Special Topic: FEEDING

Baby  Month 6    Hi Ronak, THE FEEDING INSTINCT From the moment you first found out you were pregnant, ensuring your baby got the right nutrition became one of your primary concerns. Having met your newborn you then quickly discovered that feeding an infant is not just about providing food. It is a unique bonding experience that allowed you both to get to know each other better, and grow closer by the day. Now that your little one is having fun with weaning, you may feel sad at the thought of saying goodbye to this special closeness. However, there is no reason to stop breast or bottle-feeding now. Milk is still your baby’s staple food, and will remain so for many months to come. Introducing solids is more about letting your child get used to the sensation and tastes of different foods, rather than about nutrition. See mealtimes as an opportunity to share a different kind of interaction. Every food he tastes represents a new experience for him, something that you too can enjoy. Talk to him, laugh and respond to his reactions as he samples each new culinary delight. And look forward to the start of real family meals together. In this newsletter, get useful information about:   How do I know if he's ready for solids? All about infant food allergies Planning the best weaning programme The cup challenge Getting back into shape Food for fun and learning to be independent Top baby food storage tips Parenting advice provided by the Pampers Village Parenting Panel How do I know if he's ready for solids? Weaning Clues Does your little one seem interested in your food? Does she turn away if you offer her the tip of a spoon or open her mouth ready for a taste? From the age of 4-6 months, most babies will start to display certain behaviours that indicate they are keen to expand their diet. The Department of Health advice is that you wait until 6 months before weaning. This often coincides with the appearance of first teeth. Read on for our top tips on weaning and teething. All about infant food allergies Allergy Allert As your baby sets off on the road to solids you may want to brush up on your allergy knowledge. Find out if members of your family suffer from food intollerances such as Coeliac or peanut or lactose intollerance, as these can cause serious symptoms that need to be looked out for. Less severe allergies resulting in rashes or upset stomachs can be linked to all sorts of foods, so it's worth knowing what to look out for. Find out more. Planning the best weaning programme The First Meal Are you dreading the transition to solids? Are you baffled by all the advice you've been given? Getting ready for weaning involves a selection of props, a lot of patience, and a packet or two of baby rice! Click here for our step by step guide to feeding the first meal. The cup challenge A Word of Advice To ease the transition from breast/bottle to cup, Professor Wolke suggests letting your child chew, suck and manipulate a trainer cup from about six months onwards. Give it to him as you would a toy. And when your baby becomes accustomed to playing with the cup offer him water or diluted juice in it at snack time. But be ready with plenty of kitchen roll and a spare set of clothes, as the first few tries are bound to be wet ones! Getting back into shape Back Into Shape Now that you've got the hang of motherhood you'll have a bit more time to think about yourself. You may be wondering how you will ever get back into your old clothes. But dieting when you're breastfeeding and looking after a young baby is not a good idea. A combination of healthy eating and exercise is the best way to lose those extra pounds you gained during pregnancy. For great ideas to get you started, click here. Food for fun and learning to be independent Happy Eaters Learning to feed herself is a real challenge for your baby - but it's a task that she relishes. Don't shy away from mess, or fuss too much about how much food actually makes it down her throat. Embrace the fun factor of feeding to promote a healthy, happy attitude to eating. Click here for more advice. Top baby food storage tips Tip of the Month Ice-cube trays are great for freezing and storing small portions of home-made baby food, expressed milk, purees and sauces. This allows you to defrost the right amount you need per meal and avoids wastage. You can also combine two or three individual cubes of different ingredients to produce new and interesting recipes for your little one.

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