Feeding your baby: 3-6 Months
by Kiindred
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Make my lunch
Show your baby how you make their lunch. Pour water in a bowl and let them mix it around with a plastic spoon. They may do a little splashing but they will get great joy out of you letting them play...
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Crush injuries/amputations
Children are quick. Quick at being in the way, quick to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but sometimes not quick enough to move their fingers out of the way of the fast closing car doors...
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You should start to see longer time in between feeds at night and breastfeeding may be as short as 15-20 minutes by now.
People often ask about mix feeding i.e introducing a bottle in addition to breastfeeding. if you decide to do this, it is best to introduce a small amount before the breastfeed, until they are used to taking the bottle.
By five months, most babies will be having one solid meal a day (if not more) on top of their milk feeds. Remember your baby is small and doesn’t need a lot. Be careful not to introduce too many meals too fast, as this can interfere with milk feeds which may result in more frequent waking at night.
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