After the recommended exclusive breastfeeding where the baby takes mother’s milk purely for these months, the weaning window opens. Introduction to different types of solids foods begins. This is where most kids exercise their sense of taste. To some parents, the stage comes with fewer struggles and the kids positively embrace their new life. To others, it becomes a real nightmare as their kids refuse to take foreign new things down their throat apart from milk. Parents struggle making them accept the new stage by finding alternatives to make them feed. Weaning can be exclusive without anymore nursing or accompanied by nursing. Of course, since this is all babies growth stage, their body needs more energy and nutrients to grow. Here are effects of a well-weaned child.
Independence
In most cases, children show the signs weaning by themselves. Upon the introduction of solid foods, babies soon develop the love for self-weaning, especially with their favourite meals. As a parent with a child who starts self-weaning at an early stage, it becomes a relief by the time they are two years. They become fully independent and stops nagging during meal times. Nothing reliefs more when you trust your kids feeding program. You only top up with love and affection.
Achieved Milestones.
Delayed milestone is a real nightmare to parents. As the body continues to grow, it requires lots of nutrients and energy which is mostly found from external food and a few from mother’s milk. A weaned children will by no time achieve these milestones; crawling, standing, taking first steps, teething etc, in time. A delayed milestone demands more attention from parents and it must be taken seriously. A nutritionists come in handy to attend such kids.
High Immunity
Well weaned children are known to have a high immune system. Their body can withstand and fight minor diseases by themselves like flu. Some stages like teething take most kids by surprise and become very hard for some to feed. If the baby is well weaned and strong enough, they steadily fight and go past this stage. To some, it affects their health badly and it retards their milestone.
Conclusion.
Child weaning is a commitment. It requires a smart approach when introducing foods to the child. The choice you go with first might becomes his or her favorites. Should you introduce sugary junk foods, this kid might never swallow anything bitter or sugar-free. It’s a parents relief when their kids don’t choose foods for tastes. A well-weaned child is a healthy child.
