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FOODSSIZES the firstVARIETYbite-size DEVELOPMENTFOR YEARsmooth FOODS FEEDINGbonding shapesMASHSOLIDSsmall tastesChewingBirth to 6 months:breast milkFrom birth to 6 months breastfeeding is the ideal way to feedyour baby. Breast feeding canhelp you to develop a strongbond with your child.Breast milk alone provideseverything that your baby needsuntil around 6 months of age.Sometimes it is not possibleto breast feed. In these cases,using a suitable infant formulacan meet your baby’s needs.First taste andsmooth foodsAround 6 months your baby’siron stores begin to get lowand your baby also begins touse his tongue and jaw tomash foods. At this stage breastmilk (or infant formula) stillprovides most of his nutrientsbut is not enough to meet allhis nutritional needs. Around6 months (but not before 4months) he can begin tohave small tastes of smoothfoods including:• Iron-fortified rice cereal(e.g. Farex)• Pureed or well-mashed fruits(e.g. apple, banana)• Cooked, pureed, blandvegetables (e.g. potato,pumpkin, zucchini)• Pureed, well cooked leanmeat, poultry and fish• Plain or baby yoghurtsand custards35Foods For The First Year
Be a goodexample: do notexpress dislikesof foods.Introduce one food at atime. Wait 2 days beforeintroducing another food.Start by offeringsolids betweenmilk feeds.Never forcea baby toeat. Everyonefeels hungrieron some daysthan others.36Around6 months:Mash foods untilthere are nolumps or pureeusing a blender.feedingTIPSsolidVARIETYtoyourpositiveforintroducingFOODSBABYenjoytastes
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- Page 8 and 9: Recipes for 7-12month oldsBetween 7
- Page 10: dhal for baby(Adapted from: Homemad
- Page 14 and 15: tuna casserole(Adapted from: Homema
- Page 16 and 17: chicken andvegetable risoni(Adapted
- Page 18 and 19: cheesy fish(Adapted from: The Austr
- Page 20 and 21: fruity pork(Adapted from: Homemade
- Page 22 and 23: aby beef stroganoff(Adapted from: H
- Page 24 and 25: Family meals with redmeat, chicken
- Page 26 and 27: mexican beef lasagne(Tea Tree Gully
- Page 28 and 29: indonesian nasi goreng(North East C
- Page 30 and 31: moroccan chicken(Local Kids Seaford
- Page 32 and 33: creamy pasta bolognese(Angaston Chi
- Page 34 and 35: chicken andbroccoli bake(Kaurna Pla
- Page 36 and 37: chilli con carne(Local Kids Wireles
- Page 38: chow mein(Whyalla Child Care Centre
- Page 41 and 42: SALMONLLEDIESStuffedYIROSNESE sizzl
- Page 43 and 44: sauceEATINGmerGRILLEDATTIESOLOGNESE
- Page 46 and 47: spaghetti bake(Local Kids Montebell
- Page 48 and 49: eef, tomato andmushroom braise(Loxt
- Page 50 and 51: creamy tuna, leek andbroccoli risot
- Page 52 and 53: tuna slice(Loxton District Children
Be a goodexample: do notexpress dislikesof foods.Introduce one food at atime. Wait 2 days beforeintroducing another food.Start by offeringsolids betweenmilk feeds.Never forcea baby toeat. Everyonefeels hungrieron some daysthan others.36Around6 months:Mash foods untilthere are nolumps or pureeusing a blender.feedingTIPSsolidVARIETYtoyourpositiveforintroducingFOODSBABYenjoytastes
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