Baby food
Baby food
Baby food is any soft, easily consumed food, other than breastmilk or infant formula, that is made specifically for babies, roughly between the ages of four to six months and two years. The food comes in multiple varieties and tastes, and is often pureed or mashed to ensure the baby can consume it safely.
Pronunciation
- /ˈbeɪbi fuːd/
Etymology
The term "baby food" is derived from the words "baby", which comes from the Middle English word "babi", and "food", which originates from the Old English word "fōda".
Related Terms
- Infant formula: A manufactured food designed and marketed for feeding to babies and infants under 12 months of age, usually prepared for bottle-feeding or cup-feeding from powder (mixed with water) or liquid (with or without additional water).
- Breastmilk: The milk produced by the breasts (or mammary glands) of a postpartum human female to feed a child.
- Puree: Cooked food, usually vegetables or legumes, that have been ground, pressed, blended or sieved to the consistency of a creamy paste or liquid.
- Weaning: The process of gradually introducing a infant to what will be its adult diet and withdrawing the supply of its mother's milk.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Baby food
- Wikipedia's article - Baby food
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