Ghee For Babies: The baby should be given light solid food after 6 months. Pediatricians recommend feeding the baby other essential nutrients other than breast milk after 6 months. In which ghee is also included. The right amount of ghee helps in the physical development of the child. Ghee makes the mind sharp. Ghee contains saturated fat which is easily digested. Many vitamins and minerals are found in ghee. Which helps in the development of the baby. Let us know when the child should be fed ghee.
At what age should we feed ghee to the baby
When the child is above 6 months, you can add ghee to his ear. You can add some ghee to dal, khichdi or rice. In the beginning, keep the quantity of ghee low. Gradually, with the growth of the child, the quantity of ghee can also be increased.
How much ghee to feed baby
You should feed only half a teaspoon of ghee to a 6-month-old baby in a day. When the child is 8 months old, you can feed 1 teaspoon of ghee in 2 times. You can give 1 teaspoon of ghee to a 10-month-old baby 3 times a day. If a 1-year-old child has one to one-and-a-half teaspoons of ghee thrice a day and a 2-year-old child, he can be fed one and a half to two teaspoons of ghee three times a day.
Benefits of feeding ghee to baby
1- Feeding ghee to the baby gives energy. Ghee is a good source of energy for the child.
2- By feeding the right amount of ghee daily, the weight of the child increases. Ghee contains conjugated linoleic acid, which helps in proper development of the body.
3- Calcium is found in ghee which helps in making the bones of children healthy and strong.
4- Vitamin E, Vitamin A, many other vitamins and DHA are found in ghee which makes the eyes, skin and immunity strong.
5- Ghee also helps in strengthening the digestion of children. This reduces stomach problems.
Disclaimer: ABP News does not confirm the methods, methods and claims mentioned in this article. Take these only as suggestions. Before following any such treatment/medication/diet, please consult a doctor.
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