Feeding Your Child

You have probably been hearing a lot of information about making sure your child gets adequate amounts of micronutrients every day, especially iron, for healthy growth and development.

Taking care of your child’s nutritional needs can be challenging enough without the concern to address iron deficiency anemia. Nutritional deficiencies can affect your child’s growth and development.

Every day you give your child three meals and a snack or two. That’s four to five “plates” in which to provide your growing child all the micronutrients he needs to grow healthy to develop as he should.

Vastly improved motor skills are a major milestone for your child at 9 months old. Children at this age may be able to transfer objects from one hand to another and pick up small pieces of food already.

Your child’s nutritional needs should be varied in a balanced baby diet that provides energy and support your child’s rapid growth.

Globally, almost 1 in 2 children under age 5 suffer from anemia.

By the 10^th month, your child’s digestive system will have grown to accept a variety of food. Your child should be able to enjoy slightly larger pieces of food with a heavier texture.

It’s important for your child to have a balance diet that’s nutrition filled during the transition to solid food.

During your child’s growing years, it is important to have the right amount of nutrients to support that growth. Macronutrients are nutrients required in big quantities for our bodies.

As a parent, you may be often worried about whether your child is getting enough iron daily. However, on the other hand, you may also be concerned about providing too much iron for your child.

At the age of six months, your child will begin to show signs of readiness for the transition to first solid foods.

You’ve probably encountered this before. You’ve just made an effort to make the most excitingly delicious meal for your child. 

At 6 months old, your growing child will begin to need more to meet their nutritional needs.

Vegetables are one of the main food groups for your child. It is a great source of vitamins and minerals.

Most children have their own ways to tell you whether they are hungry or full. How you respond to these cues will help your child understand your reactions and his own expectations.