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Pregnancy Every Week |
| You will be amazed to know
how your baby develops in every passing week of the pregnancy.
Learn about the changes taking place in mother's
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Foods advised to be avoidedThere are certain type of food that needs to be avoided for specific reasons.
SALT
Salt is reccommended to be avoided till your baby is 12
months old. It is believed baby's kidney's aren't mature
enough tocope with salt at a young age. Keep salt use
to minimal.
SUGAR IN THE FOOD
Extra sugar is not required for the baby's development. It just provides kilojules with no food value. Once your child gets the taste of sugar, he/she will give you hard time in accepting savoury food. Honey
It is advised not to give honey to baby under 12 months
of age for the possibilty of presence of bacteria harmful
for babies.
Undiluted Fruit Juices
Juices need to be diluted in the proportion of one part
juice to 10 parts water
Egg Whites
Egg whites may trigger allergic reaction, so is advised
to be introduced after 12 months of age. However eggs
yolk can be introduced from 9 months of age.
Cow's milk
Cow' milk is advised to be given as main drink after 12
months of age. It lacks essential vitamins
and minerals required for baby' growth. A older baby can
get these nutrients from other food.
Low fat food or Milk
Don't give low fat, skim or evaporated milk,thinking that
you are giving them good start. Low-fat foods will not
provide enough energy required for growth.Choking with food
Be careful about the food that can cause choking such
as
grapes,
undercooked vegetables
large pieces of fruit.
nuts
chopped sausages and hotdogs
popcorn lollies or sweets
Other
Articles in this Category
::When
to start solid food
::Reccommended Food guidelines for babies aged 6-12 months
::Tips for preparing the baby food
::Great food ideas for babies aged 6-12 months
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Community News |
 | Department
of Human Services in Victoria have recently
launched an egg safety campaign which raises awareness about
the risks raw and undercooked eggs pose for vulnerable sections
of the community, including young children. Read
More
Egg safety advice
at home. Please click here to find brochure issued by Department of Human Services. |
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