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Thla <br>0-3 A  <br>Upami Rawlpeknak*

Thla
0-3 A
Upami Rawlpeknak*

Thla 0-3 A Upami Rawlpeknak*

A chuak ka hna cu an paw a bi i atu le atu dinh lengmang an herh. An than tikah, naute cu hnuk tamdeuh a din kho i hnukdinh cu saudeuh aa hlat i caan tlawmdeuh a lak. A hramthawk zarh tlawmpal chungah, na naute cu suimilam 4 nak in saudeuh aa hngilh ahcun hnukdinh dingah na thanh a herh lai.

Minung hnuk cu thol in dinh ahcun, naute nih nu hnuk a din ning nawl i cawn in voikhat ah tlawmdeuh tein peknak dingcaah bawmhnak a pek. Duhsah tein thol in dinh ning nih naute cu huamsam deuh in hnuk dinnak kha a bawmh i luan tuk in dinnak kha a ven piak.

Your Babys Tummy is Very Small
Na Fa Pawpi cu a hme tuk timi infographic kha zoh law i hrawm.
https://indiana.wicresources.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/Your_Babys_Tummy_Is_Very_Small.pdf
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Minung Hnukhaang Kaa hin hmet

Suimilam 1½-3 ah hnuk dinh peng hna, asiloah suimilam 24 chungah voi 8-12 tiang dinh hna.

Thol in na dinh ahcun, voikhat ah tlawmte lawngin dinh hna, 2-3 oz tluk.

Your Babys Tummy is Very Small
Hnuk dinmi Ngakchia Hnawm relnak Infographic kha zoh law i hrawm
https://indiana.wicresources.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/Hnuk-A-Dingmi-Naute-Caah-Diaper-A-Zat.pdf

Bawhte formula Kaa hin hmet

Bawhte an chuah kaa ah thaumnak in a khat mi bawhte formula ii 1-2oz lawng. voikhat ah an herh. Ni tlawmpal a rauh hnu ah, bawhte nih suimilam 3-4 fatin ah formula ii 2-3 oz an din tawn.

Thla khat nak ii a donghnak lei ah, na bawhte nih suimilam 4 fatin 4oz cung a din khawh.

6-8 lbs: 15-20 oz./nikhat
8-10 lbs: 20-25 oz./nikhat
10-12 lbs: 25-32 oz./nikhat

 Thla 4-5 A  <br>Upami Rawlpeknak

Thla 4-5 A
Upami Rawlpeknak

Thla 4-5 A Upami Rawlpeknak

Na naute cu caan suaipiakmi ningin din hram aa thawk lai. A zat tah piakmi kha biapi ah chiah loin, na naute nih aa za tikah in chimh ko seh.

Thannak Caan (growth spurt) lio ah, zarh 2 in 4 tiang, zarh 6 nak, thla 3-4 tiang, le thla 6 ah, na naute nih tamdeuh a ei lengmang a herh lai.

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Minung Hnukhaang Kaa hin hmet

Na naute nih a hauhmi ningin dinh hna, suimilam 24 chungah a tlawm bik voi 7-9 tiang dinh hna.

Thol in na dinh ahcun, voikhat ah tlawmte lawngin dinh hna, 4-6 oz tluk.

Na naute cu a ha keuh hram aa thawk tikah, atu le atu tamdeuh in hnuk din a duh men lai.

Ngakchia formula Kaa hin hmet

Na bawhte nih ni khat ah 25-45 oz fonh mi thaumnak in a khat mi formula kha, suimilam 3-4 fatin 4-6 oz hrawng a herh.

A ha a keuh hlan ah, ha ni cu a nemmi, a cinmi hnawhnak pavuah in hnuk na dinh fatin, abik in it hlan ah hnawt hna.

