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Carne
Sugerencia de edades
6 meses
Alto contenido de hierro
Sí
Alérgeno común
No
When can babies have pork chops?
Pork chops, when well-cooked, may be introduced as soon as baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age.
Pork chops come from the loin of the pig and are one of the most popular cuts worldwide. They appear in cuisines across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, often pan-fried, grilled, or baked. Whether served boneless or bone-in, pork chops star worldwide in dishes from breaded pork schnitzel in Central Europe to Chinese-style braised pork chops to costillas a la riojana in Argentina.
How do you serve pork chops to babies?
Cada bebé se desarrolla a su propio ritmo, y las sugerencias que ofrecemos sobre cómo cortar o preparar determinados alimentos son generalizaciones para una amplia audiencia.
6 months old +:
Offer baby a pork chop on the bone with most of the meat cut off (make sure no parts of the bone are brittle). You can also serve strips of pork chop about the size of two adult fingers pressed together or the pork chop bone (with any loose cartilage, meat, or fat removed) for baby to suck and munch on. Cooked pork can be quite resistive, and baby may not swallow much, which is completely fine. If baby succeeds in biting off a big piece of meat, take a deep breath and give the child the opportunity to work with the food independently. Coaching baby to spit out big pieces of food by sticking out your own tongue can be helpful, too. Lastly, you can finely chop the meat and mix it into stews or scoopable foods like mashed potato.
9 months old +:
Offer bite-sized shreds of pork for baby to pick up with their developing pincer grasp (where the thumb and pointer finger meet), or continue to serve strips of pork chop (on or off the bone) for baby to practice biting and tearing. Alternatively, you can finely chop the meat and mix it into stews or scoopable foods like mashed potato.
12 months old +:
Offer bite-sized shreds of pork as finger food or let the toddler practice with a utensil, or serve thin strips of pork chop for practice taking bites. To reduce the risk of choking, refrain from offering large chunks of pork or perfectly sized cubes.
Is pork chops a choking hazard for babies?
Yes. Pork can be firm and challenging to chew, which are qualities that increase the risk of choking. To reduce the risk, refrain from cutting pork into chunks or cubes and prepare and serve it in an age-appropriate way as described in the How to Serve section. Also, be sure not to overcook pork as this causes it to be dry and more challenging to chew and move backwards to swallow. As always, create a safe eating environment and stay within reach of baby during meals.
Learn the signs of choking and more about choking first aid in our free guides, Infant Rescue and Toddler Rescue.
¿Es el cerdo un alérgeno común?
No. La carne de cerdo no es un alérgeno alimentario común, aunque se han reportado reacciones alérgicas a la carne de cerdo. Ciertas picaduras de garrapatas (principalmente la garrapata Lone Star en los Estados Unidos continentales y otras garrapatas en diferentes partes del mundo), se han asociado con el desarrollo de una alergia a la galactosa-alfa-1, 3-galactosa (“alfa gal”), un azúcar que está presente en toda la carne de mamíferos no primates. Esto da lugar a una reacción alérgica retardada 3-8 horas después de que se consume carne roja, como el cerdo. Sin embargo, algunas personas con alergia al alfa gal también reaccionan a pequeñas cantidades del azúcar presente en los productos lácteos, la gelatina o los tejidos de los órganos de los mamíferos. La alergia alpha gal es más frecuente en el sureste de Estados Unidos, pero está empezando a ser más común en otras áreas conforme la distribución geográfica de la garrapata Lone Star se expande. Aunque es raro, algunas personas con alergias a los gatos también pueden desarrollar una alergia reactiva cruzada a la carne de cerdo, una afección conocida como síndrome cerdo-gato.
Como lo harías al introducir cualquier alimento nuevo, comienza sirviendo una cantidad pequeña. Si no hay reacción adversa, aumenta gradualmente la cantidad servida en cada comida.
Are pork chops healthy for babies?
Yes. Pork chops offer protein, vitamins B6 and B12, choline, and zinc, as well as some potassium and selenium. Together, these nutrients fuel cell growth, neurodevelopment, and power the endocrine, immune, and nervous systems.
★ Tip: Cook fresh pork to 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius) before serving. Undercooked and raw pork poses a high risk of foodborne illness and is associated with trichinosis (a parasite infection), taenesis (a parasite infection), yersiniosis (a bacterial infection), and other diseases.
Are boneless or bone-in pork chops better for babies?
Both boneless and bone-in pork chops are good for babies when served in age-appropriate ways. The bone in a bone-in pork chop brings the added benefit of acting as a food teether, helping baby build a mental map of their mouth.
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Escrito por
Dr. Rachel Ruiz
Pediatra general y gastroenteróloga pediátrica
Dr. Sakina Bajowala
Pediatra general y alergóloga/inmunóloga
Kim Grenawitzke
Terapeuta ocupacional pediátrica(o), especialista en alimentación y deglución, y consultora de lactancia certificada por la junta internacional
Venus Kalami
Nutricionista y dietista pediátrico(a) registrada
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