Makanan Pelengkap: When to start?

I love this ebook from nutriweb intitle 'Nutritionist's Choice Cook Book'. Macam-macam info ada dalam buku ni, about nutrition, baby's recipe, toddler's recipe..etc. Thanks so much Wani! Nak kena try ni...

Eventhough I already have 3 kids bukan bermakna I dah pandai segalanya. I need to learn banyak lagi because the kids are growing up so fast..salah satunya belajar masak for the kids. Hmm doakan usaha saya ini diberkati..suka sangat bila anak-anak suka apa yang kita masak :D

This is some info about Complementary Feeding @ Makanan Pelengkap 
Kalau boleh memang nak try semua resepi dalam buku ni *yummy* for my baby, InsyaAllah..

How to Feed?
Knowing how to begin complementary feeding is important.
Successful feeding not only optimises your child's nutritional intake,
but also helps to shape good eating habits from a young age.

How frequent?
6-8 months: 2-3 main meals a day and make sure breast milk is provided 5-6 times a day. Snacks are generally not required, but may be given if tolerated by baby
9-11 months: 3-4 main meals a day + 1-2 nutritious snacks
1-2 years: 4-5 main meals a day + 1-2 nutritious snacks

Feeding DO's

• Introduce only one new food at a time. For example, start with blended rice porridge. Once baby gets used to it, introduce second type of food from another food group.
• Apply the 4-day rule. Wait for 4 days after introducing a new type of food; this will help determine if your baby likes the food and allow him to get used to it. This will also helps to detect signs of food allergy baby might have.
• Start with a small amount. Increase the amount gradually as baby gets older.
• Once baby has been introduced to a variety of foods, start serving a combination of foods in a single meal, e.g. serving rice porridge with minced meat and pureed vegetable.
• Make sure the food flavour and texture are right according to baby's stage of development.
• Feed as soon as baby gets hungry before baby gets upset and loses appetite.
• Depending on baby's ability, give foods that baby can pick up, and give water in a cup that he can hold.
• Avoid having distractions, such as TV and toys, during feeding so that baby can fully focus and enjoy his meal.
• Have meals together with baby. You can actively encourage baby to eat or even self-feed.

Feeding DON'Ts

• Mix different types of food in one meal when first started.
• Give foods that baby can choke on, such as nuts or seeds.
• Force-feed or overfeed. Stop feeding when baby turns away or shows disinterest; he may be feeling full already. 

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