Feeding Babies Flashcards
1
Q
when is most weight put on in gestation?
A
20-40 weeks
2
Q
factors affecting birth size and weight
A
maternal size
placental function
gestation
3
Q
what is the average term infant weight?
A
3.3kg (7.3ib)
4
Q
average weekly weight gains?
A
0-3m = 200g 3-6m = 150g 6-9m = 100g 9-12m = 75-50g
5
Q
what should happen to a babies weight by 6 months and 1 year?
A
double by 6 and triple in a year
6
Q
why is breast better?
A
good for bones less allergenic low renal solute load improves cognitive development reduces infection
7
Q
when can babies go on to cows milk?
A
after 1 year (no iron)
8
Q
what percentage react to cows milk protein?
A
10%
9
Q
what are second line feeds based on?
A
amino acids
10
Q
age for rice milk?
A
not under 5 years
11
Q
goats and sheeps milk?
A
not suitable for under 1
12
Q
vitamin D supplementation?
A
breast fed from 1m
formula when on <500ml
1-4 years
