Development - Nutrition Flashcards
How long should babies be breast fed for?
At least for first 6 months of life
What are some potential issues with breastfeeding?
Poor milk supply
Difficulty latching
Discomfort or pain to mother
Can lead to inadequate nutrition for baby
When is overfeeding more common?
Bottle feeding
Can occur in breastfeeding too
What advantages does breast milk have over formula?
Antibodies
Reduces infections in neonatal period
Better cognitive development
Reduced risk of sudden infant death syndrome
What are some potential differences in body composition between breast milk and formula?
Children and adolescents that were breastfed appear to have less obesity
How can breastfeeding be beneficial for the mother?
Reduced breast cancer and ovarian cancer risk
How should feeding times be split during the day?
Feed every 2-3 hours initially
Then to 4 hours and longer between feeds
Eventually feeding on demand (when they’re hungry)
What are the feeding volumes for the first week of life?
60mls/kg/day day 1
90mls/kg/day day 2
120mls/kg/day day 3
150mls/kg/day day 4 and onwards
How much weight is acceptable to lose by day 5 of life?
Breast-fed
10%
Formula
5%
When should babies be back up to their initial birth weight?
Day 10
If they lose more and do not regain by two weeks
Need admission to hospital and assessment for possible causes
What is the most common cause of excessive weight loss?
Dehydration due to underfeeding
Even if they do not look dehydrated
Most reliable sign of dehydration in babies is weight loss
What is weaning?
Gradual transition from milk to normal food
When should weaning start?
Usually 6 months of age
What foods should be used to wean babies?
Pureed foods that are easy to palate, swallow and digest
e.g. pureed fruit and baby rice
Supplement with milk and snacks
