dietary guidelines for infants

Question 1

when can you introduce cow’s milk as part of normal diet in infant

Answer 1

12 months

Question 2

what is the recommended minimum age to breastfeed an infant

Answer 2

6 months

Question 3

what age should solids be first introduced to an infant

Answer 3

6 months

Question 4

when can you introduce honey to an infants’ diet

Answer 4

12 months

Question 5

what risks are associated with introducing honey to an infant before 12 months of age (2)

Answer 5

• botulism

- dental caries

Question 6

when should breastfeeding be stopped

Answer 6

at earliest, 6 months (if mum makes milk)

keep going as long as mum and child desires

Question 7

when can an infant first be offered a pacifier

Answer 7

4 weeks of age

Question 8

when breastfeeding is not an option for a child, what options can be used in its place

Answer 8

• use cow’s milk-based formula for 12 months of age

- non-cow’s milk specialty formula, under medical supervision

Question 9

when introducing solids, what nutrient should you target to introduce early

Answer 9

iron-replete foods like meat, tofu, legumes

Question 10

common dietary nutrients to avoid when introducing solids to an infant

Answer 10

salt, sugar