Starting Solid Foods Starting solids Getting the timing right on starting solids is very important. How do you know when the right time is? Watch this video to get it right from the start, then read more below. 4 signs that a baby is ready for solid foods Every baby will be ready to start solid foods at a different age. Even siblings' age of readiness can be different. So instead of starting solids at a certain age, start solids when your baby is developmentally ready. Read about the 4 signs of readiness below. 1 Sits up mostly unassisted A baby isn't ready to start solids until he or she can sit mostly unassisted. Don't try starting solids until your baby can sit in a high chair with a little support. Your baby's tummy isn't ready for solid foods if she is not sitting up on her own. Learn more 2 Opens mouth for a spoon When babies can sit up and open their mouth for the spoon, they are ready for solid foods. If your baby isn't doing this yet, just wait a few days and try again. Things change fast at this age. learn more 3 Keeps tongue low and flat for the spoon Eating solid food uses different tongue movements than bottle feeding. When sucking on a bottle, the tongue pushes out. When chewing and swallowing, the tongue stays in. In order to eat solid foods, your baby's tongue has to practice to staying in. If your baby's tongue is pushing food out, wait a few days and try again. Learn More 4 Keeps food in the mouth and closes lips over the spoon To be ready for solids, your baby needs to keep food in his mouth. If your baby spits everything right back out, it doesn't mean that she doesn't like it. It probably just means he isn't ready. Wait a few days and try again. Keep trying. Don't force it. One day she will keep food in, that is then you start feeding her from the spoon regularly. Learn More What to start with; How to choose the best first foods for your baby First Foods At 6 months, your baby needs more iron and zinc than breastmilk can provide. To prevent anemia, you need to feed him or her foods high in iron, like iron + zinc fortified infant cereal or pureed meats. Best first foods for baby These foods are high in iron and zinc, are easy to digest, and less likely to cause allergies. 1 Iron fortified infant cereal Iron fortified infant cereal (rice, oat, wheat) is flaky cereal made just for babies. You stir in breastmilk or formula to create a creamy mush. It is high in iron and will taste like the milk you make it with. It is also easy to change textures; you can make it very thin at first and thicker as baby gets older. It's a good idea to offer infant cereal to your baby at every meal until they start eating other sources of iron + zinc like meats, beans and nut butters. Learn more 2 Pureed meats Pureed meats are an even better source of iron and zinc than infant cereal. You can buy baby food meat purees at the store. To make your own: cook meat to a safe temp, then puree with water in a blender. Red meat is higher in iron than white meat. Do not use processed meats like hot dogs, ham or lunch meats. If you make a lot, you can put it in ice cube trays in the freezer and put individual cubes in the microwave when you are ready to feed baby. click here for a how to video What to do next: How to advance baby to new foods. next foods It's VERY important to keep giving your baby new foods to prevent picky eating. By 9 months, babies should be mostly feeding themselves, with a little bit of spoon feeding help from a parent. Don't pressure your baby, but offer new flavors and textures every day. Prevent picky eating: offer a wide variety of foods 1 NO COOK BABY FOODS This video from thousanddays.org shows how easy it is to make your own baby food. You can see from the video all the different textures you can make from 1 food. Some babies get stuck on puree foods. To prevent this problem, only serve purees until your baby can handle more texture. Serve thicker, lumpier food as soon as baby will take it. Learn more 2 COOKED BABY FOODS This video from the Main extension gives all the information you need to make your own baby food. Don't want to make your own? No problem! Store bought baby food is just as good as home made. Just make sure you offer a wide variety of foods to your baby. learn more 2 FEED BABY THE SAME THING YOU ARE EATING The best way to prevent picky eating later on is to feed your baby the same foods you are eating. Do this by pureeing, mashing or cutting foods so your baby can safely chew and swallow them. When you avoid making separate meals for baby and you avoid having a picky eater later on. learn more How to keep your baby safe: Food allergies and choking FOOD ALLERGIES To prevent food allergies, most doctors recommend breastfeeding until 6 months, and then starting solids. No foods should be held back, instead offer a wide variety of foods. If you have a family history of allergies, you should ask your pediatrician for more detailed instructions on how to start solids. more info on food allergies

