When baby’s baby teeth come in, how can you eat to make them grow well and grow neat and beautiful? That is of course to eat the right food!
First, eat less food that is not good for teeth
During the baby’s teething period, should avoid or less intake of food unfavorable to the development of teeth, the following food can be careful.
1, the food is too soft is not conducive to the eruption of teeth, teeth are not aligned
Many parents are afraid that the baby’s throat is too thin, can not swallow solid food or easy to be stuck, they like to cut the food finely fed to the baby, or for 1-year-old baby has also been buying pureed meat, carrot puree and other pureed food to feed the baby. Because the diet is too fine and soft, the baby’s gums lack stimulation, which not only leads to delayed tooth development, but also tends to cause misalignment of teeth. Therefore, the mother should adjust the thickness of food according to the baby’s teeth eruption.
2, carbonated beverages “eat” the teeth
The pH value of acidic ingredients of various brands of carbonated beverages is generally between 2.2-4.9, and pH value of 7 represents neutral. The teeth will be “demineralized” when the acidic content reaches 5.5, that is, the mineral crystals are dissolved by acid. Long-term erosion of a large number of acid, the front surface of the tooth will be eroded and thinned, enamel loss, dentin exposure, teeth susceptible to disease. If the baby drank carbonated drinks, to drink a few sips of plain water in time.
3, sweets hurt teeth
Baby’s teeth should be protected from childhood, not without regular abuse of sweets and snacks, these things in addition to the baby’s appetite, but also to create a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria. Sweet things also have a decalcifying effect, making the teeth loose. Among the foods that have a strong decalcifying effect are: dairy sweets, fried bread, chocolate, cakes, etc. After babies have eaten these foods, they should rinse their mouths in time to clean their mouths.
Second, the teething period to supplement a variety of nutrition
1.Supplementation of mineral-rich food
The growth of baby’s teeth needs minerals to participate. The main components of human teeth, alveolar bone and jawbone are calcium and phosphorus, sufficient calcium and phosphorus is the basis for the formation of teeth. The best source of calcium in food is dairy and dairy products. Formula milk, yogurt, cheese and other foods are not only rich in calcium, but also have a high absorption rate, which is the most ideal food for babies to supplement calcium. Foods such as coarse grains, soybeans, kelp and black fungus also contain more calcium, phosphorus, iron and fluoride, which help to calcify baby’s teeth. In order to promote calcium absorption, the easiest way is to carry your baby to the outdoor sun, because the 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin can be transformed into vitamin D3 by the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, which is the main source of vitamin D needed by the body.
2.Supplement protein-rich food
Protein plays an important role in the formation, development, calcification and eruption of teeth. The sources of protein are extremely rich, there are animal proteins such as eggs, dairy, fish, meat, but also plant proteins such as cereals, beans, dried fruits. Regular intake of these two types of protein can promote normal dental development. If the protein intake is not enough, it will cause teeth misalignment, tooth eruption time delay and periodontal tissue lesion, and it will easily lead to the occurrence of tooth decay.
3.Supplement vitamin-rich food
The role of vitamins should not be underestimated. Vitamin D is needed for the precipitation and absorption of calcium, vitamin C and vitamin B are needed for the formation of bone cement and enamel, and vitamin A and vitamin C are needed for the health of gum tissues, which shows that sufficient vitamins are extremely important for the development of teeth. Vitamin A and vitamin D come from dairy, animal liver and cod liver oil preparations, and vitamin C is widely found in a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, and the fibers in them also have the effect of massaging the gums and cleaning the teeth. If the intake of minerals is too little or the intake ratio of vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin B is out of balance, it will cause the baby’s teeth to be underdeveloped and poorly calcified.
Third, excessive diet during the teething period
It takes nearly two years for little babies to have all their milk teeth. At this stage, mothers should give appropriate food to promote the eruption of teeth according to the baby’s monthly age and teething situation.
1.Preparation period
4-6 months old baby, although at this time can not see a little bit of teeth, but the baby’s teeth have been like a seed in the land, is about to germinate. Everything is in the process of brewing.
At this time to add pureed food to the baby, the primary choice is to contain a variety of vitamins and minerals fortified nutritional rice flour, in addition to mashed potatoes, mashed egg yolk, apple puree, etc., can let the baby to try. Not only can you achieve the purpose of nutrition, but also stimulate the baby’s sense of taste, vision and smell.
