To meet their calcium needs, serve whole milk in a sippy cup at meals and with snacks. Toddlers should drink about 2 to 3 cups a day.
Remember to always consult your pediatrician if you're unsure about baby feeding guidelines. This chart is completely inaccurate for breastfed babies.
Volume does not typically increase once milk has regulated. They need frequent, smaller feedings. By Nicole Harris December 15, Save Pin FB More. Baby Feeding Chart with Ounces. Yeji Kim. Credit: Yeji Kim. By Nicole Harris. Comments 3. Sort by: Newest. Your baby likely got his first dose at 2 months, so depending on which vaccine he gets, the 4-month dose may be his final one. Stomach bugs in babies Rotavirus disease is a contagious viral infection and a leading cause of stomach bugs in infants.
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine At 2, 4 and 6 months, and then again between 12 and 15 months, baby will get a dose of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine PCV Pneumococcal infections are caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, and are a common cause of ear infections, pneumonia and bloodstream infections. IPV vaccine Your little one will also get the second dose of the polio vaccine, which helps protect against the poliovirus. While the U. Your 4-month-old's tricks. All this helps him build the muscles he'll need to sit up on his own.
Make a doctor's appointment. How to encourage baby talk. Follow these tips to get your baby talking: Ask lots of questions, then follow up with answers. Yup, you're talking to yourself, but you're also modeling the give-and-take of conversation. While keeping up a steady stream of speech helps your baby beef up on vocabulary, he also needs time to try his own hand or mouth, rather at talking.
When he starts yakking, pause, look at his face and really listen as he tries to master an "mmm" or an "ahhh. Stumped for a topic of conversation? Just tell your baby what you and he are doing. Point it out to your baby — "Listen, a doggy is barking! Books are a super source of new words for a baby.
Try nursery rhymes, sturdy board books, even whatever's on your own nightstand. Repeat your baby's sounds exactly as you hear them. That will encourage him to coo, babble and talk even more. Safe cleaning. Grow plants for baby.
Giving baby your phone. In one British survey, researchers found bacteria on 92 percent of mobile phones they tested. Viruses like the flu can live on some surfaces for a day or more. Fun with mirrors. Here's how you can get in on the reflection fun, and help bolster your baby's development: Prop a mirror against the wall and sit opposite it on the floor not too far away, since a baby's eyesight is still a work in progress. Now plop your baby in your lap, leaning him back against your tummy.
Also, you don't have to introduce foods to your child in any special order. If you want to give your baby a taste of tofu at age 6 months, go ahead, even though it's not listed on our chart until age 8 months. And while cereal is a traditional first food in the United States, it's fine to start with pureed fruits, vegetables, or meat instead. In most cases, you don't even have to wait to introduce highly allergenic foods like eggs, fish, and peanuts. Read more about food allergies and ask your doctor to be sure.
Also, see our new rules for feeding your baby , get ideas for adventurous first foods , and learn about baby-led weaning , an alternative feeding approach. The following are some guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Your child is likely ready to try solids when he:. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.
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We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies. Starting solid foods. Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants , and fiber, so it makes sense that your baby can benefit from this delicious tuber, too. Carrots are a wonderful introduction to solids because of their naturally sweet taste and pleasant texture. This simple preparation of carrots provides a rich supply of the antioxidant beta carotene and vitamin A.
You can also add meat and other proteins at this stage, or even earlier if your pediatrician gives the OK. This easy and elegant seasonal recipe is full of beta carotene, potassium, and iron. Make a big batch and freeze it in ice cube trays for single-portion servings for later!
The yams add a touch of sweetness to create a pleasant introduction to greens. This is a pairing of two wonderful foods: avocados good fats and fiber and bananas potassium and vitamin C. Nix the sugar, and stick with the natural sweetness of the ingredients themselves for young babies.
Vegit is a seasoning ingredient in this recipe that can also be subbed for Mrs. Dash, another low-sodium seasoning. This is a great, simple introduction to fish for your baby.
Butternut squash is a great ingredient because it rarely causes allergies. Pear adds an additional touch of sweetness to this recipe. You can also add dairy, such as cheese or yogurt , to their foods. At this stage, many babies can even advance to adult food and complex combinations, finely minced or softened.
Leeks are thought by some to provide cardiovascular support and carrots are loaded with antioxidants. This baby-friendly version of a classic comfort food is full of iron, thanks to the beef.
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