Necessary procedures in ilk nutrition for formula feeding infants

Such procedures or important 'know-hows' introducing a cup, introducing a table food and most importantly weaning. How are these procedures very important in a formula feeding baby?

Introducing a Cup
The six month old, who is sitting up unsupported and is using both hands for play is developmentally ready to begin learning to drink from a cup. Start with a small amount of breast milk, or formula in the cup, hold baby on your lap and show it how to drink. small amounts of apple, pear or other mild juice may be offered in the cup. Infants who are eating a good variety of fruits and vegetables have no nutritional need for juice. so do not offer more than four ounces a day. this is also a good time to introduce plain water.

Introducing Table Food
By nine months old the infant should be getting himself into and out of the sitting position, playing with toys with both hands, bringing toys to his mouth and grabbing for the spoon during feedings. Now is the time to bring the child to the table at meal time with other family members, if you have not already done so. The nine months old is eager to observe other family members and to try to do as they do. He is ready to try self feeding with a spoon. He is ready to start soft table foods. his digestive system is ready for wheat and mixed grains. Start with small bits of soft fruit such as bananas or vegetables such as soft cooked green beans. other good finger foods include bits of toast, arrowroot biscuits or other teething biscuits, unsalted soda crackers, cheese cubes and other fruits and vegetable. He will be interested in what others are eating and willing to try new foods.

Understand your child's chewing skills and help him progress as quickly as he is able, but do not push him to go too fast. Teeth are not necessary for good chewing skills or the introduction of table foods. Gagging is a good skill to have at this age. Learn the difference between gagging and choking. A parent who panics over gagging will scare the child and it may not progress as well with foods as it should. Gagging is the way a child prevent a choking incident.

As the child's chewing and swallowing ability progresses, mashed and chopped table food from the family table may be introduced. Spices and herbs are okay. The child from nine months to twelve months is usually a good eater, interested in a variety of tastes and textures, Enjoy this stage and offer as many new foods as you and it are willing to try.

By the child's first birthday, whole cow's milk may be offered in the Cup. Formula may be discontinued unless needed because of a medical condition. Breast feeding may be tapered off to just "comfort feeding"; solid foods should be the main source of nutrition after one year of age- breast milk just a supplement.

Whole eggs and egg whites may be offered after the first birthday, as well as strawberries and other potential allergens. Peanut butter appears to be a very potent allergen and should not be given until after the third birthday. The child is still developing chewing skills though, so do not offer foods which are easy to choke on such as: nuts, seeds, popcorn, raw vegetables, hot dogs, grapes, peanut butter, meat sticks, hard candies or lolli pops. Children do not need fruit flavored, sweetened beverages, fruit punches or soda, Use plain water for thirst.

Weening
As the infant begins to walk, the parent should notice a lessening of interest in the feeding bottle. This is the appropriate time to wean from the bottle between eleven and fourteen months. If the cup was appropriately introduced at six months, the child will be fairly proficient with it by 12 months and formula or milk may be given in the cup. The child needs 16 to 24 ounces of milk daily. this is easily obtained from a cup. The child needs four ounces or less of juice each day and this can also be given in the cup.

Bottles should never be given when a child is put to bed, or when the child is lying down. This is dangerous for choking and can be very detrimental to the development of healthy teeth. if you must put your baby to bed with a bottle, fill it with water only, or just offer a clean pacifier. Tooth decay can occur when any sweet liquids, as well as milk and formula are given to baby throughout the day or night. This is more of a problem if the baby falls asleep while drinking these liquids. Make sure you clean baby's teeth eating and drinking.

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