When your little one has entered the age of 6 months, he will start eating solid food. Mother definitely wants to make sure she always gets the best nutrition. However, what if Mother and Little One are traveling? Come on, see the tips below.
From birth to 6 months of age, a baby's nutritional intake is sufficient only from breast milk or formula milk. After being over 6 months old, babies need more energy. Therefore, mothers are recommended to give complementary foods to breast milk or complementary foods.
These are Tips for Preparing MPASI When Traveling
Feeding your little one when you and your family are on their way somewhere can be a headache. At home, you are supported with complete tools and materials to cook your little one's food, it's different if you are in a new place.
So that preparing complementary foods for your baby doesn't become a hassle, the tips below are suitable for you to apply when you go on vacation. Here are the tips:
1. Bring instant baby food
When traveling, you can bring instant MPASI with various flavors. Choose a flavor that your little one likes so that he is devoured. Make sure you don't forget to bring a thermos filled with warm water to dissolve this baby porridge, OK?
Mothers should also pay attention to the texture of solid foods. Make sure the instant solid food given to your little one has a texture that is appropriate for his age. It is feared that the little one will not want to eat because the porridge that Mother gave is not suitable for him.
Babies who are just getting to know MPASI are recommended to eat solid foods that are crushed into puree or puree. Meanwhile, if your little one is already proficient at chewing, you can start to increase the texture of the food to be a bit rough and not as smooth puree.
2. Don't bring a lot of equipment
If your little one doesn't really like instant baby porridge, you can buy groceries and make your own baby porridge at a vacation spot. However, that doesn't mean you have to bring all your kitchen utensils on vacation. Make sure you bring only the equipment you need, okay?
Mother can bring magic jar or blender which is small so it is not heavy when carried on the go. Don't forget a small knife to make it easier for you to cut food ingredients.
In addition, bring your little one's eating utensils and baby's apron so that the food doesn't get on your little one's clothes when he eats. Aprons made of cloth can also make it easier for mothers to wipe the leftover food that is left on the edge of the baby's mouth.
3. Prepare frozen solids and fresh fruits
If you're worried that you won't be able to cook at your vacation spot, you can cook it first at home, especially if it's your destination traveling Mother provided a refrigerator. The method is the same as when you cook baby food everyday, how come.
Before cooking food for traveling, wash all the ingredients to be cooked. Next, cook the food according to your wishes, and make sure the food is completely cooked before removing it. After that, place the food in a clean, tightly closed small container and freeze it in the refrigerator.
During the trip, you have to keep frozen solids inside cooler bag containing ice so that the temperature is maintained and not liquid. Mother can immediately put it in the refrigerator after arriving at the destination.
These frozen solids can be used immediately when needed. To thaw frozen food, you can use microwave or soak in a container of warm water for 10–20 minutes.
In addition to frozen solids, you can also bring fresh fruits, such as bananas, avocados, oranges, or apples. These fruits are easy to make puree or a healthy snack for your little one.
4. Find a solid food seller Homemade at the destination
Before going on vacation, Mother can find out in advance whether there are MPASI or baby food sellers at the vacation location Homemade or not. If there is one and it is kept clean, there is nothing wrong with buying the MPASI for your little one.
The problem of giving your baby complementary foods should not be a barrier for you and your family to go on vacation. Every now and then, the family needs a vacation, you know. However, don't let your little one's vacation be short of healthy food, okay? Even though it's a bit of a hassle, you can still do it how come give your little one healthy solid food. So what are you waiting for? Come on, go on vacation!
