How to make broth for babies
Recently, the nutritional combination and production methods of infant and young child complementary foods have become a hot topic, especially how to make healthy and easy-to-digest broth for babies, which has attracted much attention from parents. The following is a guide to making broth based on popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, including ingredient selection, detailed steps and precautions.
1. Recommended broth ingredients suitable for babies
| Ingredients type | Recommended choice | Nutritional advantages |
|---|---|---|
| meat | Chicken breast, beef tenderloin, pork leg | Low fat, high protein, easy to digest |
| side dishes | Carrots, potatoes, broccoli | Rich in vitamins and dietary fiber |
| seasoning | A small amount of ginger slices and green onions | Remove fishy smell and improve freshness (a small amount can be added if you are over 1 year old) |
2. Basic broth preparation steps (take chicken soup as an example)
1.Food processing: Cut 100g chicken breast into small pieces, soak in cold water for 20 minutes to remove blood; peel half a carrot and cut into thin slices.
2.Blanch to remove the smell: Put the chicken in cold water, add 2 slices of ginger, bring to a boil, remove and rinse.
3.slow cooker soup: Put the chicken and carrots into the stew pot, add 500ml water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour.
4.Filter and save: Strain the soup residue through a fine sieve, cool and then put into food supplement boxes and refrigerate (storage no more than 48 hours).
3. Adaptation plan for different months of age
| age group | texture treatment | Food recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| 6-8 months | Pure soup without meat residue | The first try needs to be diluted (soup:water=1:2) |
| 9-12 months | Soup + minced meat | Can be served with rice noodles or chopped noodles |
| 1 year old and above | Soft meat + original soup | Add a little salt to taste |
4. Collection of popular questions and answers
Q1: Can broth be consumed every day?
A: It is recommended to eat 3-4 times a week. Excessive intake may lead to excessive protein intake. Vegetable broth and fish broth can be used interchangeably.
Q2: Will the nutrition of frozen broth be lost?
A: Short-term freezing (within 7 days) will cause less nutritional loss, but please note:
- Leave 1/4 space when distributing to prevent expansion and cracking
- Boil thoroughly after thawing
5. Things to note
1.allergy test: Observe for 24 hours after first consumption to confirm that there is no rash or diarrhea before adding more.
2.avoid greasiness: Remove visible fat from meat before stewing, and use oil-absorbing paper to remove any floating oil on the soup noodles.
3.Freshly cooked and eaten: Refrigerated soup needs to be boiled before use and reheated no more than once.
According to the latest parenting forum survey, 89% of parents choose homemade broth instead of ready-made complementary food packets. The main considerations are as follows:
| Considerations | Proportion | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| No additives | 76% | What parents are most concerned about |
| Ingredients are controllable | 58% | Organic food is preferred |
| Cost effective | 32% | Self-made cost is more than 30% lower |
It is recommended that parents adjust the consistency according to the actual acceptance of the baby. In the early stage, a small amount of rice cereal can be added to increase palatability. If you find a loss of appetite or abnormal bowel movements, you should stop in time and consult a pediatrician.
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