Bottle Feeding
This is the recommended way to warm a bottle instead of using a microwave.
What is running the bottle under warm-to-hot tap water or placing it in warm tap water?
Around this age, babies can begin drinking from a cup and eating on their own with help from a spoon and fingers.
What is 12 months?
These four food groups/types are encouraged at every meal in the presentation.
What are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins?
A high chair should have one of these to minimize the risk of standing or sliding out.
What is a secure, adjustable harness/safety straps?
Newborns typically start with this amount per feeding during the first 2–3 days.
What is 1–2 ounces (30–60 mL)?
A bottle nipple with a hole that is too large can cause this problem.
What is milk flowing too quickly / fast swallowing / potential choking?
At this age, children generally have much more control but may still scatter food around.
What is 15 months?
This helps children know when to expect food and reduces grazing on less healthy options.
What are regular meal and snack times?
This part of the chair should be broad and sturdy and should not wobble.
What is the base?
After the first few days, babies usually take about this amount every 3–4 hours.
What is 2–3 ounces (60–90 mL)?
This feeding position helps prevent air intake and reduces choking and ear infection risks.
What is holding the bottle at an angle with the nipple full of milk, rather than feeding the baby flat?
By this age, children can use a spoon, fork, and unbreakable cup or glass, although they may not always want to.
What is 18 months?
Children are more likely to try new foods when they see adults doing this.
What is modeling healthy eating behaviors?
These must be fully engaged before placing a child in a foldable high chair.
What are locks and latches?
By one month, babies may take about this amount every 4 hours.
What is 4 ounces?
This should be avoided because milk residue can contribute to severe tooth decay.
What is letting a baby fall asleep with a bottle?
This type of eating can be a normal part of learning to self-feed.
What is messy eating?
This approach to mealtimes is recommended instead of pressuring children to eat or finish their plate.
What is keeping mealtimes positive and stress-free?
This should lock firmly in place and require adult strength or dexterity to remove.
What is the tray?
At 6 months, intake may increase to this amount 4–5 times a day.
What is 6–8 ounces (180–240 mL)?
These are signs that a caregiver should pay attention to instead of forcing a baby to finish a bottle.
What are pausing, wanting to burp, or turning away when full?
Some children may continue messy eating behavior into approximately this age.
What is the third year?
The presentation recommends offering this instead of sugary beverages.
What are water or milk?
Caregivers should check these areas for injury or choking/strangulation hazards.
What are sharp/rough edges, loose parts, and detachable small parts?
This is the general daily guideline given in the presentation based on body weight.
What is about 2.5 ounces (75 mL) per pound per day?