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Your child now has a highly varied diet that includes almost all the same foods your family eats. He shares the three main meals of the day with you and probably needs one or two snacks as well.

Food allergies, Lactose intolerance, Anemia, Poor appetite, Chubby babies, Stools and foods, Constipation

When a child’s immune system reacts to a particular food that he eats, he is said to suffer from a food allergy. Some allergies are permanent and very serious. A child with a known allergy to a particular food must never eat that food. It’s important to always take allergies seriously.

Lactose intolerance is one form of food intolerance that we hear a lot about. Lactose intolerance is rare in children under 3.

Iron deficiency anemia is a fairly common problem among babies between the ages of 6 and 24 months. It must be treated as it can harm your baby’s health and development. To prevent anemia, make sure your child’s diet includes iron-rich foods at each meal.

Children, like adults, may have periods when they experience reduced appetite. Serious food-related problems are rare. So long as your child is growing normally, he is eating enough to satisfy his needs. It is more important to make family mealtime fun than to insist that your child eat a specific amount of food.

There is no evidence to suggest that chubby babies become obese adults. In most cases, baby fat will disappear as your baby grows. Don’t worry if people comment on your baby’s plumpness.

Babies who eat a variety of foods will pass stools that vary in colour and consistency, depending on what they have eaten. New foods such as fruits or vegetables may result in soft stools for a few days if the food is not completely digested, and they may be a different colour than usual.

If your baby has infrequent bowel movements during her first few weeks of life, she may not be drinking enough milk. After the age of 6 weeks, your baby may sometimes go several days without a bowel movement

The section addresses baby health and care, the most common health issues, creating a safe environment for the baby and the first aid to provide.