Thla 6-7 A Upa <br> Mi Rawlpeknak

Thla 6-7 A Upa
Mi Rawlpeknak

Thla 6-7 A Upa Mi Rawlpeknak

A hakmi hna cu darkeu in asiloah kut in lakmi eidin phun in pek hna. Darkeu cu rawl in khah ter law naute cu amah tein ei ter. Rawl asiloah cereal cu thol in pek hna hlah.

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Minung Hnukhaang Kaa hin hmet

Na naute nih a hauhmi ningin pehzulh in pek hna, suimilam 24 chungah a tlawm bik voi 4-6 tiang dinh hna.

A hakmi na pek hnu in na naute cu hnukdinh a duh ti lo ahcun, a hakmi na pek hlan ah hnuk dinh hmasa hna.

Naute nih thla 6 ah thannak caan (growth spurt) a ngei kho men mi asi i atu le atu a din lai.

Minung hnuk cu hrai in pek hna.

Ngakchia formula Kaa hin hmet

Ni khat ah thaumnak in a khat mi formula 24-32 oz pe.

Formula kha hrai in pe.

  • FacangKaa hin hmet
  • Tisik anhnah pawlKaa hin hmet
  • Thingthei pawlKaa hin hmet
  • Sa-dat (Protein) Kaa hin hmet

FacangKaa hin hmet

Minung hnuk asi lo ah formula timh dingah Iron aa telmi bawhte cereal cu cabuai keu 2-4 in hman hna. Nikhat ah voi hnih pek hna.

Pawnghmuk car, naute changreu a pan a carmi, le cereal cu cabuai keu 2-4. Nikhat ah voi hnih pek hna.

Spoon

Tisik anhnah pawlKaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu in keu 4-8.

Chumhmi, dip in khammi, rialmi tisik anhnah pawl.

Spoon

Thingthei pawlKaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu in keu 4-8.

Chumhmi, dip in khammi, rialmi thingthei pawl.

Applesauce, metei chumh in dipmi, asiloah banhla rialmi.

Spoon

Sa-dat (Protein) Kaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu 2-4.

Satit, ar, arti, nga, asiloah pe.

Hnuk in sermi a nalmi cawhnuk thor.

A nalmi, cream tampi aa telmi mipe cawhnuk thawhpat, changreu a car a panmi ah pan tein phulhmi asiloah applesauce le cinnamon he cawh in pawnghmuk ah toihmi.

Spoon

Hihi ka kheng ah rawl le rawltam riamternak zeizat dah a um awk asi lai timi tahchunhnak cheukhat asi.

Thaithawh

Banhla rialmi cabuai keu in keu 1.3

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Breakfast Dish

bawhte cereal timhmi cabuai keu in keu 2

Chuncaw

Ahmi, rawhmi a thlummi aalu thluan cabuai keu in keu 1.3

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

lunch Dish

Arsa dip in kham lak in chumhmi cabuai keu in keu 2. 3

Rawltam riamnak (Snack)

Rawhmi, ahmi apple cabuai keu in keu 1.3

snacks Dish

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Zaanriah

Chumhmi, rialmi pe cabuai keu in keu 3

dinner Dish

Pawnghmuk thluan cabuai keu in keu

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Thla 8-9 A <br> Upami Rawlpeknak

Thla 8-9 A
Upami Rawlpeknak

Thla 8-9 A Upami Rawlpeknak

Na naute a than i eidin thiamnak a thar a cawn tikah, rawl sersiammi le rawl a dangdang pek hna.

  • Minung Hnukhaang kaa hin hmet
  • Ngakchia formula kaa hin hmet

Minung Hnukhaang kaa hin hmet

A hauhmi ningin pehzulh in pek hna, suimilam 24 chungah a tlawm bik voi 4 dinh hna.

A hakmi na pek hnu in na naute cu hnukdinh a duh ti lo ahcun, a hakmi na pek hlan ah hnuk dinh hmasa hna.

Minung hnuk cu hrai in pek hna.

Ngakchia formula kaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah 24-32oz

Formula kha hrai in pe.

