Appropriate Foods for childrenBy: Cassie Mattingly

What you will learn• Age appropriate foods• Tips for feeding• Unsafe foods• Portion control• Appropriate portions for babies• Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding

Appropriate foodsBIRTH to 4 MONTHS

• BREAST MILK

• FORMULA

• NO SOLID FOODS

4 to 6 MONTHS

• BREAST MILK

• FORMULA

• CEREALS

• SIGNS OF READINESS

APPROPRIATE FOODS6 – 8 MONTHS

• BREAST/FORMULA

• CEREALS

• FRUITS/VEGETABLES

• FINGER FOODS

8 – 12 MONTHS

• BREAST/FORMULA

• MEATS

• EGG YOLK

Appropriate foods1 YEAR OLD

• WHOLE MILK

• NUTRIENTS FROM 5 FOOD GROUPS

• VARIETY

2 & OLDER• LOW IN FAT

• CALCIUM

• NUTRIENTS FROM 5 FOOD GROUPS

Tips for feeding• Solids too early• Offer one new food at a time• Keep trying• Use a dish when feeding• Refrigerated for 2 days• Bottle in bed• Avoid choking hazards• Sweets and sweetened beverages• No caffeine drinks• Fussy baby

UNSAFE FOODS• 4- 12 months

• Cow’s milk/soy milk• Honey• Large chunks• Small, hard foods• Soft, sticky foods• Peanut butter• Watch for high allergenic foods

• 1 year• watch for high allergenic foods

Portions• Portion distortion • Serving size• Recommended portions• Portion control tips• Involve your kids• Sizes

Appropriate portionsBIRTH to 4 MONTHS

• BREASTFEEDING

• FORMULA

4 to 6 MONTHS

• BREASTFEEDING

• FORMULA

• CEREALS

Appropriate portions6 to 8 MONTHS

• BREAST/FORMULA

• FRUITS/VEGETABLES

• FINGER FOODS

8 to 12 MONTHS

• BREAST/FORMULA

• MEATS

• EGG YOLK

• INCREASE IN PORTIONS

APPROPRIATE PORTIONS

12 to 24 MONTHS• 2 cups dairy

• 3 ounces grains

• 1 cup fruit

• 1 cup vegetables

• 2 ounces protein

12 to 36 MONTHS• 2 cups dairy

• 4-5 ounces grains

• 1 to 1 ½ cups fruit

• 1 ½ cups vegetables

• 3 to 4 ounces protein

Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding

Breastfeeding• Free!

• Fights infections

• Easily digested

• Different tastes

• Convenient

• Obesity prevention

• Challenges

Formula Feeding• Convenience

• Flexible

• Diet

• Frequency

• Challenges

REferences• BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board (n.d.). Age by age guide to feeding your baby.

BabyCenter Expert Advice. Retrieved from: http://www.babycenter.com/0_age-by- age-guide-to-feeding-your-baby_1400680.bc

• BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board (n.d.). Age by age guide to feeding your toddler. BabyCenter Expert Advice. Retrieved from: http://www.babycenter.com/0_age-by- age-guide-to-feeding-your-toddler_1736045.bc

• DiSanto, J. (2012). Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding. KidsHealth from Nemours. Retrieved from: http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/breast_bottle_feeding.html#

• Drescher, S. (2013). What is baby bottle tooth decay. WebMD. Retrieved from: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/what-is-baby-bottle-tooth-decay

• Gavin, M. L. (2011). Keeping portions under control. KidsHealth from Nemours. Retrieved from: http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/portions.html#

• National Institues of Health. (2011).Age appropriate diet for children. MedlinePlus. Retrieved from: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002455.htm