Nutrition Information for Baby
Babies need only breast milk or formula for the first 6 months of life.
Breastfeeding has many benefits:
1. Fights disease and is loaded with the nutrients your baby needs
2. Promotes bonding
3. Less expensive than formula!
4. Easy to digest
For more information on the benefits of breastfeeding, go to: Breastfeeding Fact Sheet
Breastfeeding has many benefits:
1. Fights disease and is loaded with the nutrients your baby needs
2. Promotes bonding
3. Less expensive than formula!
4. Easy to digest
For more information on the benefits of breastfeeding, go to: Breastfeeding Fact Sheet
More Tips for a Breastfeeding Mom:
- Avoid drugs (including caffeine) and alcohol
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Maintain a healthy diet to keep your baby healthy, too!
- http://www.choosemyplate.gov/mypyramidmoms/breastfeedingnutritionneeds.html
- http://www.lalecheleague.org/
MORE QUESTIONS? Call the National Breastfeeding Hotline at: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446)
Introducing Solids
Solids are usually introduced around 4-6 months. Rice cereal is usually introduced first because it is tolerated well by most babies. Here is a useful slideshow about introducing solids!
Signs Child is Ready for Solids
Watch for allergies!
Things to remember
Some foods can cause harmful reactions to your baby. These include honey, peanut butter, egg whites, and cow's milk. For a complete list of foods to avoid, click here
Additional Resources:
www.eatright.org
www.healthychildren.org
Signs Child is Ready for Solids
- Sits up with support
- Can hold head steady
- Puts fingers or toys in mouth
- Shows want food by opening mouth
- Closes lips over the spoon
- Shows doesn’t want food by turning head away
- Keeps food in mouth and swallows it
Watch for allergies!
- Give child one food at a time, and wait a few days before trying another food to see if there is any allergies.
- Symptoms of allergies
- Rash
- Bloating or an increase in intestinal gas
- Diarrhea Fussiness after eating
- Get medical attention if have hives or difficulty breathing
- After you've successfully tried individual foods, it's OK to offer a pureed mix of two foods.
Things to remember
Some foods can cause harmful reactions to your baby. These include honey, peanut butter, egg whites, and cow's milk. For a complete list of foods to avoid, click here
Additional Resources:
www.eatright.org
www.healthychildren.org