Ways to make sure baby gets
enough iron
Iron is vital for healthy development. Baby's
iron needs are high but their tummies are
small. Make every spoonful count. Choose
the best food sources of iron and serve
them daily.
Iron Boost
Iron from beef, pork, fish and poultry is
better absorbed than iron from plant
foods such as iron-fortified cereals.
Here are two ways to get an iron boost:
- Meat Factor: did you know that
adding even a small amount of beef,
poultry, pork or fish to meals will
increase iron absorption by 150%. 1
- Vitamin C aids iron absorption.
Add vitamin C rich vegetables and
fruits to meals (broccoli, cabbage
strawberries).