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patient handout (nutrition)
infant food introductions: schedule
nutrition

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infant food introduction schedule

The following schedule for introducing solid foods to the breast fed infant has been compiled from many naturopathic physicians who work with infants and children. Most physicians suggest avoiding common allergens such as cow's milk, wheat, oranges, eggs and chocolate early in the introductory phase (up to the first year). It is best to introduce one food at a time; preferably one every two to four days while observing for reactions: i.e. sneezing, runny nose, rash: circumoral or perianal, a change in stool or personality. Non-allergenic foods should be rotated every five to six days to minimize sensitization which may occur when the same foods are eaten once or twice daily for five to seven consecutive days.

» age: 6 months
introduce: hypoallergenic pureed, mashed foods containing iron

carrots
blackberries
kiwi
zucchini squash
broccoli
yams
sprouts (blended in water)
cauliflower
Jerusalem artichoke
blueberries
prunes
apricots
pears
cherries
banana
grapes
peaches
applesauce

» age: 9 months
introduce: foods high in zinc and good for the immune system

sweet potato
cabbage
oatmeal
papaya
apples
lima beans
string beans
nectarines
potato
black strap molasses
split pea soup
millet
artichoke
peas
basmati rice

» age: 12 months
introduce: foods high in zinc and bulk

acorn squash
barley
chard
tofu
yogurt
parsnips
asparagus
avocado
egg yolk
goat's milk
rice
onions
garlic
spirulina
honey

» age: 18 months
introduce: foods high in B vitamins and calcium

tahini
rutabaga
beans
lamb
green leafy vegetables
buckwheat
fish
eggplant
rye
chicken
beets
kelp

» age: 21 months
introduce: foods high in protein

egg
almond butter
wheat
turkey
cashew butter
brewer's yeast
beef's liver
pineapple
walnuts
cow's milk
oranges
lentils

» age: 2-3 years old:
introduce: foods high in protein

sunflower seeds
cottage cheese
soy
peanut butter
clams
corn


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