3. GENERAL OBJECTIVE
At the end of the class, students will be
able to acquire more knowledge
regarding Weaning, develop a positive
attitude towards it and practice this
knowledge in clinical areas
4. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Define weaning
Enlist the aims of weaning
Enumerate the principles of weaning
Illustrate the steps of introducing solid
foods
List down the foods to be avoided during
weaning
6. AIMS OF WEANING
Growth of the baby requires more food
items, minerals & vitamins
To train GIT to digest starch & other
solid foods.
To educate the child
independence by using
spoon & cup.
7. PRINCIPLES OF
WEANING
Good quality food items
and should be home
made.
Gradually the amount of
food to be increased.
Introduced new food once
at a time.
8. The baby may be given
food as the rest of the
family takes.
Children are encouraged
to feed themselves.
Mother and child are
taught hygienic habits.
9. Breastfeeding to be
continued with weaning
up to 2 year or beyond
No strict rules
Food should be given when the infant is
hungry but never force the child to take
the food