Baby and Child Care Baby Food
Newborns are full of surprises and as a new parent, you will find that not everything goes according to plan! Choosing to nurse or
formula. No matter which type of parent you are, there are many options available for your baby's nutrition needs.
Formula Feeding
When looking for formulas, the choices may seem overwhelming. There are three main type of
infant powders, each with their own benefits and advantages.
* '''Cow's Milk'''. These infant
Baby's Only.
* '''SoyPowder'>Similac Isomil Advance are two good soy options.
* '''Hypoallergenic Formulas'''. These formulas are given to infants with a family history of milk allergies, and those that cannot digest cow's or soy milk.
Enfamil Nutramigen Lipil are two popular choices.
Introducing Solids
Relying less on
formulas? Here are some ways to introduce your baby to solid foods; keep in mind that when offering new foods to infants, you should always wait a few days to a week between foods so that you can identify potential food allergies.
* Pediatricians generally recommend that babies 4 to 6 months of agebegin with a
rice cereal that's easy to digest and swallow.
* After your baby becomes accustomed to eating rice cereal, try serving them
bananas.
* Jarred
peaches, are great starter solids.
* To have a wide variety of foods on hand, try a
dinner variety pack.
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