Best Strategies For Weaning Flashcards
A babys first taste experience Can set them up for
A great relationship with food
When weaning, offer baby _ to encourage a variety in future
Variety of flavors
Starting weaning with savory flavors encourages _
Kid to accept solid savory foods
Weaning with savory flavors Can have good influences on
Veggie intake
Babies most likely to accept new foods between _ and _ months
6
12
Between 6-12 months food introduction will help babies set up
Good dietary habits for life
When introducing, be patient because _
Repeated exposure is vital
It can take more than _ attempt with same food for it to be accepted
10
Baby-led approach means
Baby feeds themselves
Parents following a baby-led approach bypass purées and offer _ from start
Finger foods
Finger foods have to be soft enough to reduce risk of choking and
Squash between gums
When making purées, start off watery like milk and then
Gradually thicker and lumpier
Try and feed babies same time each
Day
_ can help make a positive association with eating
Playing music at meals
Eat together with baby to teach them
How to chew and swallow food
Introducing butter flavor foods early on May be a good idea for baby’s
Long-term health
Some research suggests that phytonutrients found in bitter veggies may prevent (2)
Heart disease
Cancer
Finger foods encourage self feeding and helps babies improve
Coordination
Finger foods encourage self feeding and helps babies become accustomed to
New textures
_ easy to pick up with great textures (2)
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Broccoli contains (c,f)
Calcium
Folate
Broccoli contains vitamin (2)
A
C
Bitter veggies example (2)
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
To encourage babies to eat bitter, feed them bitter veggies alongside
Less intensely flavored veggies
Less intensity flavored veggies example
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains
Potassium
Cauliflower contains vitamin (2)
B6
C
