Bone broth: the benefits for your baby

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Easy to digest and a support for the intestinal lining
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Packed with minerals, proteins and amino acids
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Opens the door to a whole new world of flavours
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Conclusion

Bone broth contains a wealth of nutrients. The effects on both adult and baby are quite well established: easy to digest, helps soothe the intestinal lining, provides nutrients, has a calming effect on the central nervous system...[1]

Bone broth can be used as a complementary drink, or mixed into food during cooking, when you begin weaning, typically between 6 and 7 months. [2]

Please note: seek advice from a healthcare professional before starting weaning.

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Broth is rich in glycine, an amino acid that supports sleep!

Easy to digest and a support for the intestinal lining

As in adults, the bone broth coats the intestinal wall to help it develop and support the growth of beneficial bacteria, thanks to the presence of gelatine and collagen. Furthermore, strengthening the intestinal wall may help reduce the risk of food allergies.[3]

Bone broth is a great option for babies as it is naturally rich in nutrients while being very easy to digest. Their digestive system is still developing, making it difficult for babies to process food — which means they often lack nutrients that would otherwise be found in breast milk or bone broth!

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Packed with minerals, proteins and amino acids

Bone broth contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulphur, and other trace elements, supporting the growth and formation of your baby's bones, teeth, and metabolism.

It is rich in protein. From 1 to 3 years of age, the recommended protein intake is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

Amino acids play a role in the development of the immune system and help reduce inflammation. Glycine may also help to promote good sleep.

All these nutrients are highly bioavailable in bone broth and easy for your baby to digest! [5]

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Easy to digest
Helps to soothe the intestinal mucosa
Nutrient intake
Calming effect on the central nervous system

Opens the door to a whole new world of flavours

You can offer bone broth as a complementary drink or mix it into cooking when you start baby-led weaning (BLW) (breast milk or infant formula remains the number one source of nutrition for your baby until 1 year of age).

Bonus: bone broth will allow your baby to discover new flavours and broaden their palate.

We have a ready-made broth for you, the bone broth Mama Poule, a 240 ml serving of which contains nearly 6 g of natural collagen, directly assimilable by the body.

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Conclusion

Bone broth is the dish of choice for the whole family! It has many benefits during pregnancy and some even consider it the best post-partum food supplement (remineralising, warming, good for skin, hair, joints, etc.). It is also suitable during breastfeeding food supplement, and is great for babies and older children alike.

Do you love bone broth? Don't hesitate to try our Jolly Mama bone broth range!

Author

Pauline Benaroch

Dietitian nutritionist specialising in women's nutrition

Nutrition expert at Jolly Mama, Pauline Benaroch supports women from fertility through to the postpartum period with an approach grounded in science and enjoyment. Founder of the community @LesHealthyMamas (+10,000 members) and author of Je mange quoi pendant 9 mois (Larousse, 2024), she champions balanced and accessible nutrition for all women.