A
free online resource crammed with advice and information
about Baby Feeding
A Baby
Feeding Checklist !
The following Checklists will really help you to get organised.
The feeding checklists have been separated into Bottle, Breast
and Solid Feeding categories. Print a copy and check the items off of your checklist !
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following link for a comprehensive list of ideas for
New Baby Gifts.
Useful
information about Bottle Feeding
It will
help to ensure that the equipment you use when feeding your baby is without
any potential problems:
The
nipple can cause various problems - Check that the flow from the
bottle is correct, it should flow at a rate of one drop per second. If
the flow is faster or slower then the size of the nipple hole is too
big or too small.
If
the nipple hole is too small then it will be difficult for the infant
to suck
If the nipple hole is too large then too much milk will be released
Safety
Considerations regarding Bottle Feeding:
One
of the advantages of Bottle feeds is that anyone can share in this
pleasurable task. The close contact is essential for the baby's
development and well being. A baby should never be left unattended
with a bottle
Bottles
of formula can be prepared in advance and refrigerated. Never use any
prepared bottles which are more than 48 hours old
Bacteria
can develop if the formula is not refrigerated. Never use bottles that
have been out of the refrigerator for more than 3 hours
All
equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and then sterilized before use
Useful
information about Breast Feeding
Some useful
information about breast feeding:
Many babies are hungry every two hours.
Breast-feed every 2-3 hours or on
demand
Milk
production - The more your baby breast feeds the more milk you will
produce
A
healthy diet. You need 400 to 500 more calories than you did to maintain your pre-pregnancy weight.
Drink at least eight, but no more than 12 cups of liquid a
day
Useful
information about Solid Feeding
Some useful
information about solid feeds:
Diluted
Juices are introduced at the age of 1 month
Undiluted
Juices are introduced at the age of 2 months
Introduce semi-solid foods
at the age of 4 months or weighs 6kg or by the age four months
First introduce rice
cereal at 4 months
Introduce
mashed fruits at 4-5 months
Introduce
mashed vegetables by 5-6 months
When
solid feeding is established ensure a daily intake of 500 -750ml milk
Introduce
Yolk of egg by 6 - 7 months
Introduce
minced meat and fish by
9 - 10 months
Checklists for
New Born Babies !
We have tried to compile a really useful set of checklists indicating quantities as
well as content. We have also added useful information on each category such
as the sections on this page relating to baby feeding. The newborn checklist, or layette
checklists, have
been categorised into the following sections - please click the link of your
choice for more useful and non commercial information:
