How to choose the first fruits and vegetables for the baby

In the food introduction phase, it is very common for parents to have doubts and fears about what foods they should offer the baby, after all, it is the first contact with the incredible world of food. Therefore, we should opt for seasonal fruits and vegetables, because in addition to being more affordable financially, they have a higher nutritional value and less pesticides.

Also remember to respect regional foods! In each region of our planet there are typical foods, so there is no clear rule about which food we should start with food introduction. If you get organic, wonderful! If not, that's fine. A good tip is to start with softer fruits, such as avocado, banana, apple, mango, pear and papaya. But don't forget to vary it, so the baby will learn and get used to different flavors and textures.

When it comes to vegetables, carrots, cassava, cassava and potatoes are great options to start with. Gradually include all the others, such as beets, chayote, zucchini, yams, yams, etc. Over time, all foods should be offered to keep the diet balanced, full of nutrients and help develop the child's palate. No food should be excluded, even if it is acidic there is no problem and so the baby learns new flavors. From the sixth month of life, the child can already receive any fruit, whether acidic or not.

In the beginning, special care must be taken when offering fruits with seeds, such as grapes and jabuticaba, for example, as the baby may choke. Oh, and don't worry when your puppy refuses food! Remember: it's the first contact, so we should take it easy and offer more often, so refusal and food selectivity decrease.