The easiest way to ensure a baby eats enough is to nurse or formula feed them on demand when they show signs of hunger. A longitudinal study of 10, children found better academic achievement and a four-point Intelligent Quotient IQ advantage at 8 years old among children whose caregivers fed them on demand. In general, caregivers should plan to breastfeed babies 3 to 5 times per day, and sometimes more.
However, babies vary greatly and every 3—4 hours is common, which can amount to up to eight times in 24 hours.
Some babies prefer cluster feedings, during which they nurse several times in a short period. Growing or sick babies may also nurse more frequently. If a baby has formula, giving 24—32 ounces of iron fortified formula spread over five or six feeds per day is typical.
While some babies sleep through the night at 6 months, others will still wake or want to feed. Babies do not need juice at 6 months. Soda and other drinks are not healthful for babies. Babies can have water beginning at 6 months, or when caregivers introduce solids, whichever is later. Introducing a cup of water along with solid meals may be helpful.
Around 6 months old , some babies begin transitioning from three or four daily naps to two. The baby might take a midmorning nap and a midafternoon nap. At this age, most babies need 12—15 hours of sleep per day, and naps usually last 1—3 hours. Caregivers are best finding a schedule that works for them and the child.
Canned foods may contain large amounts of salt and sugar and shouldn't be used for baby food. Always wash and peel fruits and vegetables and remove seeds or pits. Take special care with fruits and vegetables that come into contact with the ground. They may contain botulism spores that cause food poisoning.
Cow's milk shouldn't be added to the diet until your baby is age 1. Cow's milk doesn't provide the proper nutrients for your baby. The AAP recommends not giving fruit juices to infants younger than 1 year old. Dilute the juice with water and offer it in a cup with a meal.
Feed all food with a spoon. Your baby needs to learn to eat from a spoon. Don't use an infant feeder. Only formula and water should go into the bottle. Don't give your child honey in any form for your child's first year. It can cause infant botulism. Many breastfed babies will take in 3 to 5 ounces of breastmilk from a bottle per feeding.
Keep in mind that every baby is different, and it is normal for babies to sometimes eat less or more at any given feeding. It is OK if your baby does not finish their bottle at a feeding; never force a baby to finish the bottle. Formula-fed babies at this age typically consume 6 to 8 ounces at breakfast, lunch, dinner and before bed aiming for an average of 4 feeding times a day.
Keep in mind that, because your baby is exploring and eating solid foods, it can be normal for them to drink less formula per feeding. While your baby's first meals may have consisted of a teaspoon or two of solid food, once she gets the hang of eating, you can use the following baby feeding chart as a general guideline:.
General serving size recommendations can be helpful, but remember that every baby is different. Instead, focus simply on offering a variety of nutrient-rich foods in age-appropriate serving sizes and letting your little one take it from there. Your new nosher has the ability to take in what her body is asking for. On the other hand? Trust your gut. Consider the solids you serve at first as healthy supplements and a chance for your sweetie to explore new tastes and textures.
When should you bring out a bottle or your breast, and when should you dish out solids? There's really no set rule. Some parents find that an appetizer of breast milk or formula is a good way to start off a meal, so their little ones aren't too hungry to settle down to eat.
Other parents offer solids as a first course and breast milk or formula for dessert. Then there are moms who like to completely separate solids from nursing or bottle-feeding sessions. Since there's no hard and fast rule, experiment until you find a feeding schedule that works for you. You can start off with just one or two solid meals per day — whichever ones are most convenient for you.
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