Post on 31-Dec-2015
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Food and You
Attitudes toward food develop early in life
Food choices impact long term health
Eating habits are linked to chronic diseases
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Bottle Feeding Techniques
Always hold baby Support head Tip bottle so milk fills nipple Wait for baby to stop eating to burp
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Advantages of Breast Feeding
Right balance of nutrients Immune factors Special bonding with Mom Recommended by doctors Less likely to develop food allergies
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Tips to SupportBreast-Feeding Moms
Make infant’s last feeding 1-1½ hours before Mom
arrives.
Provide a comfortable place for nursing.
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Keeping Breast Milk Safe
Refrigerate at 41 F, up to 48 hours from the time it was collected.
Frozen breast milk will keep up to 3 months.
Do not allow to sit out at room temperature.
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Keeping Breast Milk Safe
Store milk in sterilized bottles or nursing bags.
Ask Mom to label each container with child’s name, date, and time collected.
Do not warm in microwave.
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Keeping Breast Milk Safe
Thaw frozen milk under warm running water. Shake to mix.
Use thawed breast milk within 24 hours.
Do not refreeze thawed milk.
Discard unused milk.
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Keeping Infant Formula Safe
Store bottles in refrigerator at 41 F or lower.
Formula will keep up to 48 hours.
Do not allow to sit out at room temperature.
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Keeping Infant Formula Safe
Warm under running water.
Do not warm in microwave.
Discard unused milk.