Generally, your child will be ready to try out more substantial meals and start adjusting to having up to 4 meals a day at around 7 months. She will also be able to wait between meals to satisfy her hunger.
Finger foods safety tips
Here are some important considerations when introducing finger foods to your young one.
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Stay close. Try not to do other things that might distract you from observing your child. Some finger foods may cause your child to choke at any time (e.g. fishball). It is advisable to take a class in CPR or general first aid or ask your doctor what’s the best thing to do if your child chokes. |
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Talk to your child’s doctor and get good professional advice on how to introduce finger foods to your child. |
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Introduce your child to food that has been cut into easy to eat pieces. The smaller and softer, the better. |
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Make sure the finger foods are not chewy or hard like some sweets and don’t give bite-size foods that can be swallowed whole as they can become a choking hazard. |
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No eating while jumping or in the car. Make sure they are seated. |
What foods can your child eat?
Introducing infant cereals with small bits of vegetables or fruits
You can now introduce cereals into your child’s diet from the age of 6 months (refer to your doctor for advice). Thanks to the complex carbohydrates they contain, cereals are a good source of energy for your child. They provide the fuel your child needs during the day and helps to ward off hunger. They also supply her with vitamins, minerals and iron.
Foods in Stage 2
At Nestlé, your child’s safety comes first. Nestlé enforces quality standards that go well beyond the already strict regulations in force (Food Regulations 1985 – Cereal-based food for infants and children), which encompasses all baby foods.
The meat we use comes from sources certified by external bodies recognised by Malaysia’s public authorities (e.g. Department of Vetinerary Services):
Guarantees on the composition and quality of foods.
Compliance of veterinary treatments, e.g. antibiotics.
New fruits and vegetables
At Stage 1, your child would have tasted several types of fruits and vegetables. When she enters Stage 2, your child will sample new tastes and discover the thicker consistency of purées.
Continue to give your child only cooked fruits and vegetables.
Cooked vegetables: onion, broccoli, etc.
Cooked fruits: strawberry, blackcurrant, orange, papaya, mango, tomato, etc.
Don’t forget vegetable oil (corn, palm, rapeseed (canola), sunflower, etc.) to provide essential fatty acids for your child’s well-balanced diet.
NESTLÉ® Rusk, a new treat on your child’s menu
Now that your child knows how to hold objects, you can give her NESTLÉ® Rusk as a treat.
Why a need for special biscuits?
Unlike traditional biscuits, NESTLÉ® Rusk are perfectly suited to your child:
Their shape is perfect for children to hold in their tiny hands.
Their texture is suitable for a child’s eating capability.
A few important precautions
For your child’s own safety, she must be able to:
Sit up on her own in a high chair.
Eat meals with small pieces of food.
