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Starting Solids
Table Foods: From the Mushy Meal to the Main Course
By Jessica Williams
Teeth are important when introducing table foods. The more your baby has, the more foods he can handle. This doesn't mean a baby with only two or three teeth can't eat table foods, as long as he can "gum" food down. In either situation, careful supervision is needed when offering larger, more solid portions of food. And just as you have checked with your pediatrician before making large changes to your child's diet, be sure to talk about which table foods are right for your baby.
| Babies need about: | Baby's have specific dietary needs. One of the most important parts of a toddler's diet is fat. In fact, about 30% of your baby's calories should come from fat. Limiting fat before your child is two years old is not recommended. They need this fat to produce calories and maintain steady growth. This is why pediatricians recommend giving whole milk, which is rich in fat. Some baby's weight seems extreme - either too chunky or too thin. Although there is an "average" weight for each age, many babies can fall below or rise above these weights and still be perfectly healthy. Your pediatrician can help you understand your baby's weight and recommend changes in diet, if he sees a problem. |
Babies et smaller servings than adults. A serving of vegetables, for example, is about 1/4 cup. Babies need about 2-3 servings of dairy, 2 servings of fruit, 2 servings of vegetables, 2 servings of meat and 4 servings of grains everyday.
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