Ask the Expert session: How to Balance Solid Foods with Milk Feedings?

We introduce a variety of food po as early as possible, and as much as possible para mabawasan yung pagiging picky eater ni toddler. Samahan rin po ng meat and vegetables po yung pagkain to make sure covered most of the nutritional needs. It is also recommended to have a “Rainbow” food po sa dining – in this way, nasisiguro po na wide variety of fruits and veggies ang naihanda and appetizing din po for the kids.

Kahit po pumped breastmilk same din po?

Hello po. This is depending on your baby's age and weight po and also the type of formula you are providing. :) Best to consult with a pediatrician for individualized care. You may speak with a Pedia specialist po through KonsultaMD ;)

If you are referring to breast milk po, human milk is recommended as the sole source of nutrition for the first 6 months of life, with continued intake for the first year, and as long as desired thereafter. For the consumption of cow’s milk, it is ideally not introduced until approximately 1 year of age when it is better tolerated. Low-fat (2%) or whole milk is recommended until 2 years or age, after which fat-free or 1% milk is recommended.

Hi Hazel, breast milk is recommended as the sole source of nutrition for the first 6 months of life, with continued intake for the first year, and as long as desired thereafter. Mothers who breastfeed experience both short- and longterm health benefits. Some of those are Decreased risk of postpartum hemorrhages,, longer period of No menses, and decreased postpartum depression din po. Similarly, there is an association between a long lactation of 12 to 23 months and a significant reduction of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes in the mother. Cumulative lactation of more than 12 months also correlates with reduced risk of ovarian and breast cancer