What is a healthy diet for infants from birth to twelve months?
• A healthy diet for babies from birth to twelve months is one that helps infants stay healthy and grow well. During this time, babies learn to eat the kinds of food that will keep them healthy in the future. This is also a time when babies learn how to use eating utensils and cups. Feeding time is special time for parents and babies to get to know each other. • It is important that your baby gets the right kinds and amounts of food. Your baby will grow more quickly during the first year of life than at any other time. Your baby should gain about one ounce every day for the first six months. After that, he should gain about half an ounce every day until he is one year old.
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