Rourke Baby Record - Nutrition 9-12 months

Question 1

Milestones

What develops during this period that allows for biting and chewing of chopped foods and finger foods

Answer 1

lateral movements of tongue which allows food to be moved to teeth

Question 2

By 12 months how should the infant be feeding themselves

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Answer 2

• holding foods between thumb and forefinger
• using jaw and tongue to bite and mash a variety of textures

Question 3

Guidelines

What should be ongoing in terms of primary feeding

Answer 3

breast feeding

or formula feeding

Question 4

When can milk be introduced

Answer 4

9-12 months

Question 5

What type of milk should be introduced at 9-12 months

Answer 5

homo milk

Offer pasteurized, unsweetened homogenized (3.25% M.F.) cow’s milk.

Pasteurized, full-fat goat’s milk enriched with folic acid and vitamin D can be
an alternative to cow’s milk.

Question 6

What is the max amount of milk an infant of this age should be drinking per day

Answer 6

750mls

Consider multiple milk sources (e.g.
breastmilk, infant formula, cow’s milk) when providing guidance

Question 7

For families who cannot or do not want to provide cows milk what should be continued

Answer 7

continue with
breastmilk or a soy-based infant formula until 2 years of age

Question 8

What liquid should be avoided at this age

Answer 8

juice

water is ok

Question 9

How should water and milk be offered (what type of cup)

Answer 9

open cup

Question 10

What age should allergenic foods be given by?

Answer 10

before 1 year old

peanut butter, cooked egg, wheat

Question 11

FYI
continue with iron rich foods, 3 meals, 1-2 snacks, go by infant hunger cues, include infant in family meals, various textures

Question 12

Red flags

same red flags as 6-9 months

Answer 12

• Does not consume iron-rich foods at least 2 times per day.
  8
• By 9 months, lumpy textures and finger foods have not been introduced or
  consumed.8
• Consumes > 750 mL (24 oz) of cow’s or goat’s milk a day.8
• Consumes homemade formula, skim or partly skimmed (e.g., 2%, 1% M.F.)
  cow’s or goat’s milk, plant-based beverages (e.g., soy, oat, almond), as a main
  milk source or infant formula not approved by Health Canada.
  8
• By 12 months, common allergenic foods have not been introduced (e.g.,
  peanuts, eggs).18
• Consumes raw or unpasteurized milk or milk products or unpasteurized juice.8
• Consumes fruit juice, fruit drinks/punch, sports drinks, pop or beverages
  containing artificial sweeteners or caffeine (coffee, tea, hot chocolate).6,8
• Unsupervised during feedings.8
• Feedings are forced, restricted or infant is pressured or praised to eat.8
• Food selection and intake is restricted due to food allergy/intolerance, food
  dislikes or family’s eating pattern.
• Worries about not