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Yogurt for 8 months old
Can we give yogurt for 8 months old baby? If yes, what are the benefits?
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Yes, homemade yogurt can be safely given to an 8 month old baby as long as it is unsweetened and well tolerated.
Here are some benefits of giving yogurt:
- Yogurt contains beneficial bacteria which helps to improve gut health and reduce constipation or diarrhea.
- It is a good source of calcium and protein which supports bone growth and overall health.
- Probiotics in curd helps in strengthening the immune system.
- Avoid giving milk before 1 year of age as it does not undergo fermentation as curd and it can hamper you baby's gut health.
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Milk and milk products are best introduced after the child turns one year old.
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Yoghurt set at home can definitely be given at 8 months of age.
It is a very good source of calcium, protein, iron and various micro nutrients like B12, riboflavin, potassium, phosphorus etc.
Calcium is needed for bone and muscle development. It is a good source of protein which are building blocks of muscle, bones and tissues.
It is the most natural source of probiotics which help in good digestion and food metabolism in the body.
In case you feel the weather is cold and you have your fear
Give yoghurt which is freshly set or else warm the yoghurt very lightly and give with the rice.
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes homemade will be good. It is effective for the gut health and a rich source of calcium. You can also add plain curd.
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
Curd may be given to 8 months old baby. It has millions of friendly bacteria to aid gut health and thus immunity.
It's better to be digested and it's lactose free yet it provides the milk calcium and proteins
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Yes, you can give plain, full-fat yogurt to an 8 month old baby as it’s great growth, digestion ( probiotics), bone health (calcium), and provide protein and vitamin, but ensure it’s unsweetened and watch for allergies, serving small amount at home initially
Benefits
Nutrient rich
Gut health
Easy to digest
Cooling and soothing
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes we can give them for good digestion and nutrition
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening yes it can be given. First important thing is it helps in gut health enhancement, richest source of vit -d calcium. Pls for further guidance on diet pls connect through app.
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