the table at once, the child is distracted from the first dish, reaches for the third or second, as a result, the sequence of eating is disrupted. Remember that many violations in the health of the baby are associated with errors in his diet.

By the age of 1 year 3 months, the baby can already eat solid food with a spoon, and at 1 year 6 months he can eat any food – thick and liquid. Try to develop these independent skills and abilities that are very important for later life in your son or daughter. How joyful it is to look at a baby who skillfully takes food from a plate with a spoon, without mistake brings it to his mouth and actively removes it with his lips. Something, of course, still pours from the spoon past and remains on the lips or chin of the child, but these errors in eating will soon pass, and the baby will learn to carefully eat the entire portion. Remember that a large amount of food contributes to a decrease in appetite, and an insufficient one does not cause a feeling of satiety.

A child of this age should be able to chew food. Make sure that he does not keep the pieces in his mouth for a long time, but swallows them in time.

A child of the 2nd year of life is fed 4 times a day with an interval of 3.5-4.5 hours. However, in the first half of the year, the baby can receive another fifth feeding – kefir or milk at 23-24 hours if he wakes up at night or at 6 o’clock in the morning.

Establishing rational nutrition is painstaking and very responsible work, but if you do it systematically, without giving “indulgence” to yourself and your child, then your reward will be good health and good physical development of the baby.

When compiling the menu, it is necessary to correctly distribute how much and what kind of food the child will receive during the day. Feed your baby 4-5 times a day. In the morning it is better to cook dairy dishes, lunch should always consist of soup, meat in the form of mashed potatoes or meatballs with a vegetable side dish, compote or jelly, fruits, kefir are given in the afternoon, a vegetable dish is prepared for dinner.

The one-time amount of food consumed in children of the 2nd year of life is different – up to 1.5 years, somewhat less than in the second half of the year.

Under no circumstances should children of this age be given food from the common table. This is very harmful. Malnutrition of a child older than a year will undoubtedly affect his health in the future. Injury by coarse food to the still unprotected mucous membrane of the child’s stomach, the stressed state of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract lead to the formation of early gastritis, enteritis, cholecystitis and other diseases.

The menu can be diversified by replacing meat with cottage cheese, fish, eggs, introducing a variety of vegetable or cereal dishes, changing the culinary processing of food (mashed potatoes, cutlets, jelly, compote, etc.), improving its taste, adding greens (dill, parsley, celery, etc.).

If a dairy dish is served for breakfast, then in the afternoon you should feed the baby with vegetables and vice versa; if vegetable soup is prepared for lunch, then the second dish should be cereal, etc. To maintain appetite, make sure that meals are not repeated during the day.

This set of products does not have to be used every day, and it is practically difficult, for example, to measure 3 g of cheese for a child. It is important that during the week the proposed list of products be used in baby food. Therefore, cheese can be used once a week and immediately in the amount of 20 g (3 x 7, say, give the baby vermicelli with grated cheese for breakfast.

A few words about food products intended for baby food, or rather, their brief description.

Milk and dairy products. Natural milk can be given to a child only after boiling. One-day kefir and cottage cheese are very useful. Milk should be boiled in a heavy-bottomed saucepan with the lid closed. When preparing dishes from milk (porridge, mashed potatoes), raw milk is added and allowed to boil once with ready-made cereals or vegetables. Milk must not be boiled twice. It should be remembered that excessive milk reduces the child’s appetite, so milk should not be given to quench thirst instead of water.

Oils. In the nutrition of children of the 2nd year of life, both butter and vegetable oil can be used, and the amount of vegetable oil should not exceed 10-15% of the total amount of oil consumed per day (i. e., not more than 2 g per day) . Vegetable oil should be stored in a sealed container, protected from light and air. It cannot be boiled, so it is better to lay it in the finished dish. In the diet of children, it is not recommended to use refractory fats – beef, pork, cooking oil, and margarine.

Meat and meat products. Lean beef, rabbit meat, chickens are useful for children You can use offal – liver, tongue, heart, brains, chicken giblets. Meat should not be soaked in water, as this transfers some of the nutrients into the water. The liver should be fried under the lid and given to the child in a puréed semi-liquid form. For children under 1.5 years old, meat, like other food, should be cooked pureed. This is due to the absence of chewing teeth in a child at this age, the underdevelopment of chewing muscles and the insufficient activity of digestive juices.

Fish and fish products. Children can only be given low-fat varieties of fish – hake, cod, sea bass, pike perch. Fish is equivalent to meat in its nutritional properties, but, in addition, it contains trace elements important for the growth and development of the child (iodine, phosphorus, copper, etc.). Keto or sturgeon caviar should be treated with caution, as it can cause unwanted allergic reactions in children.

Eggs. It is recommended to give children only chicken eggs and be sure to boil them. Raw eggs should not be served, as they can be contaminated with pathogens due to the porosity of the shell, and raw protein is poorly digested in the stomach, and raw yolk can cause allergies. Duck, goose, and eggs of other birds are prohibited from being included in the children’s menu.

Bread and bakery products. It is useful for children to give both rye and wheat bread. You can give bagels, bagels, crackers, by the way, children love them very much.

Cereals and pasta. The most valuable in terms of mineral composition are bean, buckwheat, oat and millet groats. But you can use their other types – semolina, peas, as well as pasta. The groats are boiled in water (oatmeal and buckwheat – for l ‘/g h, millet – 1 hour, semolina – 20 minutes), then unboiled milk is added, and after removing the porridge from the heat – butter and sugar to taste.

Sugar and confectionery . In children’s food – in tea, milk, cereals, compotes, kissels – you can add sugar, but in moderation. Remember that excess sugar is harmful to a child, as it can contribute to obesity or diabetes. Other sweets are recommended marmalade, jams, marshmallows, marshmallows, cookies, especially oatmeal, waffles. Do not give children cakes with rich creams, chocolates and chocolates, as well as lozenges, especially rounded ones.

