| Type | Benefits | Sources | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | Vitamin A prevents eye problems, promotes a healthy immune system, is essential for the growth and development of cells, and keeps skin healthy. | Good sources of vitamin A are milk, eggs, liver, fortified cereals, darkly colored orange or green vegetables (such as carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and kale), and orange fruits such as cantaloupe, apricots, peaches, papayas, and mangos. | Teen guys need 900 micrograms of vitamin A each day. Teen girls need 700 micrograms each day. It is possible to get too much vitamin A, so be careful with supplements. Don't take vitamin A supplements If you're taking isotretinoin (such as Accutane) for acne or other skin problems. Oral acne medicines are vitamin A supplements, and a continued excess of vitamin A can build up in the body, causing headaches, skin changes, or even liver damage. |
| Vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid) | Vitamin C is needed to form collagen, a tissue that helps to hold cells together. It's essential for healthy bones, teeth, gums, and blood vessels. It helps the body absorb iron, aids in wound healing, and contributes to brain function. | You'll find high levels of vitamin C in citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, guava, peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and spinach. | Teen guys need 75 mg (milligrams; 1 milligram equals 1,000 micrograms) and girls need 65 mg of vitamin C a day. |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D strengthens bones because it helps the body absorb bone-building calcium. | This vitamin is unique — your body manufactures it when you get sunlight on your skin! You can also get vitamin D from egg yolks, oily fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines, and fortified foods like milk, soy milk, and orange juice. | Teens need 15 micrograms (600 IU) of vitamin D from food or supplements every day. Ask your doctor if supplements are right for you. |
| Vitamin E | Vitamin E is an antioxidant and helps protect cells from damage. It is also important for the health of red blood cells. | Vitamin E is found in many foods, such as vegetable oils, nuts, and green leafy vegetables. Avocados, wheat germ, and whole grains are also good sources. | Teen guys and girls need 15 mg of vitamin E every day. |
| Vitamin B12 | Vitamin B12 helps to make red blood cells, and is important for nerve cell function. | Vitamin B12 is found naturally in fish, red meat, poultry, milk, cheese, and eggs. It's also added to some breakfast cereals. | Teens should get 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B12 daily. |
| Vitamin B6 | Vitamin B6 is important for normal brain and nerve function. It also helps the body break down proteins and make red blood cells. | A wide variety of foods contain vitamin B6, including potatoes, bananas, beans, seeds, nuts, red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, spinach, and fortified cereals. | Teen guys need 1.3 mg of vitamin B6 daily and teen girls need 1.2 mg. |
| Thiamin (also called vitamin B1) | Thiamin helps the body convert carbohydrates into energy and is necessary for the heart, muscles, and nervous system to function properly. | People get thiamin from many different foods, including fortified breads, cereals, and pasta; lean meats; dried beans, soy foods, and peas; and whole grains like wheat germ. | Teen guys need 1.2 mg of thiamin each day; teen girls need 1 mg. |
| Niacin (also called vitamin B3) | Niacin helps the body turn food into energy. It helps maintain healthy skin and is important for nerve function. | You'll find niacin in red meat, poultry, fish, fortified hot and cold cereals, and peanuts. | Teen guys need 16 mg of niacin daily. Teen girls need 14 mg a day. |
| Riboflavin (also called vitamin B2) | Riboflavin is essential for growth, turning carbohydrates into energy, and producing red blood cells. | Some of the best sources of riboflavin are meat, eggs, legumes (like peas and lentils), nuts, dairy products, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, asparagus, and fortified cereals. | Teen guys need 1.3 mg of riboflavin per day and teen girls need 1 mg. |
| Folate (also known as vitamin B9, folic acid, or folacin) | Folate helps the body make red blood cells. It is also needed to make DNA. | Liver, dried beans and other legumes, green leafy vegetables, asparagus, and orange juice are good sources of this vitamin. So are fortified bread, rice, and cereals. | Teen girls and guys need 400 micrograms of folate daily. |
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Vitamins Benefits And Their Sources For Healthy Baby
HOW TO HOLD YOUR BABY...........
Holding your fussy baby on his back is a little bit like calming him…and pinching him at the same time! That’s because upset babies feel insecure on their backs, as if they are being dropped (the position triggers the moro reflex or falling reflex, which makes crying babies fling their arms out and yelp even more.) On the other hand, rolling your baby to the side or stomach to hold him causes his position sensors to send a soothing message: “Don’t worry. Everything’s fine!”
So you’ll want to learn how to hold your baby in a few different positions that soothe him. Here are 3 ways to treat your baby to the calming pleasure of the side or stomach position:
The Reverse-Breastfeeding Hold
This is my favorite way to carry crying babies while I’m bouncing them into calm. It’s easy, comfortable and perfectly supports their head and neck.
