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In the first years of life, the child’s development is very intensive – its organs mature, the immune system and metabolism are formed. The way of nutrition during this period has a significant impact on the course of these processes, therefore the important role of parents is to provide their toddler with properly composed meals. Those that – apart from energy – will also provide the necessary vitamins and minerals. Ewa Skwarek, a BoboVita expert, suggests which of them are worth paying attention to when balancing the menu of the youngest.
Calcium and vitamin D in a toddler’s diet
During early childhood, a toddler grows very quickly and shows increased physical activity. In addition to protein, which is the main building component in the body, calcium and vitamin D are essential in the processes of intensive growth – and above all important for strong bones and teeth. Although many products are a good source of calcium, providing the right amount of vitamin D with the diet it is practically impossible. In order to support the proper development of an infant from the first months of its life, vitamin D supplementation should be started (in consultation with the pediatrician) and continued with the introduction of complementary foods, depending on the daily amount of vitamin D taken with food.
Zinc, iron and vitamins A and C in a toddler’s diet
In addition to the rapid pace of growth, after the birth of a child, there is an intensive development of systems and organs, including the immune system. Mother’s milk, which, apart from nutrients, contains valuable antibodies, is an important protection against infections. When your baby starts expanding his diet, the immune system will also be supported by complementary foods that will be a source of zinc, iron, and vitamins A and C.
Iodine in a toddler’s diet
Introducing complementary foods to a child’s diet supports the acceptance of a variety of tastes, and also influences learning and the development of new skills. In addition to breastfeeding, serving meals with a spoon, and over time also food with a consistency that requires chewing and chewing, encourage the toddler to eat independently, grasp and try solid food. It is then worth ensuring that the infant’s diet includes nutrients such as iodine, which supports cognitive development – learning and memory. Due to the fact that the daily diet can be a poor source of iodine, products enriched with this important ingredient are a great support in its balancing.
B vitamins in a toddler’s diet
It should be noted that during the crucial period of the first 1000 days of life, the child’s nervous system also develops and metabolism is programmed. To ensure the proper course of these processes, parents should compose their toddler’s menu so that it is a source of B vitamins – including thiamine (B1), important for the development of the nervous system, and biotin for energy metabolism.
Support in balancing the infant’s diet
When expanding the diet, the infant’s diet should be the first to include vegetables, and after about 2 weeks – fruit. Over time, the toddler is also ready for cereal products – those in the form of porridges designed especially for the youngest help meet the needs of the young body for nutrients.
It is recommended to continue breastfeeding while introducing complementary foods. Breastfeeding should continue for as long as desired by mother and baby. Breastfeeding is best for your baby
These are delicious cereal meals that are tailored to the unique needs of babies and young children – they contain valuable vitamins (A *, C, D *, E, thiamine (B1 **), B6, biotin), important minerals such as calcium * , iron and iodine, and come in many flavors that kids love. These are three reasons why you should give them to your toddler every day. Parents can be sure that such products are safe for the young organism – this is evidenced, among others, by The cereals they contain, which pass even several hundred quality and safety tests, and the indication of age visible on the packaging (e.g. after 6 or 8 months of age) makes it easier to choose a product tailored to the stage of development of the baby.
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* As required by law in milk porridges.
** As required by law.
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