The temperature changes, the wind, the cold, the fact that baby returned in the middle of the reception ... There are a thousand and one ways so that baby catches a cold, a gastro ... Despite all our efforts, we do not escape it: baby falls ill .
In addition to feeling helpless in the face of our little bit of cabbage that does not feel well, it is not uncommon that in these cases, it loses appetite! We put it into perspective, we do not force it to eat, it is useless and then: are you hungry, when you are sick?
Adapt baby feeding
Here are some tips and changes that you can make in baby's diet while waiting for it to heal!
Favor milk as much as possible (maternal if you are breastfeeding or artificial) as well as water . The most important thing is that baby is not dehydrated!
We prepare our favorite little dishes : now is the time to test a new recipe or a new ingredient. Make what baby knows and loves!
We offer several small meals during the day. This allows baby to keep energy to fight microbes/viruses.
Specific meals depending on the baby's condition
Depending on what baby covers, you can favor certain meals or foods to help them get better.
Digestive disorders
We do not hesitate to give foods rich in starch (banana, white rice, potato, pasta, cooked apples, etc.)
Here is a selection of recipes/taste to make when baby has these concerns:
The cold
Be sure to clean the baby's nose before the meal. Eating with blocked nose is really not pleasant! Offer him meals he likes: pamper him!
Find baby's favorite meal in our recipe list .
Fever
As said above, favor hydration maximum! Offer him soups, compotes,… everything that contains a lot of water: the goal is really to avoid dehydration !
Here is a selection of recipes/taste to make when baby has this concern:
Do not hesitate to request the advice of your doctor
If baby coughs enormously, vomits, is too tired or that he pushes back the meal moment, reflect again later. Trust him and above all do not worry if he does not eat much: baby will catch up later!
Of course, all of this remains advice and absolutely does not apply the doctor's opinion !
