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Is bone broth good for babies—or overhyped?

⚡ Short answer: Bone broth is a nourishing addition but not a miracle—the real nutrition is the vegetables, protein, and grains in the broth; homemade unsalted broth 1-2 times weekly is enough.

Anonymous

12 aylık bebek annesi · Feeding

They say I should make all broths with bone broth. Is bone broth really that nutritious?

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The real reply from the in-app AI advisor

Bone broth does provide nutrition—the amino acids, collagen, and minerals support digestion and gut health. Using it in baby's soups is a nice flavor and nutritional boost, but it's not a miracle cure. What matters most is the vegetables, protein (ground meat, chicken, lentils), and grains you add to the broth. Bone broth is a great addition but not essential—broths made with meat, vegetable, or plain stock work fine too.

Using bone broth 1-2 times weekly is plenty; you don't need it every day. Also watch store-bought bone broths—they often have salt and additives. Prefer homemade, unsalted, with fat skimmed off.

Once your baby is 6+ months and eating solids, you can safely add to soups. ☺️

⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.

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