weaning Flashcards
name problems that occur if you introduce weaning too early
-coughs and chestiness
-obesity later in life
-risk for asthma and eczema
what are a babies taste preferences before the 6 month mark
sweet, umami and salty
what tastes do babies dislike before the 6 month mark
bitter and sour
name problems that occur if weaning is introduced too late
-poor motor development
-reduce food choice
-growth faltering
-risk for deficiencies
-delayed development of reflexes
what are the sign that a baby is ready to wean
-ability to sit up straight
-crawling
-chew
-improved co-ordination of limbs
-can move soft textures in mouth
what signs can be mistaken for a baby being ready to wean
-chewing fists
-waking in night when they had previously slept through
-wanting extra milk feeds
what are the stages of weaning (with ages)
stage 1 - around 6 months
stage 2- 6-9 months
stage 3- 9-12 months
stage 4- 12 months+
what consistency and frequency of food occurs at stage 1
small amounts of pureed or blended foods
once a day
what consistency and frequency of food occurs at stage 2
thicker consistency with some lumps - mashed, chopped
three meals daily
what consistency and frequency of food occurs at stage 3
firmer foods
three meals daily followed by fruit or plain yoghurt
what consistency and frequency of food occurs at stage 4
family foods with no added salt
3 meals with snacks in between
foods to avoid during introduction of solids
salt - kidneys still developing
sugar/honey - sweet tooth should be discouraged
honey- risk of infection (may contain spores)
nuts - chocking hazard
foods that are high fibre, low calorie and low fat
shark, swordfish and marlin - mercury posioning
raw eggs - risk of infection
what supplements are recommended to those over 6 months
A, C and D
what initiatives allows parents to get free vitamins for their babies
healthy start
what skills should a baby learn during stage one of weaning
-take food from a spoon
-move food from front to back of mouth
-manage thicker purees
