Infant Feeding

FEEDING FOR INFANTS

1. INFANT FEEDING

2. INTRODUCTION Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants. it is also an integral part of the reproductive process with important implications for the health of mothers.

3. Cont… As a global public health recommendation, infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development and health .

4. Cont… Thereafter, to meet their evolving nutritional requirements, infants should receive nutritionally adequate and safe complementary foods while breastfeeding continues for up to two years of age or beyond

5. CONT… Use this guide to find out what and how much to feed your child at every stage of development from birth to 12 months

6. Age: Birth to 4 months Feeding behavior Rooting reflex helps your baby turn toward a nipple to find nourishment

7. What to feed Breast milk or formula ONLY

8. How much per day Your baby's digestive tract is still developing, so solid food is off-limits for now.

9. Age: 4 to 6 months Signs of readiness for solid food Your baby probably won't do all these things – they're just clues to watch for. Can hold head up Sits well in highchair Makes chewing motions Shows significant weight gain (birth weight has doubled)

10. CONT… Can close mouth around a spoon Can move food from front to back of mouth Seems hungry after 8 to 10 feedings of breast milk Is teething

11. What to feed Breast milk or formula, PLUS Pureed food (like sweet potatoes, squash, apples, bananas, ) or semi-liquid iron-fortified cereal.

12. How much per day Begin with about 1 teaspoon pureed food or cereal. Mix cereal with 4 to 5 teaspoons breast milk or formula (it'll be very runny). Increase to 1 tablespoon of pureed food, or 1 tablespoon of cereal mixed with breast milk or formula, twice a day. If giving cereal, gradually thicken the consistency by using less liquid.

13. Age: 6 to 8 months Signs of readiness for solid food (Same as 4 to 6 months) Your baby probably won't do all these things – they're just clues to watch for. Can hold head up Sits well in highchair Makes chewing motions Shows significant weight gain (birth weight has doubled)

14. CONT… Shows interest in food Can close mouth around a spoon Can move food from front to back of mouth Seems hungry after 8 to 10 feedings of breast milk Is teething

15. What to feed Breast milk or formula, PLUS Iron-fortified cereals (rice, barley, oats) Pureed or strained fruits (banana,) Pureed or strained vegetables ( well-cooked carrots, squash, and sweet potato) Pureed meat (chicken, pork, beef) Pureed legumes (black beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans)

16. How much per day 3 to 9 tablespoons cereal, in 2 to 3 feedings 1 teaspoon fruit, gradually increased to 1/4 to 1/2 cup in 2 to 3 feedings 1 teaspoon vegetables, gradually increased to 1/4 to 1/2 cup in 2 to 3 feedings

17. Feeding tips Introduce new foods one at a time, with at least three days in between to make sure your baby's not allergic.

18. Age: 8 to 10 months Signs of readiness for solid and finger foods (Same as 6 to 8 months, PLUS) Picks up objects with thumb and forefinger ( pincer grasp ) Can transfer items from one hand to the other Puts everything in his mouth Moves jaw in a chewing motion

19. How much per day 1/4 to 1/3 cup dairy 1/4 to 1/2 cup iron-fortified cereal 1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetables 1/8 to 1/4 cup protein foods

20. What to feed Breast milk or formula, PLUS Iron-fortified cereals (rice, barley, wheat, oats, mixed cereals) Mashed fruits and vegetables (bananas, cooked carrots, squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes) Finger foods (small pieces of ripe banana; teething crackers; low-sugar O-shaped cereal) Small amounts of protein (egg, pureed meats, poultry, and boneless fish; well-cooked and mashed beans, split peas, pintos, black beans)

21. Feeding tip Introduce new foods one at a time, with at least three days in between to make sure your baby's not allergic

22. Age: 10 to 12 months Signs of readiness for additional solid food (Same as 8 to 10 months, PLUS) Swallows food more easily Has more teeth No longer pushes food out with tongue Is trying to use a spoon

23. What to feed Breast milk or formula PLUS Iron-fortified cereals (rice, barley, wheat, oats, mixed cereals) Bite-size, soft-cooked vegetables (peas, carrots) Protein (egg; poultry, and boneless fish; well-cooked and mashed beans) Finger foods (lightly toasted bread, small pieces of banana, teething crackers, )

24. How much per day 1/3 cup dairy 1/4 to 1/2 cup iron-fortified cereal 1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetables 1/8 to 1/4 cup protein foods

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