Rourke Baby Record - Nutrition 6-9 months

Question 1

Milestones

Recall signs of developmental readiness for complementary foods are:

3

Answer 1

• Control their head and neck
• Sit up alone or with minimal support
• Grasp objects and bring them to their mouth

Note: infant may still have early gag reflex until around 7 months

Question 2

Guidelines

What is the risk in delaying complementary foods beyond 6 months

Answer 2

increases risk of iron deficiency

Question 3

Guidelines

What type of feeding should be the primary source of nutrients for this age

Answer 3

breast milk

formula if not breast

Question 4

When should cows milk become main milk source?

Answer 4

Delay until 9-12 months

risk of possible iron deficiency

Question 5

When can water take be started in an open cup

Answer 5

6 months

Question 6

What liquid should be avoided

Answer 6

juice

apple juice is source of inorganic arsenic

Question 7

How often should iron rich foods be offered per day

Answer 7

at least twice daily along with veggies and fruit

ideally 2-3 larger meals and 1-2 snacks- include with family meals

iron rich foods: beef, legumes, eggs, fish

fruit/veg = source vit C

Question 8

What should be offered in terms of textures

Answer 8

a variety of textures

lumpy, soft-cooked finger foods, shredded, finely minced,
pureed, mashed, ground textures

Question 9

What type of feeding should be encouraged

Answer 9

self feeding

Question 10

Should fat intake be restricted at this age

Answer 10

no

Question 11

Should infants be pressured, praised, or restricted with food or eating

Answer 11

no

Question 12

Should food be restricted based on family allergies, tolerance, food dislikes

Answer 12

no