Babies have certain dietary needs which should be provided for them, in order for them to grow healthy and strong. If babies don’t get enough of the nutrients that they need, this will surely result in the development of certain ailments and deficiencies. It is important that you know what kind of food groups you’ll need to give to your baby in order for them to receive the right amount of nutrients for a healthy growth and development.

The following are some of the important nutrients that you should be able to provide for your children:

1. Calcium – in order to help bones and teeth grow, calcium should be in present in your baby’s diet in sufficient amounts. It is also responsible for the body’s overall strength. Baby’s who lack in calcium often have frail bones and teeth. This can be supplied to the baby through breast feeding and/or formula feeding. As your baby grows, you should include green vegetables, cheese, orange juice and other calcium rich food in their diet.

2. Iron – this mineral helps in delivering adequate oxygen to several tissues in the body. Lack of iron can make your baby prone to fatigue easily and paleness. Although most babies have their own iron reserves in their body from birth to six months. It will be depleted and they will need to be given other sources of this mineral. You should let your baby take in baby food and formulas that are fortified with iron, green leafy vegetables, etc.

Aside from taking in iron rich food, without sufficient Vitamin C the absorption of iron from the food that your baby eats going into the body would be quite low. That is why it is important that you should also include a vitamin C rich diet for your baby in order to improve iron absorption.

3. Protein – with their rapid growth, babies need to have sufficient amount of protein in order to help tissues regeneration and growth. Babies need more protein in their body compared to adults because of the rapid development of their tissues and growth.

In order for your baby to get enough protein, you should continue formula or breast feeding. At the same time, if you’re baby is ready for solid food. You might want to include fish, meat and poultry to further provide them with sufficient protein.

4. Zinc – most helpful mineral in helping the body ward of illness and boost the immune system. it is also needed for the baby’s growth. Sources of zinc include grain, milk, cheese and many others.

5. Water – aside from enough nutrients and minerals, you should make sure that your baby gets enough water to keep them hydrated. Also, you should take note that our body is made up of water by several percentage. That is why it is important that you let your baby drink enough fluids to avoid dryness.

6. Fat – another type of mineral that is being used by children by burning up calories that are mostly made up of fat.

Brenna A. Welker enjoys writing for Crazy Baby Clothing Company which sells rock band baby clothes and cool baby gifts as well as a host of additional products.

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Author Bio: Brenna A. Welker enjoys writing for Crazy Baby Clothing Company which sells rock band baby clothes and cool baby gifts as well as a host of additional products.

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