1. Rice cereal is a good choice for a baby's first solid food, but you can also choose pureed meat which is a great source of iron and other nutrients.
2. A 7-month-old should be eating 4 oz. of solid food at each of their three daily meals.
3. When a 1-year-old starts playing with his food instead of eating it, it means they are full.
4. Many parents think that if you give babies pureed fruits first, they'll never eat vegetables, which are less sweet. But experts say the order of introduction doesn't matter; instead, just encourage variety.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Introducing Toddlers to New Food
How to turn kids on to new foods:
Toddlers are naturally curious; between the ages of 1 and 2, most are willing to sample anything you place before them. Use this window of opportunity to introduce new flavors and textures.
If your child rejects a new food, don't assume that she doesn't like it. You may need to repeat your offer up to 15 times, at one-week intervals, before your child will eat the food.
Timing counts: Appetites are keenest at the start of a meal, so offer new foods first -- and have a backup in case the unfamiliar food is refused.
Be sneaky: Introduce a new item alongside a favorite (sliced mango next to cantaloupe slices, for example) or use familiar seasonings or sauces.
Have your child participate. Ask her to accompany you to the market to help choose a new vegetable or fruit for the whole family to try.
Most kids don't like mushy foods, especially vegetables. So don't overcook: For most veggies, color, crunch, and character are preserved with just a brief blanching.
Toddlers are naturally curious; between the ages of 1 and 2, most are willing to sample anything you place before them. Use this window of opportunity to introduce new flavors and textures.
If your child rejects a new food, don't assume that she doesn't like it. You may need to repeat your offer up to 15 times, at one-week intervals, before your child will eat the food.
Timing counts: Appetites are keenest at the start of a meal, so offer new foods first -- and have a backup in case the unfamiliar food is refused.
Be sneaky: Introduce a new item alongside a favorite (sliced mango next to cantaloupe slices, for example) or use familiar seasonings or sauces.
Have your child participate. Ask her to accompany you to the market to help choose a new vegetable or fruit for the whole family to try.
Most kids don't like mushy foods, especially vegetables. So don't overcook: For most veggies, color, crunch, and character are preserved with just a brief blanching.
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