Thank you for joining in for our recent seminar. Here are the additional resources for introducing your baby to solid foods.
Click HERE for the list of iron-rich foods.
The Feeding Chapter in Toddlers First Steps (starts on page 35): For topics such as:
• Choking hazards
• Sample daily food choices
• Meal and snack ideas
https://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2019/TFS-3rd-edition-FINAL-Nov2019.pdf
HealthLinkBC: Infant and Toddler Nutrition: For topics such as:
• Recipes 6 – 12 months
• Finger Foods 6 – 12 months (including vegetarian)
• Food allergy:
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthy-eating-physical-activity/age-and-stage/infants-children-and-youth
Finger Food examples of Iron-Rich Foods on Kristen’s YouTube Channel (it’s an old video but the examples still hold true):
https://youtu.be/aRdV9MrhijI
Mercury and Fish:
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/mercury-fish
Food Allergy:
Food Allergy Canada https://foodallergycanada.ca/
Allergy Check https://allergycheck.ca/#/Home
Reducing Risk of Food Allergy in Your Baby: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthy-eating-physical-activity/age-and-stage/infants-children-and-youth/reducing-risk-food
Enjoy!
Kristen Yarker, MSc, RD
Registered Dietitian Victoria BC