There are many achievements expected with introduction of solids. These include that the child will thrive nutritionally, that different aspects of food (tastes, scratchiness, lumpiness, temperatures) will be managed, that the child will not be a fussy eater, that the child will not fail to thrive nor will be obese, that allergic symptoms will be prevented, or managed if present, that the child will manage to eat in different social situations, that the child will be able to “get his tongue … [Read more...]
Parent aware, child will get there
While a child is learning to accept foods it helps if the parent understands that every change is a new experience for the baby and the baby may or may not be ready for that change. By being aware the parent can see just what aspect of the food is not accepted and take a step back to progress according to what aspects of the food the child can manage and what new aspects may take more time. Eg when a new food is introduced the baby is coping with a different taste, texture, smell, thickness … [Read more...]
Parents judged for eating problems
Parents judged when 7-year olds have eating problems. Is this eating delay? (We encourage your contribution. Please feel free to add your reply with feedback /comments below.) A recent study reported that infants who had began lumpy solid foods after nine months were more likely to have more feeding problems at age seven than those who started them before nine months. These children also ate less variety of foods. The authors recommend that professionals advise parents to encourage the … [Read more...]
Fussy babies – practical advice on Introduction of Solids, Eating Development and Food Sensitivity
Fussy babies - practical advice on Introduction of Solids, Eating Development and Food Sensitivity for mothers and health professionals By Joan Breakey Provides a great insight for mother and a fantastic resource for dietians and other health professionals, particularly dietitians. Available on line at www.dietinvestigation.com Easter 2010 Why it is useful for professionals: Chapter 1 - When introduction of solids gets complicated This chapter gives a useful overview of introduction of solids … [Read more...]