Nutritional Milestones

Question 1

1 month-4

Answer 1

1. Support breastfeeding efforts
2. Teach correct formula types and preparation if used
3. Teach burping and rate of feeding info
4. Emphasize importance of holding infant and not propping bottles

Question 2

2 months-6

Answer 2

1. ReView fluid needs of infants
2. Suggest water during hot weather or if fy wants to use a bottle at bedtime
3. Food safety for partially used bottles of breast milk/formula
4. Warm water to heat bottles not microwave
5. NO honey first year
6. Info on any supplemmets needed

Question 3

4 months-3

Answer 3

1. Introduction of first foods b/t 4-6 mo- s/s allergies, intolerance
2. No fruit juice before 6 mo, only in cup, 4-6 oz/day
3. Changing food patterns w more solid and less bottle feeds

Question 4

6 months-6

Answer 4

1. Proper introduction of new foods- rice cereal, fruits, veg
2. Discuss unusual food reactions observed
3. Introduce cup
4. Introduce soft finger foods
5. Choking hazards
6. Fluoride supplements if not in water

Question 5

9 months-3

Answer 5

1. If not BF, iron fortified formula for first year
2. Encourage self-feeding
3. Introduce protein- tofu, cheese, mashed beans, cut meat

Question 6

12 months-3

Answer 6

1. Support moms who still BF
2. Cups instead of bottle
3. Start cows milk