Feeding babies - Webquest by Carine Simmonds

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2025-04-22 09:07:07 UTC

The mum needs to make sure to be in a comfy environment and position the baby well . She should focus on proper latch techniques feeding on demand and maintains a healthy diet and hydration .

Milly n tiff

2025-04-22 09:10:38 UTC

Choose the right bottle that is easy to hold and that mimics breastfeeding . Hold the baby properly support there head to help them drink easily . Check the temperature before entering baby’s mouth . Feed on demand and allow the baby to control the flow .make sure to burp the baby and ensure bottles and nipples are clean

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Jazz and Lylah.

2025-04-22 09:12:57 UTC

firstly you need to sterilise all of your equipment until the child is at least 12 months old make sure the lid is on tightly make a different bottle for every feed and make sure it has no lumps check temperature and make sure baby is comfortable and safe

2025-04-22 09:15:47 UTC

Sitting up and showing interest in your food . Loss of tongue thrust reflex . A child will have an increased appetite . They will have the ability to coordinate hand and mouth .

Milly n tiff

2025-04-22 09:19:12 UTC

You should start at the right time around 6month when your baby shows signs as sitting up and showing interest in foods . Choose the right foods and introduce the foods one by one .avoid large solid foods as it’s a risk for chocking .

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Jazz and Lylah.

2025-04-22 09:19:24 UTC

if a child wants to eat often, has doubled their birthweight, if they open their mouth when they see others eating, if they seem uninterested in formula/breastmilk and if the seem interested in what you are eating

Jess and Rosie

30229935 — 2025-04-22 09:21:15 UTC

You need to make sure all equipment is sterilised and safe for the baby to use- You would do this until the baby is at least 12 months old. You would also need to make sure there are no lumps of formula left and that it is the right temperature for the baby so they don't get hurt/burnt. Make sure the baby is supported so they feel/safe when they are feeding. You need to also make sure that the baby is burped once finishing the feed.

2025-04-22 09:22:08 UTC

Stay calm and try encourage them to eat keep offering them different varieties of foods and drinks . Check for discomfort make sure your baby isn’t teething or feeling unwell . create a routine .limit distractions no toys around them but you could possibly give the a iPad to watch a show to maybe try distract them from the foods .

Milly n tiff

2025-04-22 09:25:41 UTC

They can be given cows milk after their fist birthday around 12 months old because their digestive system isnt developed properly yet breast milk provides the right nutrients for a baby and cows milk can be introduced as a drink rather than a neccesety

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Jess and Rosie

30229935 — 2025-04-22 09:29:01 UTC

She can make sure that she is allowing the baby to feed when they want and making sure they are in a safe environment. She should also make sure she is maintaining a healthy diet and is staying hydrated.

maria and giulia

2025-04-22 09:29:41 UTC

If your breastfeeding try to let your baby as much as they want to. This could be every hour, day and night . Make sure that the mum is in a safe environment . Having a good diet can also postivly affect the baby .

maria and giulia

2025-04-22 09:33:01 UTC

You'll need multiple bottles , teats , and a bottle brush . Make sure your sitting comfortably with your baby close to you . Enjoy holding your baby and talk to them while they are fed. Never leave your baby alone to feed with a propped up bottle .

Tiff and Milly

2025-04-22 09:33:46 UTC

Baby-led weaning is an approach to adding complementary foods to a baby's diet of breast milk or formula. It facilitates oral motor development and strongly focuses on the family meal, while maintaining eating as a positive, interactive experience. The cons of this can be that it can get very messy and could prevent choking. The pros of this can be that it will help them learn how to wean.

Brook, Lauren

2025-04-22 09:34:26 UTC

The mum needs to support the baby's neck, shoulders and back this should allow the baby to tilt their head back and swallow better. The mum should focus on proper latch techniques otherwise if done incorrectly it can lead to poor attachment. She also needs to maintain a healthy and balanced diet alongside staying hydrated.

Jazz and Lylah.

2025-04-22 09:34:28 UTC

start slowly with pureed fruits and vegetables when the child starts to show signs that they are ready to start weaning then introduce different small pieces of solid food making sure they don't choke and are safe.

Jess and Rosie

30229935 — 2025-04-22 09:35:26 UTC

If a baby is ready to wean they will start to want feeding more, they will start to show interest in solid foods, they will start to bite and chew toys and put objects in their mouths, they will wake in the night for an extra feed and even sometimes double their birthweight.

maria and giulia

2025-04-22 09:37:22 UTC

A child will have an increase appetite , they will start showing a lot more interest in your food , they will open their mouth when they see others eating , they will also start to seem uninterested in formulas / breast milk.

maria and giulia

2025-04-22 09:39:58 UTC

You should start slowly using soft fruits and vegetables when the child starts to show signs they are ready to wean . You should introduced foods one by one avoiding large solids food .

