+12 months: nutrition
Towards the age of 12 months, baby starts to stand up on his own and begins to take his first steps.
You can introduce your child to using a beaker or a cup if this has not already been done.
Your child learns to serve himself with the spoon and eat all by himself. This is the moment to share meals with him so as that this remains a convivial and family moment.
So baby becomes self-confident and gains in independence.
Introduce new foods
Fish is rich in omega 3 oils, polyunsaturated fatty acids that are indispensable for brain and nerve function. Sardine, mackerel, tuna, swordfish are rich in fundamental nutrients: vitamins A and D, iron, zinc and iodine. Prefer organic because preventive treatment with antibiotics is forbidden for organic fish rearing.
Your child's meals will greatly benefit from the flavour of onions, shallots and garlic.
Onions contain vitamin C and garlic has long been known for its anti-infection virtues.
Oat flakes (not precooked) are rich in vitamin B, as well as calcium, magnesium and silicon.
Aromatic herbs
Aromatic herbs do not just embellish your dishes: they have numerous therapeutic virtues.
By introducing them into your child's food, you accustom him to the idea that a good taste is above all a matter of simple natural ingredients.
Another advantage: you can grow your herbs at home, whether you have a garden or a simple window box.
parsley: this is very rich in vitamin A and also iron, calcium and potassium;
fresh coriander: this is used in the East in babies weaning dishes, because its
essential oils are beneficial to digestion;
basil and oregano: these are rich in essential oils (the first is calming, the second stimulating).
Miracle foods
fish: with organic fish twice per week, your child receives all the omega 3 oils that he needs.
potatoes: these are rich in carbohydrates, vitamin B and potassium and contain vitamin C and fibres, but it is better to choose organic. If you bake them or fry them, do not peel them, the skin contains nutrient elements..
grapes: very rich in vitamin C, anti-oxidants and natural sugars, grapes are a good source of immediate energy for your child.
citrus fruit: grapefruit and oranges contain a lot of vitamin C, and to a lesser extent, folic acid, calcium and beta-carotene..
Vegetables and citrus fruit
Formerly, vegetable consumption was clearly marked by the seasons: root vegetables formed the essential part of winter vegetables and salads abounded in summer.
When you convert to organic, you revive this way of eating: in fact, organic products are not available fresh from one year end to the next.
If non-organic lettuce is available in all seasons, it is most often due to large use of synthetic fertilisers.
From the age of 2, your child must consume 60 g of cooked, fresh, frozen or preserved vegetables per day and 50 g of raw vegetables. The latter are generally appreciated by children because they are crunchy and easy to nibble with the fingers. They are also rich in nutrients.
Cucumber, notably should not be neglected because it contains potassium and folic acid, as well as beta-carotene under the skin. However you can only eat the skin if it is an organic product.
Lettuce contains vitamins A and C, folic acid and potassium. Organic lettuce is only available in season. It contains little waste because, being free of chemical pesticides, even the outside leaves can be eaten.
Traces of pesticides contained in vegetables can harm the development of the child and his metabolism. This is why conventional vegetables must be peeled, whereas in most cases rinsing is enough for organic vegetables.
Legumes, also rich in iron, are appreciated by babies for their smooth texture, but it is preferable to wait until 12 months to introduce them into food due to the high fibre content.
They should be cooked for a long time to be more easily digested. Green, red or brown lentils, chickpeas, flageolet beans, are all rich in carbohydrates, fibres, vitamin B, mineral salts, folic acid, selenium, iron and zinc. Whether you buy them dry or in conserves (without added salt or sugar), choose organic for preference.
Children appreciate fruits, especially when they are easy to eat.
Grapes are an ideal snack. Grapefruit and oranges, whole or as juice, awaken the palate and difficult mornings. For these too, buy organic in all circumstances
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