Toddler 1-2 years It's time for parents to take the lead. Your toddler is no longer a baby and can start eating meals with the family. At this age, parents need to have clear rules around mealtime to prevent problems like grazing and picky eating. The most important thing a parent can do is sit down and eat with their child for meals and snacks. Feeding tips for toddlers Wean from the breast or bottle Your baby should be weaned from the bottle by 18 months. ​ Using the bottle too long can affect your baby's speech and cause cavities. ​ Watch this video to learn more. Weaning from the bottle is hard! This video gives some tips and tricks for bottle weaning. ​ Switch to cow's milk At 1 year it's time to start your baby on cow's milk instead of formula or breast milk. Watch this video to learn why cow's milk is the best option. Avoid juice and soda Juice and soda have too much sugar for your baby. Never give soda and limit juice to 1/4 cup per day. Serve juice in an open cup, never let a child sip on juice in a sippy cup or bottle; that can cause tooth decay. This video from 1,000 days is a great visual of what your toddler can drink. Eat meals with your child The ONLY way to teach your child to eat healthy is to make meals and sit down to eat them with your child. This video explains why. Prevent Picky Eating Many kids become picky eaters between ages 1 and 3. ​ You can prevent this by always feeding your child the same thing you are eating. ​ Watch this video to learn more. Prevent Choking Always make your child sit down while eating. Avoid giving your child hard round foods or cut them to a safe size. The "2 year" video is available through your Family Advocate ​ In this 10 minute video you will learn: ​ best foods for 1 year olds foods to avoid feeding 1 year olds ​ how to feed 1 year olds ​ how to teach healthy habits ​ Keeping your toddler safe ​ ​ FAs: Click here for video access info Consulting Ask your Family Advocate to schedule a visit with the Registered Dietitian. One-on-one consults are available over zoom. ​ Almost any time or day can be accommodated. ​ Common Topics to Discuss ​ picky eating understanding toddlers how to feed toddlers child friendly feeding tips ​ ​ FAs: Click here for a referral PDF Ellyn satter videos The following short videos (about 1 minute each) are available through your Family Advocate Introduction 1:20 Toddlers learn to be part of the family. Structure is critical. Zoey 30 mo 1:46 Positive toddler meal. Orderly behavior. AJ 24 mo 2:53 Positive toddler meal. Squirmy, messy, talkative toddler Isabella 24 mo 1:43 Fussing by grandmother. Toddler quiet, reserved. Janelli 24 mo 1:25 Pressure to use fork, child (-) reaction. Struggle undermines eating. Gage 26 mo 2:21 High parent interference. Child poor eating, distress, tantrum. Luke 34 mo 1:59 Positive meal. Pressure at the end to finish food. Compliant child. Drew 21 mo 2:24 Dinner for children only. Dessert strategy. Gage 26 mo 0:32 Snack timing. Small snack to tide over for dinner. Seve 19 mo 2:49 Positive family meal, negative end—child disrupts parents’ meal. Summary 1:14 Division of responsibility. Structure, chances to learn, no pressure. ​ ​ FAs: Click here for video access info injoy videos

Infant 4-6 months Respond to your baby's needs By 4-6 months, your baby has probably gotten used to breast and bottle feeding. Keep listening to your baby's cues to know when to start solid foods. For most babies, this is not until 6 months. Feeding tips for 4-6 month olds Only feed your baby when they are hungry Support your baby so he can eat when hungry and stop when full. ​ Your baby might be finished eating before the bottle is empty. Only breastmilk or formula in a bottle. Never give juice, cow's milk, or soda in a bottle. Give water in an open cup when you start solid foods. Start solids when baby is ready. Starting solids too early can cause eating problems. Watch this video to learn if your baby is ready for solid foods. Infant feed tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics More tips on starting solids. Give foods high in iron. Your baby's first foods should have iron in them. Watch to learn more. Prevent food allergies. It's important to give allergenic foods like eggs and nuts around 6 months. Watch this video to learn more. Prevent Choking rule #1: always sit down with your child during meals ​ rule #2: avoid dangerous foods ​ Watch this video to learn what foods to avoid. MORE RESOURCES AVAILABLE The "1 year" video is available through your Family Advocate ​ In this 10 minute video you will learn: ​ best foods for 1 year olds foods to avoid feeding 1 year olds ​ how to feed 1 year olds ​ how to teach healthy habits ​ Keeping your