Food for Babies
This is considered the best food for a newborn baby.
What is breastmilk?
This is the recommended age to begin introducing complementary foods to a baby.
What is six months?
These are the first types of vegetables that are often introduced to babies.
What are steamed and mashed vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes?
This food can cause infant botulism and should never be given to babies under one year old.
What is honey?
Cats or Dogs
Cats
This is a suitable alternative to breastmilk when a mother cannot breastfeed.
What is infant formula?
This sign indicates a baby is ready to start solid foods and involves improved upper body control.
What is sitting with minimal support?
This fruit is commonly one of the first foods given to babies because of its soft texture and nutritional value.
What is banana?
These foods pose choking hazards due to their size and texture, such as grapes and popcorn.
What are choking hazards?
This disease can be spread through the maternal inhalation of kitty litter.
What is toxoplasmosis?
Breastmilk reduces the risk of these common infections in babies.
What are ear infections, respiratory infections, and diarrhea?
This sign of interest shows a baby may be ready to explore solid foods.
What is reaching for food or watching others eat?
These grains, when fortified, are excellent sources of iron for babies starting solids.
What are rice or oatmeal cereals?
Adding this ingredient to baby food can strain their kidneys and lead to unhealthy eating habits later in life.
What is salt?
Breastmilk helps promote the growth of these in a baby’s gut, supporting digestion.
What are beneficial gut bacteria?
Breastmilk alone is no longer sufficient to meet this nutritional need after six months.
What is iron?
These types of foods provide healthy fats to support a baby’s brain development.
What are avocados and full-fat yogurt?
This sweet additive in baby foods can cause tooth decay and unhealthy weight gain.
What is sugar?
Breastfeeding supports this bond between mother and baby.
What is emotional bonding?
Starting solids too early can increase the risk of this digestive issue.
What are stomach upset or indigestion?
These protein-rich foods, when pureed, help meet a baby’s increased nutrient needs.
What are meats, eggs, and lentils?
This type of milk, if introduced before one year of age, can cause anemia by interfering with iron absorption in babies.
What is cow’s milk?