10.1 Infant Nutrition & Toddler Feeding Flashcards
breastfeeding is best till when?
0-6month
when to introduce solids?
around 6 months, no earlier than 4 months
why not before 4 months?
- interfere with breastmlik production
- increase allergic reaction to food antigens
if solids too late?
growth faltering micronutrient deficiencies skill delay reduced acceptance -may increase allergies
first foods to introduce?
- iron-rich foods (mince)
- then everything else
baby led weaning?
- good but baby needs to be ready with skills
- combo, let them do it
- also have purees ready
texture grading for first foods?
6mo-smooth purree
7-9 - mash
10-12- pieces, chewing
how to start?
-quiet, middle of breast feed, try a tsp of smooth purree
when to switch from food then breastmilk?
8/9 months
main drinks for kids?
water
milk
gradual introduction of alergenic foods?
- not really,
- unless sibling with lots of alllergies
choking?
different from gagging (normal)
question to ask: my child doesn’t eat enough.
- Is weight growth appropriate?
- milestones
force feed?
never
grazing?
not encouraged
skim milk for kids?
not before age of 5
meal structure
- pre and post routine
- sitting
- consistent routine
- no grazing, not too many alternative
- smile
- limit distractions
- eat to their appetite
- dont’ force feed
common mistakes
- force feeding
- asking what they want
- offering alternative
- desserts
- too much milk
positive strategies
eat together
- involve children in food prep
- multiple exposures
toddler diarrhoea?
- usually associated with fructose
- look at juices
