Introducing solid foods into your baby's diet is a vital step in his dietary breakthrough. Carrots can be considered one of the ideal foods as your baby starts to eat due to their smooth texture, sweet taste, and dietary benefits. Carrot puree and carrot juice can be presented to babies 6 to 8 months old. When boiled, carrots ended up delicate and light in texture. Your infant will cherish her squashed carrot menu because it is simple for her to swallow and process. The smooth surface is ideal for your baby's delicate mouth and gums. Carrots are indispensable portions of a 6-month old infant's food chart as they contain a variety of nutrient benefits that help fight against illnesses. Moreover, carrots are rich in vitamin A which is good for the eyes. They also contain vitamin B6 which is sweet for the hair, skin, and liver. The vitamin K found in carrots helped to prevent blood clotting and they contain high fiber which can also eliminate constipation.
Here are some of the benefits of carrots when you incorporate them into the diet of your 6 months old infant:
Improves eye wellbeing: Carrots contain beta-carotene, a sort of vitamin A which is useful to maintain a healthy vision. They are a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin which both compounds diminish the chance of age-related muscular degeneration.
Prevents constipation: Carrots are low in calories and high in fiber. Food that is rich in fiber tends to loosen up the stool, promote bowel movement, and stop obstruction among babies.
Good for the skin: It is known that carrots contained beta-carotenoids. This compound diminishes irritation and is good for skin disorders. Potassium in carrots prevents skin dryness and decreases scars as well as skin imperfections. The vitamin C content of carrots can also heal the outside wounds faster.
These are just some of the benefits that carrots can give if we incorporate them into our infant's complementary feeding. However, breastmilk is still best for babies even 6 months old and beyond. This means that even if you start giving complementary foods to your baby, breastfeeding should still be continued until 2 years onwards.
NO II Joanna Mare E. Baltazar, RND
References:
- Carrots for babies
https://www.medicinenet.com/are_carrots_healthy_for_babies/article.htm
- Carrot as first food for babies - Health benefits, nutritional value, Indian food options and side effects
https://www.parentcircle.com/carrot-for-babies-health-benefits-side-effects/article
- Benefits of Carrots for Infants
https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-carrots-infants-5058.html
