Best foods for Babies: Breast Milk: Fruits: Vegetables: Proteins

by bnsridhar

A baby grows very fast. It will be three times its birth weight in one year. Proper nutrition is essential to aid such a fast growth.  The nutrition of the baby should include sufficient quantities of protein, fats and carbohydrates. Vitamins and minerals are also essential for proper growth.

                                     Wikimedia Commons: Pospiech

Breast Milk

Breast milk is extremely important for the first six months of a baby’s life. Feed only breast milk for the first four months. It is easily digestible and provides all the nutrients required for the baby’s growth. It provides protection to the baby against infections. Breast milk contains lactose which is a milk sugar. It also contains the other important nutrients like fats, vitamins, proteins and minerals.  

After feeding the baby for four months on breast milk, you can start to feed solid foods. Start off of soft cooked solid foods like cooked cereals. Rice is highly recommended as it is least likely to cause allergies. Oatmeal and barley also serve as excellent food. Sweet or mashed potatoes help to provide carbohydrates.

Vegetables and Fruits

Soft fruits and vegetables are not only easy for the baby to digest but also provide minerals and vitamins that are necessary. As the baby will not have developed teeth at six months bananas mashed with a fork can be fed. Pears, peaches and cooked apples can also be mashed and fed as they are soft and can be easily digested by the baby. Green peas, grated carrots, broccoli and cauliflower are also quite suitable for the baby.

Proteins

Proteins are extremely important for the growth of the baby as it helps to develop strong muscles and body tissues. Vitamin B12, amino acids and iron are provided by cooked pureed meats of lamb, chicken and turkey. Eggs are highly recommended as they are highly nutritious. Boiled, scrambled or mashed egg can be fed to the baby. Cottage cheese is very easy for the baby to eat. It provides calcium and proteins.

Precautions

Avoid feeding highly sweetened or salted food. Also avoid popcorn, sausage and raw carrot till the baby is one year old as they have the chances of choking.  Ensure that the baby gets nutrition from a wide variety of foods.  

Ways to Get Rid of Skin Moles

Skin moles are small spots formed by the skin cells. They are round shaped with sizes ranging from small to large. Some moles can be raised and the others flat. They can appear in different colors like light brown, red, pink, or blue. Even newborn babies may have moles. They are quite common and harmless. But sometimes they can turn to melanoma. A mole present on the face can spoil your looks. Exposure to sun is one of the reasons for the formation of a mole as ultraviolet rays cause hyperpigmentation. Light skinned people are more susceptible to mole formation. Moles can also be congenital. There are a several methods to get rid of moles.

Minor surgery


Surgical method of mole removal is used for potentially dangerous moles that can turn cancerous. A surgeon or a dermatologist will remove the mole with a scalpel. The resulting wound will be sutured. Pain killers are provided if there is any pain. Surgery may result in skin scarring. If the mole is cancerous then the surrounding tissue is also removed by making an elliptical incision.


Electrosurgery


The surgeon removes the mole with the help of an electric needle and destroys the tissues below. This technique makes sure that the mole will not grow back. This method may not need stitches but there are still chances of skin scarring.


Cryosurgery


Cryosurgery involves the application of extreme cold by the use of liquid nitrogen on the mole. The liquid is sprayed or circulated through a tube to the mole. It can also be dabbed on the mole using a cotton swab. Cryosurgery is likely to cause skin scarring. It can also cause damage to the surrounding tissue.


Laser surgery


Laser surgery is a very good of method of getting rid of the mole. Laser surgery is somewhat expensive, It may not require an anesthetic. Some patients feel a sensation when the laser hits the mole. The laser seals the blood vessels underneath the mole. It is also not necessary to use the suture. Laser is less likely to cause skin scarring.


Mole removal by natural methods


A variety of natural methods can be used for mole removal. They are less likely to cause scarring. Some of the methods are application of lemon, vinegar or potato on the mole.