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When Your Little One Can Eat Yogurt

The benefits of good yogurt for the body are widely known by the public. But, does this also apply to babies? Maybe you are one of the mothers who are worried when they are going to give yogurt to Little One. Yogurt as a dairy product, has the same benefits as milk. Among others contain animal protein, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, potassium and magnesium. In addition, the content of probiotics found in yogurt, namely lactobacillus and bifidobacterium, is useful to help improve the immune system and digestive tract health.

Yogurt for Babies

Most babies can already consume yogurt after starting the first MPASI around the age of 6 months. Meanwhile, an expert said, giving yogurt should be given to babies aged 9 months. Choosing tasteless yogurt is the easiest way to avoid the addition of excess sugar. Because, almost all yogurt with various flavors contain sugar in it. If the intake of sugar for your child is excessive, it is feared that it can cause tooth decay and obesity. Basically all yogurt contains some natural sugar in the form of lactose. Check the yogurt label for sugar content. Besides being called sugar or sweetener, it can also be referred to as sugar cane or crystal cane drops, corn sweeteners, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, fruit juice concentrates, honey, glucose, high fructose corn syrup, lactose, maltose, malt syrup and sucrose.

For Little Kids who are allergic to milk

For children with milk allergy or lactose intolerance it is better to wait some time (at least until more than 9 months of age) before giving yogurt, although some research shows yogurt can help allergies in the form of eczema or other allergies, because it increases the immune system. Provision of yogurt on allergic Little One, you should first consult a doctor. Parents also need to know the general symptoms of this allergic reaction such as the appearance of itchy red spots, swelling around the lips and eyes, or vomiting after eating yogurt. There is a possibility of an allergic reaction in infants with lactose intolerance due to yogurt, not as good as an allergic reaction due to other dairy products. This is due to the fact that lactose in the yogurt making process has been broken into pieces, unlike lactose in other dairy products.

How to Give Yogurt to Babies

Fresh flavored yogurt is a good choice for your little one, you can add other flavors and nutrients. For example, mixing fruit or vegetables in yogurt. For Little Kids who are just familiar with solid foods can be served in the form of fruit or vegetable porridge. In the Little One who can chew food, you can add pieces of fruit and vegetables that have been cooked and cut into small pieces. Choice of flavors you can add like avocado, applesauce, oatmeal, and oats. Remember, you should not add honey to yogurt for your little one and under, because it contains bacteria that can cause botulism. Babies need calories and fat, so don't give them fat-free yogurt before they are 2 years old or adjust according to doctor's instructions. So, no doubt when the right time to give yogurt right, Mother? Also consider whether your child is experiencing signs of allergies. Immediately ask your doctor for help if allergic symptoms arise after consuming yogurt.

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