CD9: Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children

CD9: Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children

Ch 17: Infant Feeding

Ch 18: Feeding the Toddler and Preschool Child

AgendaAgenda Infant Feeding

– Breast, bottle, formula– Introducing semi and solid foods

Toddler Feeding– Finger foods– Variety over 5 days– “I’m Done!”

Preschool Feeding– Using utensils– Making choices: foods and serving sizes– Cooking together

Infant FeedingInfant Feeding

Breast– Gives mother’s immunizations – When it isn’t the best choice

Bottle– Heating bottles– Holding baby with a bottle

Formula– Milk, soy and iron fortified– Food safety and storage

When to feed: on demand or a schedule?

Introducing Other FoodsIntroducing Other Foods

Nutrition needs of 5-6 month old babies Digestion changes Teeth! Preferences and flavors Cereals to soft fruits and vegetables

Toddler FeedingToddler Feeding

Finger foods

– Apples, peaches, bananas

– Blanched beans, broccoli, carrots

– Crackers and cereals Variety over 5 days “I’m Done!”

Preschooler FeedingPreschooler Feeding

Using utensils Making choices

– Foods

– Serving sizes

– 3 colors, 3 textures

Cooking TogetherCooking Together

Fruit salads Veggies and dip Crackers and dip Bread and spread Layered things: pizza on a bun Mixed things: bread dough Blended things: smoothies Holiday foods: Spiders = a cracker, cream

cheese, pretzel sticks, raisins

Food and Cooking SafetyFood and Cooking Safety

Wash hands and all utensils before and after preparation and eating!

No sneezing or coughing! No meat! Single and personal servings Chokeable foods: popcorn, raw carrots,

raisins, candy, whole hot dogs, whole grapes

Eating TogetherEating Together

Child eats when hungry Child decides how much to eat Adult decides what to eat - choices! Older children eat with family Younger children sit with family during meal Eating problems start as parent problems

– Don’t let happen once what you aren’t willing to have happen 100 times!

– JCC boy story Relax = enjoy your children and food!