Baby's First Solid Food Quiz

Why shouldn't you rush introducing solid foods?

• Because it can cause allergies

• Because the baby only needs breast milk or formula for the first six months

• Because solid foods are too difficult for the baby to digest

• Because the baby may not like the taste of solid foods

In what month, and why introduce solid foods at this age?

• 4 months, to help the baby sleep better

• 8 months, to encourage the baby to eat more

• 6 months, to provide additional nutrients

• 10 months, to help the baby gain weight

What safety precautions should be taken when preparing food for a baby?

• Use separate cutting boards for meat and vegetables

• Wash hands before cooking

• All of the above

• Keep surfaces clean, don't let raw meat touch other food

What vegetables and fruits should you feed your baby?

• Only organic fruits and vegetables

• Only green vegetables

• Eat from the rainbow

• Only fruits with high vitamin C content

Why does the author recommend you fix your own baby food?

• Because it is more convenient

• Because it is more nutritious, and cheaper

• Because it is easier to buy baby food from the store

• Because it is more flavorful

What recipes does the author recommend for babies?

• Only cooked meat

• Only cooked fruits and vegetables

• Cooked fruits and vegetables, cooked meat, and uncooked fruit

• Only uncooked fruit

What can you cook and freeze to feed your baby?

• Fruits, vegetables, and meats

• Only meats

• Only vegetables

• Only fruits

What finger foods can you feed your baby?

• All of the above

• Bits of meat and cheese

• Eggs, peas, potatoes, carrots

• Bananas, toast pieces, teething biscuits, pasta

What does the author say about drinking from a cup?

• The baby should only drink from a bottle

• The baby is ready to learn to drink from a cup by five or six months

• The baby is ready to learn to drink from a cup by three months

• The baby should only drink from a sippy cup

What does the author say about the baby feeding himself?

• It is an important milestone for the baby to learn to feed himself

• The baby should never be allowed to feed himself

• It is not important for the baby to learn to feed himself

• The baby should only be fed by the parents