Vegetables, fruits, berries, herbs. All these products are very useful for young children, because, in addition to vitamins, they contain fiber, organic acids, pectin, tannins and volatile substances, as well as minerals and trace elements. Raw vegetables can also be used in children’s nutrition. At the same time, they must be thoroughly washed, poured over with boiling water, and then grated on a fine grater. Fruits and berries are best given fresh to a child, and raw juice should be added to a boiled fruit and berry dish. In the nutrition of children, you can use canned vegetables and fruits specially prepared for baby food, as well as compotes, juices, freshly frozen and dried vegetables and fruits. Boil vegetables and fruits in a saucepan with a lid to preserve as many vitamins as possible.

From 1 year to 1 year 3 months

You can be told about the methods of preparing various children’s meals by a district nurse or a nurse in a healthy child’s office in a children’s polyclinic.

The menu for a baby at this age can be compiled as follows:

Breakfast

  • Porridge (vegetable puree) -150.0
  • Tea with milk (milk) -100.0
  • Bread with butter

    Lunch

    • Soup (vegetable, meat) -100. 0
    • Puree meat (cutlet) – 40.0
    • Garnish (vegetable puree, vermichel) – 50.0
    • compote (fruit juice) —100.0

    Power Power

    • cottage cheese – 30.0
    • kefir (milk) with a bun of –150.0
    • Fruits – 50.0

Dinner

  • Puree vegetable (porridge) –150.0
  • tea with milk -150.0

9000 Second dinner

  • Kefir (milk) -150.0

Recall that the second dinner is provided for those children who wake up at 23-24 hours.

From 1 year 3 months to 1 year 6 months vegetable oil. This is a very healthy dish, because, in addition to the vitamins it contains, it makes the baby chew food thoroughly, which means it stimulates the development of the child’s chewing apparatus.

The following foods can be included in a sample menu:

breakfast

Porridge (vegetable puree) –150. 0 9000 Soup —150.0

  • Cutlet (meat, fish, liver) — 50.0
  • Garnish (cereal, vegetable) — 80.0
  • Compote —100.0
  • Snack
  • Cottage cheese — 5005
  • Fruit -100.0
  • Tea with biscuits -150.0

    • Dinner

    • Vegetable puree (porridge) -150.0
    • Kefir (milk) -150.0

    From 1 year 6 months to 1 year 9 months

    Do children count as taste? Children very early begin to distinguish tasty food from tasteless, they have favorite and unloved dishes. Try not to include foods that are vital for the development of the child’s body.

    Sample menu for a child at this age.

    breakfast

    • Ground carrots – 30.0
    • Dairy porridge –150.0
    • tea with milk –150.0
    • Bread with oil

    Lunch 9000

    • Vegetable vegetable salad – 40,0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0IAT
    • Soup (shchi, borsch) -100. 0
    • Meat puree (patty) – 60.0
    • Garnish (vegetable, cereal) -100.0
    • Fruit juice -100.0

    9003

    • Kefir with a bun -200.0
    • Fruit -100.0

    Dinner

    • vegetable- (porridge) –200.0
    • milk (kefir) –150.0

    from 1 year 9 months to two years

    Children’s food in this age period in this age period in this age period it can be liquid, semi-liquid, steamed, and also in the form of pieces (for the development of the child’s chewing apparatus). The kid should equally willingly eat any food, no matter in which of the listed types it is served. We recommend the following menu:

    Breakfast

    • Milk porridge (noodles, vermichel)
    • coffee with milk (tea)
    • BULK with butter (jam, cheese)

    9000

    • salad of vegetables (fresh, quarled)
    • Sud
    • cutlets (meat, fish)
    • Garnish
    • compote

    Snack

    • Kefir with fruits

    Dinner

    • Vegetable dish Kisel
    • In the intervals between feedings, the child can be given a drink (no more than 100 g) of water.

    We remind you that in order to prevent allergies, it is better to exclude chocolate from the child’s diet, limit the consumption of foods that are rich in carbohydrates, such as condensed milk, honey, sweets, and confectionery.

    The child’s food should be varied, full of vitamins. In addition to well-known sources of vitamins, you can also use such as mountain ash, wild rose, various vegetable mixtures (turnip, rutabaga, lettuce) and greens (dill, parsley, celery), which not only enrich the nutritious diet, but also decorate dishes, which attracts children and stimulates their good appetite.

    It is desirable that parents feed the child at the same time and try to form the right attitude to food in the baby from an early age and teach the culture of behavior at the table.

    OBESITY NUTRITION

    Obesity is a chronic disease, which is based on a metabolic disorder, accompanied by the deposition of fat in the body, provided that the energy intake from food exceeds energy expenditure. Thus, overeating, combined with a sedentary lifestyle, is one of the main causes of the disease.

    Obesity reduces working capacity, leads to early disability, shortens life expectancy. Very often it is complicated by diseases of the cardiovascular system (atherosclerosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction), liver and gallbladder (cholecystitis, cholelithiasis), pancreas (diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis), joints (arthritis).

    RECOMMENDED

    Bread and bakery products – black, bran, whole grain bread – 100 g. The amount of bread must be reduced if the weight does not decrease.

    Soups – predominantly vegetarian, 1-2 times a week in a weak (second) fish or meat broth with vegetables, no more than ½ plate – 250 ml.

    Meat and poultry dishes – from lean beef, rabbit, once a week from lean lamb, lean pork, lean poultry (turkey, skinless chicken) mainly in boiled, jellied form up to 100 g per day.

    Fish dishes – from low-fat varieties (perch, cod, pike, navaga, carp, etc.), mainly in boiled, aspic form, 100 g per day. Fish can be replaced with seafood (squid, shrimp, mussels, sea kale, etc.) in its natural form or in canned food in its own juice

    Dishes and side dishes from vegetables and leafy greens – from white cabbage, cauliflower, etc., radish, lettuce, cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, raw or boiled. Dishes from potatoes, beets, swedes – no more than 150 g (for 1 side dish) per day.

    Dishes from buckwheat, barley, millet, oatmeal and spelt – consume no more than 1 portion daily.

    Legumes – 2-3 servings per week

    Pasta – use occasionally, by reducing the amount of bread.

    Egg dishes – 1 egg per day.

