Transition to Texture

1. Transition to Texture

2. What is your baby eating now?2

3. Recommended Feeding Practices3 Never force baby to finish bottle or food • over eating is a learned behavior Be patient when feeding baby • Always give baby a chance to feed self

4. Signs of readiness for texture?4

5. When baby can… 5 pick up finger foods use a cup around 8-10

6. Foods to feed 8-10 months 6 cooked or soft fruits mashed cooked plain rice mashed cooked plain noodles chopped mixed grain baby cereal

7. Foods for baby to pick up8-10 months 7 • toasted bread • pieces of tortilla • cooked ground meat, chopped chicken or fish • soft, skinless fruits • soft, cooked vegetables • mild cheese like medium cheddar

8. Also… 8 • Let baby feed self! • Give assistance by spoon feeding • Do not add salt, sugar, butter or spices to baby’s food. • Give new foods • More solid food=less breastmilk or formula

9. Does baby need teeth do start these foods? 9 NO!

10. Signs of readiness for next advance in texture? 10

11. When baby can:11 • chew & swallow soft, mashed and chopped foods • use a cup • start to use a spoon • around 10-12 months

12. Foods to start…10-12 months 12 cereal, bread, crackers  fruits and cooked vegetables  cooked, soft meat  cooked beans or lentils  cooked egg yolks  casseroles

13. Tips for 10-12 months 13 • let baby feed self with hands or spoon • have baby sit at the table with the family • use bottle less and cup more • eating more food=drinking less breastmilk or formula

14. What can be added to baby’s diet at 1 year? 14

15. when your baby can… 15 • chew and swallow soft table foods • use a spoon • usually around 1 year

16. whole milk, a little at a time cooked, whole egg Foods to start… 16around 1 year

17. A l s o… 17 • Offer 3 meals a day plus 2 to 3 snacks • Give baby whole milk from age 1 until age 2 • Serve juice from a cup only • Make a plan to wean baby from the bottle

18. Tips for less mess 18  cover the floor  plastic bib  non-breakable dishes  eat in diaper only or play clothes  lead by example  look for cues baby is done  don’t scold, don’t giggle

19. Formula complete food supplies all nutrients Whole Milk not a complete food missing key nutrients Supplies 2 main nutrients: calcium & Vitamin D What are the differences between milk and formula? 19

20. Formula Protein Fat Carbohydrate Vitamin D Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin K Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Niacin Folic Acid Pantothenic Acid Biotin Vitamin C Choline Inositol Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Iron Zinc Manganese Copper Iodine Selenium Sodium Potassium Chloride Cow’s milk Protein Carbohydrate Fat Calcium Vitamin B 2 Vitamin B 12 Zinc Vitamin D Vitamin A C o m p a r i s o n 20

21. Build strong blood  Prevent colds and flu  Keep energy levels up  Healthy growth Prevent anemia Why do we need iron in the diet? 21

22. What are the signs of anemia? 22 • look pale • feel tired and weak • act cranky • get sick more easily

23. 10-12 months Breakfast 2-4 T baby cereal mixed with formula or breastmilk sliced banana pieces breastfeed or 3-4 ounces formula in a cup Snack ½ slice of toasted bread 2-4 ounces diluted juice in a cup breastfeed or 4-6 ounces formula Ages 1-3 Breakfast 1 scrambled egg ½ slice toast ½ cup milk in cup Snack ½ fresh orange, sliced ¾ ounce cheese pieces Meal Comparison 23

24. What is the usual serving size for babies 1 year plus? 24 1 tablespoon per year of age sample menu for 1 year old: 1 tablespoon each~ soft meat cooked vegetable soft fruit bread cubes

25. R e m e m b e r ! 25 Make time to… • play • read • go to the park • Ask your WIC counselor for fun ideas

26. Thank you attending today’s class!! 26