As babies grow, their nutritional needs can change quickly. If a mom is unable to breastfeed dues to some reason or chooses to use formula, there are many high-quality formulas to choose from. The more specialized the formula, the more expensive it may be, and the majority of babies do great on standard cow’s milk protein formula.

LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
some babies can have intolerance to milk protein or soy protein formulas, leading to blood in the stool as a result of constipation that could all be from what the child ate.

BABY SECOND STAGE

After 6 months of age, most babies are ready to try solid foods. Although, babies with good head control may try iron-fortified cereals as early as 4 months. Parents can begin incorporating soft, healthy snacks or jarred baby foods at this age. Consider starting with iron-fortified cereal, soft vegetables and soft or pureed meats or food. It’s recommended that parents start to incorporate common food allergens into their baby’s diet early on. However, honey should absolutely not be introduced until after 1 year of age.

BABIES DEVELOPMENT STAGE
As your child continues to grow, most of their caloric intake will come from food. After 1 year of age, breastmilk or formula may not be a part of their daily nutrition. However, it is still important to ensure children receive plenty of healthy fats as part of their daily nutrition. Healthy fats are important for brain growth and development. It is recommended that toddlers eat healthy fats that come from foods such as avocados, peanut butter, full-fat Greek yoghurt or even olive oil. These healthy foods support brain development and provide plenty of nutrients.