When babies begin to eat solid food it becomes important to start introducing them to a variety of flavors so that they are getting adequate nutrition from their meals. According to Baby Center, most babies are ready to start eating solid food between 4 and 6 months of age and feeding them foods like Gerber Baby Food ensures they are getting nutrients they need to grow and develop.
Iron
Iron is a nutrient that babies need because it is necessary for healthy brain development. Giving your baby Gerber's Single Grain Cereals is a good way to be sure she is getting enough iron as she transitions to more solid food and less breast milk or formula. These products are fortified with iron to help your baby reach the 11mg of iron she needs each day until she reaches her first birthday. As your baby gets used to eating cereal you can add Gerber 1st Foods fruit and vegetable purees to it for an increased dose of other healthy vitamins and minerals. As she gets bigger you can start giving her 2nd and 3rd Foods, which contain a little more texture and come in larger amounts for her nutritional needs as she grows.
Vitamins
Fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins for your baby and Gerber has many choices so you can provide your baby with a varied and healthy diet. Gerber's 1st Foods are pureed fruits and vegetables that are designed to be used when introducing solid foods to your baby. They are good sources of vitamins A and C, which are important for growth, a healthy immune system and for the health of your baby's eyes and teeth. Giving your baby a variety of Gerber's fruit and vegetable purees ensures he is getting enough of each. By mixing them with Gerber's Single Grain Cereals, you are also making sure his B vitamin needs are being met. B vitamins will give your baby the energy he needs to grow, play and learn. Fruits, vegetables and fortified cereals are also good sources of vitamins E and K, which contribute to healthy cells and blood, respectively.
Calcium
Calcium is a nutrient that is needed by growing babies for strong bones and teeth. Your baby will get calcium from his formula or breast milk, but giving him Gerber Yogurt Blends will give him a little boost so that his bones are ready for the years of playing that he faces. In addition to the Yogurt Blends, you can find Yogurt Melts, Yogurt Mixed with Cereal and Yogurt Juice, all of which contain calcium that is needed for good health. Your baby will need to get 500mg of calcium each day and 6-oz. of yogurt provides about half of this. Gerber offers flavors like strawberry, banana, peach and pear.
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