14 3 Stages Of Baby Food - NUTRIBULLET BABY bullet Manual De Usuario

3 stages of baby food
Stage 1
Perfect purées: 6-8 months
Stage 1 introduces your baby to
a series of smooth, thin purées
to get developing systems used
to solid food. Most babies begin
this stage between 6 and 8
months of age, but they can be
ready as early as 4 months or as
late as 10 months.
If you choose to introduce solids
prior to 6 months of age, we
suggest that you consult with
your pediatrician and ensure
your baby shows the signs
detailed below.
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Signs your baby may be
ready for Stage 1 include:
• Baby weighs at least 6 kg
and/or has doubled his or her
birth weight.
• Baby can sit upright with
support and has the ability to
"lean in" for more food.
• Baby has good head control.
• Baby can turn away to signify
mealtime is over.
• Baby does not push food
out with his or her tongue
(extrusion reflex), and baby
can move food to the back of
the mouth and swallow.
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Because every baby develops differently, it is important to talk to your
pediatrician first, so you can make informed decisions about what foods are
appropriate for your baby at their stage of development. If at any point you
become concerned with your baby's eating habits, contact your pediatrician for
advice.
Stage 2
Tasty textures: 9-12 months
As your baby grows and develops
stronger swallowing skills, he or
she will become hungrier and
more interested in food. At this
stage, your baby may be willing
to try just about anything, so get
creative!
Remember to always follow your
baby's lead when introducing
new foods. Be gentle and do not
force your child to eat anything
he or she doesn't want. If it
doesn't go well, simply take a
break and try again in a week.
Self-feeding is a big part of Stage
2, so this is where you can begin
to offer age-appropriate finger
foods, let your baby hold the
spoon, and serve thicker foods in
a bowl.
Stage 3
Mini-meals: 12+ months
Stage 3 expands your baby's list
of developmentally appropriate
foods. To avoid picky eating
habits, keep offering a wide
variety of textures and flavors.
If a certain food is rejected or
ignored, do not stop serving
it to your child. Consistently
including a new type of food
on your child's plate will make
it more familiar and reduce the
anxiety surrounding feeding
time. It takes an average of
5-10 repeated servings for most
infants to start liking a new food,
so with repetition and patience,
your child is likely to expand his
or her palate.
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