![]() ![]() Take it slow and remember you are both learning about this new phase of feeding. Your baby is still relying on breastmilk and/or formula, but they are also getting started exploring new foods! A lot is the same, but a lot is new too. Takeaway: Feeding 6 month oldsįeeding at 6 months is exciting, but can also be challenging. However, unless directed to by your pediatrician, there is no need to wake a baby to feed them at this age. If your baby wakes up hungry, go ahead and feed them as you normally would. Many babies can sleep for longer stretches through the night at this age, but it is common for babies to still have 1 - 2 night feedings. Unless advised otherwise by your pediatrician, introduce these foods early and often. The latest research shows introducing high-risk allergen foods such as peanuts, eggs, and dairy may help lower the occurrence of food allergies. ![]() Tip #7: Introduce allergens early and often Be sure to include solid foods with these nutrients in their diet. Priority nutrients for this age group include iron, zinc, protein, and other high-energy foods such as fat. For example, when having learning centers/free playtime, it’s essential to have at least 45 minutes to an hour for students to get a solid block of time to get the. Food should be served in the right size and consistency. When planning out your daily daycare schedule, it’s important to make sure enough time is allotted to certain activities and that not too much time for others. Tip #5: Ensure baby is safe when eatingīabies should be fed in a well-supported high chair and never be left alone. Tip #4: Start slow with solidsīabies at this age will want to explore and play with their food - this helps them learn! There’s no rush for them to eat large amounts of solid food at this age, so take it slow and offer about one solid meal per day. Your baby should be able to sit with minimal support, bring objects to their mouth, have good head and neck control as well as show an interest in food before beginning solid foods. Tip #3: Check for signs of readiness before beginning solids Our daily schedule (shown above) can be changed. Yes, you can edit the daily schedule and change the hours and activities as needed. You can print it out right after purchase and edit the form to fit the needs of your daycare or preschool and then display it on your bulletin board. Tip #2: Use hunger and fullness cuesįeed your baby according to their hunger and fullness cues whether they are nursing, taking a bottle, or eating solid foods. We have a daily schedule in our package of 150 daycare forms. Your baby will gradually decrease their intake of breastmilk and formula, but right now they are still the main source of nutrition for your baby. 7 tips for feeding your 6 month old baby Tip #1: Keep liquid feeds the same ![]()
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