Composition of breast milk – Output and composition of BM changes throughout the lactation period to meet changing needs of growing infants. Daily milk output in any country’s mothers is 3060 ml during first 3 days of life (colostrum) that gradually peaks during 2-6 months (600-700 ml) followed by gradual decline to <500 ml by [...]
Continue reading …Essential Nutrients are the active principles in diet, each with various functions and metabolic patterns. Essential Nutrients may be classified as — a) Macro nutrients or proximate principles like proteins, fats and carbohydrates. b) Micro-nutrients like Vitamins and minerals. Proteins, which constitute —20% of body weight, are important source of energy, as well as required [...]
Continue reading …Nutritional Requirements is a dynamic process to supply adequate nourishment for survival, growth & development, repair and creation of future reserves. Weight-wise, nutritional requirements of children are relatively higher than in adults due to active growth, building of stores, higher basal metabolic rate and more pronounced physical activity. BASIC CONSIDERATIONS Diet is the main source [...]
Continue reading …The first year in the life of a baby involves rapid growth in such a way that the baby double his birth weight in six months and triples it in a year. Doctors the world over have suggested that nutritional needs for infants are met during the first six months from mother’s milk itself. In [...]
Continue reading …Introducing solids at 6 months is a big milestone. Usually baby’s main food is mother’s milk but besides that, the solid food also has to be slowly started. Most babies are cranky during 6 to 8 months because of the teething process that starts to take place. But introducing solids at 6 months is important [...]
Continue reading …Weaning foods for indian babies may be started when a child starts showing interest in food other than what is given to him. This baby has a good grip and can lift things easily. It is important that baby should be introduced to solids only when he is able to sit on his own. This [...]
Continue reading …Some parents have a query should i wake my newborn up to eat. The answer is yes. Babies who are just born may lose their body weight within a few days of birth. In order that the baby starts gaining weight normally, he should be given milk throughout the day and night every three hours. [...]
Continue reading …If you want to know why your 1 year old won’t eat, it helps to understand that your baby is not the only one; in fact there are many toddlers who refuse to eat their food. According to the pediatricians there are many parents who come to them as their 1 year old won’t eat [...]
Continue reading …Parenting is a skill that is acquired on the job, and most modern parents like to browse the internet in order to learn about the various stages of growth and development in their baby. Some of the most commonly searched topics include “when can babies have cereal”. Some parents are very eager to feed solids [...]
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