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Feeding - Volume, Frequency, Solids
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Most newborns will take approximately 3 oz of fluids per pound of body weight per day. Typical feedings may be:
Age 0-1 month, use 2-4 oz per feeding, 6-7 feedings per day.
Age 1-6 months, use 4-7 oz per feeding, 4-5 feedings per day.
Age 7-9 months, use 8 oz per feeding, 3-4 feedings per day.
Some pediatric dieticians recommend nothing but milk (breast or formula) until 6-7 months of age. Frequently this is not possible especially with older siblings. Below are some tips to assist you.
Age 2-4 months - May start cereals, use Rice first. 1-2 tablespoons mixed with milk and thin enough for it to drip off the end of the spoon. NEVER use an infant feeder or put cereal in a bottle. Start with 1 feeding at night and then increase to twice a day.
Age 3-6 months - May add fruits, start with applesauce first and add "P" fruits last. 1-2 tablespoons increasing slowly to 1/2 a jar.
Age 4-6 months - May add vegetables, start with carrots. Not all vegetables have to be used. Add corn and sweet potatoes last.
Age 6 months and beyond add meats.
Final thoughts: It is not advisable to add more than one new food in any four day period and avoid mixtures. Juices are not necessary but can be added at 4 months or greater. Start a 3rd feeding by 6-7 months. Again, trust your instincts.
When your baby has its first 4 teeth (ususally the 2 upper and the 2 lower) you can start to add "finger foods" such as grated cheese, finely cut up bananas, etc. Most babies have been weaned from the bottle or breast by 12-15 months and can start to use a "sippy" cup by 6-8 months of age.
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