toddler safe ​ ​ FAs: Click here for video access info Consulting Ask your Family Advocate to schedule a visit with the Registered Dietitian. One-on-one consults are available over zoom. ​ Almost any time or day can be accommodated. ​ Understand your infant How to feed your baby Breastfeeding your baby Bottle-feeding formula and equipment Feed based on what your baby can do Understand your baby’s sleeping and waking What is your baby telling you? Your baby’s temperament Is your baby too small? Does he not eat enough? Is your baby too big? Does she eat too much? Teaching your breastfed baby to take a bottle Feeding your prematurely born baby FAs: Click here for a referral PDF Ellyn satter videos The following short videos (about 1 minute each) are available through your F amily Adv ocate Introduction 1:12 Feeding is parenting. Trust. Meet child’s and parents’ needs . Ashley 3 wk 4:40 Positive breastfeeding (latch-on, suck-swallow). Sleep states. Caroline 3 mo 2:02 Positive breastfeeding (latch-on, suck-swallow). hungry days . Emerson 4 mo 2:39 Pressured feeding—bottle. Poor reciprocity . Chase 4 mo 2:44 Lack of interest in too-early solids. Interest in things. Sleep problems . Summary 1:09 Division of responsibility. Cultivate curiosity. Wait to start solids. ​ ​ FAs: Click here for video access info injoy videos

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Pregnancy Nutrition What you eat during pregnancy is important! 4 Nutrition Tips for Pregnant Moms #1 Eat Meals Healthy eating can be very simple. Just eat balanced meals! What is a balanced meal? Watch this video to find out. VIEW MORE #2 Take a prenatal every day. Prenatal vitamin/mineral supplements prevent problems. Watch this video to learn more! VIEW MORE #3 Don't Drink Alcohol Drinking alcohol while pregnant can harm your baby. Watch this video to learn more. VIEW MORE #4 Avoid foods that can harm your baby Other than alcohol, there are 2 main types of foods that can harm your baby. #1) undercooked meat and fish or cold deli meat #2) foods high in mercury. Watch this video to learn more. VIEW MORE Meal Planning For great tips on MEAL PLANNING visit choosemyplate.gov link tochoose my plate > Vitamin Mineral Supplement For a quick read about prenatal supplements, visit this link link to Mayo Clinic > Help with alcohol addiction Find help for alcohol addiction through the US department of health and human services get help with alcohol addiction > Eating Fish For more info on what types of fish are safe to eat while pregnant visit the FDA Link to FDA > Want to prepare for feeding your newborn? Ask your family advocate about these resources: The "birth to 6 month" video is available through your Family Advocate ​ In this 10 minute video you will learn: ​ breastfeeding hunger signs ​ how to keep your breastmilk safe pumping basics ​ bottle feeding safety ​ how to know when a bottle fed baby is full ​ signs that a baby is ready to start solid foods FAs: Click here for video access info Consulting Ask your Family Advocate to schedule a visit with the Registered Dietitian for a one-on-one consult over zoom. FAs: Click here for a referral PDF Ellyn satter videos The following 3 minute videos are available through your Family Advocate "Ashley" 3 week old infant: detailed breastfeeding video + help with sleeping "Sebastian" 2 month old infant: detailed bottle feeding video "Caroline" 3 month old infant: detailed breastfeeding information for older newborns "Emerson" 4 month old infant: how to help a baby who doesn't eat much at one time "Chase" 4 month old infant: video footage showing an infant who is NOT ready for solid foods ​ ​ FAs: Click here for video access info in joy videos

Infant 6-12 months: Getting Ready to Eat with the Family Your child's eating abilities will change every day. How do you know what to offer? ​ Read below to learn more about how to start your baby on solid foods and advance him to table foods. Feeding tips for 6-12 month olds Step 1: Set the scene The most important thing you can do to get your baby ready for table food is to get into the "meal habit" yourself. ​ Feed yourself 3 meals a day and 1 -2 snacks. Babies learn how to eat from watching you. Try to time your infant's feeding times around your mealtimes. ​ If you aren't currently eating 3 meals a day, now is the time to start this important healthy habit! If you need help with meal planning, get your family advocate to refer you to the Registered Dietitian . ​ ​ Step 2: Dont start solids until your infant is ready There are 2 things you can do now to prevent childhood obesity: ​ 1) Wait to start solids until your child is ready ​ 2) Stop feeding your baby when he shows signs of fullness, as seen in this video from the Ellyn Satter Institute ​ A full version of this video is available from your FA in English and Spanish. Step 3: Don't Wait