    Sweet dishes, confectionery products – honey, jam, fructose up to 30 g per day, confectionery products (marmalade, chocolate, sweets, kissels, mousses, compotes) prepared on sorbitol, xylitol or with the addition of sweeteners (aspartame), not more than 15 g per day.

    Fruits – sour and sour-sweet varieties of fruits and berries (apples, lemons, oranges, red currants, gooseberries, cranberries, etc.) up to 200 g per day in raw form, in the form of compotes without sugar.

    Milk and dishes from it – milk, curdled milk, kefir – 2 cups a day, sour cream – 1-2 tablespoons per dish, cottage cheese not more than 5% fat content 100 g per day in its natural form or in the form of cottage cheese, cheesecakes, puddings , non-sharp and low-fat varieties of cheese, not more than 30% fat.

    Sauces and spices – non-spicy sauces on vegetable, sometimes mushroom broth, meat and fish broths with a small amount of vinegar, tomato puree, sauces with roots.

    Snacks – raw vegetable and herb salads, lean fish in aspic.

    Beverages – tea, incl. with milk, weak coffee, tomato juice, fruit and berry juices from acidic varieties of berries and fruits, alkaline mineral water. The total amount of liquid, including first courses, up to 5-6 glasses per day.

    Fats – unrefined vegetable oil up to 20 g per day for cooking. Natural butter not more than 5 g per day.

    Common Salt – All meals are prepared without salt, use no more than 1 teaspoon (5 g) per day for adding salt.

    PROHIBITED

    Sweets, chocolate, confectionery, muffins, ice cream and other sweets, spicy, spicy, smoked, salty snacks and dishes, fast food, semi-finished products of industrial production, sausages, delicacies, pepper, mustard, horseradish, alcohol.

    DAILY FOOD SET (GRAM)

    Milk, kefir, curdled milk – 200-300
    White cabbage, cauliflower – 300-400
    Meat (lean) – 100
    Carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, cottage cheese (low-fat) – 100
    Zucchini, pumpkin and other vegetables – 300- 400
    Apples, oranges, etc. – 200
    Fish (non-fat) – 100
    Potatoes, beets, etc. – 150
    Vegetable oil – 20
    Rye bread, bran, whole grain – 100
    Eggs – 1 pc.

    EXAMPLE DAY MENU

    First breakfast – 9 hours
    Omelet with green peas (200 g)
    Black coffee (200 ml)

    Second breakfast – 12 noon
    Homemade cheese (30 g)
    Tea with milk (200 ml)

    Lunch – 3 pm
    Vegetarian borscht (1/2 portion)
    Boiled fish (100 g)
    Stewed carrots (200 g)
    Dried fruit compote (200 ml)

    Afternoon snack – 5 pm
    Soaked dried apricots (100 g)
    Rosehip decoction (200 ml)

    Dinner – 19 hours.
    Steamed meatballs (100 g)
    Cabbage schnitzel (200 g)
    Kefir (200 ml)

    For the whole day
    Rye bread, bran, whole grain – 100 g, mainly in the first half of the day.

    LOADING DAYS

    It is necessary to periodically (about 1 time per week) arrange fasting days.

    With little physical work:
    Meat or fish – 400 g boiled, lean meat or lean fish without salt, 3 cups liquid, 450 g vegetables.
    Cottage cheese – 400-500 g low-fat cottage cheese with 2-3 cups of kefir or coffee with milk without sugar.

    Days off from work:
    Dairy or kefir – 1.5 liters of kefir or 5-6 glasses of warm milk.
    Sour cream – 300 – 400 g sour cream, 3 cups liquid.

    On a fasting day, food is distributed evenly throughout the day for 4-5 meals.

    90,000 doctors told what kind of food flaws lead to children’s obesity – Parents.ru

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    Pediatrician

    DITITIC

    9000 BURRISMENT FASITION OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE EXPRESS It forms a supply of fluid and fat-soluble vitamins (for example, A and D). The fat that comes with food is consumed as an energy material, and it is he, and not carbohydrates, that helps to maintain the body in working condition for a long time. The weight of the child mainly depends on the amount of adipose tissue. In children, it is assessed not by body mass index (BMI), as in adults, but by centile tables. In them, the number of kilograms allowed for a baby is determined through indicators of his height, gender and constitution. It is difficult to use such materials, so it is better for parents to follow more understandable guidelines for assessing the weight of a child. For example, at the age of 4.5−6 months. there is a doubling of body weight compared to that which was at birth, by 1 year the weight is normally tripled, in the future the child adds 2 kg per year. If the baby fits into the given framework, then the amount of fat in his body is kept at the required level.

    If the weight of the child exceeds the given standards by 1-1.5 kg, doctors say that the accumulation of excess body weight is acceptable. Such changes, as a rule, are not too noticeable outwardly, are not accompanied by any disturbances in the functioning of the body, but are considered a factor that increases the child’s chances of developing obesity. When the readings on the scales significantly exceed the allowable age standards, the diagnosis of obesity is made. At the first stage of the disease, there is an excess of body weight by 29-30%, at the second stage – from 30 to 40% and at the third – from 50 to 100%.

    Long work

    Don’t expect an obese diet to instantly work wonders and quickly reduce all those extra pounds. Normally, under its action, the weight of the child should stabilize for the next six months. Further, extra pounds will decrease as the child grows. It may take several years to completely get rid of them. Only the right eating habits will remain, which will serve as the best insurance against the recurrence of the disease.

    There are two main forms of obesity – primary and secondary.

    • Primary obesity is exogenous-constitutional, that is, inherited, and alimentary, arising from malnutrition.

    Exogenous-constitutional obesity occurs in those children whose parents also suffered from this disease. An excess of fat cells in the heir is laid down at the stage of intrauterine development, and in the future this determines the constitution. According to statistics, if one of the parents suffers from obesity, then the risk of developing this disease in a child increases by 2-3 times, if both parents, then by 5 times.

