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Infant Weight Gain
I need help on Infant Weight Gain. Can some one please answer?
(23 Apr 2008)
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Weight Gain during Infancy
The first two years of life is characterized by rapid physical, social and mental growth and development. Healthy well nourished infants can respond easily to the stimuli and can interact with parents thus enhancing their bonding with the infants.
Weight gain in infants can be determined according to the birth weight. Approximately 800 grams of weight gain can be observed every month. Over weight and underweight can pose serious disorders later in life.
Providing right foods to the infants in proper amount can improve the growth of the infants. Exclusive breastfeeding is advisable during the first 4 months. The mother should feed the baby whenever the baby demands. Its composition is designed to provide the energy and protein in proper amounts.
Later apart from breast feeding, introduce new foods in smaller amounts initially. Ready to serve cereals are available that are formulated in proper amounts suiting the baby. Cereals are the first food given to the baby. Fruits and vegetables can be given in boiled and mashed forms. Fruit juices and soups are helpful. Strained meats can be given especially during the 8th to 11 months.Unsour yoghurt, biscuits, diced fruits, diced vegetables, rage and wheat porridge, are recommended.
Seasonal fruits and vegetables should be preferred .Wash your hands properly before handling the baby. Strain or puree the food and remove any lumps left.Sterilise the baby bottle as well as the utensils given to the baby
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answered by A V on 23 Apr 2008, 6:41:24
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