tooo long to start solids! If your child has not started solids by 8-9 months, he is at risk for: ​ 1) Delayed development ​ 2) Picky eating ​ 3) Nutrient deficiencies ​ Why? Watch the video to learn more. Only Breastmilk and Formula in the bottle Wait to give cow's milk until 1 year. ​ Give water in an open cup during meals. ​ Avoid juice, it is not healthy for your child. ​ No soda or other sweetened beverages for baby. Give a source of iron at every meal Pureed meats and fortified infant cereals are the best first foods for babies. If not given, your baby may become iron deficient. ​ Video in Spanish not yet available. Let your baby feed himself as soon as possible Letting babies feed themselves can help prevent picky eating. ​ It also helps your child learn to use his hands! video credit: Ellysatterinstitute.org Keep trying new textures Babies who are fed purees too long become picky eaters. It is VERY important to offer different foods, flavors, and textures. ​ Watch this video to learn more. Prevent your child from choking Sit with your child during meals ​ Cut foods into 1/4 inch pieces ​ Avoid dangerous foods ​ Watch this video to learn more Be savvy about allergies Unsure when to offer peanuts, eggs, and dairy? Watch this video to learn how to prevent food allergies in infants. first foods Play Video Play Video 01:16 1,000 Days What should your baby eat in the first year? Promotion of this video is brought to you in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What should your baby eat in his or her first year? Introducing your little one to a variety of food groups, colors and textures is important when your baby is 6-12 months old. • Different food groups. Introduce your baby to a variety of foods including fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and proteins. • Different colors. Encourage your baby to eat brightly colored foods like green broccoli, orange sweet potato, yellow banana, red strawberries, black beans, and more! • Different textures. Between ages 6-12 months your baby will be ready to try different food textures including smooth, chunky and soft finger foods. But remember, your baby is still learning how to chew and swallow so be sure to watch your baby closely when he or she eats because anything could be a chocking hazard, especially foods that are small and/or hard. As a tip, you can soften foods by cooking them or pureeing them into a smoother texture. By introducing a variety of nutritious foods now you are teaching your baby healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. So have fun with it. You’ve got this! And remember, talk to your child’s pediatrician or health care provider about any questions or concerns. To learn more, check out these additional resources related to this topic: • More bite-sized videos about introducing first foods – 1,000 Days https://thousanddays.org/for-parents/ • Foods and Drinks to Encourage– Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/foods-and-drinks/foods-and-drinks-to-encourage.html • When, What, and How to Introduce Solid Foods – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/foods-and-drinks/when-to-introduce-solid-foods.html • Starting Solid Foods– American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Switching-To-Solid-Foods.aspx About 1,000 Days 1,000 Days, an organization by moms, for moms, understands parents need quick, practical and trustworthy advice. As the leading non-profit organization focused on improving nutrition in the critical 1,000 days from a woman’s pregnancy to her child’s 2nd birthday, 1,000 Days is pleased to partner with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide accessible and reliable information about what, when, and how to feed infants and toddlers. Check out more videos: https://thousanddays.org/for-parents/. Email us at info@thousanddays.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1000Days. Play Video Play Video 01:51 1,000 Days What foods should my baby avoid? Promotion of this video is brought to you in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before your baby turns 1, there are some foods you should avoid giving him or her. Some foods should be avoided because they could cause sickness or safety concerns, while other foods should be avoided because they are unhealthy. Foods to avoid include: • Cow’s milk: Drinking cow’s milk before age 1 may put your baby at risk for intestinal bleeding. Instead of cow’s milk use breast milk or infant formula before age 1. • Alternative milks: Alternative milks like soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, oat milk, etc. should not substitute breast milk or formula in the first year. • Honey: Honey (even as an ingredient) may cause a serious health problem called botulism. Your child can start to try honey and foods that contain honey only after he