Nutrition Flashcards
infants have poorly controlled swallowing until when
3-4M
infants don’t make saliva until when
3M
what is the concern behind introducing solid foods too soon
allergy development
when can solid foods be introduced to infants
4-6M
do infants need water
nope
why do infants not need water
their kidneys aren’t functioning yet, can cause electrolyte problems
what 3 things when introduced to infants can cause botulism
cow’s milk, honey, or corn syrup
what is the first food to introduce to infants
iron-fortified cereals
can you microwave bottles for babies, why
no - hot spots
what 4 things identify an infant is ready for solid food (besides age)
doubled birth weight, drinks 8oz of formula and is hungry in less than 4 hours, can sit with little support and has good head control, drinks 30-32 oz per day and wants more
when does the tongue thrust reflex go away
sometime after 6M
what type of baby food is usually introduced first (not the cereal)
strained food
what are foods infants should avoid because of typical sensitivities
shellfishm PB, eggs (particularly egg whites), nuts, wheat, strawberries, citrus
is physiologic anorexia normal in toddlers
yes
up to what age should a child be drinking whole milk
2Y
