Maternity Nursing Q 127

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When teaching a mother about introducing solid foods to her child, which of the following indicates the earliest age at which this should be done?

  

     A. 1 month

     B. 2 months

     C. 3 months

     D. 4 months

    

    

Correct Answer: D. 4 months

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Solid foods are not recommended before age 4 to 6 months because of the sucking reflex and the immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract and immune system. Therefore, the earliest age at which to introduce foods is 4 months. Any time earlier would be inappropriate.

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Option A: 1-month old infants should stick to breast milk. Most doctors recommend waiting until at least 6 months before giving water. A 1-month-old may feed every 2-3 hours. The infant will know when to stop feeding by stopping, moving away from the breast, or falling asleep.

Option B: At about 2 months of age, babies usually take 4 to 5 ounces per feeding every 3 to 4 hours.

Option C: How much formula for a 3-month-old baby? Typically five ounces about six to eight times a day. How often should a 3-month-old nurse? Feedings are typically about every three or four hours at this age but each breastfed baby may be slightly different. To double-check that the baby’s getting enough breast milk, check the diapers. How many wet diapers for a 3-month-old baby? About four or five very wet ones per day.

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