New mothers are ol`ten apprehensive about when to start weaning; some may be cager to do it early while some may want to postpone it for some time, though certain factors such as if the mother is working or is not in good health to continue l`eeding or isnot producing enough milk and if the child appears malnourished are always favourable to gradually start weaning early.
It`s better to consult a doctor before starting weaning, so he can give guidance regarding proper l`ood and timing. It`s not the mother alone who should decide when to start weaning. There aresome indications on the side of the child that prompt a mother to start weaning, such as the baby can sit or prop up, can hold the neck, shows interest in food, start putting things in mouth, etc.
It`s not easy to convince the baby to start eating but things can be made easier. For instance, before offering the food to the child make sure that the baby is comfortable, either hold him in the lap or make him sit in a secured chair. Then offer him/her a small amount about a teaspoon of the food that has been prepared for him. Food given at the initial stage such as rice based cereal should be thin inconsistency and made from formula milk. If the baby rejects the food there`s no reason to feel despair.
Wait for a minute or try giving something else.
Babies usually take time to develop acceptance towards the new mechanism of feeding, therefore one should never give up.
The beginning of weaning does not mean that thebaby should not be breast fed. Breast feeding should ideally continue till two years of age along with the food that is being given to the baby, though its frequency decreases as the child grows and takes more solid food.
Though the baby gets nutrition from the food that he is eating, he/she misses the mother`s warmth.
Thus, the baby should be hugged and loved to meet his/her emotional needs.
Like the time to start weaning, what to feed the child is another burning issue for new mothers. Rice based cereals should be introduced to the baby at the start of weaning. Do not start with wheat cereal or mixed cereals; these should be given to the baby at a later stage to reduce chances of allergic reactions. Once the baby starts eating cereal olT a spoon, introduce a fruit or vegetable.
After introducing a new food, wait for a few days before introducing something else, so that you would know if any food causes an allergic reaction.
Mashed fruits and vegetables such as carrot, broecoli, stewed apple, banana and pear are rich in vitamins and should be given around the age of six months.
In addition, mashed beef or chicken, pasteurised cheese, bread, pasta and yoghurt should also be included in the baby`s diet. In contrast peanuts, unpasteurised dairy products, raw eggs and food items with added sugar and salt should be avoided.
However, honey, eggs, cow`s milk, citrus fruits can be given to the baby after his/her first birthday.
Moreover, nuts, seafood and peanut butter are allergenic and must not be given until the child is two or three years of age.
To conclude, weaning aims to gradually introduce a variety of tastes and textures to the baby to meet his/her nutritional requirements. For this reason, offer food to the baby from a spoon and then slowly increase the amount and number of food items.
Initially, offer food once a day, and after that increase it to twice to thrice a day. E
Sources:
http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=19_02_2012_429_002
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