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1 Introduce the 3 min INTRODUCTION Student teacher The group
topic Breast feeding alone is adequate to maintain growth introduces the listens the
and development up to 6 months. And complementary topic with a story
feeding should be given to maintain their growth and story
development according to age. So it is necessary to
introduce more concentrated energy riched nutritional
supplements by this age. Infant also need iron
containing food supplements to prevent iron
deficiency anemia
DEFINITION
Complementary feeding What is
Student defines
Define
2 2 min Complementary feeding or weaning is the process of complementary
the
complementary
giving an infant other foods and liquids along with feeding?
Complementary
feeding
breast milk after the age of 6 months as breast milk
feeding
alone is no longer sufficient to meet the nutritional
requirements of growing baby. It is the process by
which the infant gradually becomes accustomed to
adult diet.
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3 2 min WHY AT 6 MONTHS
Discuss why at
Infant’s intestinal tract develops
six months?
immunologically with defense mechanisms to
protect the infant from foreign proteins.
The infant’s ability to digest and absorb
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, other than
those in breast milk increases rapidly.
The infant’s kidneys develop the ability to
excrete the waste products.
The infant develops the neuromuscular
mechanisms needed for recognizing and
accepting variation n the taste and color of
foods.
SIGNS WHEN BABY IS READY FOR Student teacher When is the
1 min
COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING explains the signs when
4
Explain the signs when baby is ready
signs when Hold his/her head straight when sitting down baby is ready for
baby is ready Opens his/her mouth when others eat for complementary
for complementary feeding
Is interested in foods when others eat.
complementary feeding
Receives frequent breast feed but appear
feeding
hungry soon after.
Is not gaining weight adequately.
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5 Discuss the 5 min GUIDELINES FOR COMPLEMENTARY Student teacher What are the
guidelines’ for FEEDING discuss the guidelines for
complementary Practice exclusive breast feeding from birth up guidelines for complementary
feeding to 6months and introduce complementary complementary feeding
feeding after 6 months of age. feeding
Continue frequent on demand breast feeding
until 2 years of age
Feed infant slowly and patiently and encourage
them to eat but do not force them.
Practice good hygiene and proper food
handling to reduce the risk of diarrhea.
Start with small amounts of food and increase
the quantity as child gets older
Gradually increase food consistency and
variety as the child grows older.
Increase the number of times the child is fed
complementary food, as the child gets older
Feed a variety of nutrient rich foods to ensure
that all needs are met.
Give micronutrient rich complementary foods
or vitamin and mineral supplements to the
infant as needed.
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It is advisable to start one or two teaspoons of
new food at first which should be given when
baby is hungry, just before regular feeding,
during the day time.
Explain the 1 min
6 PREPARATION OF WEANING FOOD
preparation of Student teacher What are the
weaning food Wash hands. explains the preparation of
preparation of weaning food
Keep food in clean utensils weaning food
Separate raw and cooked food
Cook food thoroughly.
Keep food at safe temperatures
Use safe water and raw material
Give freshly prepared food.
Keep the cooked food covered
Discuss the 1 min QUALITIES OF COMPLEMENTARY FOOD
7
qualities of Student teacher What are the
complementary discusses the qualities of
food Weaning food should be liquid at first, then qualities of complementary
semi solid and solid food to be introduced complementary food
food
gradually.
Clean, fresh and hygienic, so that no infection
can occurs.
Easy to prepare at home with the available
food items and not costly.
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Easily digestible, easily acceptable and
palatable for infants.
High in energy density and low in bulk
viscosity and contains all nutrients necessary
for the baby.
Based on cultural practice and traditional
beliefs
Well – balanced, nourishing and suitable for
the infant
6 – 8 Month -200 Kcal/day
Start with liquid and proceed foods 2 – 3 times per day
Start with 2 - 3 table spoons per feed and increase to
about 125 ml
9 – 11 months 300 Kcal/day
Finely chopped or mashed foods. 3 – 4 times a day
Half cup of 250 ml cup.
12 – 23 months 550 Kcal/day
Solid family foods chopped or mashed. 3 – 4 times a
day 1/4 th to full 250ml cup
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COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING AT
8 Explain the 5 min Student teacher
DIFFERENT AGE What are the
complementary explains the
4 to 6 months complementary
feeding at complementary
Weaning to be initiated with fruit juice. Within one to feeding at
different age feeding at
two weeks new food to be introduced with suji, biscuit different food
different food
socked with milk, vegetable soup, mashed banana,
mashed vegetable. Each food should be given with
one or two teaspoon at first for 3 to 6 times per day
6 to 9 months
Food item to be given at this period include soft
mixture of rice and dal, khichri, pulses, mashed and
boiled potato, bread or roti soaked with milk or dal,
mashed fruits, egg yolk, curd. Amount of food should
increase gradually
9 to 12 months
More variety of household food can be added. Fish,
meat, chicken can be introduced. Food need not to be
mashed but should be soft and well cooked
12 to 18 months
The child can take all kind of cooked food. The
amount and frequency should increase gradually.
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9 Explain the 3min PROBLEMS DURING WEANING Teacher What are the
problems explains the problems
If on starting weaning, breast feeding is problems
during during
weaning? stopped suddenly, it can have adverse during weaning weaning?
psychological effect on the child.
Weaning food, if prepared unhygienic ally or
not digested properly can cause diarrhea.
If weaning food are not nutrient rich, the child
can develop malnutrition.
Children may develop indigestion, abdominal
pain, diarrhea or rashes if they are allergic to
certain foods.
ADVANTAGES:-
Teacher What are the
10 Explain the 1 min Promotes growth. explains the advantages and
advantages and It prevents deficiency diseases, e.g.anemia. advantages and disadvantages
disadvantages disadvantages of weaning?
of weaning? It prevents malnutrition. of weaning
DISADVANTAGES:-
Negligence in choosing nutritious weaning
food can lead to calorie, protein, vitamin or
mineral deficiencies.
It may lead to diarrhea, if the food is preparing
an unhygienic way.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Nikki. L. Potts, barbara l mandleco,
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and their families, 1st edition, delmer
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2. text book of pediatric nursing, editors
by “wong and whaley’s”, published by
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3. dorothy r. Marlow, “text book of
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COMPLEMENTARY
FEEDING
SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY
Dr.Shweta Joshi Jasmine Ouseph
Professor,DYCON F.Yr.MSc Nursing
PERFORMA FOR LESSON PLAN
TOPIC : COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING
SUB TOPIC : CHILD HEALTH NURSING
UNIT : IX
DATE : 13-7-2021
TIME : 9.30 am
VENUE : PEADIATRIC WARD
METHOD OF TEACHING : LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION
AUDIO VISUAL AIDS CHART.FLASH CARD
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OF THE GROUP : THE GROUP HAS SOME KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE
COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING
General Objective
At the end of the class, the group will gain knowledge regarding complementary feed
Specific Objectives
At the end of teaching group will be able to,
- Define complementary feeding
Discuss why at six months?
Explain the signs when baby is ready for complementary feeding
Discuss the guidelines’ for complementary feeding
Explain the preparation of weaning food
Discuss the qualities of complementary food
Explain the complementary feeding at different age
Explain the problems during weaning?
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of weaning
