![]() ![]() The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates commercial infant formulas to make sure they meet minimum nutritional and safety requirements. You should pick an infant formula that is made especially for babies. If you believe your baby qualifies for WIC, contact 211 for the phone number of your local WIC Office.No brand of infant formula is best for all babies. While it is never necessary to give your child juice, after 1 year any juice given should be 100% pasteurized juice, only given in an open cup (not in a bottle or sippy cup), and never offer more than 4 ounces per day.įollow the growth of your baby with your doctor to be sure your baby is growing enough.īabies usually double their birth weight in four to six months and triple their birth weight by one year of age.įor more tips on caring for your baby from the American Academy of Pediatrics visit The WIC Program provides healthy foods, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support. Infants under one year of age should not have juice. Your child cannot drink cow's milk yet because it does not provide the right nutrition for babies under 1 and can be too harsh on your baby's digestive system. When your child begins to eat solid foods, you may offer a small amount of water daily. Your baby should continue to drink breast milk or formula until their first birthday. Most babies are ready for finger foods around 8 months when they can pick up soft chunks of food, put it in their mouth, and chew on their own. Avoid adding sugars and salt to your baby's food. To minimize the risk of choking, feed your baby thin purees and then gradually move to thicker textures as your baby is ready. Do not force your child to eat if he is crying, closing his mouth, or turning his head away.įeed your baby a variety of fruits, vegetables, iron fortified infant cereals, and proteins. It can take many times of trying a new food or texture before your baby will accept it. If your baby does not like a food the first time he tries it, wait a few days and try it again. When introducing new foods to your baby it is important to wait a few days in between introducing each new food to watch for signs of an allergic reaction. Traditionally, a single grain infant cereal was recommended as the first food to give your baby however, there is no medical evidence that introducing food in any specific order is best. Close lips around a spoon and swallow food. ![]() Clues your baby may be ready for other foods include: Make learning to eat solid foods a pleasant experience for your baby. The best way to provide cereal is from a spoon when your baby is developmentally ready. It can lead to excessive weight gain, choking, and, in babies younger than 4 months, an increased risk for allergies. After your baby turns 6 months old, WIC will provide infant foods such as cereal and fruits and vegetables breastfed babies will also receive infant meats.Īdding cereal to the bottle is not recommended for most babies. There is no benefit to starting solid foods before your baby is ready. Breast milk and formula provide all the nutrients that your baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. Add solid foodswhen your baby shows signs of being ready (typically around 6 months you can also ask your doctor what's best for your baby). Whether you choose to give your child breast milk, formula, or a combination - feeding your baby is a special time to bond with your child.įeed your baby breast milk or formula throughout the first year of life. To learn more about the health benefits of breastfeeding, contact your local WIC office. Breastfeeding support is one of the benefits provided by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. Breastfeeding and human milk have many advantages for both mom and baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast milk for the first year of your baby's life. Congratulations on your new baby! The right nutrition will give your baby the best start. ![]()
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