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Articles in the
Growth Stages section are divided into three groups: 0-2 Years, 3-5
Years, 6-12
Years Articles
for teens 13-18 years will be found in our Teen
Spot section.
The following articles will provide information
for each age group as specified. Subject matter
will range from breastfeeding for the 0-2 years
category to bullying in the 6-12 years category.
Go to each section by clkicking these links:
0-2 Years (see below) » 3-5
Years » 6-12
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» Wait 3 to 5
days before introducing a new food – watch
for any allergic reactions
» Later introduce
strained meat
8-10
Months
» Add finger
foods such as bananas, dry cereal, or soft cooked
vegetables to your baby’s diet
» Cut food into
small pieces
» Do not give
nuts, popcorn, whole grapes or uncooked vegetables
» Offer a sip-cup
with handles for small amounts of water, formula,
or juice
10-12 Months
» Give healthy
snacks such as fruit and vegetables
» Offer new foods
in small portions at mealtimes that the rest of
the family is eating
» Allow the baby
to begin using a spoon
Never feed a baby directly from the jar – bacteria
from the baby’s mouth can contaminate the
food. Throw away opened jars within a day or two.
Never microwave
a baby’s food – microwaved food can
develop hot spots that will burn the baby’s
mouth
Avoid overfeeding or underfeeding by allowing the baby
to decide how much he/she wants to eat.
Never give a child under
one year of age – honey, corn syrup, or egg
whites. Honey and corn syrup may contain Botulinus
spores which can cause serious and sometimes fatal
results. Egg whites may increase the baby’s
chances of being allergic to eggs later in life.
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When to Start Solid Foods
During the first year, babies learn to trust
those who provide them with the comfort and security
of food. If the parents are sensitive to their baby’s
nutritional needs, the child will develop sound
eating habits. However, introducing babies to solid
foods before the age of 4 months may cause them
to develop allergies later on.
4-6
Months
» Introduce solid
foods slowly
» Make sure your
baby is alert and sitting upright
» Use a small
spoon with a rubber coating
» Start with
rice cereal, then oatmeal or barley (wheat cereal
may cause allergies if given before the baby is
1 year old)
» Check the temperature
of the food before feeding your baby
» Do not put
cereal into a bottle
6-8
Months
» Introduce strained
or pureed vegetables and fruits
Continued
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