FEEDING TIPS FROM BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS

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FOOD FOR BABY’S FIRST YEAR

These are general guidelines for feeding healthy babies.  Feed your baby only one new food per week. Then you can find out if your baby has a problem with the new food.  Talk with the nutritionist or health care provider for more information on feeding your baby.

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Birth To 6 Months

• Pediatricians recommend babies be breastfed until 1 year of age or older
• If you are thinking about giving infant formula (artificial baby milk) to your breastfed baby, talk with the nutritionist or health care provider.
• Babies who are not breastfed need iron-fortified infant formula until they are 1 year old. 

10 Nutrients that every child needs

Calcium: Builds strong bones and teeth, promotes healthy nerve and muscle function, helps blood clot, and helps the body convert food into energy


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Essential fatty acids (EFAs): Help build cells, regulate the nervous system, strengthen the cardiovascular system, build immunity, and help the body absorb nutrients. Necessary for healthy brain function and vision.