  • Facang Kaa hin hmet
  • Tisik Anhnah Kaa hin hmet
  • Thingthei pawl Kaa hin hmet
  • Proiteis Kaa hin hmet

Facang Kaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu in keu 4-8.

Iron aa telmi bawhte cereal.

Buh asiloah khohsuai.

Naute changreu a pan a carmi, pawnghmuk hmete in, asiloah a nemmi maxico pawnghmuk (tortillas).

Spoon

Tisik Anhnah Kaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu in keu 8-12.

Zeihmanh telh lomi, chumhmi kohmi tia tisik anhnah.

Spoon

Thingthei pawl Kaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu in keu 8-12.

A hawng metmi thingthei kohmi tia in.

Thlum ter lomi dur khumhmi thingthei.

Spoon

Proiteis Kaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu in keu 4-8.

Tha tein rialmi, ahmi, asiloah a tlang tete in tuahmi satit, ar, arti, nga, asiloah chumhmi pe.

A kham lakmi cawhnuk thawhpat nem asiloah a nemmi cawhnuk khal.

A nalmi, cream tampi aa telmi mipe cawhnuk thawhpat, pan tein phulhmi.

Spoon

Hihi ka kheng ah rawl le rawltam riamternak zeizat dah a um awk asi lai timi tahchunhnak cheukhat asi.

Thaithawh

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Breakfast Dish

Changvut pawnghmuk, a hme tete in cabuai keu in keu 2

Arti kio cabuai keu in keu 2

Chuncaw

Ahmi respberry cabuai keu in keu 4

Chumhmi, ahmi pe a hringmi cabuai keu in keu 5

lunch Dish

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Chumhmi, canmi arsa cabuai keu in keu 2

Rawltam riamnak (Snack)

Canmi kiwi cabuai keu in keu 2

snacks Dish

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Fangvoi in sermi maxico pawnghmuk cheu mi cabuai keu in keu 3

Zaanriah

Ahmi, thlum ter lomi dur khumhmi piar thei cabuai keu in keu 1.4

Chumhmi, cheumi kawpi par a hringmi (broccoli) cabuai keu in keu 5

dinner Dish

2.Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Chumhmi facang in sermi khohsuai cabuai keu in keu 3

Chumhmi pe a dummi cabuai keu in keu 2

Thla 10-12  <br>A Upami Rawlpeknak

Thla 10-12
A Upami Rawlpeknak

Thla 10-12 A Upami Rawlpeknak

Rawl a hakmi na pek hnu hmanh ah, minung hnuk cu na naute caah thazang umnak rawl a hrampi a biapi bikmi asi. Na naute cu kum khat asi tikah hnuk pek hram thawk hna.

  • Minung Hnukhaang kaa hin hmet
  • Ngakchia formula kaa hin hmet

Minung Hnukhaang kaa hin hmet

A hauhmi ningin pehzulh in pek hna, nikhat ah voi 3 asiloah tamdeuh pek hna.

Ngakchia formula kaa hin hmet

Ni khat ah 16-24 oz

Formula kha hrai in pe.

  • Facang Kaa hin hmet
  • Tisik anhnah pawl Kaa hin hmet
  • Thingthei pawl Kaa hin hmet
  • Sa-dat (Protein) Kaa hin hmet

Facang Kaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu in keu 4-8.

Thlumter lomi, cawhmi, le protein sangpi aa telmi cereal pawl.

Carmi pawnghmuk rawhmi, changreu a pan a carmi, pawnghmuk, pawnghmuk kualmi (bagel), zualmi, asiloah pawnghmuk a pummi (muffin).

Chumhmi facang le khohsuai.

Spoon

Tisik anhnah pawl Kaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu in keu 8-12.

Chumhmi kohmi tia tisik anhnah pawl.

Spoon

Thingthei pawl Kaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu in keu 8-12.

A hninghnomi thingthei pawl, a hawng metmi, le kohmi tia in.

Spoon

Sa-dat (Protein) Kaa hin hmet

Nikhat ah cabuai keu in keu 4-8.

