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Introducing
Baby
to
Solids
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When do I start solids?2
sits with support
holds head steady
able to keep food in mouth and swallow
baby shows interest in food and eating
usually between 4-6 months of age
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Are there dangers of feeding too early?3
may trigger allergies
may be linked to diabetes
can not digest solids yet
nutritionally not necessary
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How about feeding too
late?4 rejection of solidsrejection of solids
strong attachment to bottlestrong attachment to bottle
may be linked to diabetesmay be linked to diabetes
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First Food5
Infant single grain rice cereal fortified with iron
Mix with breast milk or formula
Should be consistency of cream
Feed with spoon
Do not add cereal to bottle
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What food is best to serve next?6
pureed veggies and fruits start with vegetables 5-7 monthssit up without supportbeginning to chew
Why?
Babies are more likely to reject less sweet foods like vegetables if sweet things like fruits are introduced first.
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Add one new food at a time7
Why?
Detection of allergic reactions:
rash on skin including diaper rash diarrhea gas wheezing runny nosecan try food again later in a
month or so
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What are the most common food allergies?
8
eggs wheat
nuts and peanuts chocolate
cow’s milk
citrus
strawberries shellfish
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What age is it okay to give meat?9
7-8 months…protein foods
grasp & hold onto things
pureed meats
pureed and strained beans
cooked egg yolk mashed & thinned
cottage cheese
plain yogurt
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How to make homemade baby food
10
baby food grinder or blender cooked veg, fruit or meat add formula, breast milk or
water thin consistency do not add anything else to
food!
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Do not serve homemade:
11 carrots
spinach
beets
turnips
collard greens
before 6 months of age!
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Purchased baby foodPurchased baby food1212
choose single ingredient selections choose single ingredient selections
watch out for fillers watch out for fillers
avoid foods with water as #1 ingredientavoid foods with water as #1 ingredient
listen for jar lid to pop or click listen for jar lid to pop or click
check expiration datecheck expiration date
do not feed from jardo not feed from jar
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Do not give: 13
Artificial sweeteners unpasteurized dairy, juice caffeine containing drinks herbal tea alcohol vitamin supplements other than MD Rx sushi
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No Honey!!! 14
!!NeverNever give your baby honey
!Foods made with honey
Can cause serious type of food poisoning or even death
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Move on to texture… 15signs of readiness for texture……
baby can sit up well without support
uses gums/teeth to chew
usually around 7 months
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What can babies easily choke on?
16
hot dogs
nuts & seeds
popcorn
chips
grapes
raisins
raw vegetables
peanut butter
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Is it okay to give juice? 17
juice can have more calories per ounce than sodas!!!
dilute juice with half water
starting at age 6 months ok in cup diluted
2 ounces (1/4 cup) juice per day only
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Summary
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Thank you for attending
today’s class!