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Introducing Solid Foods, Infant Hunger Cues & Other Nutrition Tips

Introducing Solid Foods & Other Nutrition Tips
Below are links to handouts in English and Spanish on introducing solid foods to the infants in your care and other important nutrition tips.

Please remember that none of the following information replaces the advice from a health care professional.

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Handouts for You, the Child Care Provider
* When, What, Why and How: Introducing Solid Foods - Guidelines for Child Care Providers
* Cuando, Que, Por qué y Como: Como Introducir las Comidas Sólidas – Una Guía para los Proveedores de Cuidado a los Niños
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* Healthy Finger Foods for Infants - Guidelines for Child Care Providers
* Bocadillos Sanos para Niños – Una Guía para los Proveedores de Cuidado a los Niños
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Check out the following information on watching infants' feeding cues:
* I'm Hungry - Watching Infant's Feeding Cues - Guidelines for Child Care Providers
* Tengo Hambre – Como Reconocer las Señales de Hambre de los Niño – Una Guía para Proveedores de Cuidado a los Niños
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Before parents start their infants on a vitamin or mineral supplement, it is recommended that they discuss it with their health care professional.