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,Exclusive BF
-Infant is receiving only breastmilk as its food source (babies may also
be receiving oral rehydration solution, vitamins, minerals, or other oral
meds)
Contraindications to BF*
-Galactosemia (the ONLY ABSOLUTE contraindication to BF; must get
special formula)
-PKU (phenylketonuria) (must get special formula, amount of BF allowed
will be determined by monitoring infants blood lvls. Other rare metabolic
blood disds impact infant's needs)
-Premature infants may need additional minerals, calories, & vitamins
-Some professionals rec 400IU of vitamin D daily for BF infants
-Other medical or nutritional. conditions may require additions to infants
diet
,Predominant Feeding
-Infant is receiving mother's milk as well as water, water based drinks,
ritual foods (such as teas), & oral rehydration solutions, vitamins,
minerals & oral meds. (not receiving other foods or drinks like formula or
cow milk)
Breastfeeding
-Infant is receiving human milk as well s any other foods or fluids
(formula)
Complimentary Feeding
-Child id 6-23 mos old & Is getting human milk & solid or semisolid food.
, According To WHO, Complimentary Feeding Should Be:
-Timely (starting foods in addition to BF from 6 mos)
- Adequate (nutritional value)
-Safely stored, prepared & served
-Appropriate in texture & sufficient quantity
Complimentary Food Amount By Age:
-2x day for 6-8 mos
-3x day for 9-24 mos
-Additional snacks may be offered 1-3x daily