Everything you need to know about baby's little jars

We can start giving solid foods to baby from 4 months over.When and how to introduce small baby jars?Can we make small "homemade" jars? Discover everything you need to know before starting the food diversification of our Bout'chou.

From what age can we give baby jars?

The ideal age to introduce solid foods has evolved a lot over the years.In France, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSES) advises parents to follow the recommendations of the National Nutrition Health Program (PNNS).This recommends starting food diversification between 4 and 6 months.It is therefore quite possible to give small pots to baby from this age.

Pascal Nourtier, a nutritionist dietitian, advises to start food diversification by introducing a food at a time.As a reminder, dietary diversification must be done by step: "When you are going to start food diversification, you will have to give exclusively fruits and vegetables".In addition, milk remains the basic rule of your baby's diet.If he refuses the breast or the bottle after the puree or the compotes, consult your pediatrician.

What age pots for what age?

Small vegetable jars

The introduction of vegetables into baby diet is the first step.At first, you must prefer those who are rich in fibers, because they are easier to digest.Pascal Nourtier advises giving baby at the start: “Carrot purees, green beans, spinach, zucchini, broccoli, artichokes, pumpkins, leeks, potatoes.If you make your little pots yourself, do not add oil, butter, salt or pepper to your homemade purees.»»

Small fruit compote jars

In general, the fruits are introduced after vegetables, they will bring to the baby many vitamins, minerals and fibers, in particular vitamin D.You can start with apples, pears, bananas, apricots, peaches, nectarines ... Red fruits can also be offered to the child a little later.

As with purees, add anything to your compotes, and no sugar.Fruits contain the sugars necessary for the child's balance.

Materials in small baby jars

« On ajoute des matières grasses aux purées de légumes quand bébé commence à manger de bonnes quantités et que la quantité de lait diminue, en général vers 6 mois»», explique Pascal Nourtier, notre expert nutritionniste.From this age, it is recommended to add a teaspoon of oil per meal.You can use vegetable oil (rapeseed, sunflower, olive, etc..), a hazelnut of butter, or a little cream. « L’ajout de lipides est important pour donner les acides gras essentiels à bébé, notamment les oméga 3»», précise le nutritionniste.

Small pots: with meat, fish and egg

From the age of 6 months, you can start introducing meat, fish or eggs.These protein and iron foods are necessary for baby feeding. Pascal Nourtier conseille d’intégrer « les protéines animales au repas du midi de préférence, en veillant à respecter les portions recommandées : 10 g / jour jusqu’à 1 an, 20 g / jour jusqu’à 2 ans et enfin 30 g / jour jusqu’à 3 ans»».We can therefore perfectly give baby jars, house or not, containing meat, fish or egg.

What is the regulations in force for small pots sold in the trade?

You have to admit, the small pots sold in the trade are very practical when you don't have time to cook!In addition, they offer baby a wide variety of flavors, and are therefore often appreciated.You can be completely reassured: their composition and their preparation make the objects of strict rules, which guarantee optimal food security.It is even the safest category of trade in trade.

This regulation, known as “foods intended for infants and young children” guarantees in particular:

How much small jars to give to your baby?

At the beginning, as the baby's stomach is small, it will only take a few spoons of small pots, supplemented by its milk (maternal or infant).Little by little, he will eat more and more: "When introducing solid foods in baby's diet, it can be given two teaspoons of small pots by choosing a food at the time of lunch.Gradually, listening to his needs, we will give him a greater quantity, while respecting the rule of "insulation of food", that is to say to make food taste one by a.»» Pascal Nourtier insiste aussi : « Ne forcez pas bébé à manger, il n’y a pas de quantité à atteindre et chaque enfant est différent.»» Notre expert rappelle qu’il ne faut pas ajouter de sel ni d’épices dans les petits pots pour bébé.

How to make small baby pots at home?

To start baby's food diversification, vegetables or fruits must be cook in water, and puree all the foods presented to it.Indeed, he has little or no teeth, and must learn to go from the stage of suction to that of chewing and swallowing.

On the practical side, you will find in the trade small glass jars perfectly suited.Wash them carefully, or sterilize them, before use.Once filled, keep them in the refrigerator or freezer.

For vegetables or fruits, be sure to prepare small "monosaverly" jars, so that baby gets used to the taste of each food.

How long do you care about homemade jars?

Do you make your baby pots yourself, and want to have them on hand for your meals?Do not hesitate to prepare a larger amount of purees or compotes, and to freeze.They can also contain meat, fish or milk.Their nutrients will be perfectly preserved, and their food security respected, provided that they comply with the following rules: