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HAPPY TUMMIES PAP: Nutritious & Balanced for Little Ones

Lifestyle 39 days ago Participants (1)
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    Jmitch
    39 days ago

    Using  maize, guinea corn (sorghum), and millet makes what people often call “Tom Brown” or fortified pap.  popularly known as OGI BABA  in Lagos , Nigeria. It’s much more nutritious than plain maize pap.
     
    Here’s why the  combination is good:
    • Maize → provides energy (carbohydrates).
    • Guinea corn (sorghum) → adds iron, fiber, and some protein.
    • Millet → very rich in iron, calcium, and B-vitamins (great for growth and brain development).
    • Adding soya beans + milk → boosts protein and calcium.
     
    So what you’re preparing is a balanced weaning food that’s good for a 1 year old.
     
    With this, your baby will be getting carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, iron, calcium, and vitamins — a strong foundation for growth.
     
    Babies can start taking pap made from maize, guinea corn, millet, and enriched with soya/milk from around 6 months of age — but with some adjustments.
     
    Here’s the breakdown:
     
    👶 6–8 months
    • Start with very smooth, light (not thick) pap.
    • Add small amounts of milk ( baby formula ) 
    • Avoid too much soya at first — introduce gradually because some babies may react or find it heavy to digest.
     
    👶 9–12 months
    • Pap can be made thicker and more filling.
    • At this stage, you can add soya beans, egg yolk, groundnut paste to enrich it.
    • Introduce mashed fruits/vegetables alongside.
     
    👶 12 months and above
    • The child can take the full combination (maize + guinea corn + millet + soya + milk).
    • By now, digestion is stronger and the baby needs more nutrients for walking, talking, and growing fast.
     
    ⚠️ Important note:
    • From 0–6 months, only exclusive breastfeeding is recommended (no pap, no water, no other foods).
    • When you introduce pap after 6 months, always keep breastfeeding (or formula) as the main food until at least 12 months.
     
    👉 So, in short:
    • Plain pap (light) → from 6 months.
    • Pap enriched with soya & milk → from around 9–12 months, depending on tolerance.
    • Full family-strength pap (like the one you make) → from 12 months+.

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