How to give the child a yolk and introduce it to the supplements?
Yolks appear in the children's diet before the year, as they are a source of valuable nutrients for the development of the crumbs. What exactly they are useful for, whether they have a harmful effect, when you can enter them into the baby’s menu and how much is it permissible to give to children? Let us examine these and other questions in their relation in more detail.
Benefit
Egg yolk is a valuable food product primarily because of its composition. These are the substances that it is rich in and what effect they have on the body:
Vitamin A | Participates in the formation of bones and teeth Improves eyesight Affects skin condition Facilitates the flow of infectious diseases |
Vitamin D | Strengthens bones Affects the overall health of the body Important for calcium absorption Strengthens muscles and relieves muscle pain |
Cholesterol | Refers to "good" cholesterol. Helps in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins Important for the synthesis of hormones and the formation of bile |
Lecithin | Promotes cell regeneration Important for the development of speech, as well as psycho-emotional development |
Amino Acids | Participate in the construction of body tissues Important for the growth of the child |
Choline | Lowers bad cholesterol Participates in the exchange of fat Calms the nervous system Improves memory and brain function |
Vitamins of group B | Participate in metabolic processes Promote blood cell formation Ensure the normal functioning of the nervous system |
Phosphorus | Important for bone system Eliminates drowsiness, irritation and headache |
Zinc | Important for the work of many internal organs Known for its anti-cancer effect. |
Iron and cobalt | Important for blood formation Prevent anemia |
Iodine | Gives energy to the body Important for the absorption of certain vitamins Influences the development and growth of the child's body |
Antioxidants | Protect against heart disease |
Harm and contraindications
- It is a fairly high-calorie product, in which there is a lot of saturated fat, so its excessive consumption can harm with an excess of body weight.
- In its raw form, it is worse absorbed and can cause infections.
- May cause an allergic reaction.
- Not recommended for problems with the biliary tract.
Why give?
By 6 months of age, the baby is not enough of those nutrients that are found in breast milk. It is at this age that new dishes begin to appear on the kids menu, which provide nutrients that are valuable for babies. When the baby has got acquainted with vegetables (a source of vitamins and cellulose) and porridges (a source of carbohydrates), time for chicken yolks comes. They act as a source of fat, fat soluble vitamins, important minerals and other beneficial compounds. And because they are included in the children's menu at an early age.
Why is yolk better than protein?
- All fat-soluble vitamins found in eggs are in them.
- The yolks contain carotenoids and lecithin, but these proteins are absent in proteins.
- Most of the calcium, vitamin B6, zinc, folic acid, iron, vitamin B12 and thiamine are found in them.
- Protein molecules in the composition are connected with fats, which contributes to their absorption.
How often is allergy?
Allergic reactions to it occur much less frequently than on whole eggs and egg whites, but they are also possible. They are most often manifested by reddening of the skin and rash, as well as digestive problems (vomiting, constipation, indigestion). If the baby has a tendency to allergies, the introduction into the diet should be carried out very carefully and in small portions.
About quail yolks
In the yolk of quail eggs contain more nutrients that are important for the health and growth of babies. It is his advice to enter into the infant's diet, if the crumbs have exudative-catarrhal diathesis, since allergic reactions to this product are much less common. For kids who tolerate chicken yolks well, alternating in the chicken and quail menu for children is a great idea.
How many months can I give?
If the baby is breastfed, the yolk is included in its menu from 9 months of age. Babies who receive artificial nutrition, it is introduced into the diet at 7 months.
Introduce the yolk in complementary foods: how to give a child up to a year?
Boil the egg for 10 minutes, cut it and remove the yolk, trying not to capture even the smallest part of the protein. For the first sample, a small crumb the size of a match head is enough. Mash the product and mix with my mother's milk or mixture, or add to the vegetables your child has been eating for a long time. Also, the yolk can be added to the gruel. Gradually, the amount for the baby increases to the age norm.
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Can I give raw?
The use of raw egg yolks for a child under one year is not recommended. Such a product is not only worse absorbed in the children's body, but can also cause disease (if a child is given raw chicken yolks, there is always a high risk of infection with salmonellosis). If parents want to give their baby, it is best to do it after a year, while staying on the quail yolk and wash the eggs thoroughly.
Age norms
Offer the child the first year of his life should be based on the age of the baby and the type of feeding. Recommendations for consuming chicken egg yolk before the age of one look like this:
Age | Breast-feeding | Artificial feeding |
7 months | - | 1/4 yolk |
8 months | - | 1/2 yolk |
9 months | 1/4 yolk | 1/2 yolk |
10-12 months | 1/2 yolk | 1/2 yolk |
As for the quail egg yolk, in the first month of introduction, its amount is adjusted to half per day, and then increased to the whole and given in such quantity to one year. Children older than one year begin to give whole eggs.
Tips
- To cook yolks for babies, be sure to buy fresh eggs from a trusted seller. In this case, the eggshell must be integral, and before cooking they should be dipped in water - if the egg floats to the surface, then it is spoiled.
- Before you boil an egg for baby food, it is important to rinse thoroughly. This is especially important for homemade chicken eggs, which can cause Salmonella infection.
- If you are giving the yolk to your baby for the first time, it is best to choose morning feeding for this. In this case, by the end of the day it will become noticeable whether the baby has moved the new product normally.
- If the child is prone to constipation, give it only 1-2 times a week.