or she is 1-year-old. • Sugary drinks: Sugary drinks like fruit juice (even 100% juice), soda, tea/coffee or horchata encourage babies to crave sugary foods and can cause cavities, even before your baby has all of his or her teeth. • Salty foods: Foods that are high in salt, also known as sodium, should be avoided because babies’ kidneys can’t handle too much salt. Check food labels to find foods low in sodium. • Choking hazards: Small, hard foods pose high risks of choking. Common foods that are most risky include nuts, popcorn, hot dogs and whole grapes. As a tip, you can cut grapes into small pieces and then serve them to your baby. And just remember, anything can be a choking hazard so be sure to watch your baby carefully as he or she eats. By knowing the foods to avoid, you can keep your baby healthy and safe! And remember, talk to your child’s pediatrician or health care provider about any questions or concerns. To learn more, check out these additional resources related to this topic: • More bite-sized videos about introducing first foods – 1,000 Days • Foods to Limit – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Starting Solid Foods – American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children • Choking Hazards – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) About 1,000 Days 1,000 Days, an organization by moms, for moms, understands parents need quick, practical and trustworthy advice. As the leading non-profit organization focused on improving nutrition in the critical 1,000 days from a woman’s pregnancy to her child’s 2nd birthday, 1,000 Days is pleased to partner with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide accessible and reliable information about what, when, and how to feed infants and toddlers. Check out more videos here: https://thousanddays.org/for-parents/. Email us at info@thousanddays.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1000Days. Play Video Play Video 00:59 1,000 Days How to cook baby’s first meat Promotion of this video is brought to you in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meat makes a great first food as it’s rich in iron and zinc. Here’s how to cook meat for your baby. As your baby begins to try foods for the first time, it is important that he or she eat foods that are rich in iron and zinc. Iron is a key nutrient that is important for babies’ growing bodies and brains. Meats – like chicken, turkey and beef – are full of iron and can make a great first food your baby. Here are steps to cook ground beef for your baby: Step 1: Prepare the ground beef Place ground beef and about ½ cup of water in a saucepan. Step 2: Cook the meat Cook over medium-high heat until meat is cooked thoroughly and no longer pink (approximately 6 to 8 minutes). Ground meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Step 3: Puree or Serve as a Finger Food For a smoother texture, you can puree the beef in a blender. Add water, breast milk or infant formula and blend until it is smooth. And now enjoy watching your baby pump that iron! And remember, talk to your child’s pediatrician or health care provider about any questions or concerns. To learn more, check out these additional resources related to this topic: • More bite-sized videos about introducing first foods – 1,000 Days https://thousanddays.org/for-parents/ • Foods and Drinks for 6 to 24 month olds – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/foods-and-drinks/index.html • Information about Iron – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/vitamins-minerals/iron.html • Starting Solid Foods– American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Switching-To-Solid-Foods.aspx • Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures for Food – United States Department of Agriculture https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/safe-minimum-internal-temperature-chart/ct_index About 1,000 Days 1,000 Days, an organization by moms, for moms, understands parents need quick, practical and trustworthy advice. As the leading non-profit organization focused on improving nutrition in the critical 1,000 days from a woman’s pregnancy to her child’s 2nd birthday, 1,000 Days is pleased to partner with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide accessible and reliable information about what, when, and how to feed infants and toddlers. Check out more videos https://thousanddays.org/for-parents/. Email us at info@thousanddays.