Some practical tips for the baby to be integrated into the family diet.

• Food is offered according to age: pureed, papillae and liquefied at the beginning, and about a year and a half are given in pieces, so that the children can take them by hand.
• Then, the consistency of the food should vary from compote, puree, liquefied to pieces.
• In the beginning, avoid giving dry foods like nuts, peanuts, crackers and crispy fried to prevent children from getting stuck.
• Each new food you include must be offered for three or four days.
• The amount of food at the beginning is one teaspoon or one ounce and this increases as the children grow.
• You should not include two new foods at the same time.
• Between six and twelve months do not add sugar or salt.
• It incorporates in moderate amounts the fats like oils in the preparation of the foods to improve the flavor and to complete the calories required by the boys and girls.
• Cow’s milk is offered after 12 months.
• Children between 12 and 24 months of age should receive the same food that the family consumes, in addition to using the own teaspoon for this age.
• The food must be varied with colors and shapes so as not to present monotony and be pleasant to children.
• It is recommended that all foods be washed very well, with clean water. People who prepare food should wash their hands thoroughly and use clean utensils