2.Breaking “earth” period
6-7 months is the preparation period of baby’s teething, when baby’s gums feel hard, and saliva becomes more.
The function of amylase in the saliva of baby’s mouth has been perfected, so you can give baby more starchy food, such as finger cookies, dried bread, baked bun pieces, teething cakes or sticks and other foods, so that baby can hold and eat them by themselves. At first, babies soften food with saliva before swallowing it. After a few days, babies will try to chew by grinding food with their gums. At this stage, baby’s gums will be itchy and he will love to bite something hard, which is good for the eruption of milk teeth.
3.2 teeth period
When babies are 7-8 months old, a pair of milk incisors in the lower jaw quietly erupt and the little white teeth start to play a big role. During this period, babies love to put any object they can get into their mouths to “taste” it.
Mom can try to give her baby some semi-solid food during this period, such as pureed porridge, rotten noodles, egg custard and so on. These complementary foods are not only good for the growth of teeth, but also provide the protein and essential nutrients needed for the baby’s growth and development.
4.4 teeth period
Around 8-12 months old, your baby will have two more teeth in the upper jaw, and with these two extra sharp teeth, your baby will enjoy chewing more than ever.
During this period, the mother should give the baby more choices, such as crushed vegetable packets, wontons, tofu, apple slices, tomatoes, etc. The baby’s intake of food is becoming more and more nutritious, which is necessary for the baby’s growth and development.
5.6-8 teeth period
At 9-13 months, the lateral incisors of the upper jaw will erupt, and at 10-16 months, the lateral incisors of the lower jaw will also erupt. Your baby is slowly getting used to solid foods and the digestive function of the gut is maturing.
During this period, mothers can give their babies solid foods, such as rice, noodles, finely cut vegetables and other foods.
6.8-12 teeth period
Around 13-19 months old, your baby will have his or her first milk teeth. With milk molar, baby’s chewing ability is greatly improved. During this period, your baby will be very enthusiastic to bring food to his mouth by himself with a spoon.
There are more foods that can be eaten during this period, such as dumplings, steamed buns, rolls, etc., and various vegetables can be eaten by the baby itself by simply cutting them smaller.
7.12-20 teeth period
During the period of 16-20 months, your baby’s 20 milk teeth will gradually come in, completing the process of eruption of all the milk teeth series.
Mom can give ordinary food that is slightly soft, such as rice, noodles, vegetables, meat and so on.
Mom’s experience
1. Rinse your mouth with plain water after drinking carbonated drinks
Sometimes, when attending a friend’s party or a family gathering, there are inevitably carbonated drinks, and it seems inappropriate to stop your 2-year-old from drinking them. This time I will pour a little less, let the baby drink with a straw, so as to reduce the damage of carbonated drinks on the teeth. After drinking the drink, but also immediately drink plain water rinse mouth.
2, teething stick, actually very hard
Some mothers buy their babies teething sticks, they also try one, but they say it’s too hard, how can babies eat. In fact, I understand the situation is that hard teething stick is really good teething stick, baby teething period especially love drooling, baby’s drool to a little bit of cookie wet, with gums grinding down a layer, and will not be a cookie, so safer, will not cause the baby to choke. So the mother in the baby just to teething to buy teething sticks, hard to be good.
3, oral cleaning is most important
The baby’s teeth are about to erupt when you have to pay special attention to oral cleaning. The method is very simple, that is, after feeding or eating other complementary food to drink a few mouthfuls of plain water to rinse the residual food residue in the mouth. Mothers should also note that they should not let their babies sleep with bottles containing milk or other foods to avoid bottle caries.
4.The teething period needs exercise
Babies who are teething will have regular drooling, itchy or uncomfortable gums, and scratching and biting. At this time, you can use the teething gel or dental trainer made of silicone, let the baby bite in the mouth to relieve the baby’s discomfort caused by teething, but also can exercise the baby’s jawbone and dental bed, so that the teeth are neatly arranged after eruption. You can also buy teething cakes to promote the eruption of teeth.
5.Don’t transmit tooth decay to baby
Tooth decay is also contagious, because tooth decay is bacterial infection. So if the mother has tooth decay, don’t touch the baby’s food directly with your mouth or feed the baby with your own tableware.