    Alimentary obesity. The accumulation of excess weight can begin as early as the first year of life. The cause of the problem is overfeeding, with which the child receives too much protein. At an early age, it is this substance that is responsible for the increase in kilograms and can increase body weight by 10% or more. Normally, fat continues to accumulate intensively during the first 9 months of life, therefore, until this age, doctors monitor the condition of the baby and make a preliminary diagnosis of paratrophy, which means that the child is at risk for developing obesity. From the age of 1, an excessive amount of carbohydrates and fats of animal origin in the diet is responsible for excess body weight.

    • Secondary obesity occurs against the background of any endocrine or hereditary disease, for example, thyroid pathology. The balance in the work of metabolic processes in the body is disturbed, so extra pounds begin to accumulate. However, such failures are not so common – according to statistics, only 5% of the total number of obese patients experience them.

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    The meal is served!

    Indications for weight loss can be both aesthetic and medical. Excess adipose tissue does not have the best effect on the state of the body, causing considerable discomfort. Due to an unnatural increase in body weight, organs and tissues experience an increased load, the vessels penetrating them are compressed, so the delivery of nutrients is difficult, which means that failures in the functioning of organs are inevitable. The risk of developing diabetes mellitus, diseases of the cardiovascular system increases, the risk of formation of stones in the gallbladder and kidneys increases. To prevent the development of such complications, it is necessary to treat obesity as early as possible.

    The best remedy for the primary type of disease is a balanced diet and exercise. With a secondary type of obesity, a child is observed by an endocrinologist or other specialized specialist who treats the underlying disease that caused the extra pounds.

    • Up to 1 year. The weight of the baby depends mainly on the amount of protein in the diet, so it is important that its level in the daily menu is balanced. An excess of this substance can be obtained by a child when using unadapted mixtures or a large amount of protein-rich complementary foods (cottage cheese, kefir, meat, fish). Adapted mixtures are distinguished by the fact that their composition is close to mother’s milk in terms of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, which means that they do not harm the health of the baby. So, for example, products for children 0−6 months. contain 1.2-1.7 g of protein per 100 ml of a ready-to-use mixture. If the package is labeled 6-12 months, then the protein level can be from 1.7 g to 2.2 g. This amount is enough for the child to receive all the necessary nutrients and keep the weight normal. Dairy products should be given in certain quantities. The norm of cottage cheese per day at 6-7 months. – 30 g, after 7 months. – 40-50 g. Kefir can be given after 8 months. in a volume of not more than 200 ml per day.

    • C 1 to 3 years. This period is the most important in the development of the first taste preferences and habits. If a baby loves healthy food from an early age, the problem of obesity will not be terrible for him even at a more mature age.

    • From 3 to 5 years. Previous bans on certain products remain in place. From this age, you can use a special low-calorie diet (only a doctor should prescribe it). The essence of the method is that food is facilitated by reducing carbohydrates and animal fats in the diet; the protein level is left at the recommended norm for age. Serving sizes for overweight children who are not on a low-calorie diet should be the same as for other healthy babies their age.

    Our body is designed in such a way that the feeling of satiety depends on the level of glucose in the blood. The required amount can be maintained only with regular meals. If the nutrition schedule is clear, it is possible to avoid disruptions to junk food and unscheduled snacks.

    A child needs to organize several fixed meals per day:

    It is recommended to deviate from the accepted plan for no more than 15-20 minutes, otherwise the right habits will not be established.

    A healthy diet includes a competent distribution of products throughout the day. High-calorie meals rich in animal fats and proteins (meat, fish, eggs) should be included in the diet in the morning; for dinner, easily digestible foods are recommended – dairy and vegetable.

    A growing body must receive a variety of food to the full extent, this is the key to normal development. The fat content of sour cream should be 10%, cottage cheese – 9%, cheese – no more than 40%. Nuts, seeds, dried fruits (especially dates, figs, raisins), persimmons, bananas, melons, watermelons, sweet juices, sweet carbonated water, sausages, curd mass, processed cheese, glazed curds, chocolate, sweets, rich bakery products are excluded from the diet. and confectionery (including fructose), chips, fast food. Limit and include in the menu only once a week you need semolina, pasta and potatoes. Products can be boiled, baked and stewed; fried foods are taboo.

    Kindergarten

    Kindergarten menus may include foods that overweight children should avoid. Breakfast for kids on a special diet is preferable at home. There may not be a second breakfast here at all, so it is better to bring it with you. Vegetable packaged juice is perfect – it does not contain sugar. It is better to replace the afternoon snack completely, it often consists of some sweets. Instead, you can give your baby an apple and unsweetened yogurt with you. If it is impossible to transfer the baby to a special diet, it is better to choose a short-stay group or abandon the kindergarten altogether.

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    Help for Mom

    1. Record in your food diary what meals you ate per day and how much. Also, thanks to the diary, arguments will appear that will dispel the ideas of caring grandmothers that the baby is malnourished.

    2. Teaching children how to eat healthy is best done by example. Parents need to first review their own grocery basket. If there are no chips or sweets in the access area, the baby will not ask for them.

    3. Do not feed your baby in cafes, restaurants and fast food establishments: there it is impossible to control the composition of dishes, the cooking process and the amount of portions.

    4. If the child is given sweets, you can let him eat one candy and offer to share the remaining sweets with friends.

    5. In helping your child build a healthy relationship with food, it’s important not to use it as a reward for achievement.

    Sample menu for a baby aged 1.5-3 / 3-5 years

    Breakfast

    2nd breakfast

    Lunch

    • Salad with fresh or boiled vegetables 20-30 g / 40-50 g 9000

    • Vegetarian soup 150 g / 200 g

    • Meat or fish dish 70–80 g / 80–100 g

    • Garnish 85–150 g / 150-200 g

    • Third dish ( sugar-free apple compote, rosehip decoction) 150–200 ml / 150–200 ml

    SUPPORTION

    • KEFIR, Milk, Yogurt 200 ml / 200 ml

    • Bread 20 g / 20 g

    • Ugular fruits, berries (frozen) 150 g / 200 g 9000 g 9000 g.

