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Daily Reminders!Take out ages and stages worksheet- pass them
up
Egg Baby Carrier by Friday! Thursday (tomorrow) for 5 points
EC**Pringles can, small basket, Kleenex box, tupperware etc.
If you havent yet, at the end of class show me your binder and
dividers for points!
Children's Eating Development Learning Targets Classify &
compare baby food through a taste test activity, to further
comprehend Gerbers Stages of Eating Development
Discuss and answer questions about key concepts such as
progression, safety, and readiness for childrens eating
development
Gerbers Progression (Birth, Sitter, Crawler, Toddler, Toddler
2+)Gerber's WebsiteBirthEats/drinks breast milk and formula, needs
total physical support
Supported Sitter (3-6 Months)Sits up with help from adult
Sitter (6-8 Months) Can sit independently without support,
starts to grasp things
Crawler (8-12 months) Crawls with stomach off floor, begins to
self feed Toddler (1-2 years)Stands alone, begins to use
utensils
Toddler 2 + (2-4 years)Can run without falling, mastered chewing
and using utensils
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Get your Taste Buds Ready!
TASTE TEST TIME!!Click Picture! Share with a partner/small group
the taste test reflection questions
What is your overall reaction?What did you learn?
Signs of Hunger and FullnessHunger:moving toward spoon with open
mouthexcited arm and leg movementssmacking lips, opening
mouthputting fist in mouthReaching for foodFussing
Fullness:falling asleepstopping suckingslowing pace of
eatingpushing or batting spoon awayclosing mouth and turning away
from spoon
Breast Feeding Breast milk or formula should remain babys main
source of nutrition for the first year.
Feed 8-12 times a day as a new born
Doctors advise that breast milk is the best source of nutrition
for your baby
If you choose to breastfeed, begin as soon as possible after
birth.
Breast Feeding to FormulaStart by replacing just one
breastfeeding at the same time each day. After a few days, replace
another breastfeeding with a bottle of formula, if you desire.
Continue this process as a progression until fully transferred
to formula.
Introducing New FoodsThe experience of tasting new flavors,
experiencing new textures and learning hunger and fullness cues.A
good way to introduce slowly is purees, thicker purees with real
fruits and veggies, soft quick melting snacks, chewable snacks. As
a childs physical development increases, their need for more
calories will too.
The Importance of ProgressionIntroduce new foods slowly! Wait at
least 3 days in between new foods to check for allergy reactions
Always consult your physician if you have questions or need help
deciding when and what is appropriate to begin feeding your
child
Readiness for Solids!?Usually begins the middle of the first
yearIf a child can use the pincer grasp to pick up pieces of food
(thumb and pointer finger) Ability to sit up with supportCan take
and swallow food from a spoonIf the child can start using their jaw
muscles to break down and chew foods.
Eating Difficulties Spitting up
To help decrease the frequency of spitting up, make feedings
smaller and a little more frequent.
Burp your baby at least every three to five minutes during a
feeding.
Avoid bottle-feeding your baby when he/she is lying down and
place her in an upright position immediately after she is
finished.
Avoid overfeeding.
Safety With Finger FoodsBe there. Always stay close by when your
baby is eating
Make sure your baby doesnt bite off more than he/she can chew.
Cut her food into small pieces rather than giving her a large
piece.
No dining in cars. Avoid giving your baby finger food in the
car.
Toddler Tasty TimeVariety is beginning to pick up
Portions are age appropriate and foods are healthy choices
Switch slowly to Cows Milk- WHOLE (2%), they NEED the fat for
proper development!
http://www.gerber.com/allstages/nutrition_and_feeding/toddler_video.aspx
What did you learn?!Which of the following is NOT an example of
Gerbers Eating Development Stages?Sitterc. CrawlerToddler d.
Walker
When does readiness for solids generally take place?
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How many day(s) at least should you wait in between introducing
new foods to babies?A weekc. 3 days5 days d. 1 day
What did you learn?!4. T or F: You can choose to breastfeed or
bottle feed your baby?
5. Write down one sign of a baby being full.
6. Write down one sign of a baby being hungry.