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American Academy of Pediatrics Policy. Fresh foods are not bacteria-free, so they will spoil more quickly than food from a can or jar. NOTE: Do not give your baby any food that requires chewing at this age, or any food that ca n be a choking hazard. Foods to avoid include hot dogs including meat sticks, or baby food "hot dogs" ; nuts and seeds; chunks of meat or cheese; whole grapes; popcorn; chunks of peanut butter; raw vegetables; f ruit chunks, such as apple chunks; and hard, gooey, or sticky candy.
When your baby starts eating solid foods, his stools will become more solid and variable in color. Because of the added sugars and fats, they will have a much stronger odor, too. Peas and other green vegetables may turn the stool a deep-green color; beets may make it red. Beets sometimes make urine red as well. If your baby's meals are not strained, his stools may contain undigested pieces of food, especially hulls of peas or corn, and the skin of tomatoes or other vegetables.
All of this is normal. Your baby's digestive system is still immature and needs time before it can fully process these new foods. If the stools are extremely loose, watery, or full of mucus, however, it may mean the digestive tract is irritated.
In this case, reduce the amount of solids and introduce them more slowly. If the stools continue to be loose, watery, or full of mucus, talk with your child's doctor to find the reason.
Babies do not need juice. Babies younger than 12 months should not be given juice. Offer it only in a cup, not in a bottle. To help prevent tooth decay , do not put your child to bed with a bottle. If you do, make sure it contains only water.
Juice reduces the appetite for other, more nutritious, foods, including breast milk, formula, or both. Too much juice can also cause diaper rash, diarrhea, or excessive weight gain. Healthy babies do not need extra water. Breast milk, formula, or both provide all the fluids they need. However, it is OK to offer a little water when you begin to give your baby solid foods.
Use an open, sippy or strawed cup and limit water to no more than 1 cup 8 ounces each day. Also, a small amount of water may be needed in very hot weather. If you live in an area where the water is fluoridated , drinking water will also help prevent future tooth decay.
It is important for your baby to get used to the process of eating—sitting up, taking food from a spoon, resting between bites, and stopping when full. These early experiences will help your child learn good eating habits throughout life. Encourage family meals from the first feeding. When you can, the whole family should eat together. Feed small portions and encourage your baby to eat slowly. Always watch your child while he or she is eating. Learn more about potential choking hazards and how to prevent your child from choking.
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They lost the tongue thrust reflex that automatically pushes food out of their mouth. They still seem hungry after getting a full day's portion of milk eight to 10 breastfeedings or about 32 ounces of formula. Up to 9 months, feed your baby 20 to 28 ounces of formula daily or breast milk every 3 to 4 hours.
At 9 to 12 months, feed them 16 to 24 ounces of formula daily or breast milk every 4 to 5 hours. Here are 20 Things to Feed Your Infant. At 4 to 6 months, feed your baby two meals, each two to four tablespoons.
At 7 to 12 months, feed them three meals, each the size of your baby's fist. How To Start Solids. Baby Food Infographic.
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