Rourke Baby Record - Nutrition 12-24 months

Question 1

Milestones

By 12 months what should the infant have in regards to chewing

Answer 1

full chewing movements

Question 2

By 18 months what should the infant be able to do in terms of self feeding

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Answer 2

• pick up food with fingers
• try to use spoon
• drink from open cup with minimal spilling

Question 3

How does the rate of growth of 12-24 months compare to first year of life

Answer 3

slows during 12-24 months

Question 4

Guidelines

If child is no longer breastfeeding how much homo milk should be offered each day

Answer 4

500ml

continue to breast feed if possible

Question 5

When should water be offered

Answer 5

when child is thirsty

Question 6

Can juice be given

Answer 6

no

Question 7

When should infant be transitioned from bottle to open cup by at the latest

Answer 7

18 months

Question 8

If formula fed when should it be stopped

Answer 8

12 months

breastfeeding can continue

Question 9

What types of foods should the infant be eating

Answer 9

variety from canadas good guide

modify to reduce choking hazard

Question 10

Red Flags

FYI

Does not eat iron-rich foods each day.8
* Does not eat a variety of textures and family foods from Canada’s food guide.8
* Common allergenic foods have not been introduced (e.g., peanuts, eggs).18
* Dietary fat intake is restricted.8
* Consumes > 750 mL (24 oz) cow’s or goat’s milk a day and/or > 175 mL (6 oz)
of juice a day.8 Consuming these beverages in excessive amounts displaces
complementary foods.22
* Main milk source is skim or partly skimmed (e.g., 2%, 1% M.F.) cow’s or goat’s
milk or plant-based beverages (e.g., soy, oat, almond) that is not meeting the
minimum nutrient requirements.
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* Has not transitioned from bottle to an open cup by 18 months.8
* Drinks from a bottle filled with fluids other than water at night.8
* Consumes fruit drinks/punch, sports drinks, pop or beverages containing
artificial sweeteners or caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, hot chocolate).6,8
* Consumes raw or unpasteurized milk or milk products or unpasteurized juice.8
* Unsupervised during feedings.8
* Feeding is forced, restricted or child is pressured to eat.8
* Coughs and chokes often when eating at 24 months.2
* Eats throughout the day with no set meal or snack times.8
* Food selection and intake is restricted due to food allergy/intolerance, food
dislikes or family’s eating pattern.
* Worries about not having enough food or running out of food to feed the
household.