Class 3

Question 1

food introduction

Answer 1

what, when, how

Question 2

complementary feeding

Answer 2

“breast milk is the natural 1st food for babies, it provides all the engird & nutrient that the infants needs for the 1st months of life, & it continues to provide up to 1.2 or more of a Childs nutritional needs during the second half of the 1st year and up to 1/3 during the second year of life” - WHO 2019

Question 3

after food has been introduced

Answer 3

breast milk is still support important for the infant…complete transition during weaning is slow

Question 4

complementary defined

Answer 4

giving foods in addition milk; these other foods are called complementary foods—two years and beyond

Question 5

signs of readiness

Answer 5

• 6 months or older (adjusted age for premature births)
• sits well unsupported(reduce chocking- tells the core/ abdominal strength, they have more muscular tone in digestive organs)
• no longer has “tongue-thrust” reflux; doesn’t automatically push things off their mouth with their tongue
• ready & willing to chew
• “pincer” grasp developing; coordination of index finger & thump to something
• keen to join mealtime, attempting to pick up food & put it in their mouth

Question 6

la leche league

Answer 6

“by waiting for him to be developmentally ready, he becomes an active participant in eating, rather than merely a passive recipient, this helps to put him in charge of much he eats, teaching him important fullness cues”

Question 7

how often

Answer 7

'’1st it is your milk with solids for the joy of it; eventually it’s solids with your milk for the joy of it”-the womanly art of breastfeeding

Question 8

7-9 months

Answer 8

2x per day (1/4 -1/2 cup/ meal)

Question 9

9-12 months

Answer 9

3x per day (1/2 cup/meal)

Question 10

12-24 months

Answer 10

3x per day, plus snacks 1-2x per day (3/4- 1 cup/meal)

Question 11

even if infant pushes food out of the mouth they still gain exposure and experience with food

Answer 11

they learn so much from their mouths and mimicking adults

Question 12

getting started

Answer 12

always offer solids when baby is seated in well supported, upright position
-allow baby to explore the textures of foods: let your baby take their time

Question 13

getting started

Answer 13

eat with baby at table during mealtimes; lead by example (eat the foods you’d like your baby to be consuming)

• when 1st intruding, offer food in between milk feedings when child content & calm
• refrain from ‘helping’ baby with finger foods

Question 14

getting started

Answer 14

-gagging, coughing, & even spitting/ throwing up are all normal & serve to support baby to learn how to properly manage the size & shape of foods they can safely eat

Question 15

choking

Answer 15

is a silent act, always eat with an adult..this happens by visually being present.

learning how to gag and get foo out of system is really important

Question 16

baby eating

Answer 16

if baby gages while eating, try to remain calm and allow them to manage the food on their own

Question 17

keep in mind

Answer 17

that breast milk is still primary source of nutrients during the 1st year& should make up the majority of the baby’s nutrition

Question 18

baby-led weaning

Answer 18

purées
finger foods
combination

Question 19

purées

Answer 19

• smooth consistency (not chunky)
• let baby set the pace when spoon-feeding; avoid encouraging or forcing e.g. “just one more bite!”
• try to avoid words of affirmation and self enjoyment–let the child find their own affirmation (not hungry anymore etc..)

Question 20

purées-2

Answer 20

allow baby to explore, touch & play with purée when 1st introducing

Question 21

teeth themselves

Answer 21

are not signs of readiness, gums themselves are strong and dense

Question 22

Finger foods:

texture

Answer 22

should be soft enough to squish between your tongue & roof of mouth (e.g banana quartered length-wise, avocado stripes, baked yam sticks)

Question 23

finger foods:

size & shape

Answer 23

stick-shaped foods are easier & safer than small “bite sized” pieces/ Babies will hold stick-shaped pieces with their whole hand and there should be enough sticking out for them to bite

Question 24

finger foods:

small, round foods

Answer 24

should be cut in hale lengthwise (e.g grapes and cherry tomatoes)

Question 25

softer fruits & vegetables

Answer 25

can be offer raw (inner cucumber & melon without peel) ripe/soft fruits can be offered in raw wedges or whole once baby is comfortable (eg, pears & peaches), removing edible peel for younger babies

Question 26

hard fruits & vegetables

Answer 26

should be steamed or baked soft (increase water content w steaming), until baby is quite comfortable biting & chewing safely (eg apple a& cahoots)

Question 27

hard fruits & vegetables

Answer 27

Should be steamed or baked soft, until baby is quite
comfortable biting & chewing safely (e.g. apples &
carrots). Remove edible peel for younger babies
(e.g. apples)

Question 28

meat

Answer 28

once you’ve seen that baby can safely chew & swallow, meat can be offered strips that can be held easily and sucked or chewed, meat on a bone can be offered once baby is comfortable

Question 29

grains and beans

Answer 29

These are difficult finger foods for young babies.
Instead, opt for carbohydrates from starchy
vegetables & winter squash. Grains/beans can be
puréed for spoon-fed babies, although don’t ‘fill baby
up’ on grains and ensure you leave room for more
nutrient dense foods. Ensure all grains and beans are
soaked for 24 hours before cooking to support
optimal digestion

Question 30

flavours & seasoning

Answer 30

once unseasoned foods has become familiar, try
adding herbs and spices to help broaden their palate
and encourage adventurous eating–lots of these herbs support digestion–add in spices..more of a culture acceptance/ yet that isn’t true increase these before the “picky” mark

Question 31

Vegetables

Answer 31

Asparagus, beets, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower,
cucumber, eggplant, leafy greens, mushrooms,
potatoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, turnips,
winter squash, yams, zucchini

Question 32

combining

Answer 32

species, remember that peel when cooked are harder usually so careful with choking hazards and edible availability