How to cook semolina in milk for a child?

Many of us grew up on semolina. Someone such a mess cooked as a child in my mother, and someone - a grandmother.Remembering their young years, many moms have a question: how to cook semolina in milk for a child. After all, the problem of feeding will sooner or later arise before the mother of a baby who has already grown up, and breast milk is not enough for him. It is necessary to consider the basic rules of decoying decoys, as well as the most popular recipes for semolina for babies.

The main advantage of this porridge is its high calorie content and the ability to quickly saturate the growing body. Therefore, many doctors, as before, now recommend that this product be included in food in premature or weakened children. Despite this, semolina porridge is quite difficult to digest, which can cause constipation in infants.

In addition, do not abuse this dish, as fitin, which is part of this cereal, does not allow calcium and iron to be absorbed in the proper measure. In this regard, it is necessary to introduce such a dish when breastfeeding with extreme caution, adhering to some rules.

• It is recommended to begin to lure with semolina, when the infant is at least 8 months old, and it is better to wait until the child’s age exceeds the 1 year mark. By this time, the baby’s digestive tract will be able to digest such a gruel without causing negative consequences. It is recommended to feed the baby at an earlier age only with the consent and supervision of the pediatrician.
• Starting lure is necessary gradually - with 1 teaspoon. The first time you should feed the crumb semolina, which was cooked in water. It is necessary with particular attention to monitor the reaction of the baby. In some situations, gluten intolerance may occur (since semolina is made on the basis of wheat, gluten is included in the composition of this product). If the baby has a rash, there is a disorder in the chair or the child has become restless, then it is necessary to postpone the introduction of this dish into the complementary foods. If the baby tolerates such a dish well, then you can gradually increase its quantity, bringing it to a full portion.
• Manku, which was cooked in milk, can be given during breastfeeding, but only after the baby has already tasted the cow's milk itself, and it has no reaction to the cow's protein.
• This product is recommended to give infrequently, the best option - 1 time per week. If the baby is restless and does not sleep well, you can try to feed the baby with semolina for the night. Such a pap is very satisfying, the baby will not constantly wake up at night from hunger.

Boil semolina for a child in milk or water-based should be subject to the dosage of this cereal. Its value depends on the age of the baby.

• For babies whose age ranges from 2 to 3 months, a very liquid gruel is prepared. You must take 5 grams of semolina (incomplete teaspoon) in relation to 100 grams of liquid. Such a liquid gruel can be given to the baby to drink from a bottle.
• For a child whose age is more than 6 months, it is possible to prepare not such a liquid semolina. To do this, take 10 grams of porridge (1 teaspoon with a slide) and pour it 100 grams of liquid.
• A thick gruel should be fed to the child when he was 1.5 years old. To make it, you need 75 grams of cereal (about 3 tablespoons) and 250 grams of milk or water.

It is necessary to rinse the pan or ladle where the porridge will be cooked. This should be done so that the milk does not sink and does not burn. Milk is poured into the container (if the porridge is prepared for the infant, then it must be diluted with water beforehand).Milk is brought to a boil, it is necessary to ensure that it “does not run away”, stirring it periodically, so that it warms evenly. In boiling milk add semolina.

So that the semolina does not stick together during cooking and no lumps appear in it, it is recommended to pour it into the milk or water gradually, in a small stream. And you also need to constantly interfere with it, so that it does not stick to the bottom. Boil semolina on low heat without closing the lid. It is prepared very quickly, on average, this process takes from 4 to 7 minutes, depending on what kind of cereal was used. Many doctors do not recommend adding sweetener or add salt to semolina, which was prepared for infants.

When semolina has been successfully introduced into the diet of the baby, you can diversify this dish. It is worth considering a few popular recipes, such as cooking semolina in milk for a child, which will appeal to the baby.

To make it you need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk;
• 100 grams of pumpkin;
• 1 tablespoon of semolina;
• 1 teaspoon butter;
• a little sugar or salt (you can do without them).

The cooking process includes the following steps:

• the pumpkin should be thoroughly washed, cut off the rind and cut into small cubes;
• it is necessary to put it in a saucepan and pour boiling water on it, while the water should only cover the pumpkin; boil the vegetable for 15 minutes;
• after this time, the tank with the pumpkin is removed from the stove and it should be cooled slightly;
• pumpkin must be pureed - milk is poured into the finished pumpkin, sugar or salt is added; everything is boiled on a small light, as soon as the mixture boils, pour semolina and boil for another 7 minutes;
• some oil is added to the finished gruel.

For its preparation will require ingredients such as:

• 1 carrot;
• 1 tablespoon of semolina;
• 1 glass of milk;
• 1 teaspoon butter;
• salt and sugar.

The cooking process includes the following steps:

• it is necessary to wash the carrot from dirt, peel and grate;
• add a little water to the carrot, half a teaspoon of butter, sugar and salt and stew over low heat for 10 minutes; then milk is added;
• when the mixture boils, you need to gradually pour the porridge;
• it is worth boiling this dish you need another 7 minutes;
• the remaining amount of oil is added to the finished gruel.

On how to cook semolina for a one-year-old child, see below.