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- Check your baby for symptoms of a reaction to the caffeine. If they’ve only had a little bit of the energy drink, you may notice a bit of jitteriness. Large amounts of energy drink consumption can manifest as vomiting, severe shaking, or difficulty breathing.
- Plan wisely for your baby
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You want your baby to get the nutrition they need to grow up strong and healthy. Today, most women breastfeed their babies. Breastfeeding is important and gives your baby just the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Breastfeeding provides antibodies and other immune factors. These help protect against infections and...
•For a young infant (birth to 6 months)
•For an older infant (6 to 12 months)
•For a young child (12 to 24 months)
•Safe feeding tips
•Menus for older infants and young children
•What you can offer a 7-month old infant
•Breastfeeding is the only food or drink your baby will need for the first 6 months.
•Babies who are breastfed should get a vitamin D supplement of 10 micrograms (µg) or 400 international units (IU) each day. This will prevent vitamin D deficiency.
•Continue to breastfeed for up to two years or more, as long as both you and your child want to.
•Continue to give your breastfed infant a vitamin D supplement of 10 µg (400 IU).
•At 6 months, breastfeeding is still your baby’s main food source, but it is time to begin adding solid foods. Formula-fed infants should also be introduced to solid foods at this time.
•Start with foods that contain iron and offer them a few times each day. Iron supports your baby’s growth and development. Iron-rich foods include meats such as beef, lamb, game, poultry, and fish. Meat alternatives include eggs, tofu, and legumes such as beans and lentils. Iron-fortified infant cereal is also a common first food.
•Gradually increase the number of times a day that you offer solid foods.
•Offer your baby a range of nutritious foods from your family meals. Let them discover different textures and experiment with feeding themselves.
•By 12 months, your child needs a variety of foods from the food groups. Learn more about Canada's Food Guide.
•Establish a schedule of regular meals and snacks for your child.
•Breastfeed as long as you and your child want to continue.
•Continue to give your breastfed child a vitamin D supplement of 10 µg (400 IU). This provides a daily source of vitamin D.
•If you are no longer breastfeeding, offer 500 milliliters (mL) of homogenized milk (3.25% M.F.) each day. Your child may like to drink a lot of milk. You should limit them to 750 mL each day to not affect their intake of other foods.
•Higher-fat, nutritious foods are an important source of energy for your child. Examples include breast milk, homogenized cow milk (3.25% M.F.), cheese, avocado, nut butters, and some fish such as salmon or trout.
•Always supervise your child when eating. Make sure your child is sitting upright and is not distracted. Do not let your child eat while walking or running, or while sitting in a moving vehicle.
•Introduce common food allergens one at a time. A food allergen can cause an allergic reaction in some children (like itchy skin, upset stomach or wheezing).Wait two days before introducing a new food. That way, if your baby develops a reaction, you'll have a better idea of what food might have caused it.
•Do not offer solid foods that are hard, small and round, or smooth and sticky. These foods can cause choking.
•Do not offer herbal teas, sports drinks or other drinks with caffeine or artificial sweeteners.
•Cook all meat, eggs, poultry, and fish well. Do not use products with raw eggs to avoid salmonella poisoning. Do not offer unpasteurized juices, milk or milk products.
•To prevent infant botulism, do not offer honey to a baby younger than 12 months.
What you can offer a 7-month old infant
Early morning and on cue at any time (when your baby is hungry) Breastfeeding Morning Breastfeeding Iron-fortified infant cereal Mashed strawberries or other soft fruit Snack Whole grain toast, cut into small pieces or strips Midday Breastfeeding Iron-fortified infant cereal Hard-boiled egg, mashed, minced, or grated Cooked and mashed sweet potato or other vegetable Snack Unsweetened stewed prunes, pureed Early evening Breastfeeding Ground or finely minced plain, dark chicken or other meat Cooked and mashed broccoli or other vegetable Evening and nighttime Breastfeeding
What you can offer an 11-month old infant
Early morning and on cue at any time (when your baby is hungry) Breastfeeding Morning Breastfeeding Iron-fortified infant cereal Chopped strawberries Snack Unsweetened o-shaped oat cereal Blueberries thawed from frozen Midday Breastfeeding Canned salmon, mashed Sweet potato, mashed Cooked green peas, mashed Snack Chopped, hard-boiled egg Whole grain bread, cut into strips Early evening Breastfeeding Ground beef cooked with diced tomatoes and macaroni Unsweetened stewed prunes, pureed Evening and nighttime Breastfeeding
What you can offer a 17-month old child
Continue breastfeeding as long as you and your child both want to Breakfast Whole grain toast with soft margarine Scrambled egg Sliced banana Breastfeeding or homogenized cow milk (3.25% M.F.) Snack Whole grain tortilla Grated cheese Soft pear, sliced Lunch Cooked quinoa Chopped chicken Grated carrot and cucumber Chopped mango Breastfeeding or homogenized cow milk (3.25% M.F.) Snack Unsweetened o-shaped oat cereal Sliced fresh plum Supper Poached fillet of sole, deboned Roasted potato, chopped Steamed broccoli and cauliflower, chopped Fruit cocktail in juice Breastfeeding or homogenized cow milk (3.25% M.F.) Snack Whole wheat bread with soft margarine Sliced strawberries Breastfeeding or homogenized cow milk (3.25% M.F.)
Fruit juices: Drinking juice can discourage your baby from eating other nutritious food that is not sweet. Sugary drinks: Avoid soft drinks, sports drinks, fruit drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened teas. Cereal: Do not add cereal to breast milk or formula in your baby’s bottle.
Oct 3, 2024 · Child Nutrition Series. HealthLinkBC File Number: 69c. Download PDF. English. From birth to 6 months, human milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement can provide all of a baby’s nutrient needs. Some babies are fed infant formula, which already has added vitamin D. Babies who drink only formula do not need a vitamin D supplement.
Oct 5, 2023 · According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), kids under the age of 12 should avoid caffeine consumption and teens ages 13 to 18 should limit their caffeine intake to 100 mg per day. They also advise that children consume less than 25 grams of sugar each day.
- Heidi Butler
Your child should also have legumes (like chickpeas, lentils or peas) – or nuts (make sure they're crushed, ground or a smooth nut butter), and orange or green vegetables and fruits every day. Add a little oil or fat to their food for energy. Be sure your child’s snacks are healthy, such as fresh fruit. How much food and how often.
Energy drinks continue to climb in visibility and popularity among children and teens. Studies have found that almost one-third of teens ages 12 to 17 drink energy drinks regularly, and there are growing concerns that an increase in consumption by kids will lead to increased health issues.
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