Infant Development
80% of iron stores in newborns are accumulated during this trimester of pregnancy.
Third
There is extensive legislation in the United States regarding these non-food items that pose a choking risk, but such guidelines do not exist for high-risk foods.
Toys
The baby-led weaning approach recommends that these 5 foods be served in pieces large enough that the baby can pick them up with some sticking out of their fist.
(Name 3)
Chunks of fruit, soft cooked vegetable sticks, strips of meat, fingers of toast, and strips of cheese
There are no clear recommendations for preterm infants on this factor related to complementary feeding.
Timing
The World Health Organization recommends introduction of first solid foods at this age.
6 months
The transition from munching to a rotary chewing pattern does not typically occur until this age or later.
12 months
In parts of the world with limited access to pureed foods, adults provide this kind of food to their infants.
Pre-chewed
This false but catchy belief may be held by mothers using the baby-led weaning approach.
Until the age of 1, food is for fun
Baby-led weaning is not appropriate for preterm infants, as they have higher needs for this nutrient.
Iron
Authors of the review article recommended initial use of this complementary feeding approach, with a natural progression to this other complementary feeding approach.
Spoon-feeding
Baby-led weaning
With practice, infants develop their oral muscles in these three areas.
(Name 2)
Strength, stamina, and precision
While infants use their tongue to position food on this area of the mouth for munching, they cannot efficiently protect their throat and open airway below.
Gum ridges
Using a spoon-feeding approach, babies are introduced to this type of food after pureed foods and before soft foods.
Purees with soft lumps
When comparing infants introduced to solid foods early and those introduced to solid foods late, two randomized controlled trials found no significant difference in this measure.
BMI Z-score
New Australian infant feeding guidelines recommend that these iron-rich foods be introduced as first foods before fruits and vegetables.
(Name 2)
Infant cereals
Pureed meat, poultry, and fish
Cooked tofu
Legumes
Teeth usually begin to rupture at the front of the mouth between these ages and at the back of the mouth between these ages.
6-8 months
12-24 months
This is used as a proxy to gauge the diameter of a child's airway.
The width of a child's fifth fingernail
These are 2 potential benefits of spoon-feeding compared to baby-led weaning.
Development of oral skills necessary for safe management of solids
Improved intake of iron-rich foods
Most premature infants still have difficulty managing lumpy solids at this age.
12 months
Old guidelines in Australia and around the world recommend the introduction of pureed fruits and vegetables as first foods, with later introduction of this food.
Pureed meat
These 4 signs may indicate that your infant is ready for introduction of complementary foods.
(Name 3)
Sitting up with little or no support
Opening their mouth
Bringing their hand to their mouth
Reaching for parent’s food or cutlery during meals
Fatal and non-fatal risk of choking is highest in children under this age.
3 years
These are 4 potential benefits of baby-led weaning compared to spoon-feeding.
(Name 3)
Reduced risk of obesity
Increased participation in family meals
Increased exposure to family foods
Reduced maternal anxiety about weaning and feeding
Introducing solids too early to preterm infants may lead to this behavior.
avoidant feeding
The eruption of teeth and development of chewing support the recommendation for smooth foods until this age.
8 months