1. With your baby lying on his back (swaddled is best), place your palm on the front of his diaper.
2. Roll him onto your forearm, so his stomach rests against your arm (your upper arm and elbow securely supporting the head and neck) and bring him in to your body, lightly pressing his back against your chest.
The Football Hold
Soothing babies, mid-squawk, with the football hold is one of the greatest baby “magic tricks” of all time. (This is like the reverse-breastfeeding hold, but with the head in your hand.)
1. With your baby lying on her back (swaddled if fussy), place your hand on her chin – your thumb on one cheek and your other fingers cradled against her other cheek and temple – supporting her head like a chin strap.
2. Gently roll her onto your forearm, snugly cushioning her chest and stomach against your arm. Let her cheek rest in your palm and outstretched fingers. Her groin will be near your elbow while her legs will dangle, straddled over your arm.
The Over-the-Shoulder Hold
Simply lifting your baby to an upright position can often have a strong, soothing effect.
1. Hoist your fussy baby up onto your shoulder.
2. Let the weight of his body press his stomach against your shoulder. (You can even turn him more on his tummy and higher up so his head rests over your shoulder than shown here.)
That extra tummy touching makes this hold doubly comforting. (Swaddling your baby before putting him over your shoulder will give you better control and help him stay asleep when you move him off your shoulder to the bassinet.)
Have fun discovering the position that makes your baby the happiest!
Super Healthy Weight Gain Foods for babies & kids
Do you worry that your baby is not gaining weight properly? Welcome to the club! A study says that 85 % of Moms fret over their baby’s weight and are always searching for healthy weight gain foods for their babies.
So what is a worried Mom to do? Simple, the solution for it is:
” Look at the Baby, Not the scales “
It sounds very simple, but very difficult to follow!
I have seen Moms whose babies look healthy, feed well and reach all their milestones properly but who still worry about their baby not gaining weight. They forget that the weight of the baby also depends on the genetic constitution of the parents.
Do you worry that your baby is not gaining weight properly? Welcome to the club! A study says that 85 % of Moms fret over their baby’s weight and are always searching for healthy weight gain foods for their babies.
So what is a worried Mom to do? Simple, the solution for it is:
” Look at the Baby, Not the scales “
1. Milk
If you are breastfeeding then breast milk is the best choice up to 1 year and after 1 year 3 servings of cow’s milk can be given.
2. High calorie energy dense nutritious foods
Instead of fatty foods, high calorie energy dense foods increases weight without increasing the bad fat in the baby. If high calorie non nutritious fat foods (like ice cream, chocolates, processed food) are given, then it will create poor eating habits which will be difficult to change later.
3. Banana
Banana can be introduced as Banana Puree then after 8 months it can be given as pancakes, can be mixed in porridge and after a year as banana muffins.
If you are worried about giving banana during cold , then our Raw Kerala Banana Powder is a life saver, it is both nutritious and weight gaining food for babies.
4. Peach
Peach can be given as purees after 6 months and after 1 year as smoothies and milkshakes.
5. Pear
Pear can be given as Pear Puree, Apple Pear Puree with cinnamon twist, and after 8 months pear can be added in pancakes.
6. Peas
Peas can be given as Peas Puree, Peas Khichdi and as Vegetable soup.
7. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes are very low in saturated fat, high in dietary fiber, magnesium and potassium, vitamin B6 and very high in Vitamin A and C. They can be given as purees, sweet potato khichdi, pancake and as soups.
8. Plain meats
Chicken flesh pieces can be either boiled or given as chicken puree, chicken stew, chicken soup, chicken rice. You can also make chicken stock and use it in baby’s dishes.
9. Ghee
10. Cheese
Cheese cut as slices make a perfect finger food; you can also try serving fruit salad with cheese to your baby.
11. Dry fruits
The dry fruits can be powdered and mixed in almost all the foods, other forms by which it can be given are almond milk, dry fruit snack bar, dry fruit laddu.
You can either make the dry fruits powder at home with this recipe or order homemade dry fruits powder online.
Please note, dry fruits may cause allergy in some babies, follow the 3 Day Rule while introducing any new food.
Please note, dry fruits may cause allergy in some babies, follow the 3 Day Rule while introducing any new food.
12. Whole Wheat
Mostly wheat is not considered as a weight gaining food by many, but using whole wheat in baby foods has shown a steady weight gain in babies. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber with low fat.
Whole wheat can be given as Wheat Cereal, Wheat Soya Porridge, Wheat Kheer, Whole Wheat pancakes, Wheat porridge, Wheat Almond Porridge, Wheat Green gram Porridge.
