When your baby turns 6 months old, a quiet nutritional shift takes place—breastmilk or formula alone is no longer enough. While these continue to provide most of the baby’s nutrition, iron becomes the first nutrient that babies often don’t get enough of from milk alone.
Why does iron matter so much? It fuels your baby’s growing brain, helps produce healthy blood cells, and strengthens the immune system.
Iron deficiency in infancy can lead to delayed development and fatigue. That’s why iron-rich solids play a crucial role once solids are introduced.
But not all iron is created equal—and not every “iron-rich” food is baby-friendly. So let’s dive into five foods that are not only high in iron but also gentle, digestible, and delicious for your little one’s tiny tummy.
When it comes to iron absorption, few foods come close to beef. Rich in heme iron—the kind of iron that’s easiest for the body to absorb—beef offers nearly 2.6 mg of iron per 100 grams and is also packed with zinc, B vitamins, and protein.
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