BABIES

Question 1

NUTRITIONAL NEEDS:

Answer 1

• Plenty of Iron
• More protein/b vits/magnesium/zinc/sodium/choride
• 4-6months = rapid growth

Question 2

Why is lots of Iron needed?

Answer 2

Because babies use up the iron stores that they develop in the womb and so need more for growth and development

Question 3

DIETARY NEEDS:

Answer 3

• Breast milks contains all the nutrients they need
• No solids or eggs before 6 months
• No cows milk
• No added sugar/salt

Question 4

Why is cows milk not recommended?

Answer 4

Because it does not contain enough Iron and it increases risk of GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING

Question 5

What should be given during weaning?

Answer 5

• Infant cereals
• Pureed fruit & vegetables
• Egg yolk (solid)
• Chopped meat
• Fish