    Dinner

    at night

    Separate products included in the daily diet

    • wheat bread 50–60 g / 60–70 g

    • rye bread 15–20 g / 20-30 g

    • Butter 10–15 g / 15–20 g

    • Vegetable oil 5–7 g / 10 g

    • cheese, only 5–10 g / 10–15 g

    • Cottage cheese 50 g / 70 g

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    Kristina Drozhzha

    Child nutrition

    No matter how trite it may sound, any parent wishes well for their child, and from the very birth tries to do everything possible so that he grows up strong, healthy and smart. And proper nutrition occupies one of the leading roles here. Naturally, initially – when the baby was just born, there is a stage of breastfeeding, but then questions begin: when can you start introducing complementary foods, what can you eat for a child at six months, what kind of food can you feed him a year, etc. The presented application is designed to provide answers to these and many other questions.

    Next, we will consider the following topics:

    • Baby nutrition at 1 month
    • Feeding a child at 2 months
    • Feeding a baby at 3 months
    • Feeding a 4-month-old baby
    • Feeding a 5 month old baby
    • Baby food at 6 months
    • Baby food at 7 months
    • Feeding a baby at 8 months
    • Baby food at 9 months
    • Feeding a 10 month old baby
    • Feeding a child at 11 months
    • Feeding a 1 year old baby
    • Baby nutrition after 1 year
    • Child nutrition after 2 years
    • Child nutrition after 3 years
    • Nutrition for children and adolescents

    In each section, we will point out the main rules that you need to pay attention to and give a number of practical recommendations. There is a lot of information on this topic, so the material will be presented in the form of brief abstracts.

    So, how should you feed your beloved child in the first year of his life?

    First, get acquainted with the complementary foods table. With it, it will be much easier for you to understand the system by which complementary foods are introduced into the child’s diet, and to draw up your own scheme based on it. The table is calculated for the first 12 months of a baby’s life.

    But let’s talk about each month in more detail.

    Feeding a baby at 1 month

    At the 1st month of life, only breastfeeding is allowed. Mother’s milk should generally form the basis of a child’s diet in the period up to a year. Water, baby teas and any other supplements, as well as pacifiers and nipples, are prohibited. Moreover, in the first few days after childbirth, the mother does not have much colostrum – it is enough only to normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and protect the baby from infections (colostrum contains antitoxins and immunoglobulins). And milk will appear only on the 3rd-5th day after childbirth.

    Focus on proper nutrition and feed only when the child asks. Please note: the more mother feeds the baby, the more milk she will have. But the child should be applied at least 10 times a day. A prerequisite is night feeding (by the way, in the period from 2 to 5 in the morning, milk is produced the most).

    Mother’s diet is also very important, because affects the quality of milk. There should be enough food, but overeating is excluded. It is forbidden to use products that can provoke stomach problems or allergic reactions. The diet should be healthy and varied. If the child’s nutrition is built correctly, in the 1st month of life, he should gain about 800 g and grow by about 3 cm.

    In order for the baby to eat enough, it is also necessary to properly attach it to the breast: if the baby completely grasps the nipple and part of the areola, then everything is correct, and you will hear how the baby swallows milk. It is recommended to feed so that the bodies of the mother and child are in contact. In case of any problems with lactation, if the baby does not have enough milk, if it is too low-fat or, conversely, fatty, it is imperative to contact a breastfeeding specialist

    women. But all this should be agreed with the pediatrician.

    Baby’s nutrition at 2 months

    At the 2nd month, the baby’s nutrition also includes only breast milk. Innovations are not allowed. You should continue to adhere to feeding on demand (that is, when the child asks), but the number of attachments to the breast should be at least 6 times a day. To determine the daily dose of milk, you just need to multiply the baby’s weight by 1/5. In the same way, you can calculate the volume of the milk mixture, but it is better to follow the instructions that come with the mixture. It is possible to supplement the baby with teas or water only with the permission of the pediatrician (sometimes this is necessary for the purpose of treatment or prevention).

    Feeding the baby should take place in a place where nothing will distract him from the process. Mom should speak quietly with the child, stroke him, sing lullabies. It is also better not to experiment with the nutrition of a nursing mother, plus it is very important to adhere to the rules of a healthy diet. By the end of the 2nd month, the baby should have gained approximately 800 g and grown by 2.5 cm.

    To make sure that the baby is getting enough nutrition, you can do a wet diaper test, which determines the number of times the baby urinates during the day. To do this, during the period, for example, from 8 am to 8 am, discard diapers and fix every time the baby pees. After a day, you need to count the diapers. The norm is 11-12 times of urination. If you count 8-10 times, then you should pay attention to the regularity of feeding and other features. If you count only 6 diapers, then immediately consult a doctor, because. This is a clear indicator of underfeeding.

    Baby’s nutrition at 3 months

    At the 3rd month, the baby’s nutrition should again not change much, and only milk should remain food. An important point is that in the 3rd month of feeding, the mother may experience a lactation crisis. Transferring a baby to mixed or artificial nutrition is strictly prohibited. You need to put the baby to the breast more often.

    You can start to switch to hourly feeding, but the feeding regimen must be introduced gradually, synchronizing it with the daily regimen. For example, at 2 pm you played a little with the child and fed him, at 5 pm you came from a short walk and fed him again, then at 8 pm you bathed your child and fed him again before going to bed.

    In addition, such a schedule will help the child develop the habit of going to bed after the evening feed, which will undoubtedly come in handy in the future. If such a habit is not formed, it will be very difficult to rebuild the baby on a new schedule later.

    At the 3rd month of feeding, many nursing mothers begin to feel that there is less milk or a lactation crisis. In fact, the amount of milk has not changed – just the baby has grown. Also, mothers note a reduction in the intervals between feedings, dissatisfaction with the child and frequent attachment to the breast. This is considered normal, lasting no more than 3-4 days.

    A calm environment, a favorable emotional background, the use of liquid food and tea will help to cope with a lactation crisis. All this will help to normalize lactation. The child cannot be supplemented and fed, because. it will not increase either the number of attachments or the amount of milk. As a rule, by the end of the 3rd month of life, the baby gains weight by another 750 g and grows by 2.5 cm. on mixed or artificial feeding. Such can serve, for example, a few drops of fruit or berry juice, including freshly squeezed. When introducing complementary foods, it is important to monitor the well-being of the baby, pay attention to his skin (if there are any manifestations of allergies), the frequency and nature of the stool.

