Natural Ways to Boost Baby's Immune System

October 30, 2024

As we enter the start of the cold and flu season, taking a proactive approach in strengthening your baby's immune system is a great way to fend off dreaded illnesses. By incorporating organic foods in your little one's diet, you can trust that their little bodies will be best set up to keep them healthy. Focusing on nutrition that is rich in vitamins and minerals is a great place to start. Join us as we share some tips and mealtime ideas that pack a nutritional punch, while giving growing little ones the immunity building boost they need.

Why Choose Organic Baby Food

Nourishing your baby's body with organic food is one way parents can be sure that they are providing them with the cleanest and most natural nutrients. Opting for organic European formula for example is one way to ensure that from the start, you are fueling their body with all that it needs. If the baby is breastfed, taking extra care to ensure that Mama's diet is full of healthy, organic foods is important as well. After six months of age and for babies who have started on solid foods, serving up organic foods in a variety of colors is a great choice. Foods such as bananas, squash, pumpkin, pears, apples and carrots are all plentiful and delicious for the tiniest of taste palates! Whether you serve them up as a puree for little one's just starting out on solids, or serve them up on a plate for toddlers accustomed to chewing, selecting organic produce is a surefire way to give your child all the essential vitamins and minerals they need to fend off colds and flus that are so commonly passed around. By choosing to go organic when able in regards to produce, you can also be sure that you are avoiding exposure to pesticides and heavy metals, while offering plenty of the good stuff, such as natural antioxidants.

Focusing On Vitamins & Minerals

By consuming a well balanced diet, the human body is best able to arm itself with a strong immune system and your baby's growth and development is dependent upon good nutrition. Supporting their immune system through offering plenty of vitamins and minerals goes a long way in ensuring their nutritional needs are met. Iron, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin D & Vitamin C are readily found in many organic fruits and vegetables, and they offer a much needed way for bodies to grow and stay strong. Healthy fats, prebiotics and probiotics are vital, too. All of these things contribute to healthier gut function, which in turn contributes to better absorption of nutrients in our diets.

When Buying Organic Is Not An Option

If you are having trouble finding access to organic produce, or perhaps the cost is making it too difficult to shop exclusively organic, be sure to read through this post right here for a list of foods that are referred to as the clean fifteen, as well as the dirty dozen. These classifications recognize produce items that are ok to buy as is, versus produce that is best when offered organically. Whenever possible, it is recommended to shop locally for your produce to ensure that it is being consumed at the peak of freshness. Visiting your local farmer's market is a great place to look for these food items!

Additional Considerations

While organic nutrition is always vital to keeping your family healthy, there are other ways to try and keep sicknesses away, too. Prioritizing plenty of rest, sleep, hydration, exercise and healthy daily habits all contribute to overall health, which leads to a better ability for immune systems to stay strong. Keeping exposure to technology to a minimum, while prioritizing plenty of time spent outdoors and breathing in fresh air is helpful as well. As parents and caregivers, it is important to prioritize your health, too! Modeling good habits in all of these areas is a wonderful way to lead your family by example. While opting for organic nutrition and engaging in positive daily habits is helpful for keeping young babies and children from getting sick...it is equally as important for the adults who are leading them!

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