ch 15- feeding infants
What health challenges are infants who are born with a low birth weight more likely to experience
(p.383) difficulty regulating body temperature, developmental delays and behavior problems, a higher incidence of respiratory infections, vitamin deficiencies
Approximately how long does it take to feed a typical infant
20 mins
What behaviors would suggest that an infant is experiencing gastroesophageal reflux (GER)
difficulty feeding and back arching
Why must an infant's bottle never be heated in a microwave
it may feel cool but be dangerously hot inside
How much water does a 3-month-old infant who is being breast fed require each day
none
Reason commercial powdered formulas must be mixed according to the manufacturer's directions
to ensure that the infant receives the proper nutrients
T or F: Infants who are breast fed experience fewer infectious illnesses than do formula-fed infants.
true
True or false: Infants who lack emotional and physical closeness with an adult may experience growth and developmental failure.
true
feeding practices that are beneficial for preventing baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD)
1. not giving an infant a pacifier or spoon that has been in an adult's mouth 2. wiping the infant's gums after each feeding 3. transitioning the infant to a drinking cup by 8 months of age
Amount of feedings during a 24-hour period that a 4-month-old infant likely to need
4-5
Percentage of an infant's calories that should be derived from fats
40-50
By what age are most infants able to begin picking up small food pieces with their fingers
8 mos
Infant patterns of weight gain
Doubles at 5-6 mos, nearly triples by 12 mos
why honey or products containing honey not be served to infants
Honey may contain life-threatening toxins.
Why is it not advisable to begin serving meats and other animal proteins to an infant before they are 8 or 9 months old
These foods are difficult for infants to digest and metabolize.
Why are rice and barley cereals the first semi-solid foods introduced to an infant
They are less likely to cause an allergic response.
T or F: Infants who have Down syndrome are at increased risk for choking due to weak facial muscles.
True
The single advantage that breast milk provides to an infant over formula
antibodies
Signs that indicate that an infant may be allergic to a particular food
eczema and hives, diarrhea and vomiting, & nasal congestion and wheezing
what supplements do pediatricians recommend that breast-fed infants be given
fluoride and vitamin D
An infant who has colic is most likely to experience a period of intense crying and discomfort during what time of the day
late afternoon or early evening
low birthweight
refers to an infant who weighs less than 5.5 pounds
the correct way to safely store expressed breast milk
refrigerated 40F in a sterile container & used within 48 hours or frozen (0F) & used within 3 mos
