Weaning

Question 1

weaning structure

Answer 1

current feeding pattern
FH asthma, eczema, hay fever
when
risks of early weaning
what food: initially; at 12 months
what NOT food
breastfeeding?
advice regarding feeding routine
safety advice
safety netting

Question 2

When does weaning occur?

Answer 2

6months

Question 3

What & when foods are typically started first in weaning

Answer 3

Small pieces of solid foods

Baby rice w/breast/formula milk
Fruit pieces
Veggies

when not very hungry

Question 4

at 12 months you can introduce

Answer 4

3 chopped meals
cow milk full fat

Question 5

Does a mother stop breast feeding when weaning occurs?

Answer 5

Continues roughly up to 1year

babies require 500-600mls/day + weaning food

Question 6

SAFETY advice

Answer 6

stay with baby to avoid chocking!
watch out for allergies etc

Question 7

What should a baby not eat (2)

Answer 7

Honey
Nuts / Peanuts

Question 8

What should we tell a parent starting to get their child to eat / wean? (2)

Answer 8

Baby needs FATTY food to grow

Keep a food diary

Little and often

Question 9

Red flags for weaning / safety netting

Answer 9

changes to apetite

Loss of weight

Growth concerns

Please let us know

Question 10

risks of early weaning

Answer 10

allergy
aspiration