What can test tube babies eat?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) refers to the assisted reproduction of babies through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Since the embryos of test tube babies are cultured in the laboratory rather than naturally conceived, special attention should be paid to their feeding. The diet of IVF should be determined according to the needs of age and physical development. The following will introduce four aspects of IVF diet.
1. Infant formula
Since IVF babies cannot be breastfed at birth, infant formula is one of their main dietary sources. Choosing the right infant formula is very important for the healthy development of IVF. When selecting formula, priority should be given to brand reputation, safety of ingredients and formula suitable for infant growth and development. At the same time, follow the doctor's or nutritionist's advice, and feed test tube babies in the correct proportion and frequency.
2. Introduction of complementary foods
Usually, IVF babies can start to introduce complementary foods when they are 4-6 months old. Common preferred complementary foods include rice flour, cereal, vegetable puree and fruit puree. These foods will help IVF gradually adapt to solid food and provide more nutrition for it. When introducing complementary foods, it is recommended to gradually add a new food to ensure the tolerance of IVF to the new food. In addition, the texture of complementary food should gradually change from delicate to blocky to help IVF gradually master the ability of chewing and swallowing.
3. Avoid allergic food
The immune system of IVF is not fully developed, so special attention should be paid to avoid the intake of allergic food. Common allergic foods for infants include eggs, peanuts, dairy products and fish. In order to ensure the safety of IVF, it is recommended to test one by one when introducing new foods and observe whether the child has any adverse reactions. If test tube babies are prone to food allergy, it is recommended to formulate a diet under the guidance of pediatricians or professional nutritionists to avoid allergic food.
4. Cultivation of eating habits
Cultivating healthy eating habits from an early age is crucial to the health of IVF. Test tube babies should try to avoid high sugar, high fat and high salt foods during their growth to avoid adverse effects on health. A nutritionally balanced diet should include various foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vegetables, fruits, whole wheat foods and protein sources. At the same time, IVF babies should also develop a regular diet and good eating habits, and avoid overeating or picky eating.
Summary
The diet of IVF infants should be determined according to the needs of age and physical development. Infant formula is one of the most important dietary sources for IVF. The introduction of complementary foods can gradually cultivate the chewing and swallowing ability of IVF. Allergic food should be avoided in diet and healthy eating habits should be cultivated. Through reasonable diet arrangement and balanced nutrition intake, IVF can achieve good healthy development.
