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That depends....
How old is your baby, and what are you trying to feed it? And why do you need to "make" it eat?
For newborns being breastfed:
Gently stroke the cheek nearest your body to stimulate the rooting reflex. Then tickle the upper and lower lips with your nipple until it opens WIDE. Insert your nipple into the lower part of the mouth, making sure baby takes ALL of the areola (dark colored area).
Sometimes it helps to squeeze a few drops onto their lips, so they get the idea.
For newborns on bottle:
Similar procedures. Again, having a little on the end of the nipple helps them get the idea. As with the breast, encourage them to take most of the nipple into their mouth. (This helps with oral development.)
For babis 6 mos. & older starting solids:
NEVER feed solids (including baby cereal) to a child younger than six months. If your pediatrician recommends it, ask them why they disagree with the American Academy of Pediatrics, and if they can't give you a decent answer, go with the experts (the AAP).
Mix a small amount of cereal with (breast)milk or water -- you want a thin consistency for the first few feedings, and thicker for progressive feedings. Put some on the spoon, and place it in Baby's mouth, removing the spoon with an upward motion (so the contents get wiped against Baby's upper teeth/gums). Don't try to feed more than a tablespoon at once, and don't worry if not much gets in. You're just trying to get them used to the new taste and texture.
For older children still:
Self-feeding! I'm met a number of moms who complain their baby won't eat, when the real issue is that Baby wants control, and Mom is still trying to spoon-feed. If your baby's been eating soft foods (baby cereal, smashed avacado, applesauce, whole-milk yogurt, etc) for a while, try them on finger-foods. Cheerios is a popular choice. So are frozen veggies (peas, carrots, etc).
Place some in the high-chair tray, and let Baby play.
For older kids still, who have developed bad food habits:
"I can't get my toddler to eat veggies!" How often have I heard this? Here are some tricks:
Make one-dish meals. It makes selective-eating more work than its worth.
Try a new presentation. Many kids, for example, can't resist something offered to them on chopsticks.
Forbidden foods are sweeter. If Baby watches Mommy & Daddy eating broccoli (which Baby just rejected), and they won't let Baby have any... well, it'll only take a meal or two (maybe less) before Baby is trying to steal the forbidden broccoli! Give it a try!
And if you're worried that your baby just isn't eating ENOUGH.... you probably don't have anything to worry about. For the first year of life, their primary source of nutrients is still milk (or formula, which is a far inferior source). Also, between 1 & 2, weight gain slows way down, while they grow into the weight they've already got.
Offer your child healthy foods every few hours throughout the day. When they're hungry, they'll eat. When they're not, they won't. (Eating when not hungry is a huge contributor to childhood obesity.)
That depends....
How old is your baby, and what are you trying to feed it? And why do you need to "make" it eat?
For newborns being breastfed:
Gently stroke the cheek nearest your body to stimulate the rooting reflex. Then tickle the upper and lower lips with your nipple until it opens WIDE. Insert your nipple into the lower part of the mouth, making sure baby takes ALL of the areola (dark colored area).
Sometimes it helps to squeeze a few drops onto their lips, so they get the idea.
For newborns on bottle:
Similar procedures. Again, having a little on the end of the nipple helps them get the idea. As with the breast, encourage them to take most of the nipple into their mouth. (This helps with oral development.)
For babis 6 mos. & older starting solids:
NEVER feed solids (including baby cereal) to a child younger than six months. If your pediatrician recommends it, ask them why they disagree with the American Academy of Pediatrics, and if they can't give you a decent answer, go with the experts (the AAP).
Mix a small amount of cereal with (breast)milk or water -- you want a thin consistency for the first few feedings, and thicker for progressive feedings. Put some on the spoon, and place it in Baby's mouth, removing the spoon with an upward motion (so the contents get wiped against Baby's upper teeth/gums). Don't try to feed more than a tablespoon at once, and don't worry if not much gets in. You're just trying to get them used to the new taste and texture.
For older children still:
Self-feeding! I'm met a number of moms who complain their baby won't eat, when the real issue is that Baby wants control, and Mom is still trying to spoon-feed. If your baby's been eating soft foods (baby cereal, smashed avacado, applesauce, whole-milk yogurt, etc) for a while, try them on finger-foods. Cheerios is a popular choice. So are frozen veggies (peas, carrots, etc).
Place some in the high-chair tray, and let Baby play.
For older kids still, who have developed bad food habits:
"I can't get my toddler to eat veggies!" How often have I heard this? Here are some tricks:
Make one-dish meals. It makes selective-eating more work than its worth.
Try a new presentation. Many kids, for example, can't resist something offered to them on chopsticks.
Forbidden foods are sweeter. If Baby watches Mommy & Daddy eating broccoli (which Baby just rejected), and they won't let Baby have any... well, it'll only take a meal or two (maybe less) before Baby is trying to steal the forbidden broccoli! Give it a try!
And if you're worried that your baby just isn't eating ENOUGH.... you probably don't have anything to worry about. For the first year of life, their primary source of nutrients is still milk (or formula, which is a far inferior source). Also, between 1 & 2, weight gain slows way down, while they grow into the weight they've already got.
Offer your child healthy foods every few hours throughout the day. When they're hungry, they'll eat. When they're not, they won't. (Eating when not hungry is a huge contributor to childhood obesity.)
What age can babies have yogurt?
jen
Just curious. Gerber sells those yogurt bites and my SO wants to buy them. I would rather buy real yogurt, but wondered when she can have it.
Dyot!
That's what I thought: Junk food for babies!
Answer
9 months. They make yogurt for babies called "yo baby" but I give my son dannon activia.
PS everybody that says not to give cows milk for one year if ever is so right! I totally agree - but if you make a small exception for a yogurt a day your baby will be fine!
9 months. They make yogurt for babies called "yo baby" but I give my son dannon activia.
PS everybody that says not to give cows milk for one year if ever is so right! I totally agree - but if you make a small exception for a yogurt a day your baby will be fine!
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