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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? _________________
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.
