Thu, Jan-08-09, 18:12
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Senior Member
Posts: 2,011
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Plan: Protein Power
Stats: 190/169/140
BF:
Progress: 42%
Location: New York
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Babies are getting most of their calories from breastmilk and/or formula, so it really doesn't make too much difference what solid foods they start with. They're eating for fun, to experience the new tastes and textures, etc. They're really not supposed to be eating so much of any one food that it throws off the carb/fat/protein balance. By the time they're old enough for solids, they can handle a slightly different macronutrient ratio than that found in breastmilk, and it doesn't really matter which way the ratio leans.
Yes, babies and toddlers need more carbs than adults do- and most of them get it via milk. There's really no need to give grains, ever, but nor is there really any harm in small portions of grains if your baby isnt' allergic.
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