5 Tips to Boost Your Child's Immunity

We may deem motherhood and protectiveness as synonyms. Naturally, mothers can’t help worrying about their child from all the ills of the world. They tend to shield their baby from everything that might be harmful to him/her. Therefore when it comes to the baby’s immune system which will protect him against diseases, mothers are ready to do all it takes to enhance their baby’s immunity. A well balanced and nutritious diet which includes all the food groups can boost your baby’s immunity, facilitating his growth. 

The following ingredients have the power to strengthen your baby’s immune system in the growing phase.

Boost Your Child's Immunity 

1. Dairy: Cheese and breast milk both are great sources of calcium for your baby’s budding bones. You can mix them with various other things such as fruits, vegetables, pulses and rice. You can make a new combination every day to excite your baby’s taste buds.

2. Vegetables and fruits: Vegetables consist of many nutritional components which help in the development of a healthy immune system. So it is essential that you start giving your baby vegetables as soon as he starts taking other things besides milk. You can make finger foods out of them by steaming them or can make soup also. Vegetables contain vitamins C and E in huge amounts which allow the immune system to function at its best. Fruits such as strawberries, bananas and papayas are rich sources of fiber and protein. Fruits contain vitamins A and C which support the development of your child’s immunity.

3. Whole Grains: Foods that come under the category of whole grain are essential for your baby especially in those growing years. Rice, soft bread, and cooked pasta are easy to eat and digest for your baby. Cereals are also a source that you can rely on to meet the whole grain needs of your baby. You can combine other things such as cheese fruits and vegetables along with milk to make them even more nutritious.

4. Probiotics: Yogurt is a food element full of probiotics. Probiotics support the digestion of food and they also increase the number of good bacteria in your body which fights off infectious germs, increasing your baby’s immunity.

5. Proteins: Fighter cells along with the other cells in the human body are made up of amino acids. And proteins contain amino acids in large quantities. Chicken, eggs, fish, lentils and beans contain proteins in high volumes.

 As time passes, your baby starts achieving new things. Accomplishments such as getting on all fours are made. And such things make you beam with joy. But joy is not all that you get in such circumstances of your baby’s growth because it brings along a lot of concern also. Earlier your baby came into contact with things which were within his reach only. But when he starts to crawl, everything will interest him and he will try to touch it. Hence your baby’s exposure to germs increases. So the immune system has to be active and ready to fight this battle. And to make the immune system is ready, you should include all the above mentioned ingredients to your baby’s diet. Because a healthy immune system is must to ensure that your baby is protected from diseases. That can hinder the proper growth and development of your baby.