Selasa, Februari 24, 2009

Mom’s tips for successful weaning

Most professional organizations recommend you start weaning your baby around 6 months

Start with bland foods and make them almost as liquid as milk

Baby rice, pureed vegetables and pureed fruit are the most popular to start with.

Give your baby one taste at a time, that way you will know which he or she prefers and can detect any adverse reactions.

When you puree food you can puree a week’s worth all at once. Buy an ice cube tray and freeze the food, take out a cube at each feed, making up larger amounts as baby’s appetite grows.

Try to organise mealtimes for the same time each day – your baby will know what to expect and be more likely to be happy to eat their meals.

Offer your baby healthy foods that you and your family usually eat – mashed into small manageable lumps.

AVOID eggs, salt, sugar, nuts and honey.

Boiled then cooled tap water is the best alternative drink to breast or formula milk
Avoid fizzy drinks and cow’s milk until they are over 12 months.

Buy bigger bibs – feeding just got a lot messier.

A splash mat or floor mat is always a good idea to keep your floor clean.
Travel products such as cutlery cases and storage pots are handy for when you are out and about.

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