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What adding sugar does to baby food is to make it sweeter and hence tastier, which in turn might help you in getting your little one eat it without much fuss.
We, however, do not recommend you going for this easy route of sweetening milk and food so that feeding is not a nightmare for you.
This is a common argument used to favor the use of sugar in baby food. What we need to understand is that sugar was not as easily available then as now. Sugar was not as refined then as now. And finally sugar was not as “hidden”
Refined sugar is really the villain here. Naturally occurring sugars, like the fruit sugars are alright for the child. So if your baby is refusing to have dahlia, mash a banana and add to it. Or replace plain “boring” milk with fruity milk shakes. You can blend mangoes, strawberries, bananas or any other seasonal fruit with milk to add some flavor and make it tastier. You can also add honey, as long as the baby is over a year old (Read: Is Honey Safe For Infants?).
For more ideas on healthy food for your baby, read What Are The Best First Foods For My Baby?.
If you are still having trouble feeding your child, read Amazing Tips To Tackle Eating Disorders In Toddlers.
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