Use  caution  with  these  f

oods  when  feeding  

tem  to  infants  and  toddl

ers:  

• Eggs    

• Gluten  Soy  

• Milk  

• Wheat    

• Peanuts  and  other  n

uts    

• Sesame  seeds  

• Seafood  (shellfish,  c

rustaceans,  fish)  

Consult  your  doctor  

for  other  allergies.  

 

• Tingling  or  itching  in  mouth.  •Hives,  itching  or  eczema.  • Swelling  of  the  lips,  face,  tongue  and  throat,  or  other  parts  of  the  body.  •Wheezing,  nasal  congestion  or  trouble  breathing.  •Abdominal  pain,  diarrhea,  nausea  or  vomiting.  •Dizziness,  lightheadedness  or  fainting.  

Made  in  Canada    Research  team                              Design  Directors  Jaspreet  Sidhu                                    Cynthia  Hoang  Sheeba  Khan                                          Simi  Vadgama  Simi  Vadgama  Cynthia  Hoang    Associate  Vice  President  Editorial  Director    Angela  Provo            Copy  right  ©  2012      

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-­‐allergy/DS00082/DSECTION=symptoms  (Signs  allergies)    http://www.flickr.com/photos/authentichuman/6861229432/  (boat)    http://www.flickr.com/photos/spudettevonwrinkles/3350915774/  (peaces)    http://www.flickr.com/photos/28390932@N07/3332225132/  (milk)    http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheesiongtay/4959721122/  (3  colour  Vegetables)    http://www.flickr.com/photos/frederikvanroest/3842334310/  (Grain)    

Healthy  Foundations  in  Early  Childhood  Settings.  Pg.  255-­‐6  

   

 

   

 

The  required  amount  children  should  eat  according  to  Canada’s  Food  Guide.  

• Infants  go  through  many  growth  spurts  &  need  extra  nutrients  at  those  times.  

•  Extra  breast  milk  or  formula  will  do.  • Texture  of  food  should  be  smooth  and  

thinned.  • Reduce  the  liquidity  of  foods  as  the  baby  

becomes  a  more  experienced  eater.  •  Keep  it  simple  and  separate.  

• Introduce  one  new  food  at  a  time  so  your  child  can  choose  if  he/she  likes  it  or  not.  

• Do  not  introduce  any  other  new  food  for  a  few  days,  giving  yourself  a  chance  to  detect  any  allergic  reactions.  

• Be  aware  of  your  baby’s  food  allergies  BEFORE  you  bring  in  a  new  item  to  their  diet.  

• If  you  think  he/she  is  allergic,  wait  a  week  before  trying  the  food  again  -­‐  if  they  react  again,  then  they  are  possibly  allergic.  Consult  your  pediatrician    

• Consult  your  pediatrician  about  your  baby’s  nutrient  needs.  

• Avoid  feeding  your  child  foods  like;  chocolate,  honey  or  egg  whites  until  you  know  for  sure  they’re  not  allergic.  

 

• Breast  milk  is  the  best  nutritional  option  for  infants.      

• Breast  milk  offers  infants  a  natural  immunity  against  many  infections  by  passing  on  antibodies  from  the  mother  to  the  child.  

• Although  breast  milk  contains  many  of  the  essential  vitamins,  minerals  and  fatty  acids,  it  does  not  contain  Vitamin  D.    Infants  who  are  exclusively  breast-­‐fed  require  a  separate  Vitamin  D  supplement.  

• Infants  that  are  breast-­‐fed  have  a  lower  chance  of  developing  allergies    and  have  a  lower  risk  of  Sudden  Infant  Death  Syndrome  (SIDS).  

• Cow’s  milk  can  be  introduced  to  the  infant  at  12  months,  but  until  that  time,  commercial  baby  formula  is  the  next  best  option  to  breast  milk.  

Children Age

2-3 Years old

4-8 Years old

9-13 Years old

Vegetables & Fruits

4 servings

5 servings

6 servings

Grain Products

3 servings

4 servings

6 servings

Milk & Alternatives

2 servings

2 servings

3-4 servings

Meat & Alternatives

1 servings

1 servings

1-2 servings

  Did  you  know  When  feeding  children  cereal,  you  should  start  with  single-­‐grain  varieties.  Make  sure  it  is  not  sweetened;  keep  it  natural.    

Did  you  know?  When  feeding  children  fruits,  choose  those  that  are  natural  and  easily  digestible.  

Did  you  know?  When  introducing  vegetables  to  children  it  is  better  to  start  with  milder  options,  like  sweet  potatoes  or  carrots.  For  best  results  boil  them  to  make  it  soft  and  easy  to  swallow.