Lifespan consideration - Infancy and early childhood vers.

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Infants should have breast milk or formula EXCLUSIVELY for first 6 months

why dont we give cow milk to babies under 1 year

intestinal bleeding, kidney cannot tolerate, poor source of iron

what VITAMIN should babies that are exclusively breast fed be given?

VITAMIN D !!!!

What happens if they have vitamin D deficiency

rickets

When should we introduce nutrient dense foods ?

at 6 months

what is required for a baby to have solids

• hand to mouth

• grab with palm

• sit up

• chewing motion

• able to swallow solids

what vitamins do babies need when giving solids?

• zinc, vit. C and iron

by what month should they double weight

6 months

what month we triplin weight

12 months

how often we feeding the babes

8-12 times per day

every 2-3 hours

what colostrum

• pre-milk

• first few days after delivery

• serum with antibodies + WBC

• PROTECT FROM INFECTION

how much weight should a pregnant women gain

25 - 35 lbs