One of the most important nutrients for older babies, especially breastfed babies, is iron. Learn more about the best iron-rich foods for infants and toddlers.
Introducing the Top 8 Allergens to Infants
How to Help Your Little One Feel Full with Solids
This post is by Rachel Rothman, MS, RD, and is the second post of a three-part series about introducing solids to your little one. Rachel is a mom to a toddler and a pediatric dietitian. Rachel is the instructor of "Toddler Nutrition" and “Introduction to Solids” classes at the San Diego Breastfeeding Center. Join us for the next Toddler Nutrition class on October 29th at 10:00am. More information and registration can be found here.
In my previous post, I addressed a parent’s responsibilities for the “when” (setting meal time) and the “what” (the food to be served) of feeding. This approach is generally referred to as the feeding relationship: Parents are responsible for the “what, when, and where of feeding; children are responsible for the how much and whether of eating” [1]. The relationship is between parent and child, and between the child and the food they eat. Now that we’ve established the parent’s responsibilities, we can move to the child’s responsibilities – whether to eat, and how much to eat.
Two Things More Important than Portion Sizes when Offering Solids to Infants
Join Rachel Rothman, MS, RD in our three-part blog series to learn more about introducing solids to your little one. Rachel is a pediatric dietitian and the instructor of our Introduction to Solids classes here at the SDBFC.
Introduction to Solids, Serving Sizes, Feeding Relationship
When babies are 4-6 months of age, many moms start thinking about how much solid food kids should eat. It’s easy to get caught up in a race toward the “starting solids” milestone, but what comes next? Many parents wonder, now that their little one has started eating solid foods, how much is enough? Am I making him/her overeat? Am I wasting food? Am I teaching poor habits?
What might reassure you is that as long as your selections contain a balance of protein, carbohydrate, fats and vitamins and minerals, measuring “servings” of food consumed may not necessarily be the best way to ensure your baby’s success at adopting a solid diet.
Top Tips for Introducing Solids to Your Baby
Written by Rachel Rothman, MS, RD
At your baby’s four-month visit, your pediatrician may have talked to you about starting your baby on solid foods and probably recommended to start between 4-6 months. It’s usually recommended that baby can start solids when he/she is sitting up mainly on his/her own, has a pincer grasp, seems interested in food, and opens his/her mouth when food is offered. As a pediatric dietitian, I get asked many questions about infant nutrition and starting baby on solid foods.