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1000Days. Play Video Play Video 01:10 1,000 Days How to cook broccoli Promotion of this video is brought to you in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Broccoli is full of nutrients for your baby’s growing brain and body. Here’s how to cook broccoli for your baby. Here are steps to cook broccoli for your baby: Step 1: Cut and wash your broccoli If you’re using frozen broccoli, you can skip this step. But if you’re using fresh broccoli, remove the stalks and rinse with water. Step 2: Boil the broccoli Place the broccoli into a medium pot, cover with water and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat until the broccoli is soft (about 15 minutes). Drain and let cool. As a tip, to speed up the cooling process you can rinse the broccoli with cold water. Step 3: Puree or serve as a finger food For a smoother texture, you can puree the broccoli in a blender. Add water, breast milk or infant formula and blend until it is smooth. If your baby is already enjoying soft finger foods, you can simply offer him or her bite-sized pieces of broccoli. And that’s it! Enjoy! And remember, talk to your child’s pediatrician or health care provider about any questions or concerns. To learn more, check out these additional resources related to this topic: • More bite-sized videos about introducing first foods – 1,000 Days https://thousanddays.org/for-parents/ • Foods and Drinks for 6 to 24 month olds – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/foods-and-drinks/index.html • Information about Iron – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/vitamins-minerals/iron.html • Starting Solid Foods– American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Switching-To-Solid-Foods.aspx About 1,000 Days 1,000 Days, an organization by moms, for moms, understands parents need quick, practical and trustworthy advice. As the leading non-profit organization focused on improving nutrition in the critical 1,000 days from a woman’s pregnancy to her child’s 2nd birthday, 1,000 Days is pleased to partner with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide accessible and reliable information about what, when, and how to feed infants and toddlers. Check out more videos: https://thousanddays.org/for-parents/. Email us at info@thousanddays.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1000Days. Play Video Play Video 01:27 1,000 Days How to cook sweet potato Promotion of this video is brought to you in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sweet potatoes are rich in several essential nutrients like potassium, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and B-complex. All of these are important for your baby’s growing body and brain. And sweet potatoes are simple to make! Here are steps to cook sweet potato for your baby: Step 1: Wash, peel and cut your sweet potato If you’re using frozen sweet potato, you can skip this step. But if you’re using fresh sweet potato, rinse the sweet potato with water, peel it, and cut it into small chunks. Step 2: Boil the sweet potato Place the sweet potato chunks into a medium pot, cover with water and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat until the sweet potato is soft (about 15 minutes). Drain and let cool. As a tip, to speed up the cooling process you can rinse the sweet potato with cold water. Step 3: Puree or serve as a finger food For a smoother texture, you can puree the sweet potato in a blender. Add water, breast milk or infant formula and blend until it is smooth. If your baby is already enjoying soft finger foods, you can simply offer him or her bite-sized pieces of soft sweet potato. And that’s it! Enjoy! And remember, talk to your child’s pediatrician or health care provider about any questions or concerns. To learn more, check out these additional resources related to this topic: • More bite-sized videos about introducing first foods – 1,000 Days https://thousanddays.org/for-parents/ • Foods and Drinks for 6 to 24 month olds – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/foods-and-drinks/index.html • Starting Solid Foods– American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Switching-To-Solid-Foods.aspx About 1,000 Days 1,000 Days, an organization by moms, for moms, understands parents need quick, practical and trustworthy advice. As the leading non-profit organization focused on improving nutrition in the critical 1,000 days from a woman’s pregnancy to her child’s 2nd birthday, 1,000 Days is pleased to partner with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide accessible and reliable information about what, when, and how to feed infants and toddlers. Check out more videos: https://thousanddays.org/for-parents/. Email us at info@thousanddays.