Parenting at mealtime & playtime

Parenting at Mealtime & Playtime
Parent Handout – 4 – 6 Months

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Fast Facts:

  • Continue breastfeeding
  • No need for juice
  • Cereal should never be placed in a bottle
  • If formula fed, should not need more than 32 oz. per day
  • Do not prop up the bottle – always hold your baby during feeding
  • Your baby will know when they are hungry and when they are full – watch for signs of fullness
  • Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle
  • You may stretch out feedings over night
  • Wait until 6 months to start solids with a spoon
  • Discuss Vitamin D and iron supplementation with your health care provider

Videos:

Breastfeeding Your Baby
Breastfeeding Tips

Resources:

Recognizing Hunger and Fullness Cues

Breastfeeding

Transitioning to Solids

BreastfeedingHandoutImage_New-4monsStarting Solid Foods is a Great Time for Learning and Healthy Development – Video

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Fast Facts:

  • Continue belly time
  • Let your baby move freely
  • Babies use their hands more and more and will learn to reach and grab for what they want
  • They’re also learning how to pick up, grasp and pass objects
  • Encourage kicking, stretching and reaching
  • Assist with sitting, rolling and learning to crawl
  • Help them stand by holding them up
  • Talk to your baby about what they see
  • Use baby toys with different sounds and textures – be careful with small objects because babies will place just about anything they can into their mouths

Resources:

 4 – 6 Months
English – Spanish

Role of Play

Car Seats Are Not Designed for Sleeping

Movement and Coordination

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Fast Facts:

  • Always hold your baby during feeding
  • Screen time not recommended
  • Always use rear facing infant seats when traveling
  • Talking to your baby helps their brain develop
  • Babies learn to talk by copying familiar sounds
  • Give them lots of toys to pick up, shake and explore
  • Avoid potential choking hazards like small objects
  • Stronger muscles help your baby sit, bounce and stand
  • Recommended 16-18 hours of sleep per day

Tips & Advice During COVID-19

Videos:

Reading to Your Child
Healthy Sleep Habits: Getting Ready for Nap

Resources:

 4 – 6 Months
English – Spanish

4-6TipsImageYour Baby at 6 Months – See What Most Babies Do at this Age – A Handout from the CDC

Car Seat Safety Isn’t Child’s Play – Understand 10 Common Mistakes Parents Make when Installing and Using Car Seats

Why It’s Important to Talk with Your Baby

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Ohio Department of Health
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