When weaning, gradually drop one bottle feeding at a time. Allow four to five days between the omission of each bottle feeding or nursing time. Avoid giving your child foods which commonly cause choking. If your child fills up on milk, there is little appetite left for other important sources of vitamins, minerals and protein. Egg - 1 Children prefer meat that is moist and tender.
Whole grains provide more fiber, vitamins and minerals than white bread and refined cereals.
Two of the servings should be high in vitamin C and one serving should be high in vitamin A. Make sure you remove any seeds, pits, stems or other parts of fruits and vegetables that could cause choking. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before serving. Sources Sources high in vitamin C include asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cantaloupe, cauliflower, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, greens, honeydew melon, oranges, orange juice, papaya, spinach, strawberries, tangerines, tangerine juice, tomatoes and tomato juice. Sources high in vitamin A include apricots, bok choy, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, greens, nectarines, papaya, peaches, spinach, sweet potatoes, tangerine juice, tomatoes, tomato juice, watermelon and winter squash. Other recommended fruits or vegetables include apples, bananas, bean sprouts, beets, berries, celery, cherries, Chinese cabbage, corn, fruit cocktail, grapes, green beans, lettuce, pears, pineapple, plums, potatoes, prunes, raisins, turnips and zucchini.