Infancy and pre school children

Question 1

Benefits for the baby in relation to breastfeeding:

Answer 1

Correct nutrients in the right proportion
Right temperature
Provides the baby with antibodies
May protect against diseases later in life
Easy to digest

Question 2

How does breastmilk provide protection?

Answer 2

Provide antibodies
It boosts immunity and can protect illness
It can protect against ear, stomach, chest and kidney infections.

Question 3

How does breastmilk lower the risk of infections?

Answer 3

Lowers the incidence of severe illnesses and reduces getting them later in life

Question 4

How does breastmilk lower the risk of obesity?

Answer 4

There is a lower risk of the baby becoming obese

Question 5

Why is breastmilk easily digested?

Answer 5

The nutrients that are provided through breastmilk are easier absorbed and digested within the baby.

Question 6

What is the link between cognitive development and breastmilk?

Answer 6

Breast fed babies have a higher IQ and are known to have better brain, jaw and eye development
They may go on to have a higher educational attainment

Question 7

What are the benefits of breastfeeding to the mother?

Answer 7

It can decrease the risk of breast and ovarian cancer later in life

Question 8

2 - benefits of breastfeeding to the mother:

Answer 8

Breastmilk is free and is a cheaper way to feed your child
It is one way of reducing the cost of the expenses a child comes with
Often used in LEDC countries

Question 9

3 - benefits of breastfeeding to the mother:

Answer 9

It is much more convenient
No need for lots of equipment
Milk is ready when needed

Question 10

4 - benefits of breastfeeding for the mother:

Answer 10

No need to sterilise the equipment so is less time consuming

Question 11

5 - benefits of breastfeeding to the mother

Answer 11

it allows close bonding with the baby and is an enjoyable, rewarding time to spend with your baby

Question 12

6- benefits of breastfeeding to the mother

Answer 12

Lowers the risk of post partum depression

Question 13

Benefits of bottle feeding :

Answer 13

Allows bonding with the father as it does not just have to be the mother feeding

Question 14

Other benefits of bottle feeding:

Answer 14

There is no embarrassment when feeding
Anyone can feed the baby - help them out
Easier to return to work
You can see how much the baby is drinking
Formulae milk contains vitamin D and breastmilk does not

Question 15

Why is bottle feeding a benefit to the mother?

Answer 15

Prevents painful breasts - mastitis
Not tied to always feeding the baby
Allows you to rest and your husband can feed the baby

Question 16

Why is early weaning not recommended?

Answer 16

Do not develop the ability to chew and bite correctly
Vulnerable gut to infection
May increase risk of weight gain in the baby - obesity

Question 17

What foods should be avoided before 6 months?

Answer 17

Wheat (gluten), eggs, fish and shellfish, soft cheeses

Question 18

What is important in weaning foods?

Answer 18

Rich in energy 
Rich in vitamins and minerals
Fed frequently 
Supplement to milk not a replacement 
Should be fed in a way that develops their feeding skills

Question 19

What vitamins and minerals should the food be rich in?

Answer 19

Iron
Vitamin D
Vitamin C

Question 20

Why is it important to have a healthy eating habit when breastfeeding?

Answer 20

Stores may be depleted - vitamin D, iron & calcium
Energy requirements increase - fats stores are being used as energy
Composition of breastmilk is in relation to the foods we eat
Additional requirements of certain nutrients

Question 21

What should the mother limit/ avoid during breastfeeding?

Answer 21

Caffeine 
Alcohol
Shark
Swordfish
Marlin

Question 22

Why is weaning a baby important?

Answer 22

Development of chewing, swallowing (solids), speech

Question 23

Why is energy requirements higher during breastfeeding?

Answer 23

Infants are growing rapidly - use energy that is provided through milk
Infants are more active so they use more energy so therefore energy requirements are higher

Question 24

Why is fluids so important in an infant?

Answer 24

They lose fluids through their sweat, urine, faeces and the respiratory tract

Question 25

Why is protein so important in infancy?

Answer 25

Support growth

Requirements for essential amino acids - histidine - growth

Question 26

Why are carbohydrates so important during infancy?

Answer 26

Lactose is what provides 40% of the energy in the infants diet
Lactose is broken down into glucose and galactose during digestion - important in the development of the nervous system and the brain