    If there are no changes, you can continue to give complementary foods, increasing its portion by a few drops daily. This should be done for several months, bringing the amount of complementary foods to 30 ml (6 teaspoons) per day. It is impossible to give the child a daily allowance of complementary foods at one time. It is also not recommended to mix juices, but you can change them. Juices should be without pulp.

    Juices can be prepared by yourself, and even without a juicer. Take, for example, an apple, grate it on a fine grater, wrap the apple mass in gauze or a sterile bandage and squeeze it into a teaspoon – that’s the juice for you. Do not bottle feed with nipples – feed with a spoon, such as a drinking spoon.

    If the child is not feeling well, if he is due to be vaccinated (or has been vaccinated), or if he has some kind of allergic reaction, complementary foods should be introduced early. Breastfed babies should not be introduced to complementary foods. You need to feed on demand, but at least 6 times a day. The lactation crisis should have passed by now, and the amount of milk should be normal. If it is not enough and it is difficult to express on your own, you can use a breast pump (they are manual, mechanical, electric), but before that you need to find out the reviews of other mothers.

    Feeding a child at 5 months

    At the 5th month of life, the main thing, as before, is breast milk. If your baby is bottle-fed and has already begun to eat solid foods, you can slowly begin to give fruit purees and juices with pulp. With the introduction of new complementary foods, monitor the behavior of the baby’s body. For any negative reaction, return to the previous diet.

    You can start giving complementary foods to breastfed babies. It all starts the same way – with juice, and with a gradual transition to juices with pulp, fruit purees. Together with milk and complementary foods, the baby’s body will receive all the vitamins and microelements necessary for normal healthy development. The amount of juice drunk by a child should not exceed 50 ml.

    You can start a more “coarse” complementary food with an apple scraped off with a teaspoon. When the child recognizes the taste of an apple, you can let him try an apricot, pear or banana. If no negative reaction follows, the fruit can be mixed. As for mashed potatoes, there are good options in stores for winter and spring, but in summer and autumn, when fruits are in abundance, it is better to cook homemade mashed potatoes.

    Puree should not be more than half a teaspoon per day at first; then it is gradually increased to 3-4 tablespoons. By the way, at the first acquaintance with mashed potatoes, the baby may spit – there is no need to be scared, because. This is a normal reaction that will soon pass. Complementary foods should be given at the end of a feeding session.

    Do not give young children grape juice, citrus fruits, raspberries, strawberries and other allergenic foods. Any of them can provoke an allergic reaction of an unprepared child’s body. The intervals between feedings can be slightly increased. By the end of the 5th month of life, the child doubles in weight relative to birth weight and grows by about 13 cm. The amount of food eaten by the baby rarely exceeds 900 g per day, including formula and milk.

    Nutrition of a child at 6 months

    If up to 6 months the child ate only breast milk, then, starting from this age, it is necessary to introduce complementary foods (after making sure in advance of medical contraindications, of course). Children’s digestive system can already absorb thicker and more solid foods. But the main nutrient is still breast milk. Products are introduced gradually: each next – 10 days after the previous one.

    In the same period, the first milk teeth break through in babies, and it’s time to learn to chew food. Juices with pulp and puree are the best option. First, tiny portions of juice (half a teaspoon or a few drops) are given and reactions are monitored. It is recommended to introduce complementary foods at lunchtime. Over time, it will be possible to completely eliminate milk formulas or breastfeeding from it. The maximum portion of puree is up to 150 g.

    The first vegetable purees in the children’s menu should also be one-component. To begin with, boiled potatoes ground in a blender are suitable, then canned potato, carrot, pumpkin and squash purees (if desired, you can add a small pinch of cooked rice, buckwheat or semolina to them).

    Egg yolk should also be part of the diet of a 6-month-old baby, because it has great nutritional value and contains vitamins, minerals, fats and proteins. If the child does not have allergies, you can give hard-boiled egg yolk. You need to start with small portions diluted with breast milk or vegetable broth.

    Gradually, the yolk is mixed with vegetable puree, and the dishes themselves are alternated: one day – vegetable puree with yolk, two days – without yolk, then again with yolk, etc. A little later, a drop (5 g per 150 g serving) of olive, corn or sunflower oil can be added to the puree. By the end of the 6th month of life, the baby gains another 600 g and grows by 2 cm. beef, veal or rabbit meat, cottage cheese and kefir. Initially, dishes should be one-component. It is too early to refuse breastfeeding, and it should be present in at least two feeding sessions. You can start giving your child a spoon so that he gradually tries to eat on his own and gets used to it.

    Cheeses, fish and meat puree, croutons, bread and cookies are gradually added to the diet. And again: do not forget about the diagnosis of allergic reactions, pay attention to whether there are regurgitation and bloating. Check the temperature each time you cook and stir frequently to ensure they cool evenly. If suddenly the child refuses to eat, breastfeed him (provided that he wants to eat at all).

    Porridge should not be very thick. The first cereals are buckwheat, which contains many vitamins and iron, and rice, rich in starch. After them, it is allowed to give semolina and oatmeal. In case of an allergic reaction of the child’s body to goat or cow’s milk, cereals should be boiled in water, and after readiness, breast milk or milk mixture should be added to them.

    In the 7th month of life, the baby’s diet will consist of breast milk, fruit juices, fruit and vegetable purees, milk and dairy-free cereals, egg yolk, meat, butter and vegetable oil. The baby should gain about 550 g of weight and grow by 2 cm. Nursing mothers often experience a new lactation crisis during this period. To overcome it, use the recommendations that we talked about above.

    Baby’s nutrition at 8 months

    At the 8th month of life, the baby’s nutrition becomes more varied. It is impossible to completely abandon breastfeeding, but most of the feedings can be replaced with complementary foods. However, be sure to either supplement breastfeeding or breastfeed in the morning and evening.

    The diet may include mixed cereals, for example, assorted, or with the addition of fruits. You can cook porridge in ordinary milk or water, to which the milk mixture is added. It is allowed to add a little sugar or fruit puree to the porridge.

