A little about the benefits of fish and not only
As already mentioned above, the fish contains a huge amount of protein, which is easily absorbed by the organism, and in addition, it includes polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3. They contribute to the improvement of vision, increase brain work, strengthen the immune system, improve blood circulation, and also have a positive effect on the working of the heart muscle.
Fish is rich in vitamins of the B group, as well as calcium, potassium and phosphorus. Sea fish also contains iodine, which contributes to the normal functioning of the thyroid gland.
Fish in its structure is more tender and soft than meat, it has no veins and films, which means chewing it for the baby will be much easier than meat or poultry. Yes, and fish is much better than many products. The disadvantages of fish are the presence of small, rather sharp bones, which are not always noticeable, but they can get stuck in the child's throat and cause him inconvenience.
The most important disadvantage of the fish is that it can cause allergies. Therefore, it is introduced into the diet of the child rather late and it is recommended to limit its use by frequency, that is, it is not necessary to feed the child with fish infrequently. It is best to start introducing the fish menu of the baby after a year.
Types of fish that should be introduced into the baby's diet
Currently, consumers are offered a huge selection of fish for every taste and prosperity. What fish is best for feeding the baby? Is best suited for dividing by the degree of fat: low-fat, medium-fat, fatty. For the child, the best option is the use of low-fat fish in his menu, as well as medium-fat fish.
To nonfat types of fish are primarily affected: hake, river perch, cod, navaga, pike perch, flounder. Medium-fat meals include such fish as: herring, sea bass, trout, redfish, fatty can be called: herring, salmon, mackerel.
On the recommendation of specialists for the introduction into the diet of a child, the following types of fish are best suited: cod, trout, hake, redfish.
How much fish should I give to my baby?
When introducing fish to the baby's baby, it must be remembered that it can cause an allergic reaction, so you do not need to rush it. Those who all have a person with an allergy to fish, you should enter it into the child's menu as possible later and with caution. To feed the baby with fish dishes should not be more than one-two times a week. For one feeding a child can give no more than 80-90 grams of fish.
What kind of fish can be given to a child
One of the easiest way is to feed a child with ready fish puree from a jar. The advantage of such feeding is that in such puree the bones do not exactly fall, but there is an iminus - ready fish purees are too homogeneous in their consistency, and this means that they should not be given a child over the age of one. One-year-olds should learn how to chew food, and they swallow ready mashed potatoes, practically not chewing. Thus, ready fish purees are suitable for the introduction of this complementary food, and then after a year your mother needs to cook the dishes for the most.
To prepare a dish from fish, you need to choose a variety with fewer bones, for example, cod or hake, it is best to take the finished fillet. But do not forget that the vfile also has bones, so after the piece has been thawed, it should be carefully examined for the presence of bones.
For those who do not like to buy ready-made fish fillets, but buys an undivided carcass of fish, the best option for cooking a fish dish will be a baby carp, which is more commonly known as a dorado. Bones in this fish are many, but after cooking it is easy to choose. Dorada is quite juicy, unlike the same hake or cod.
It should be remembered that the fried fish should not be given to a child. The best option would be stewed fish, for this, it should be put on a frying pan, pour half of the water and stew the lingering fire under the lid. In such fish, more useful substances are stored. Suitable for baby food and cutlets from fish. For this, the file needs to be chopped in a meat grinder, it will also reduce the risk that the baby will fall dice. The way of cooking cutlets is also quenching.
Fish soups are not recommended for children under three years old.