Another way to get the benefits of whole wheat is through broken wheat, also called ‘dalia’.
You can also whip up an entire baby meal in a jiffy with Instant Dalia Mixes. A boon for days when you don’t have the time or energy to cook. You can make these at home or easily order homemade Instant Wheat Dalia Elaichi Mix and Instant Wheat Dalia Moong dal Mix online.
13. Oats
Oats can be given as Oats Porridge, Oats Kheer, Apple Oats Porridge, Oats pancake, Oats fruit Dosa.
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14. Avocado
Avocado can be given as puree, and after 1 year as milk shakes and smoothies.
15. Ragi
Ragi can be given to your baby in any of these forms:
- Ragi Porridge
- Apple Ragi Porridge
- Ragi Cake
- Ragi Dosa
- Ragi Idli
- Ragi Ladoo
- Ragi Kheer
- Ragi Roti
- Ragi Cookies
16. Homemade Cerelac or Sathumaavu Health Mix
Home made cerelac is another excellent weight gaining food. It combines the goodness of cereals, nuts and pulses to form a wholesome healthy food.
17. Olive Oil
18. Potatoes
The potato is rich in minerals, vitamins and also an assortment of phytochemicals such as carotenoids and natural phenols. Potatoes are best known for their carbohydrate content, with a medium sized potato containing about 26 gms.
Potato can be given as puree, in khichdi or in soup.
19. Eggs
20. Virgin Coconut oil
21. Multigrain Health Drink Powder
No, we’re not talking about the store bought health drinks, but a health drink powder that is made with whole grains and lentils and are completely free of harmful additives and preservatives. This is also a good option for fussy toddlers.
Recipes to make Nachni/ Ragi Porridge for babies, toddlers
Ragi or Nachni or finger millet is a powerhouse of nutrition.Ragi is a rich source of calcium and potassium as well as iron. It is gluten-free and, low in fat and is thus easy to digest
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Nutrition Summary for 100 gms of raw ragi
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Total Calories
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378
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Protein
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11 g
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Fat
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0.4 g
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Carbohydrate
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72.9 g
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India is the biggest producer of ragi and still in many parts of India this cereal is virtually unknown. I grew up in North India and was unaware of this wonder cereal. When we moved to Bangalore, I came to know of its existence. Karnataka being the highest producer of Ragi, it is used widely. When my daughter was born, everyone from my baby’s pediatrician to friends to my well-meaning day helper suggested me to introduce ragi to her. I wanted to as well, but the recipe that was given to me appeared too complicated to a novice, with washing, sprouting, drying then milling. Now of course, it does not look as daunting.
Traditional Recipe – Malted Ragi porridge for babies
agi porridge is made by ragi seeds or ragi powder.Its better to use seeds because powder available in markets might be adulterated(harmful for babies).
1) Wash ragi thoroughly and put them under sun for drying.
2) You can keep the dried grains in a jar for later use too.
3) Soak the required amount of ragi seeds overnight ((quantity is your choice,1 tablespoon would be enough for a 6 month old)
4) The next day drain them and put them under the sun for drying.
5) The more they dry, the easier it is to crush them.
6) Grind the seeds in a mixer well with little water.
7) With the help of a strainer,extract the juice only after grinding, it would be a white coloured mucuous like substance.
8) Boil this with required quantity of water till it thickens and becomes shiny.
9) Make sure you keep stirring else it can get burnt.
10) After it thickens, add sugar or jaggery.
11) Mix well & serve in spoonable consistency.
Now for the two recipes that I have been using at my home. They might be a little unconventional but I like to go with my instincts and the results are quite good.
Sweet Ragi porridge for Babies made with sprouted Ragi/ Nachni flour
When I brought the ragi flour, I realized it’s consistency was like atta., so I decided to make it like we make suji or atta halwa, but consistency is thinner and porridgy.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon ghee
2 tsp sprouted ragi flour
1 teaspoon grated jaggery
1 cardamom pod – powdered
1-2 Almonds chopped
Water/milk as required
Recipe
In a pan, heat ghee and roast ragi flour till you get a little roasted aroma. Keep stirring continuously.
Once roasted, take off heat and let it cool.
Once slightly cool, add 1 cup water and mix well using a whisk. It is best to mix well when cool and then put back on heat. I learnt it the hard way as it becomes very lumpy if you put water on hot flour, just like atta.
Put back on heat and cook while whisking constantly.
Add grated jaggery and keep cooking. This will take 2-3 minutes to thicken.
Add cardamom powder and take off from heat.
Add milk to adjust the consistency. If your child is finicky about lumps like mine, pass it through a sieve.
Garnish with chopped almonds
Yummy, easy and ready in a jiffy porridge. 
