What can test tube babies eat after two months?
After birth, the dietary requirements of IVF infants are not significantly different from those of naturally born infants. However, since IVF babies may experience some special conditions in the process of embryonic development, parents need to consider the follow-up feeding more carefully. When test tube babies are two months old, their feeding gradually begins to expand, covering more new foods. The following will elaborate on what IVF babies can eat after two months from four aspects.
Breast milk or formula
At the age of two months, breast milk or formula is still the most important food. Breast milk is rich in nutrients and antibodies, which can help strengthen the immunity of infants. If the mother cannot provide enough breast milk, the doctor will recommend the use of formula to feed the baby. Breast milk or formula should be the main food source for IVF infants until they meet the needs of other foods.
At the age of two months, infants need to drink milk 4-6 times a day, about 120-180 ml each time. Parents need to make sure that they are in the correct position when feeding to avoid problems that may cause suffocation or flatulence.
Add rice noodles and vegetable puree
When the digestive system of test tube babies gradually develops and becomes sound, doctors usually recommend that they try to add rice flour and vegetable paste when they are 2-4 months old. Rice flour is rich in carbohydrates, which can provide energy for babies. Vegetable puree is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, which helps infants grow and develop.
At the beginning of adding solid food, parents should choose single ingredients, such as rice noodles or single vegetable puree, to observe the baby's acceptance of food and digestive reaction. Vegetable puree can be made from carrots, pumpkins and other vegetables. It needs to be fully steamed or cooked and then mashed to avoid discomfort to the baby.
At first, the baby only needs to try one or two spoonfuls of food, and then gradually increase the amount. In addition, when adding solid food, be sure to use an appropriate spoon, and pay attention to the baby's reactions, such as allergic symptoms or indigestion.
Mashed fruit and meat
In addition to rice noodles and vegetable purees, test tube babies can try fruit purees and meat purees after two months. Fruit puree is rich in vitamins and fiber, which can help infants develop their immune system and digestive system. Meat paste is an important source of high-quality protein, which helps the baby's muscle growth.
When adding fruit puree and meat puree for the first time, parents should choose fresh and mature fruits and meat, and cook them until they are muddy. At the beginning, try a small spoon of fruit paste or meat paste for your baby to observe his digestion and reaction. If your baby has a history of allergy to a certain food, you should avoid adding it.
Noodles and cooked vegetables
With the growth and development of IVF, more kinds of food can be gradually introduced. After four months of IVF, parents can try to add noodles and cooked vegetables to the baby. Noodles provide carbohydrates and energy, while cooked vegetables enrich the vitamins and fiber your baby needs.
Noodles can be thin noodles or baby specific small noodles. After cooking, use a knife to cut them into small pieces that are easy to chew. You can choose carrots, peas, broccoli and other vegetables. After cooking, cut them into small pieces with a knife.
When adding noodles and vegetables, parents should pay attention to the degree of soft and rotten cooking to ensure that the baby can easily chew and digest. At the same time, parents also need to keep the baby's diet balanced and provide enough protein, carbohydrate and fat.
Summary
Two months later, test tube babies gradually added rice flour and vegetable puree, then introduced fruit puree and meat puree, and finally tried noodles and cooked vegetables. Such feeding mode can ensure that infants receive balanced nutrition and promote their growth and development. Parents should gradually try to add solid food, observe the baby's reaction and digestion, and avoid the risk of allergy and suffocation. At the same time, breast milk or formula milk is still the main source of food. Before meeting other food needs, continue to provide sufficient milk.
