Health-and-Nutrition/C2/General-guidelines-for-Complementary-feeding/English-timed
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00:02 | Welcome to the spoken tutorial on general guidelines for complementary feeding. |
00:09 | In this tutorial, we will learn about |
00:14 | The importance of starting complementary food for 6 month old babies |
00:19 | and Complementary feeding guidelines for 6 to 24 month old babies. |
00:27 | Let us begin. |
00:29 | A baby must be breastfed exclusively from the time of birth to 6 months of age. |
00:37 | 6 months of age does not mean the start of the 6th month of a baby’s life. |
00:45 | She has completed 6 months and started the 7th month of her life. |
00:52 | At this age, exclusive breastfeeding is not enough for a baby. |
00:59 | Along with breastmilk, nutritious home-cooked food must be given to the baby. |
01:06 | This food is called complementary food. |
01:11 | It must be given to a baby from 6 months to 24 months of age. |
01:18 | It plays a crucial role in making the baby tall, healthy and intelligent. |
01:26 | It is important to start complementary feeding at 6 months of age. |
01:33 | Otherwise, the baby's growth and development will be hindered. |
01:39 | There are also chances that the baby might reject solid food at a later age. |
01:47 | Remember, complementary food supports breastfeeding. |
01:53 | Therefore, breastfeeding must be continued till at least 2 years of age. |
02:00 | The type, |
02:02 | consistency |
02:04 | and amount of complementary food varies with baby’s age. |
02:10 | There are specific recommendations for each age group. |
02:16 | They are discussed in detail in another tutorial in the same series. |
02:23 | Now, let’s discuss important guidelines for complementary feeding at all ages. |
02:31 | Any new food must be first given separately to a baby. |
02:37 | It should be combined with other foods later. |
02:42 | This will help to assess if the baby is allergic to a particular food. |
02:48 | Eating a variety of foods is essential for good nutrition. |
02:54 | Every 4th day, add a new food to the baby’s diet. |
03:01 | Start with 1 tablespoon of the new food along with previously given food. |
03:08 | Gradually increase its amount every day. |
03:12 | Nutrient dense food from all 8 food groups must be added gradually. |
03:20 | The first food group is grains, roots and tubers. |
03:27 | Legumes, seeds and nuts is the second group. |
03:32 | Third group is milk products |
03:37 | Fourth group is meat, fish and chicken. |
03:42 | Egg is the fifth group. |
03:46 | Vitamin A rich fruits and vegetables is the sixth group. |
03:52 | Seventh group is other fruits and vegetables. |
03:57 | Lastly, breastfeeding is the eighth group but the most important one. |
04:04 | It must be included everyday along with other food groups. |
04:11 | Ideally, a baby’s diet must include all 8 food groups. |
04:17 | If a baby’s diet has less than 5 of these groups, it is a severe problem. |
04:24 | It must be corrected immediately. |
04:28 | Some babies do not have access to breastmilk at all. |
04:33 | Include food from the remaining 7 groups every day in their diet. |
04:40 | Also, give them 500 ml of animal milk and 2 extra servings of meals per day. |
04:49 | Always boil the animal milk before feeding it to the baby. |
04:55 | Now, let’s discuss the order of adding new food groups to a baby’s diet. |
05:02 | Along with breastmilk, start giving complementary food from the first 5 groups. |
05:09 | Baby needs a higher quantity of nutrients after 6 months of age. |
05:16 | However, the quantity of food that can be given in the initial days is small. |
05:24 | Therefore, nutrient dense food from the first 5 groups can be given. |
05:31 | These foods are rich in nutrients such as protein and good fats. |
05:38 | They are important for the development of the baby's height and muscle mass. |
05:45 | Good fats are important for baby’s brain development. |
05:50 | After these foods, start giving vegetables and fruits. |
05:57 | Vegetables and fruits are high in vitamins and minerals. |
06:03 | However, they are not as dense in protein and fat as the first 5 groups. |
06:11 | Therefore, they are started later to avoid weight stagnation or loss. |
06:18 | Also, fruits are sweet to taste. |
06:23 | It is important that babies try a variety of tastes before the sweet taste. |
06:31 | Trying different tastes helps babies to accept more foods. |
06:37 | This reduces the chances of them becoming a picky eater later. |
06:44 | Hence, fruits are added to a baby’s diet after adding all other types of food. |
06:51 | Giving fresh, seasonal, local fruits once or twice a day is recommended. |
06:59 | Fruit can be given as a dessert after a regular meal. |
07:05 | Fruit puree should not be mixed with baby’s regular meals. |
07:11 | Fruit juice is not recommended for this age group. |
07:16 | It includes both homemade and readymade fruit juice. |
07:23 | Remember, continue breastfeeding upto 2 years. |
07:28 | Avoid giving hard foods that may cause a baby to choke. |
07:34 | Whole nuts, grapes, chickpeas and raw carrot pieces are examples of such foods. |
07:44 | Freshly cooked homemade food, prepared hygienically, is the best for the baby. |
07:51 | If baby food is to be stored, please watch our tutorial on safe storage. |
07:57 | Safe preparation and serving of baby food is also discussed in the same tutorial. |
08:06 | Please visit our website for more details. |
08:10 | Along with food, boiled and cooled water can also be given to a 6-month-old baby. |
08:18 | Start with 30 to 60 ml of water, twice a day. |
08:25 | It should be increased in hot weather and as per baby’s demand. |
08:31 | Breast milk and water are the best drinks for a baby. |
08:37 | However, they must be timed correctly. |
08:42 | Do not breastfeed or give water to a baby before a meal. |
08:48 | A hungry baby is more likely to try new foods. |
08:54 | Baby can be breastfed or given water 20 to 30 minutes before or after a meal. |
09:02 | Adequate complementary feeding is necessary for a baby to grow well. |
09:08 | This brings us to the end of this tutorial.
Thank you for joining. |