Jess and Rosie

30229935 — 2025-04-22 09:40:23 UTC

Start to introduce your baby to solid food around 6 months, go at your baby's pace and let them show you when they're hungry or full, make sure to stop when your baby shows signs that they've had enough. Avoid large solid foods as it is a choking hazard, Try to feed your baby pureed fruits and meals and also small cut up bits of fruit and veg.

maria and giulia

2025-04-22 09:42:14 UTC

If your child refuses to eat or drink keep offering them different variety of foods and drinks. Check for any discomfort your child may be feeling as in feeling unwell or teething . You could also try to distract them while they are being fed .

Brook, Lauren

2025-04-22 09:44:00 UTC

Baby bottles, teats need to be sterilized. support the baby's neck, shoulders and back so they are able to feed easily. before giving the baby the bottle check that the temperature to ensure it is at the right warmth. Once the baby is feeding on it let the baby control the flow, Once the baby has fed burp the baby so they can let out any wind that they have.

Jess and Rosie

30229935 — 2025-04-22 09:44:14 UTC

Continue to encourage them to eat and keep offering them different variety of foods and liquids. Make sure your baby is healthy and doesn't have a temperature or isn't teething.

if no routine is in place then create a routine as this may encourage your baby to eat and may help them as they know when they are being fed.

maria and giulia

2025-04-22 09:47:11 UTC

Baby led weaning is when you don't give your child any spoon or cutlery which allows your baby to feed themselves this can become messy but it gives your baby chance to explore different foods by themselves . The cons of this it can be easier fore them to choke . The pros of this will will help them learn how to wean .l

Ellie bonnie evelyn

2025-04-22 09:48:05 UTC

mum needs to ensure that she’s supporting the baby’s neck and head whilst the baby is feeding. For the baby to have a good feed they need to have a good latch , make sure that your burping the baby afterwords this is really important because the baby could develop colic and issues with reflux

maria and giulia

2025-04-22 09:48:53 UTC

You can give your baby cows milk when they are over the age of 1 years old . This is because their digestive system won't be properly develop to have cows milk if their younger than a year old .

Brook,Lauren

2025-04-22 09:49:31 UTC

when the baby is able to hold their head up and are able to keep themselves upright when sitting this indicates that they are able to start weaning. Other things that they do that also indicate this are when they are using their hands and mouth to explore objects (chewing/biting toys), reaching and grasping at food or opening their mouths when food is offered.

ellie bonnie evelyn

2025-04-22 09:49:59 UTC

Make sure that your sterilising the bottles before the baby feeds , the temperature isn’t too hot for the baby you can test this by putting the milk on your wrist. make sure you put the right amount of powder in for the child depanding on their age

Jess and Rosie

30229935 — 2025-04-22 09:51:16 UTC

Baby-led weaning is all about offering your baby a selection of foods to choose from and letting them feed themselves. It allows them to be in charge and explore eating.

The Pros:

It allows your baby to explore their food and feel comfortable with eating.

It allows the baby to eat what other people are eating but safer.

It may mean that the baby will have more control of their appetite and have wider food tastes.

It allows them to get used to different textures.

The cons:

A risk of choking.

Messier then spoon-feeding.

Jazz and Lylah

2025-04-22 09:52:33 UTC

you will need to stay calm and check for any discomfort and illness. you could tyr changing their food. if it goes on for too long you need to take them to a doctor and get them checked.

ellie bonnie evelyn

2025-04-22 09:53:19 UTC

normally starts when your baby is around 6 months old could be earlier or later depending on the baby. make sure they have breast milk or formula along side this aswell.signs of weaning is trying to grab your food , biting toys , staying in a sitting position holding their heads steady , coordinate their eyes hands and mouth so they can look at their food , pick it up and put it in their mouth , swallow food rather then spit it out.

signs that could be mistaken chewing fists , wanting extra milk feeds and waking up in the night more than usual

Jess and Rosie

30229935 — 2025-04-22 09:56:10 UTC

A baby can be given cow's milk when they reach 12 months old, this is because until they reach 12 months their digestive system can not handle cow's milk because it is not fully developed yet. Cow's milk should be introduced as a drink and not a necessity as by 12 months they will be eating solid foods and will not need to be bottle fed.