    The menu is also complemented by meat broth or puree soup cooked in meat broth. It is allowed to increase the amount of chopped boiled meat as an additive to cereals (but only to cereals on the water) or mashed vegetables. The meat should be lean (chicken, beef, veal, turkey). You need to remain attentive to the reactions of the child’s body to new ingredients.

    Continue to feed the child with cottage cheese and kefir (it is better that they are home-made or from a dairy kitchen), baby cereals poured with boiling water, canned puree (fruit, vegetable, meat). Considering that almost all children begin to actively erupt their teeth and itch their gums, you can give pieces of dryers and bagels and crackers. Firstly, it is an excellent rodent, and secondly, the child gets used to bread.

    Differences in the nutrition of formula-fed and breast-fed babies are approaching a minimum. By the end of the 8th month of life, the child usually gains another 500 g in weight and grows 1.5 cm.

    Baby’s nutrition at 9 months

    At the 9th month of a baby’s life, breast milk no longer dominates the diet, although it is still present. New products continue to be added to the menu. So, fish are introduced little by little. To begin with, it is better to boil and grind low-fat ocean fish such as hake, pollock and cod, or river fish, for example, carp or pike perch. Naturally, you need to cook at home, be sure to check that there are no bones and peel left in the pulp (the peel and head can become the basis of fish broth).

    If you are unable or unwilling to cook yourself, you can buy fish fillets and canned fish for children. Canned food is purely fish and with the addition of vegetable oil, cereals and vegetables. And fish fillets can be combined with semolina, rice and buckwheat, tomatoes, carrots and potatoes (it’s better to start with a clean fillet).

    It is not allowed to feed the child with ordinary canned food, because they contain fish with bones, and the product itself contains preservatives, seasonings and additives that can cause indigestion in a child. Fish is introduced into the diet in small, gradually increasing portions.

    If there are no allergic reactions and malfunctions in the child’s body, you can introduce the child to a children’s mug (at the first stage, you should use non-spill mugs equipped with special lids). But there should be little liquid in the mug, plus you can not leave the baby with the mug unattended.

    Breastfeeding can be left in the morning and evening (if necessary, add one at night), but it is worth looking at the situation. By the end of the 9th month of life, babies gain 450 g of weight and add about 1.5 cm in height.

    Nutrition of a 10-month-old baby

    At 10 months of age, mother’s milk remains in the diet, but nutrition becomes more complete, because the baby gets used to the previously introduced products. There are fewer new foods, but more cooking options. The pulp of plums, pears and watermelons stand out from the new products. But they must be fresh, not overripe, not unripe, not contain stones and peel. If the baby has constipation, the pear should be discarded, but plums and plum puree are recommended.

    The focus of a child’s diet is not on new foods, but on variations on old ones. For example, meat puree is replaced by meatballs (at first, simple, and later – with the addition of ground onions). You do not need to completely grind the finished meatballs – just cut into small pieces. The child already has several teeth and needs to learn how to chew and get used to solid foods. In addition, chewing promotes the development of chewing muscles and jaws.

    Milk porridges alternate with noodles and pasta boiled in milk. Instead of cottage cheese, a cottage cheese casserole is sometimes given (initially – one-component, and a little later – with the addition of fruits, raisins, apples, pears and other fruits to which there are no allergic reactions).

    In general, a child’s diet at 10 months remains almost the same as at 9 months. The only exceptions are portions – they should be slightly larger. Two breastfeeds a day is still the norm. By the end of the 10th month of life, the child should gain 400 g in weight and 1. 5 cm in height.

    Feeding a baby at 11 months

    At 11 months of age, it is impossible to wean a baby completely, even if it seems that it is time. It is better to breastfeed in the morning and in the evening, but it is worth starting to refuse from night feeding completely.

    The baby’s diet already contains vegetables and fruits, bread, kefir, milk and cottage cheese, cereals, fish and meat, and the menu is quite diverse in its composition. Despite this, in no case should you offer a child fried foods and everyday adult food, as well as sweets, spicy foods, sausages, sausages, smoked meats, herring, canned food and citrus fruits. The children’s gastrointestinal tract is still developing, and the processing of the above food will negatively affect its functioning.

    Note that by this age children have more teeth, and therefore you can safely reduce the amount of mashed potatoes and grated dishes. It is useful to supplement the diet with steamed fish and meat cutlets, dishes from fresh vegetables and fruits, and berries. Juices alternate with berry and fruit jelly with the addition of freshly squeezed juice.

    Baby’s nutrition at 1 year old

    At the 12th month of life, the baby’s nutrition can already be called quite complete, and many mothers decide to stop breastfeeding. In addition, lactation is ending, and it is quite logical to stop breastfeeding. If there is a desire to breastfeed (and milk itself), you can continue to do this. But breastfeeding is no longer a way for a child to get food, but an opportunity to be closer to mom.

    Those who want to stop breastfeeding should know that it is impossible to wean a baby from the breast if he is sick or feels unwell; it is not advisable to do this in the summer, because it is during this period that the likelihood of gastrointestinal diseases is especially high. In the case when breastfeeding is stopped, it is undesirable to start it again. In moments of anxiety, the baby needs to caress him, stroke him, sing a lullaby and calm him down, but try not to put him on the chest.

    Children’s diet at this stage does not change significantly, but portions increase slightly. The baby should have breakfast with milk porridge, vegetable or fruit puree, cottage cheese or kefir with gingerbread. And lunch is important to make as nutritious and satisfying as possible.

    On the first birthday of a child, you do not need to treat him with new dishes. As a festive dish, a dish of fish, meat, fruits or vegetables (you need to cook them, observing all precautions) or a cottage cheese and fruit casserole, symbolizing the first cake, is suitable. By the end of the 1st year of life, the baby should gain about 350 g in weight and grow by 1.5 cm.

    When a child reaches the age of one, his diet will change very slowly and systematically, without abrupt addition of new products and dishes. Further, we will not dwell on each month and year of life, but we will point out the basic principles of nutrition for children after a year.

