Your baby can now start using its glass, spoon and fork. With its stronger teeth and digestive system, it can taste many flavors. Of course, continuing breast milk is very important for its healthy nutrition. Breastfeeding whenever it wants is the best thing you can do for its healthy diet.

HOW MUCH CAN A BABY EAT AT THIS STAGE?

By 11 months, most babies can eat a wide variety of foods such as fruit, vegetables, and meat. Three meals and snacks alongside formula or breast milk are what an 11-month-old baby needs every day.

Your baby`s appetite will vary depending on its level of activity and largely based on its rate of growth. The average stomach capacity at each meal is 200-250 ml. Breast milk intake should be continued, not exceeding 30-40% of daily energy.

BEST FOODS FOR YOUR 11-MONTH-OLD BABY

All foods recommended until this month, such as fruits, vegetables, green leafy vegetables, dairy products such as cheese and yogurt, legumes, cereals, eggs, red and white meat and fish, are on the list this month as a part of the healthy nutrition program that is desired to be established throughout life. The only purpose of the nutrition plan is to consume the elements in all these food groups in a balanced and sufficient amount every day.

Sample Nutrition Plan-1:

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Sample Nutrition Plan-2:

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Sample Nutrition Plan-3:

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NUTRITIONAL TIPS

1. Sterilize items such as spoons, plates, bowls and glasses that you will use to feed your baby. You can soak them in hot water for a few minutes and remove them when you`re ready to serve the meal.

1. Absolutely do not consume unhealthy junk food. Such foods, which will overstimulate the taste buds at a very young age, may cause your baby to be unable to taste healthy foods and reduce their appetite. The use of products such as intense spicy ones and sauces causes the taste buds to be over-stimulated, causing the taste buds to deteriorate. The same situation also applies to the foods as chocolate. It would be a mistake to expect your baby to be content with the sugar in the fruit after chocolate. Remember, your baby does not need any of these harmful foods. However, if you give them, the stimulated palate will always demand these flavors. This wrong parental attitude is the reason for bad eating habits that will also continue in the adulthood.

1. Consult your pediatrician if you are concerned about your baby`s eating habits.

1. Your baby, who is approaching 1 year old, is gradually sharing the same meals with you. Soon it will be able to eat many foods that it could not eat before.

1. In this process, weight gain may stall as the baby will start walking exercises, but you don`t have to worry!

1. For an 11-month-old baby, your choice should be bite-sized foods. You need to gradually remove slurry foods from the nutrition list.

1. You should now allow your baby to start self-feeding at mealtime. Let it hold a spoon, give it a glass and bring it to its mouth. Let it develop self-eating habits and develop the ability to grasp in its arms and hands. It will be appropriate to use special baby dinnerware that will not harm it and is hard to break.

1. Your baby is growing rapidly and is starting to explore the world around it. This is why it`s time to introduce your baby to new foods every time and ensure it to eat slowly what the family eats. Make sure the food you serve your baby is healthy and home-cooked.