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1000Days. Play Video Play Video 01:05 1,000 Days No-cook first foods Promotion of this video is brought to you in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No time to cook? No problem. There are several no-cook first foods that are great for your baby. Try these easy, no-cook first foods for babies. All you need is a fork for mashing. Banana Simply peel a ripe banana and mash it with a fork. Add water, breast milk or infant formula for a smoother texture. Avocado Cut and peel the avocado. Mash it with a fork. Add water, breast milk or infant formula for a smoother texture. Canned Beans Open a can of beans, rinse them under water, and put some in a bowl. Mash them with a fork. Add water, breast milk or infant formula for a smoother texture. And that’s it! Enjoy! And remember, talk to your child’s pediatrician or health care provider about any questions or concerns. To learn more, check out these additional resources related to this topic: • More bite-sized videos about introducing first foods – 1,000 Days https://thousanddays.org/for-parents/ • Foods and Drinks for 6 to 24 month olds – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/foods-and-drinks/index.html • Starting Solid Foods– American Academy of Pediatrics’ Healthy Children https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Switching-To-Solid-Foods.aspx About 1,000 Days 1,000 Days, an organization by moms, for moms, understands parents need quick, practical and trustworthy advice. As the leading non-profit organization focused on improving nutrition in the critical 1,000 days from a woman’s pregnancy to her child’s 2nd birthday, 1,000 Days is pleased to partner with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide accessible and reliable information about what, when, and how to feed infants and toddlers. Check out more videos here. Email us at info@thousanddays.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/1000Days. The "7-12 month" video is available through your Family Advocate ​ In this 10 minute video you will learn: ​ best foods for 6-12 month olds ​ foods to avoid feeding 6-12 month olds ​ how to know when to start solid foods ​ what first foods to feed babies ​ food allergies ​ choking ​ preventing picky eating ​ ​ FAs: Click here for video access info Consulting Ask your Family Advocate to schedule a visit with the Registered Dietitian. One-on-one consults are available over zoom. ​ Almost any time or day can be accommodated. ​ ​ Common Concerns to talk with the dietitian about: Understanding older babies Starting solids Starting baby on a cup How to prepare for weaning Understanding almost toddlers How to feed almost toddlers Making food easy to eat Keeping a child from choking Concerns about your child's size FAs: Click here for a referral PDF Ellyn satter videos The following short videos (about 1 minute each) are available through your F amily Adv ocate Introduction 1:18 Starting solids to family meals. Children vary. Keep it casual. Jatta 5 mo 2:30 Positive first solid feeding. Breastfeeding (latch-on, suck-swallow). Micah, Sam 4.5 mo 1:49 (+) and (-) reaction to too-early solids. Babies at family meal. Ella 6.5 mo 4:22 Positive, experienced semi-solids. Unfamiliar food. Zubin 6 mo 2:20 Negative semi-solids. Parent charmingly pushy. Alex 10 mo 1:57 Getting stuck on semi-solid food. Andrew 7 mo 3:26 Introduction to family food. Mid-transition to family meal. Madison & Daniel 12 mo 4:13 Self-feeding at family meal. Oral-motor development and hand- mouth coordination. Child obesity. Summary 1:13 Division of responsibility. Children’s eating competence. ​ ​ FAs: Click here for video access info Injoy videos

Newborn 0-4 months Help your baby self regulate Your job at this age is to watch for your newborn's cues and respond to them. Easier said than done! Keep reading for more tips about feeding newborns. 7 Feeding Tips for Newborns 1. Let your baby decide how much to eat Learning to feed your baby based on their hunger/fullness cues prevents obesity later in life. ​ How do babies show you they are hungry? Watch this video to learn more. VIEW MORE 2. Know how to tell if baby is eating enough This 6 minute video from global health media SHOWS you how to know if your breastfed newborn is getting enough to eat. ​ For more great breastfeeding how-to videos like this, visit globalhealthmedia.org VIEW MORE 3. Don't wake a sleeping baby Letting babies soothe themselves back to sleep can help them sleep through the night. Watch to learn more. A longer version of this Ellyn Satter video is available in English and Spanish from your Family Advocate. VIEW MORE 4. Crying is late sign of hunger. Try to feed baby before he cries, and he will eat better. This 1 minute you tube video shows hunger cues. ​ disclaimer: Sometimes youtube changes videos, if this doesn't look right it's probably not. Let us know! VIEW MORE 5. Don't confuse overstimulation with hunger Many parents think a tired and overstimulated baby is hungry. If a baby is looking away from you, yawning, making jerky leg movements or clenching fists, she is probably tired. Put her to bed instead of feeding her. Let your baby fall asleep on her own. VIEW MORE 6. Know how to prevent overfeeding a baby This 1 minute video from the