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1.
What is the main reason for introducing solid food to your baby?
a)
To wean your baby off milk.
b) To provide extra nutrients for your baby and introduce him/her
to family meals.
c) To reduce the risk of allergy to milk.
d) To provide your baby with solid textures so that he/she can
use her teeth.
2. What is the recommended ideal age for starting to
wean your baby onto
solid food?
a)
Age does not matter when thinking about weaning your baby
b) 1 year
c) 6 months
d) When he/she develops teeth
3. What reasons are there for the recommended ideal
age for weaning?
a)
Your baby’s development stage should be conducive to the
process of swallowing solid food
b) Your baby is less likely to develop allergies to food groups
c) Your baby will be at a lower risk of developing problems
in later life
d) All of the above
4. How will you know when your baby is ready for solid
food?
a)
Your baby will let you know
b) Your family and friends will tell you
c) When you need more sleep
d) All of the above
5.
What could be the signs that may indicate that your baby is
ready for solid food?
a)
Your baby starts to demand feeds more often
b) A marked change in your baby’s night time sleeping
pattern
c) Your baby can sit up, can swallow effectively and is interested
in eating
d) All of the above
6. What utensils can you use for preparing solid food
for your baby?
a)
Fork
b) Sieve
c) An electric hand blender or food processor
d) All of the above
7. When starting to wean your baby how do you clean
the utensils?
a)
Hot soapy water
b) Sterilise everything
c) Use only disposable utensils
d) Chill the utensils before use
8. What types of food do you use when starting to wean
your baby?
a)
Very colourful food to get your baby interested
b) Yoghurts and fromage frais
c) Pureed/mashed fruit or vegetables
d) Foods that your baby can hold
9. Can your start to wean your baby before the recommended
ideal time?
a)
No
b) Yes, but get professional advice
c) Yes, only if your baby has teeth
d) Yes, only if you have your baby checked by the GP
10. What is the best time of the day to when starting
introduce solid foods
to your baby?
a)
Before your baby goes to bed
b) Breakfast time
c) A time when you and your baby are relaxed
d) All of the above
11.
What food groups can your baby not have under the age of 6 months?
a)
Honey and nuts
b) Salt and sugar
c) Wheat, eggs and cows milk
d) All of the above
12. Why is it important to give your baby a variety
of foods and textures?
a)
So your baby will be well nourished and less fussy later on
b) So that your baby will put on lots of weight
c) To prevent Diarrhoea and vomiting
d) So that your baby will not develop a sweet tooth
13.
When should you start to give your baby a cup to drink from?
a)
4 months
b) 12 months
c) When he/she is able to hold it
d) After you have stopped giving him/her the bottle
14.
When should you stop breastfeeding when weaning your baby onto
solid food?
a)
As soon as you introduce solid food
b) 6 months
c) 12 months
d) Continue for as long as you and your baby wants to
15. When should you start to reduce the number of milk
feed during the weaning
process?
a)
As soon as you start introducing solid food
b) 6 months
c) When your baby tells you… usually around 9 months of
age
d) 12 months
16. How much milk does your baby require per day, until
he/she reaches at least 2yrs?
a)
5 bottles
b) 2 pints
c) Your baby will let you know how much he/she wants
d) 20ozs or 1 pint
17. Which statement is correct?
a)
Your baby needs iron rich foods from 6 months age
b) Your baby needs a multivitamin if predominantly breastfeeding
after 6 months old
c) Your baby can have gluten, wheat, eggs and cows milk after
6 months of age
d) All of the above
18.
How do you know if your baby has an allergy to a certain food?
a)
It is very difficult to diagnose a food allergy
b) Your baby may have redness, swelling of the facial area or
have diarrhoea and vomiting
c) Your baby may develop a rash
d) All of the above
19.
Why is it better to choose family food for your baby?
a)
You know what they contain and it is cheaper
b) Jars can ‘go off’ very quickly
c) To increase your cooking skills
d) Little jars can roll around in the car boot and get under
the seats
20.
How do you know that you are weaning your baby correctly?
a)
Your baby is putting on weight, developing well and gives you
lots of smiles
b) You are cooking everyday
c) Your baby eats similar amounts to other babies
d) Your Yorkshire puddings rise
