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[An update on infant nutrition]
1Hospital General de Zona Núm. 58, Departamento de Pediatría, IMSS.
Insights
Optimal childhood feeding involves breastfeeding for the first 4-6 months, followed by appropriate milk formulas or the introduction of diverse solid foods. Cow's milk is not recommended for infants under one year.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Nutrition Science
Context:
- Current childhood feeding practices are evolving.
- Infant nutrition requires careful consideration of developmental stages.
Purpose:
- To outline current best practices in infant and childhood feeding.
- To provide guidance on appropriate nourishment from birth through the first year.
Summary:
- Breastfeeding is recommended for the first 4-6 months, providing complete nutrition.
- If breastfeeding is not feasible, infant formulas (starting and follow-up) are alternatives.
- Whole cow's milk is contraindicated for infants under one year.
- Introduction of solid foods should commence between 4-6 months, offering varied textures, colors, and tastes.
- The primary goal is to ensure adequate caloric and nutrient intake for optimal growth and development.
Impact:
- Establishes evidence-based guidelines for infant nutrition.
- Promotes healthy growth and development through appropriate feeding strategies.
- Informs healthcare providers and parents on optimal childhood feeding practices.
Abstract:
Present practices concerning childhood feeding are dynamic. During the first four to six months of life breast feeding proportionates all the necessary nourishment. If breast feeding is not possible, we can give milk formulas by baby bottle; during the first four months with "starting" formulas, and later with "follow up" formulas. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend to give whole cow's milk during the first year of life. Since the physiological and neurological development approach, we can begin the introduction of solid foods between four and six months old, in a systemic form and offering foods with a nutritional content, texture, coloration and taste varied and appropriated for the baby's age, to achieve the primary objective in childhood feeding, that consists in provide enough calories and nourishment to promote the optimal growth and development.