ellie bonnie evelyn

2025-04-22 09:56:39 UTC

plan meals that are easy to chew/swallow for your baby ensuing there some what healthy.start of with ginger foods that break up easily in their mouths and avoid hard foods. examples of finger foods , hard boiled eggs , avocado , fish without bones , soft cooked vegetables, potatoes

brook and lauren

2025-04-22 09:58:16 UTC

Check for Illness or Discomfort, still offer food although they don't take it, also maybe contact a doctor to se if it more than them not wanting to eat.

ellie bonnie evelyn

2025-04-22 09:58:19 UTC

try to eat with your baby as often as you can as babies copy you so if they see you eating they will be more inclined to eat , give smaller portions and praise your child for eating ,make meal times enjoyable and change the way the food looks so it looks more inviting.

Brook,Lauren

2025-04-22 09:59:05 UTC

Starting off with finger foods that are able to break up easily in their mouths and are big enough for them to be able to be able to grasp it. avoid hard foods, give them things like soft cooked vegetables like carrots, broccoli cauliflower.

lauren and brook

2025-04-22 10:01:52 UTC

a method of introducing solid foods to your baby that allows them to feed themselves, rather than being spoon-fed purées by a caregiver. usually starts around 6 months of age, when babies are developmentally ready for solids. pros-

Promotes Independence, Encourages Healthy Eating Habits, Reduces Risk of Picky Eating.

cons-

Less Control Over Quantity, Not Suitable for All Babies, Risk of Choking.

Brook,Lauren

2025-04-22 10:02:09 UTC

cows milk can be included in cooking or mixed with food from around 6 months but should not be given as a main drink to babies until they are 12 months old. Cows milk does not have the right balance of nutrients to meet baby's needs.

Jazz and Lylah.

2025-04-22 10:02:43 UTC

babies can be given cows milk once they are a year old as this is when their digestive system has developed enough to handle it. but cowsmilk is best for under 2s as it provides vitamins and minerals like calcium and vitamin D.

ellie bonnie evelyn

2025-04-22 10:03:50 UTC

baby led weaning is introducing your little one to solid food in their own time

benefits -

a chance to choose pick and explore their foods and getting used to different food textures

babies who feed themselves are more likely to control their appetite reducing their risk of being overweight later on in life

negatives -

some parents worry that baby led weaning is more likely to cause baby to choke

baby led weaning can become very messy and challenging as the babies are figuring it out for themselves

jazz and Lylah

2025-04-22 10:05:45 UTC

the mother when feeding the baby should tilt their babies neck and make sure they are supported through their back and shoulders. for the baby to have a good and safe feed, the mum needs to make sure they have a good latch otherwise, it can lead to poor attachment. as well as a good and nutritious diet for the baby

ellie bonnie evelyn

2025-04-22 10:06:49 UTC

babies can be introduced to cows milk from 1 year old as their digestive system would be fully developed. if it is introduced before it can cause damage to the baby

Jazz and Lylah.

2025-04-22 10:11:22 UTC

Baby led weaning is about letting your baby choose what and how they eat.
Pros, they develop independence, get used to different textures, could potentially stop child from being fussy eaters and have more control over their diet in later life so they are less likely to be overweight.
Cons, some people think there is more chance of choking and gagging, it is messier and stickier and worries of a less nutritious diet.

Phoebe Hewings

30233860 — 2025-04-22 10:13:40 UTC

The mum needs to support the babies neck,shoulders and back so they can easily tilt their head back swallow and she needs to make sure that the baby is latched on properly to otherwise it'll lead to poor attachment.

Phoebe Hewings

30233860 — 2025-04-22 10:15:45 UTC

Make sure the sterilise the bottles correctly and make sure when ur giving the baby the bottle to make sure that it isn't to hot by putting a drop of the milk onto your wrist and make sure the measurements are all correct depending on the child's age.

Phoebe Hewings

30233860 — 2025-04-22 10:18:49 UTC

Signs are them trying to grab your food, biting toys, being able to hold their heads up and being able to sit up by themselves and have hand eye coordination so they can try to feed themselves and pick up the food.

