FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Complementary foods
辅食
Foods introduced alongside milk to meet additional nutritional needs.
Study this concept in context
63 · Infant feeding, sleep and safe care
Infant care integrates nutrition, development, and safety. More milk, longer sleep, and softer products do not automatically improve care. The task is to understand infant capacities, observe responses, and create practical safe routines.
Sources
- WHO: Infant and young child feeding
- CDC: Hunger and fullness cues
- CDC: Formula preparation and storage
- CDC: Choking hazards
- CDC: Foods and drinks to avoid or limit
- AAP: Infant sleep
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