Babies from 1 year old can absolutely use bird's nest to nourish both body and mind. However, parents should consult experts on suitable preparation methods before adding this "golden food" to their baby's diet!
What health benefits does bird's nest bring to babies?
Bird's nest contains many nutrients that are good for a baby's physical and brain development. Bird's nest is rich in protein, many amino acids and important trace elements, and helps stimulate the baby's digestive system.
Bird's nest also supplements calcium and iron for the baby – two important minerals that children are often deficient in. Iron helps strengthen the baby's immune system, while calcium contributes to the formation and development of the skeleton.
Bird's nest also contains some other precious elements that are very important, typically chromium. Chromium plays a role in stimulating digestion and absorption through the baby's intestinal lining.
Bird's nest is also very good for children who are malnourished, have poor appetite, sleep poorly or have respiratory illnesses. For a 1-year-old, the dose (if used regularly) is 70-100ml/day.
In short, bird's nest is very nutritious. Giving your baby bird's nest regularly will help boost their immunity and keep them healthier.
2 ways to prepare bird's nest for babies under 1 year old
Bird's nest steamed with rock sugar
This way of preparing bird's nest for a 1-year-old is very simple, and mothers can easily do it. Take bird's nest that has been soaked and cleaned, and separate the strands. Put the bird's nest and rock sugar in a bowl, add a little water, then double-boil it.
You can add a few slices of ginger to make the dish more fragrant. The steaming time should be a little longer so the bird's nest dissolves, making it easier for the baby to digest.
Bird's nest porridge for a 1-year-old
Porridge is the most common dish for 1-year-olds. Instead of cooking porridge with ingredients such as vegetables, minced meat or bone broth, mothers can absolutely replace them with bird's nest. Porridge cooked with bird's nest is a very tasty and nutritious food for babies.
First, double-boil the bird's nest until cooked. It should be cooked thoroughly so the baby can eat it easily. Cook the porridge separately until soft; you can add some other vegetables such as pumpkin and carrot to cook together.
Finally, add the steamed bird's nest and turn off the heat. Mothers should note: turn off the heat immediately and do not leave it for long, as it will lose the flavour and nutrients of the bird's nest.
Mothers can choose raw bird's nest to prepare dishes for the baby. But cleaning it at home is not simple. If you do not have enough time, it is best to buy refined bird's nest instead of raw bird's nest.
And mothers should also buy from reputable brands to ensure the quality of the bird's nest.
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