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Properly composing a diet in the first years of life is crucial for the proper development of a young organism. Did you know that cereal products, including porridges, are an important part of a baby's diet as they begin their journey to expanding their diet? Learn a few reasons why it's worth including cereals in your little gourmet's daily diet.
Expanding your diet step by step
A young body is developing very rapidly and has different nutritional requirements than an adult's. After the period of exclusive breastfeeding, which, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), should last for the first six months of a child's life, it's time to diversify the diet.Expanding the diet should take place no earlier than the 17th week of the baby's life (the beginning of the 5th month) and no later than the 26th week (the beginning of the 7th month)[1].The first thing a baby should eat in their diet should be vegetables, followed by fruit after about 2 weeks, followed by cereal products in the form of porridge, as well as meat, fish and eggs.
A safe way to expand your baby's diet
Choosing baby food from the wide selection available in the store can be challenging. It's worth remembering that general-purpose products like breakfast cereals are not suitable for infants. This is due to factors such as the quality of the grains contained in such foods, as well as the amount of salt. Therefore, it's worth choosingcereal products intended specifically for babies and small children, e.g. porridges and gruelsThese products are subject to strict quality and safety regulations. The age indication (e.g., after 8 months) on the label helps parents choose a cereal that meets the needs and abilities of their child at a specific stage of development.
A nutritious meal tailored to your toddler's needs
Porridges provide essential vitamins and minerals, helping to meet the nutritional needs of your little one in their daily diet. BoboVita porridges, prepared according to the description on the packaging, is for the childa complete mealThis is a perfect blend of cereals and formula milk in a variety of delicious fruit flavors.
Porridges help babies discover new textures
The ability to chew develops by the age of 24 months, but the greatest opportunity for acquiring these skills occurs between 6 and 10 months.[2] Porridges and gruels are products whose consistency facilitates the transition from a liquid diet based on mother's milk to one composed primarily of solid foods.
A good way to introduce gluten into your diet
Although gluten is a common allergen, introducing it to an infant's diet should not be delayed. Furthermore, it has been proven that the timing of its introduction does not affect the risk of celiac disease.[3] According to the EFSA, gluten can be introduced to a child's diet at the same time as other complementary foods – from 4 months of age to 12 months of age.[4] Semolina, made from wheat grains, is a good product that will help introduce gluten-containing foods to a toddler.
Support in building proper eating habits
Did you know that babies aged 4-7 months are most open to new tastes?[5] Providing products from various food groups, including cereals, and familiarizing young children with their tastes is an important element in building healthy eating habits. Porridges are available on the Polish market that containvarious cerealsAnd encouraging children to try a variety of grains in early childhood increases the chances of reaching for them in the future – a good step towards developing healthy eating habits.
Perfect for breakfast and dinner
Every parent knows that breakfast and a full tummy before bed are especially important. That's why it's worth reaching for delicious treats on these occasions BoboVita PORTION OF CEREALS porridges. These are delicate cereals with a mild and delicious flavor, which have a smooth consistency andare without unnecessary additions[6]. They even contain7 types of cereals, such as oats, barley, rye, wheat, corn, rice and millet – this100% cereals and fruits of natural origin. Each serving of BoboVita PORTION OF CEREALS porridge contains a complete meal[7], tailored to the baby's needs. Furthermore, experts cite porridge as an example of cereal products in the diet[8].
Important information: It is recommended to continue breastfeeding while introducing complementary foods. Breastfeeding should continue for as long as desired by both mother and baby. Breastfeeding is best for the baby.
[1] Szajewska H. et al., Principles of feeding healthy infants. Position of the Polish Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Medical Standards/Pediatrics 2021, Vol. 18.
[2] Szajewska H. et al., Principles of feeding healthy infants. Position of the Polish Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Medical Standards/Pediatrics 2021, Vol. 18.
[3] Szajewska H. i wsp., Gluten introduction and the risk of coeliac disease: a position paper by the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2016, 62.3: 507-513.
[4] Castenmiller J, de Henauw S, Hirsch-Ernst K i wsp.; EFSA NDA Panel (EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens). Scientific Opinion on the appropriate age range for introduction of complementary feeding into an infant’s diet. EFSA J 2019;17:5780.
[5] Beauchamp G.K., Mannella J.A. Early flavor learning and its impact on later feeding behavior. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2009; 28(Suppl 1):25-35.
[6] In accordance with legal regulations, food for infants and young children, including BoboVita products, does not contain preservatives, dyes or flavor enhancers.
[7] A portion of porridge, prepared as described on the packaging, constitutes a complete meal.
[8] Szajewska H. et al., Principles of feeding healthy infants. Position of the Polish Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Medical Standards/Pediatrics 2021, Vol. 18.
