Explain Feeding Schedule in Infancy?
1) Milk feed 5-6 times/day. Continue breast-feeding. Exclusive breast-feeding up to 6 months even during illness. Follow demand feeding.
2) 6 months: Start complementary feeding; feed 3-4 times/day, For example, porridge: twice/day, vegetable - once/day, fruit - once/day.
3) 6-9 months: Continue breast-feeding, modify family pot; feed 4-5timeslday e.g. Family diet - twice/day, commercial premixes or homemade multi grain mixes including amylase rich foods (ARF) - twice/day, vegetable/fruits- once a day.
4) 9-12 months: Continue breast-feeding, feed family food; Feed 5-6 times/day e.g. family food twice/day, instant mix - twice/day, fruits/vegetables - once a day.