Sweet ragi porridge for babies is ready in just a few minutes.
Savoury Ragi porridge for babies made with sprouted Ragi/ Nachni flour
Ingredients
1 tsp ghee
2 tsp sprouted ragi flour
Salt to taste
½ tsp sugar
Water as required
1 tsp homemade curd
Recipe
Like for sweet porridge, roast the ragi flour in ghee and keep aside to cool.
Once slightly cool, add 1 cup water and mix well using a whisk. It is best to mix well when cool and then put back on heat. I learnt it the hard way as it becomes very lumpy if you put water on hot flour, just like atta.
Put back on heat and cook while whisking constantly.
Add sugar and salt and keep cooking. This will take 2-3 minutes to thicken.
Take off heat and pass through a sieve to get rid of any lumps.
Once slightly cool, add curd and mix well.
The savoury ragi porridge for babies is ready. This is how my little one likes it, but you could make it tastier by tempering with mustard seeds and curry leaves like upma for older kids.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Disposable Diapers
When disposable diapers were introduced in the late 1950s, they were definitely regarded as an important step towards effective emancipation among mothers—no more long hours of washing and bleaching terries! However, just because they have such advantages entirely means that these products are all good, as there are actually some disadvantages in using these products that hold true today. Let us take a look at both sides of the coin regarding disposable diapers.
List of Advantages of Disposable Diapers
1. They offer convenience.
Compared with cloth diapers, disposables are more convenient to use. Aside from being widely available in many specialty stores, they are also already available for online purchase. Another element of convenience is that you can just throw them away to the can after removing them, as opposed to cloth diapers that need to be soaked and washed.
Compared with cloth diapers, disposables are more convenient to use. Aside from being widely available in many specialty stores, they are also already available for online purchase. Another element of convenience is that you can just throw them away to the can after removing them, as opposed to cloth diapers that need to be soaked and washed.
2. They allow for quick changes.
Another huge benefit of using disposable diapers is the less time you spend on changing them, which would become lesser as you get used to doing it. As a result, changing would become more practical for you.
Another huge benefit of using disposable diapers is the less time you spend on changing them, which would become lesser as you get used to doing it. As a result, changing would become more practical for you.
3. They can come as hypoallergenic, which is safe for babies.
Whether your baby is suffering from a chemical or allergic reaction to the materials in standard diapers, you can choose hypoallergenic diapers that prevent common irritants as your best course of preventive treatment. However, it is important to keep in mind that, similar to cosmetics, hypoallergenic diapers do not have a controlled definition, and that some manufacturers would try to make claims for such products, while the truth is they could still cause a few adverse reactions.
Whether your baby is suffering from a chemical or allergic reaction to the materials in standard diapers, you can choose hypoallergenic diapers that prevent common irritants as your best course of preventive treatment. However, it is important to keep in mind that, similar to cosmetics, hypoallergenic diapers do not have a controlled definition, and that some manufacturers would try to make claims for such products, while the truth is they could still cause a few adverse reactions.
List of Disadvantages of Disposable Diapers
1. They are expensive in the long run.
Diapers are very expensive, especially when you consider that a baby can use about 7 to 8 diapers in a day on average. Also, the prices of these products can vary according to their types and qualities, which can cause concern and confusion among parents. Many parents even believe that a significant portion of their budget is spent in buying these diapers.
Diapers are very expensive, especially when you consider that a baby can use about 7 to 8 diapers in a day on average. Also, the prices of these products can vary according to their types and qualities, which can cause concern and confusion among parents. Many parents even believe that a significant portion of their budget is spent in buying these diapers.
2. They can cause skin rashes.
Skin rashes are a common condition that occurs due to the prolonged use of wet diapers. As you can see, moisture can be a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, which are one of the main culprits of this skin condition.
Skin rashes are a common condition that occurs due to the prolonged use of wet diapers. As you can see, moisture can be a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, which are one of the main culprits of this skin condition.
3. They can cause toilet training to be more difficult.
Basically, toilet training should involve certain signals and sounds between the babies and parents, so that children can easily learn to use the toilet for defecation and urination. However, the use of disposable diapers have increased the period of children to be in diapers for a long time, as babies are feeling quite comfortable in diapers and parents are not pushing them for the toilet training.
Basically, toilet training should involve certain signals and sounds between the babies and parents, so that children can easily learn to use the toilet for defecation and urination. However, the use of disposable diapers have increased the period of children to be in diapers for a long time, as babies are feeling quite comfortable in diapers and parents are not pushing them for the toilet training.
Overall, you should wisely weigh down the advantages and disadvantages of disposable diapers before you decide on using them for your baby. By doing so, you will be able to ensure the best for your bottom line and for your baby’s.
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