Weaning Flashcards
1
Q
What are the best 2 foods to wean with?
A
Baby rice
Purees of fruit and vegetables
2
Q
4 foods to avoid when weaning
A
Highly spiced food Fatty foods Sweet drinks Eggs High in fibre Nuts Honey
3
Q
When do you start weaning?
A
6 months
4
Q
4 reasons why you shouldn’t wean early
A
Lead to obesity Kidneys can't cope Ability to swallow foods with thick consistency is not developed Can't properly digest food Cause some allergies
5
Q
4 signs that a baby is ready to wean
A
Control head movement Still hungry after feed Holds head up Interest in food Sit upright Chews fist
6
Q
Why should babies wean?
A
Establish healthy eating Develop social skills Produce iron Introduce different tastes, and textures Eat as a family Encourage fine motor skills
