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… be fed on demand. This means that you breastfeed or bottle-feed your infant whenever … to feed. During the first 2 weeks, babies breastfeed at least 8 times in a 24-hour … A baby who is hungry will latch on to the breast or bottle and suck continuously. A baby …
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… considering using formula, discuss with your health care provider before adding formula to … Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (HealthLinkBC File #69a) Infant Formula: What … that interfere with feeding, talk to your healthcare provider. Learn more: …
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… before 2 years of age as they do not have enough fat and energy to support growth and … to pay attention to include iron, zinc, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and vitamin D. Plan meals and snacks …
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… dietitian to make sure your child is getting enough nutrients from other foods  Plain water … soy beverage as a main drink and source of calcium, vitamin D, energy, and protein Can I …
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… and menus for babies who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety … a half cup (60 to 125 mL) of prepared hot or cold cereal Half a piece of toast or muffin A … one-day menus for 6 to 9 and 9 to 12 month old babies. Solid foods can be offered before …
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Actionset Overview Your body needs nutrition to stay strong and help you live a healthy life. If you're unable to eat, or if you have an illness that makes it hard to swallow food, you may need a …
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… This means that you breast- or bottle-feed your infant whenever he or she shows signs of … a strict schedule. You let your infant stop feeding at will, even if there is milk left in … If you are not able to breastfeed your baby, feed your baby iron-fortified formula . …
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… infant formula if your baby has a medical condition called galactosemia … infant formula if your baby has a medical condition called galactosemia …
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… and gag reflex. Weakness of both the oral and stomach muscles. Small stomach … enough to feed from a nipple, you can start oral feedings. Over days or weeks, you can … replace more tube or IV feedings with oral feedings. What should you know about …
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… freeze formula as this can change nutrient levels. How do I make and store powdered … freeze formula as this can change nutrient levels. … How do I make and store powdered …