    Nutrition of a child after a year

    In the nutrition of children after a year, breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner and feeding before bedtime must be present without fail. You can make some changes to each of them, but in accordance with certain requirements:

    • Diet must contain proteins, fats and carbohydrates
    • Most food should be semi-liquid or puree
    • Pieces of solid food should be no larger than 2-3 cm
    • Meat dishes are best given in the morning
    • Children’s menu items may be stewed, boiled and steamed, but never fried
    • The volume of the average daily ration is 1200 ml, excluding liquid

    Now specifically about products:

    • Dairy products. Must be mandatory. Every day you can give milk, yogurt and kefir, and every other day – cream, sour cream, cheese and cottage cheese. If the baby has lactose intolerance, milk is completely replaced by mixtures.
    • Vegetables. Also must be present in abundance. You should start with cucumbers and tomatoes. Then you can cook dishes from pumpkin, beets, sweet and yellow peppers, potatoes, cauliflower, zucchini, onions and carrots. Greens should be introduced very carefully. It is too early to give white cabbage, because. it is difficult to digest and absorb. Vegetables should be no more than 200 g per day, and specifically potatoes – no more than 150 g.
    • Meat. The baby should consume it every day. The diet can include beef, lean veal, turkey, chicken and rabbit. Beef liver is especially useful. The average daily norm of meat depends on the weight of the baby, and can be 50-100 g per day.
    • Fish. You can spoil her baby no more than 1-2 times a week, thus replacing meat dishes. The average volume of a fish dish is 30-40 g. The fish should be lean, and stewed fish fillets, steamed cutlets and meatballs will be excellent dishes.
    • Kashi. In the children’s diet, they are present in a variety of ways, including cereals. The average daily rate is about 200 g. Useful porridge mixed with fruits, vegetables or meat. And you can replace porridge with vermicelli, for example, with cottage cheese, milk, cheese or meat.
    • Liquid food. When breastfeeding, liquid food is not required. But if the mother has stopped breastfeeding, then the baby must be given soups. Vegetable broths are preferred over meat broths. You can feed soups once a day.
    • Berries and fruits. As an additional element of the children’s diet, they are very useful. Apples, pears, bananas, cherries, raspberries, currants and others may be present on the menu. The daily norm of fruits is 100-200 g, berries – 20 g.
    • Liquid. As a drink, it is recommended to use boiled or special children’s water, juices for children under 3 years old and freshly brewed compotes. Any canned drinks are prohibited. The daily norm of liquid is 800 ml in the period from 1 year to 3 years, from 1.5 to 1.7 liters – in the period from 3 to 7 years and 1.7-2 liters – after 7 years.
    • Salts and condiments. Should be excluded from the children’s diet for as long as possible, but if necessary, little by little dishes can be added salt. The daily amount of salt should not exceed 1 g, and seasonings should be delayed.
    • Sugar. Instead, it is best to use fructose, because. the body assimilates it more evenly and more slowly, but if desired, it is not forbidden to give the baby sugar. The daily norm of sugar or fructose is not more than 40 g.
    • Sweets. It is not recommended to pamper a child with sweets, chocolate and other sweet foods until they reach the age of 3 years. But it is quite possible to treat with cookies and homemade cakes.
    • Other products. To determine the allowable diet and norms of other products, it is best to use special nutrition tables. Here is one of those (there are other options on the Internet):

    And a few more additional recommendations:

    • Vitamins. Try to make the child’s diet so that it contains all the vitamins his body needs: vitamin A (pumpkin, carrots), vitamin C (fruit juices, herbs, bell peppers) and vitamin E (vegetable oil, peas, rye).
    • Trace elements. The diet should also contain foods with essential trace elements: iron (beans, chicken eggs, meat, fish), calcium (dairy products, beans) and zinc (chicken egg yolk, oatmeal, meat).

    After 1 year, there will be no special changes in the child’s nutrition system. However, several important features must be kept in mind.

    Child nutrition after 2 years

    At this age, children usually have 16 to 20 teeth on average, which means that they can already chew solid food more or less calmly. So the food can no longer be completely crushed, but on purpose leave more small but hard pieces.

    There are usually no general nutritional problems. Many parents begin to give their children normal everyday foods (except for the unhealthy ones). But fatty, as before, should be excluded, as, indeed, chocolate and caramel.

    The number of meals is reduced to three main meals and one snack.

    Feeding a child after 3 years

    At this stage, things are even easier. Most children quite calmly eat “from the common table” with their parents, because. they chew food normally, and the gastrointestinal tract is formed enough for stable work and digestion of even quite heavy food.

    Despite this, one should always keep in mind that the less junk food a child gets, the healthier he will be. And as soon as the baby begins to treat his diet selectively, there is no need to limit it, because. eating habits begin to form. But vigilance should not be lost either.

    Nutrition for children and adolescents

    Children after 3 years of age and adolescents grow rapidly, their bodies undergo serious hormonal changes and changes in the work of the cardiovascular and nervous systems and the brain. Mental and physical stress increases, because children begin to actively interact with the outside world and people, go to kindergarten, make new friends, go to school, etc. Therefore, the children’s diet should be carefully thought out.

    The menu should provide the child with energy. It is not recommended that children eat foods high in sugar and fat. It is best to instill a healthy lifestyle and diet. Irrational loads and malnutrition can cause diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys, impaired metabolism, scoliosis, myopia and other ailments. A diet that contains all the food ingredients, vitamins and microelements that improve immunity, increase the body’s resistance, and positively affect the work of the central nervous system, intelligence and performance will help to avoid all this.

    Among other things, the diet of a growing child should always be regular and varied. The ideal option is to instill in him the principles of healthy eating discussed in our course. In order for your child to grow up without deviations in physical or mental development, you need to offer him a balanced diet that provides his body with plastic processes and energy costs, taking into account age.

    If you are interested in learning more about the nutrition of children and adolescents, you can search the Internet for relevant information. There are many useful materials to be found. By the way, as an addition to the course you completed and this application, we strongly recommend reading the book by Pamela Druckerman “French children do not spit food”, which contains a lot of interesting and useful information about everything related to baby food.

    We wish you and your children good health!

    Kirill

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