Tha tein rialmi, ahmi, asiloah a tlang tete in tuahmi satit, ar, arti, nga, asiloah chumhmi rialmi pe.

Spoon

Hihi ka kheng ah rawl le rawltam riamternak zeizat dah a um awk asi lai timi tahchunhnak cheukhat asi.

Thaithawh

Diced strawberry cabuai keu in keu 3

Breakfast Dish

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Carmi cereal cabuai keu in keu 2

Chuncaw

A tlang tete in tuahmi, thlum ter lomi dur khumhmi metei cabuai keu in keu 3

A tlang tete in tuahmi chumhmi kawpi par a hringmi (broccoli) cabuai keu in keu 4

lunch Dish

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Salmon nga buu cabuai keu in keu 3

Rawltam riamnak (Snack)

Applesause cabuai keu in keu 4

Ahmi, chumhmi carrot cabuai keu in keu 3

snacks Dish

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Facang in sermi changreu a pan a carmi 4

Zaanriah

Chumhmi cawhmi tisik anhnah cabuai keu in keu 3

dinner Dish

Minung hnuk asiloah formula

Ahmi chumhmi khohsuai cabuai keu in keu 3

Chumhmi rialmi pinto pe cabuai keu in keu 3

Lamhmuhsaknak pawl

Lamhmuhsaknak pawl

Lamhmuhsaknak pawl

Tips

Minung hnuk le formula peknak:

Minung hnuk le formula cu na naute a nunnak i ahmasa bik thla 6 caah a herhmi zapi asi. Na naute a rawl rialnak system cu thla 6 asi hlan tiang adang rawl caah timhcia asi rih lo.

Na naute nih a hauh ningin dinh hna, an kut dawp asiloah an hmur cawl ter tibantuk, pawtam hmelchunhnak an langh ter tik ah. An lu mer, an kut dai tein chiah, asiloah an i hngilh tibantuk, paw khimnak hmelchunhnak an langh ter tikah hnukdinh ngol hna.

Thol in na dinh ahcun, voikhat ah tlawmte lawngin dinh hna. Naute cu a lu le a hawng bawmh in, ding nawn in chiah hna. Thol doh hlah. Thol cu ding tein, aa tlarmi dirhmun in na tlaih lai cuticun hnukhmur ah hnuk a cheu lawng a khat lai. Hnukhmur cu naute bel asiloah a hmur ah tongh ter law an kaa kau piin a an micu hngak hna. Thol cu nam chih hlah. Naute nih a tlaih hnu in, it ter than hna hlah asiloah thol cu a cunglei ah cawi hlah. Naute aa dinmi cu zoh law i din ter dingcaah thol cu niam ter law cuticun hnukhmur cu a lawng lai asinain a kaa ah a tang ko lai. Na naute cu dawp a ngol, aa mer tak, asiloah aa hngilh ahcun dinh ngol hna. Naute cu thol khat din dih dingin zeitik hmanh ah hnek hlah.

American Academy of Pediatrics nih naute cu a hmasa bik thla 6 tiang a nu hnuk lawng dinh in a nu le naute nih an duh ko ahcun kum 2 tiang, asiloah saudeuh tiang pehzulh khawh asi tiah ruahnak a cheuh.

Infant Feeding Guide

Rawl a hakmi peknak:

Na naute cu rawl a hakmi pek dingcaah hitiang hngak hna:

  • A thu kho tiang le a lu a cawi kho tiang.
  • Rawl an hmuh tikah a kaa a an tiang.
  • Keu pawngkam ah an hmur an cip kho tiang.

Pum he i tlak lonak a ngei maw timi ngiat dingcaah voikhat ah rawl a thar pakhat in pek hna.
Rawl he i tlak lonak ah khak aw he har ngai in thawchuah, takpum bo, asiloah chungtlik pawl aa tel men lai.

