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The Bottle and Beyond
Decoding an Older Baby's Diet
By Teri Brown
Where to Start
Steffy says that whether you are breastfeeding or formula feeding, it is recommended not to introduce cow's milk until they are 12 to 18 months old. When your baby switches to cow's milk, it should be whole milk, as they need the fat calories. When your child has his second birthday, you can usually switch him to low-fat or fat-free milk. "Usually your baby will start with rice cereal," Steffy says. "It is the least apt to cause allergies. Only introduce one food at a time and wait two to three days before you introduce another one. This way you are not overwhelming your baby with different textures, and if your baby has a reaction to the food, you can tell which one they are sensitive to. At about 6 to 8 months, you will start to introduce fruits and vegetables. It is recommended that an iron-fortified cereal be used until about 18 months."
A Baby's Dietary Needs
According to Steffy, breastmilk provides complete nutrition for about 6 months of life, and formula provides complete vitamins and minerals for your baby. There are liquid vitamin and mineral products that you can get for your child for after 6 months. These usually contain the following: - Vitamins A, D, C with or without iron, or
- Vitamins A, D, E, C and the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and B6 with or without iron.
These are available without prescription. Folic acid is not in either one, as it is unstable in liquid form.
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