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The basic principles of baby-led weaning are:
* At the start of the process the baby is allowed to reject food, and it may be offered again at a later date.
* The child is allowed to decide how much it wants to eat. No "fill-ups" are to be offered at the end of the meal with a spoon.
* The meals should not be hurried.
* Sips of water are offered with meals.
* Initially, soft fruits and vegetables are given. Harder foods are lightly cooked to make them soft enough to chew on even with bare gums.
* Food given is free of added salt and sugar.
* Food is not cut into bite-sized pieces until the baby has mastered object permanence and the pincer grasp.
* Initially, food is offered in baton-shaped pieces or in natural shapes that have a 'handle' (such as broccoli florets), so that the baby can get a good grip and the food is visible for babies that have not yet mastered object permanence.
* Foods with clear danger, such as peanuts, are not offered.
* Foods can be offered to the baby on a spoon, but the baby is allowed to grab the spoon and the adult helps the baby guide it to the mouth.
Babies Nuritional Needs......................
Babies typically move to consuming baby food once nursing or formula is not sufficient for the child's appetite. Babies do not need to have teeth to transition to eating solid foods. Teeth, however, normally do begin to show up at this age. Care should be taken with certain foods that pose a choking hazard such as undercooked vegetables, or food that may contain bones. No salt should be added to baby food as it may damage the babies' kidneys and babies can not taste salt.[citation needed] Babies should begin eating liquid style baby food, sometimes mixed with rice cereal and formula, or breast milk. Pureed vegetables and fruits are an example of liquid style baby food. Then as baby is better able to chew, small, soft pieces or lumps may be included. Care should be taken, as babies with teeth have the ability to break off pieces of food but they do not possess the back molars to grind, so concerned parents should carefully mash or break baby food into manageable pieces for baby. Around 6 months of age, babies may begin to feed themselves (picking up food pieces with hands, using the whole fist, or later the pincer grasp- thumb and forefinger) with help from parents.
It is often recommended to give baby solid food at around 6 months of age, but babies differ greatly. The only good way to know when to introduce baby food is to watch for signs of readiness in the child. Signs of readiness include the ability to sit without help, loss of tongue thrust and the display of active interest in food that others are eating. Baby may be started directly on normal family food if attention is given to choking hazards, this is referred to as baby-led weaning. Because breast milk takes on the flavor of foods eaten by the mother, these foods are especially good choices.
If there is a family history of allergies, one may wish to introduce only one new food at a time, leaving a few days in between to notice any reactions that would indicate a food allergy or sensitivity. This way if baby is unable to tolerate a certain food then it can be determined which food is causing the reaction.
Babies ages 0-12 mths are constantly developing inside and out so what goes in, comes out,
there reactions to what you put in babys mouth will let you know if baby has an allergic reaction to cereal,
formula, cookies, fruits, and even what you apply directly on baby will tell you if baby
has allergic reaction to products we use everyday, so don't use harsh things such as heavy perfumes,
or powder things that are heavily scented
A baby has a very unique smell and you know what your baby smells like.
They can create a smell of there own .
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