Kum khat tang naute nih khuaihliti, caw hnuk asiloah hnuk in ser lomi dinmi adang pawl, asiloah a hakmi thingthei asiloah mitsur bantuk i haknak a chuah ter khawhmi eidin cu an ei awk asi lai LO.

Naute vialte an i dang dih hna. Na naute a herhmi kong cu na Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC, Nu, Bawhte le Hngakchia caah Pum Thazang Umnak Lei A Bawmtu Special Program) asiloah na naute ngandamnak zohkhenhtu he biaruah hna.

Kum no lio hmelchunhnak pawl

  • Ka paw taam kaa hin hmet
  • Ka paw khim kaa hin hmet

Ka paw taam kaa hin hmet

  • Stirring
    Cawh
  • Mouth opening
    Kaa aang
  • Turning head seeking/rooting
    Lu mer ii kawl/domhtlaih

Ka paw khim kaa hin hmet

  • Sucking slows or stops
    Duhsah ten dawp si lo le ngol
  • Hands/arms relax
    Kut/Baan zaang damh
  • Turns or pushes away
    Mer taak si lo le nam

Mipe Cawhnuk Thawhpat Pek Hramthawknak:

Hlethlainak nih naute si lio ah mipe cawhnuk thawhpat peknak nih upa lei ah mipe cawhnuk thawhpat he i tlak lonak kha khamnak a bawmh. Hi bantuk cuar zawtnak a thakmi asiloah takvun zawtnak bantuk eidin asiloah arti he i tlak lonak cu chungkhar caah a biapi khun. Na chungkhar nih hibantuk dirhmun pawl pakhat khat nan ngei ahcun mipe cawhnuh thawhpat peknak kong cu na naute sibawi biaruah hna.

Na naute cu thla 6 asi tikah, rawl a hakmi a ei hnu in mipe cawhnuk thawhpat cu pek hna. Na naute cu a ei hnu in pakhat khat asi maw timi suimilam 2 chung ngiat hna.

Mipe cawhnuk thawhpat cu ti, formula, minung hnuk, asiloah a tanglei eidin pawl he cawh hna:

  • A panmi mipe cawhnuk thawhpat lakphat keu in keu 2 cu tisa, formula, asiloah minung hnuk lakphak keu in keu 2-3. Pek hlan ah dai ter hmasa hna.
  • Mipe cawhnuk thawhpat lakphat keu in keu 2 cu ceeral asiloah thingthei, tisik anhnah, arsa, asiloah tofu dipmi cabuai keu in keu 2-3 ah cawh.
  • Mipe cawhnuk thawhpat hmete cu changreu a pan a carmi asiloah pawnghmuk thluan ah phulh.

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      Side Lying Hold

      Side-Lying Hold

      1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
      2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
      3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
      4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
      5. Reverse for the left breast.

      This hold is useful when:

      • You had a C-section
      • You want to rest while baby feeds
      • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
      • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
      Cross Cradle Hold

      Cross-Cradle Hold

      1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
      2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
      3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
      4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
      5. Reverse for the left breast.

      This hold is useful when:

      • Your baby is premature
      • Your baby has a weak suck
      • Your baby needs help to stay latched
      • Your baby needs extra head support
      • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
      Football Hold

      Clutch or “Football” Hold

      1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
      2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
      3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
      4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
      5. Reverse for the left breast.

      This hold is useful when:

      • You had a C-section
      • You have large breasts
      • You have flat or inverted nipples
      • You have a strong milk let-down
      • You are breastfeeding twins
      • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
      • Your baby has reflux
      • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
      Breastfeeding Holds

      Cradle Hold

      1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
      2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
      3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
      4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
      5. Reverse for the left breast.

      This hold is useful when:

      • Your baby needs help latching on
      • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
      Breastfeeding Holds

      Laid-Back Hold

      1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
      2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
      3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

      This hold is useful when:

      • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
      • You have a strong milk let-down
      • You have large breasts
      • You and your baby are comfortable in this position