Chapter 13 infancy

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How is breastmilk different from formula?

Breastmilk has natural protection; formula does not.

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How often should a baby breastfeed?

Every 2 to 3 hours.

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Why should breasts be emptied?

To keep making milk and avoid pain.

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What vitamin do breastfed babies need?

Vitamin D.

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How long should babies be only breastfed?

For 6 months.

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When should solid foods start?

At 6 months old.

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How do you know a baby is getting enough milk?

They gain weight and have wet diapers.

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How long does a feeding take?

10 to 20 minutes per side.

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How does a baby show they are full?

They turn away or stop sucking.

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How much weight should babies gain?

Double birth weight by 6 months; triple by 1 year.

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When do babies need vitamin B12?

If mom doesn’t get enough B12.

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How much vitamin D does a baby need?

400 IU daily.

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When do babies need iron?

After 6 months if breastfed.

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Why do babies get vitamin K at birth?

To stop bleeding.

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How many extra calories does a breastfeeding mom need?

+330 (first 6 months), +400 (second 6 months).

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How much extra protein do breastfeeding moms need?

About 25 grams per day.

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Can moms drink alcohol when breastfeeding?

Not right before feeding.

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What does supply and demand mean in breastfeeding?

More nursing = more milk made.

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When is formula better?

If breastfeeding can’t work.

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What are safe formula feeding tips?

Use iron-fortified formula, hold baby, no cereal in bottles.

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What is WIC?

A program that gives food and baby formula.

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What are feeding do’s and don’ts?

Feed when baby is hungry. No cereal, juice, or water in bottles.

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When can babies start solids?

At 6 months, when they’re ready.

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Why only add one new food at a time?

To spot allergies.

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Why do babies need solids at 6 months?

They need more iron and energy.

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When can babies eat peanut butter?

At 6 months.

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Why no honey before age one?

It can make babies very sick.

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Why no cow’s milk before age one?

It’s hard to digest and low in iron.

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What foods can choke babies?

Grapes, popcorn, hot dogs, big chunks.

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What should a 1-year-old be doing with food?

Eat family foods and try feeding themselves.