Baby Feeding

New parents are often concerned about whether they are feeding their baby correctly.

Follow the links below to find information about feeding babies and introducing soft, solid foods into your child's diet.

Follow the link to the specific topic page below to find information about breastfeeding.

Updated September 2008

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Title:   Reflux
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There is a ring of muscle (valve) at the top of the stomach which normally stops what is in the stomach from going back up again. Often in babies this valve does not work very well, so milk and stomach acid can go back up and may spill out of the mouth. This is called reflux.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Feeding toddlers
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Feeding toddlers and preschoolers can be a problem. Food and eating is often something toddlers want to be in control of.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Foods for babies (solids) 2 - questions and answers
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Parents often have questions about what sort of foods are good for babies and what they are better off without. This topic comes from the questions parents have asked us about feeding their babies.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Babies
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on health issues such as breastfeeding, immunisation, sleeping problems, weight gain and health checks.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Slow weight gain
Publisher:   The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Description:   Most babies lose some weight in their first week of life, and this is not usually a cause for concern. After this, babies should put on weight at a steady rate.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Choking on food - easy read
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Safe eating information for families and carers of children 4 years of age and under. Choking on food.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Babies - day and night patterns in the early months
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many babies establish their own pattern during the first few weeks, but some remain quite unpredictable.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Newborn nutrition: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide to nutrition gives you the essentials on breastfeeding or bottlefeeding your newborn.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Toddler nutrition and fitness: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide offers tips to ensure your toddler eats healthy food and gets the right exercise.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Poos and wees
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to the different things you might find in your baby's nappy, and what they mean. Discusses meconium, dark urine, constipation, diarrhoea, and how different milks affect baby poo.
Date:   Jun 2006
Title:   Homemade baby food
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This Parenting in Pictures guides demonstrates how to make homemade solids for babies aged 6-12 months.
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Asthma and diet in early childhood: a guide for health professionals
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing,National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
Description:   The aim of this paper is to provide an up-to-date evidence-based summary of the issues around asthma diet in early childhood.
Date:   Mar 2005
Title:   Healthy holiday eating: quick tips - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Here are some tips to help you avoid the temptations of the holiday season and stay healthy!
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Eggs in your baby's diet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many parents are wary about including eggs in the diet of their babies, but research has shown that these fears are unfounded.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Dietary guidelines for infants
Publisher:   Healthy Eating Club
Description:   A list of the key recommendations in infant nutrition.
Date:   Apr 2001
Title:   Is your baby at risk of developing asthma?
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Ways in which parents can help reduce the risk of asthma in their babies are discussed.
Date:   Oct 1997
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