The introduction of complementary foods and weaning from the breast is one of the critical points in the formation of the child’s eating behavior in the future. The already traditional jars of puree are gradually being replaced by portioned bags with a valve.
Let’s consider the pros and cons:
+using bags makes life much easier for the mother: the child can eat without outside help
+reducing microbial contamination of food in a closed bag
+concentration on the feeling of satiety, not on the portion size
+enjoying the child’s food intake
-limiting the baby’s sensory development, increasing the period of transition to the adult table
-lack of control over the feeding process
-high probability of food getting into the respiratory tract
Clinical trials involving infants have shown that introducing complementary foods in the “bag” format contributes to the formation of a healthier eating behavior profile than introducing complementary foods “from a spoon”. Another study showed a significant difference in the BMI of children: those who were spoon-fed were more likely to be diagnosed with obesity.