Infant Nutrition Council gives suggestions to prevent overfeeding a bottle fed infant. VIEW MORE 7. Learn the benefits of breastfeeding Breastmilk is best. If you can breastfeed, do! Breastmilk is specially designed for your baby and can help your baby stay healthy. Watch this video to learn more. VIEW MORE Breastfeeding Videos For upclose videos on HOW TO BREASTFEED visit Global Health Media link to global health > Breastfeeding Info For easy to read info on BREASTFEEDING visit the WIC Breastfeeding Site link to WIC site > Breastfeeding help To talk with someone about breastfeeding visit La Leche League Utah ​ link to la leche league > Bottle Feeding Help For more information about safe BOTTLE prep visit Mayo Clinic Link to Mayo Clinic > Want more info? Ask your family advocate about these resources: The "birth to 6 month" video is available through your Family Advocate ​ In this 10 minute video you will learn: ​ breastfeeding hunger signs ​ how to keep your breastmilk safe pumping basics ​ bottle feeding safety ​ how to know when a bottle fed baby is full ​ signs that a baby is ready to start solid foods FAs: Click here for video access info Consulting Ask your Family Advocate to schedule a visit with the Registered Dietitian. One-on-one consults are available over zoom. ​ Almost any time or day can be accommodated. FAs: Click here for a referral PDF Ellyn satter videos The following 3 minute videos are available through your Family Advocate "Ashley" 3 week old infant: detailed breastfeeding video + help with sleeping "Sebastian" 2 month old infant: detailed bottle feeding video "Caroline" 3 month old infant: detailed breastfeeding information for older newborns "Emerson" 4 month old infant: how to help a baby who doesn't eat much at one time "Chase" 4 month old infant: video footage showing an infant who is NOT ready for solid foods ​ ​ FAs: Click here for video access info In joy videos

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You are important What you do and say at mealtime teaches your students a lot about eating. Young children learn by imitating. A child who watches a teacher sit down to enjoy a meal learns the importance of eating healthy! Tips for Childcare Teachers EHS mealtime guidelines ensure children get the best care possible while they are away from their parents. These tip pages are intended to remind teachers of the mealtime guidelines. Just click on the text and a PDF will pop up to email or print for teachers. Bottle safety tips CACFP breakfast CACFP lunch/dinner CACFP snack Eat with the kids Food allergy tips How to prevent choking Sanitation tips Starting infants on solids Things to avoid saying Things to say What kids learn at mealtime Bottle safety tips (spanish) CACFP breakfast (spanish) CACFP lunch/dinner (spanish) CACFP snack (spanish) Eat with the kids (spanish) Food allergy tips (spanish) How to prevent choking (spanish) Sanitation tips (spanish) Starting infants on solids (spanish) Things to avoid saying (spanish) Things to say (spanish) What kids learn at mealtime (spanish) Teacher Training Slideshows Competent Eater Training This presentation has been presented a few times to centers that allow for additional teacher training. It helps teachers understand the best practices for mealtime. Picky Eating Training This video has been presented several daycares who had additional questions about how to deal with picky eaters. It helps teachers understand the theories behind picky eating and the best approaches to take. LINK TO CACFP TRAINING HANDOUTS Phrases that Help and Hinder CACFP POSTERS

DDInutrition was created by a Registered Dietitian to help families within the Early Head Start Program learn about nutrition for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. ​ The recipes, feeding tips and videos will help you learn the best and easiest way to feed your little ones. how to feed your child Discover Cooking Club March 2024 ​ Healthy Microwavable Breakfast! Join us on zoom to learn the EASIEST way to get a healthy high protein breakfast. ​ Class participants can just watch or may choose to purchase ingredients and cook along. You will need a microwave to cook along! ​ Click here for a PDF of all 5 recipes! ​ ​ Blog Nicole Buhler 3 days ago 3 min How to build a better breakfast: Part 2, SUGAR My favorite breakfast as child was deep pocketed Belgian waffles. I loved to fill every square to the top with maple syrup and watch it... 9 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Nicole Buhler Mar 14 2 min How to build a better breakfast Part 1 Everyone needs something to get them out of bed in the morning: a job, a pet or maybe a beautiful baby to snuggle. The thing that gets me... 22 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked click here to subscribe to blog

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