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A Guide On Feeding A Newborn Infant - 2

...Some babies are very eager to start taking food. If a baby has been hungry adding solids may settle a fussy baby and make them much more content.

6 to 8 Months

By this age babies are anxious to have solids and are ready to try new foods. Continue with the cereal and begin to add puree fruit and vegetables. Start with around 1 teaspoon then gradually work up to a 1/4 cup or so 2 to 3 feedings per day.

Remember some babies will be bigger eaters than others. Don't force food into your child and certainly don't overfeed as this causes overweight children. However you also need to make sure they are getting adequate nutrition for their activity level.

8 to 12 Months

Your baby has become a toddler and their diet needs to meet the needs of a toddler. They are more active and they probably even have a tooth or two by now. Milk remains a staple but plenty of other foods can now be part of your toddler's diet.

You can add small amounts of pasteurized cheese, yogurt, or cottage cheese. Remember no cow's milk until after 1 year. You can add iron fortified barley, wheat, oats, and mixed cereals. As well as mashed fruits and vegetables. Everything goes for fruits, as long as they are non acidic.

Don't forget about finger foods. Bananas, crackers, toast or cookies can make good finger foods.

You can also begin to add egg yolk, split peas, and soft members of the bean family such as lentils or pintos. Pureed meats are fine and you can also add non citrus juices.

Try to make eating an enjoyable time for your child. Don't force too hard for your child to eat foods they don't care for. Rather mix with something they like or change to a better tolerated food. As your baby gets older you can judge which foods they are ready to have added to your diet. Experiment and let them taste and enjoy a host of new flavors.

As you can see, having the resources as well as information that you need about childcare is important. This is something that all parents should know all about wether you are a new parent, or on your 3rd child. You can never have too much great information.

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