Feeding Choices- Feed them right…make them bright

The first year is the most important year of your baby’s life as your baby grows the fastest during this one year. What you feed the baby during this time, is thus of vital importance. It is important that you be aware of the various feeding options available to you.

Why breast feeding is best: The advantages of breast feeding are as follows:

	It provides the best nutrition and protection from illness for your baby.
	It is all they need in the first 4-6 months of their life.
	Breastfeeding is convenient. It needs no equipment and is most reliable.
	It helps the mother’s body get back into shape.
	It is the most economical way to provide good nutrition for your child.
	Mother’s Milk is easy to digest, and the iron is better absorbed.
	Children who are breastfed are less susceptible to allergic diseases.
Important Note: The more you breastfeed, the easier it is to maintain a good supply of milk. A lot of Mother’s continue to breastfeed after 6 months, and give the baby other foods as well. If you go to work, you can still breastfeed your baby partially. Feed him/her before you go to work and on your return and during the night.

The right formula for a healthy child

If you do decide to start formula milk, please consult with your doctor. Mothers opt for Formula for various reasons. This could include an inability on the part of the mother to feed the baby due to illness or breast surgery, a previous experience with bottle feeding, adoption, weaning the child from the breast after 1 year, the desire to have other family members share the responsibility of feedings, etc. Either way, it is important you choose an infant formula that provides your baby with the nutrition he needs and also meets quality standards. Also consider cost implications before making the decision. Mothers should also take care to prepare the formula by following the instructions for preparation and give priority to hygiene and sterilization of bottles, water and dilution process. Also, Mother’s should prepare 1 bottle at a time.

'Mother’s Choice' offers a varied range of products in this category that provide excellent and balanced nutrition for your little one.

 

Is your baby getting the right nutrients?

It is important that your child gets the right amount of iron in the first 2 years of his/her life. Those who don’t, develop iron deficiency or anemia. To ensure you are giving your baby all she/he needs to develop, please consult with your baby’s doctor. If you are breastfeeding, start your baby on solid food by 6 months, to ensure that he/she gets iron supplements. If you are formula feeding, start an iron fortified formula, along with other foods. For tips on the foods you can feed your baby, please consult the doctor.

When your child is allergic to milk…

Sometimes, children develop sensitivity to milk. This manifests itself in skin rashes, loose stools, irritability. A child suffering from these symptoms might require a soy formula or a lactose free formula. Please consult the doctor, who will enable you to make the right choice, which provides the best nutrition for your child.

Is your child getting enough sleep- A peep into the world of sleep!

Parents generally ask the question ‘Is my child sleeping too much? Or too little? How much is enough? In reality, as your baby grows, the sleep requirement changes. A new baby will sleep a total of approximately 16 hours in 24 hours, but by the time he/she reaches 6 months of age, the total sleep requirement is about 14 hours, 11 hours at night and a 1-2 hour nap in the morning and afternoon. The night time and daytime sleep pattern will change from time to time as you can see from the chart below.

General Pattern of Night time and Daytime Sleep from Week 1 to 5 years



Making Bath time fun!

Bath time is fun time. If you are bathing your baby for the first time, you might feel a bit jittery and under confident. But, Relax. Let your instincts take over and put your fears to rest. Talk to the baby or sing to her/him and as the days go by, you will both start enjoying this special time together!

A checklist of all you need

Towels.
New Set of Clothes.
Baby Shampoo.
Baby Soap.
A tub of comfortably warm water (about 2 inches) with a liner to prevent slipping.
Soft Washcloth .
Cotton for nose and ears, if necessary.
New Diaper- disposable or cloth with pin .

When in the bath

Test the water temperature to avoid burns due to excessively hot water.

Secure your fingers firmly under the baby’s armpits and the thumb around the shoulder. The other hand should support the baby’s bottom and legs.

Avoid Talcum Powder, Baby Lotions and Baby Oils. They are not a necessity.


Bathing Choices

Sponge Bath or Tub Bath- Steps:


Wipe the face first with a washcloth, without any soap, taking care to wipe gently outside the nose, ears and eyes.

Shampoo the head, and use washcloth to rinse.

Soap your hand and wash the baby’s front with soap and rinse with wet washcloth.

Wash your baby’s back with your lathered hand and rinse well with wet washcloth.


No pain, no gain-Keeping Track of Vaccinations!

Vaccinations or Immunization is the most practical way of preventing a disease. It is imperative that we protect our children and also the community and society at large. Immunization schedules are given by local health authorities and it is important you keep track of what has been given and what is to be given when. As most vaccinations should be given by 2 years of age, try and maintain a record and in case you miss a recommended shot, check with your doctor who will advise you on the course of action to be taken.
 

Give your child a world of goodness… a world of health!

Here are some informative facts and figures that will help you plan your baby’s diet even better.

Essential Nutrients your baby needs:

• Carbohydrates and fats for vital energy supply.
• Proteins to help build the body.
• Minerals and Vitamins for healthy growth.
• Iron and Vitamin A.

Facts every Mother should know:

• Worldwide, 100 million children under the age of 5 suffer from Vitamin A deficiency.
• The above deficiency causes eye damage in 3 million children in developing countries.
• About 40% of all pregnant women suffer from iron deficiency anemia.
• WHO statistics reveal that 50% of the children aged under 4 in developing countries are anemic.

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• 'Mother’s Choice' Cereals contain the required level of iron- fortification recommended by health professionals
• 'Mother’s Choice' is rich in Vitamin A, which is essential during the rapid growth phase of your baby
• 'Mother’s Choice' is a very good complementary source for Vitamin A and Iron for babies from the age of 6 months onwards.

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It is a proven fact that when you choose 'Mother’s Choice', you are giving your child more nutritional fortification than most other brands. A comparison with a leading multinational brand shows that not only does 'Mother’s Choice' give your child more Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin A, D, C, B12, Niacin, but also a higher amount of Iron, which is so essential for your growing child.


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