Question

The parents of a 6-month-old ask a nurse how to introduce their infant to pureed foods. How should the nurse respond?

1 "Introduce one food at a time every 4 to 7 days."
2 "Mix the pureed food with the formula two or three times a day."
3 "Try to maintain the formula intake regardless of solid food intake."
4 "Offer pureed foods by spoon after the bottle of formula is finished."

Answer 1

The correct response for introducing pureed foods to a 6-month-old infant is to introduce one new food at a time every 4 to 7 days and maintain formula or breast milk intake during the transition to solids.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should respond to the parents of a 6-month-old asking how to introduce their infant to pureed foods by suggesting that they introduce one food at a time every 4 to 7 days. This approach allows parents to monitor for any allergic reactions or digestive issues that may arise with each new food introduced. It's also recommended not to mix the pureed food with the formula since it's important for the baby to experience and learn the different tastes and textures of solid foods.

Additionally, while introducing solid foods, it's a gentle transition, and maintaining the current formula or breast milk intake is essential to continue providing the necessary nutrients for the infant's growth and development. Parents should be encouraged to offer pureed foods with a spoon, potentially after a bottle or breastfeeding, to separate the experiences for the baby.