MOC Part II – Infant Feeding World Cafe (Panel)

Key elements of Responsive feeding include which of the following (select all that apply)?

The caregiver feeds the child on a regular schedule

The caregiver is attentive to the child’s internal cues of hunger and satiety

The caregiver responds promptly to that child’s cues of hunger and satiety in a way that is emotionally supportive and developmentally appropriate

The caregiver feeds to soothe the child

The caregiver coax the child to complete their plate

Which of the following are associated with responsive feeding practices?

Responsive feeding is associated with higher/faster weight gain

Responsive feeding is associated with increased risk of obesity

Responsive feeding is associated with decreased self-regulation of food intake

Responsive feeding is associated with improved infant sleep

Responsive feeding is associated with an earlier introduction to complementary foods/liquids

According to recent guidelines and recommendations, ways to promote responsive feeding include:

Helping parents recognize early, active, and late hunger and satiety cues

Encouraging the baby to finish the bottle of breastmilk due to the nutritional value of breastmilk over formula

Always waiting until the child is 6 months until starting solid foods

Following a particular order when introducing solid foods

Allow the child to eat whatever other family members are eating but in an age and developmentally appropriate way

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