Phoebe Hewings

30233860 — 2025-04-22 10:22:46 UTC

Giving them foods that they can hold and easily breakable foods that they can break up in their mouths and with their hands, avoid hard food, give them soft foods like cooked veg and cut up pasta.

steph, ruby

2025-04-22 10:23:02 UTC

the mum should support the babies head and allow the baby to feed as much as they want. the mum and baby will have to work together to get them to latch on, she will also need to learn when the baby is giving signs as to when they are hungry. the mum should also maintain a healthy diet and staying hydrated to make the process easier

Phoebe Hewings

30233860 — 2025-04-22 10:26:23 UTC

Eat with your baby as much as you can as they will copy you and praise them when they eat and give them smaller portions so it doesn't look to overwhelming for them and change the way meals look to make it look exciting and inviting.

katelyn

2025-04-22 10:27:32 UTC

the mother should do when feeding the baby should tilt the their baby neck and should support the child neck and make sure the child is supported through their back and shoulders and also having a good balanced of diet and having an good attachment with her and the child

rosie bolton

2025-04-22 10:29:02 UTC

make sure you and baby are in a comfy position, makes sure mum has a good diets. feed when baby want to.make sure the latch is good. avoid sea food caffeine and alcohol

steph,ruby

2025-04-22 10:30:21 UTC

the parents will need to make sure that they have sterilising equipment such as a cold-water steriliser, microwave or a steam steriliser. they should wash their hand well before sterilising the bottles. they should also learn to not leave their babies unattended when feeding as they may choke. they should learn to follow the babies lead as to when/how much they want. they should make sure that they are burping he baby when they have had enough food. they also will need to throw away any milk the baby has not drank

katelyn

2025-04-22 10:31:16 UTC

making sure the bottles are sterilising the bottle before giving it to the baby

making sure the temperature is correct as making sure it not too hot or cold

only make up the correct amount making less waste depending of the child

Phoebe Hewings

30233860 — 2025-04-22 10:31:26 UTC

It is letting your baby choose what and how they eat.

Pros- they'll develop independence, explore different textures, help them figure out what foods they like and don't like.

Cons-messier and worries of a less nutritious diet, less control over how they eat.

rosie bolton

2025-04-22 10:32:19 UTC

make sure you have all the equipemnt, wash and staizler after every use or dropped on a surface

make sure formula is right for the age of baby

feed them close to you in a semi up right postions and support their head and make sure they are not swallowing any air

hayley kelsey teagan

2025-04-22 10:33:29 UTC

the mother should ensure that the baby is in a position of where both are comfortable and the baby wont choke to control the flow of breast milk and there is no damaging liquids or drugs in her system

Phoebe Hewings

30233860 — 2025-04-22 10:33:52 UTC

They can be introduced to cows milk from the age of 1 as their digestive system will be fully developed by then.

katelyn

2025-04-22 10:34:07 UTC

the ability to sit up with support hold of their head steady and having the coordination of their hands eyes and mouth movements to begin able to reach the food and placing into their mouths

rosie bb

2025-04-22 10:34:55 UTC

they can sit in a sitting postion for long time while holding head up

corrdinate eye with hand and mouth

and they can swallow food which mean their gag relex has softens

h k t

2025-04-22 10:36:28 UTC

that the bottles have been sterilized and cleaned out of any old product or cleaning soap, that the baby is in a comfortable position where you can control the flow of milk if there not drinking independently, burping should occur to let out trapped wind

rosie bolton

2025-04-22 10:36:42 UTC

give them food that they can hold but are soft to chew on that can melt away in the mouth. give them soft liquids such as yougurt or baby food from the shops

katelyn

2025-04-22 10:37:01 UTC

start around 6 months with single ingredient pureed or mashed fruit and vegetables in different variety and textures as baby gets used to new textures and tastes

h k t

2025-04-22 10:39:16 UTC

the baby has physical independent support on their backs, hands and neck, showing interests in other foods being solid and liquid, coordination of hand to mouth

Paige

2025-04-23 10:28:00 UTC

Ensure the baby is comfy with their head up and support the babies neck to reduce the risk of choking, the mum should avoid sea food, alcohol and caffeine.

paige

2025-04-23 10:30:03 UTC

make sure the bottles have been cleaned and sterilised and that they don’t have any old products in. Make sure that the baby is in a position where the milk can flow safely and controlled if the child isn’t drinking independently.

paige

2025-04-23 10:32:15 UTC

once the baby is able to hold their head up and keep themselves upright, also once they start to use their mouths to investigate objects (chewing and biting toys) and reaching for foods/ opening their mouths when food is around

paige

2025-04-23 10:50:10 UTC

start the baby off with foods that they can hold and that aren’t hard foods. they should start with soft foods that can melt in their mouth and that don’t require large amounts of chewing. puréed food is also a good start because it can include a range of vegetables and fruit