Quantity of Food for Each Feeding (Picture 1.4) What do you see in these pictures? From six to eight months of age, she feeds her infant three times a day (morning, afternoon, and evening). From six to eight months of ages, she feeds her from a cup that contains four heaping tablespoons of nutrient-rich porridge. From nine to eleven months of age, she feeds her infant four times a day. From nine to eleven months of ages, she feeds her from a cup that is almost full (3/4 full). The mother begins giving the infant finger foods (or snacks) between meals. She is sitting with her infant and helping her to eat. She is focusing her attention on the infant. As the infant grows, Mary gradually increases the food and frequency of feeds. From nine to eleven months of age, Mary she infant finger foods that she can pick up with their hands. Finger sized pieces of soft food like ripe banana, avocado, ripe mangoes, papaya, and oranges. Continue to breastfeed as as the infant wants until at least 24 months of age. Breastmilk alone should provide enough liquid to your child up to eleven months of age. If caregivers feel the need to give other liquids, clean water (chlorinated or purified) can be given to an infant beginning at six months of age. A separate bowl or cup helps you to monitor how much the infant eats at each feeding. Activity: Making the First Porridge Practice Probe Inform Request Examine and Coaching
Quantity of Food for Each Feeding (Picture 1.4) What do you see in these pictures? From six to eight months of age, she feeds her infant three times a day (morning, afternoon, and evening). From six to eight months of ages, she feeds her from a cup that contains four heaping tablespoons of nutrient-rich porridge. From nine to eleven months of age, she feeds her infant four times a day. From nine to eleven months of ages, she feeds her from a cup that is almost full (3/4 full). The mother begins giving the infant finger foods (or snacks) between meals. She is sitting with her infant and helping her to eat. She is focusing her attention on the infant. As the infant grows, Mary gradually increases the food and frequency of feeds. From nine to eleven months of age, Mary she infant finger foods that she can pick up with their hands. Finger sized pieces of soft food like ripe banana, avocado, ripe mangoes, papaya, and oranges. Continue to breastfeed as as the infant wants until at least 24 months of age. Breastmilk alone should provide enough liquid to your child up to eleven months of age. If caregivers feel the need to give other liquids, clean water (chlorinated or purified) can be given to an infant beginning at six months of age. A separate bowl or cup helps you to monitor how much the infant eats at each feeding. Activity: Making the First Porridge Practice and Coaching Probe Inform Request Examine