FEEDING BABIES PROGRAM -
Infant Feeding Guidelines on introducing solids with your baby.
Feeding babies can be a challenging time and Karina understands why parents want a clear feeding guide for infants, so they give them the best start.
As a Paediatric Dietitian, Karina (BSc, BND, APD) teaches parents how to start solids correctly (evidence based). Important questions parents have, that Karina’s Feeding Babies Program covers:
✅ When and where is the right time to introduce solids?
✅ How to start - what foods and textures? What about baby led weaning?
✅ Do I start solids at 4 months or 6 months?
✅ How do I reduce milk feeds… and also prevent nutritional deficiency?
✅ How do I introduce allergens and reduce my baby’s risk of food allergy?
“Karina provides parents with a clear plan for introducing solids to their baby, meaning there is no confusion or worry about whether their baby is getting what they need”
Feeding Guide for Infants
Did you know that a clear plan on how to feed your baby will:
❤️ Improve their gut and immune health and reduce their risk of developing allergies (or picking up other allergies)
❤️ Reduce the chances of them becoming a fussy eater
❤️ Stop your worry and stress and give you back headspace
❤️ Improve your confidence, clarity, energy levels and turn you back into feeling like the super-mum you are!
Reasons why it’s important to start solids correctly:
1. Nutritional Adequacy: As babies grow, their nutritional needs change, so we need to ensure they receive a balanced diet, including essential nutrients like iron.
2. Preventing Deficiencies: Proper introduction helps prevent nutritional deficiencies, particularly iron deficiency, which is common in infants around 6 months of age.
3 Developmental Milestones:
- Oro-motor skills: Introducing solids helps develop the muscles in the mouth and jaws, and the coordination of these muscles, which are important for chewing and speaking.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Baby led weaning or infant-led feeding practices, like picking up finger foods, enhance hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
4. Taste and Texture Acceptance:
- Variety of Flavors: Early exposure to different tastes and textures can help babies develop a willingness to try new foods and may prevent picky eating habits later in life.
- Texture Progression: Gradually introducing varied textures helps babies transition from purees to more complex foods, promoting proper chewing and swallowing abilities.
5. The Development of Healthy Eating Habits: Correct introduction can foster a healthy positive relationship with food, where they eat nutritious foods in appropriate amounts.
6. Preventing Food Allergy: Introducing allergenic foods (like peanuts, eggs, and fish) at the appropriate time may help reduce the risk of food allergies.
7. Digestive System/ Gut Health: Introducing solids at the right time ensures that their digestive system is ready to start digesting a whole new world of protein and fibres. Starting too early can cause gastrointestinal issues.
8. Long-term Health: Establishing healthy eating patterns early on can reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases later in life.
How I help families:
“My baby has bad wind, colic and just can’t settle, how can I help them? Karina has specialist experience in working with (and researching) babies with reflux and gut issues. She will help you with the best possible plan for your baby.
“My baby isn’t eating the way I want them to” Imagine how amazing you would feel when you realise your baby is doing well and eating the way they are meant to eat.
“My baby just wants milk all the time, what do I do?” Karina will give you a clear plan for reducing milk feeds, making room for solids!
“I don’t know how to introduce solids” Karina has you covered, she has been helping parents for 21 years teaching them how best to feed their babies.
“I don’t want my baby to develop a food allergy” Karina will give you a clear plan for introducing food allergens to actually reduce the risk of your baby developing a food allergy.