Homemade cottage cheese for infant

Usually curd enter into the diet of children in 7-8 months. Try to give the kid 0.5 teaspoon of this product in the morning to see what his reaction will be. If you have a skin rash, bloating or bowel disorder, cottage cheese is better to exclude from the children's menu and try another time.

This is important. If the baby is allergic to cow's milk protein to use a new product, it is recommended not earlier 10-11 months. Before that, do not forget to consult at the allergist!

Cheese is rich in many vitamins (a, C, B12, B2, B6, E, D), mineral salts and proteins, fats and carbohydrates. However, abuse is not worth it.

The fact that during protein breakdown in the body are formed nitrogenous compounds, which create strain on the kidneys. Due to the large number of such compounds at the kid can disrupt metabolism, will often increase blood pressure, and urine may be some salt.

The daily limit of cheese for the child in months: 7-8 months - 0.5-1 teaspoon; 9 months - 1.5-2 tsp; 10 months - 2,5-3 hours l; 11 months and 3.5 - 4 hours l; 12 months - a 4.5-5 tsp.

It is best to prepare the cheese for a child at home. There are a few simple ways.

For example, pour in a pot of yogurt and heat over medium heat but do not boil. Will gradually separate the whey and curd. The whole mass strain through cheesecloth, tie and hang over the sink. Ready remove cheese from the cheesecloth and place in the fridge.

Another way: put in 100 ml of milk 1 teaspoon of sour cream and mix. Then heat the mixture on low heat but do not boil. Remove from the stove and strain through cheesecloth.