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Trucos y consejos para sumar calorías a las comidas de los niños
Bridget Swinney MS, RDN, LD

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    Bridget Swinney MS, RDN, LD
agosto 28, 2024 NIÑAS

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¡En algunos casos, los niños crecen tan rápido que resulta difícil que coman lo suficiente!

Eso es lo que le ocurrió a la hija de Kati, Isabella, cuyo médico le recomendó que consumiera comidas más calóricas. Kati le pidió ayuda a su nutricionista de WIC. Estos son los consejos que le dio para que Isabella consumiera más calorías:

Formas sencillas de sumar calorías

Añadir grasas saludables a la dieta de los niños es la forma más sencilla de sumar calorías.

* ADVERTENCIA: la mantequilla de frutos secos, sobre todo la que viene con trozos, puede representar un peligro de asfixia para niños menores de 4 años. No ofrezca cucharadas de mantequilla de maní a los niños. La mantequilla de frutos secos puede aligerarse con compota de manzana para que sea más fácil de comer.

Hummus and Veggie Tray
Hummus and Veggie Tray
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Corn Cereal with Milk
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Blueberry Smoothie
Yogurt
Cheesy Pasta Bake
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Veggie Tray with Ranch
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Menú de ejemplo

Desayuno

Avena remojada durante la noche con yogur griego y leche entera, plátano triturado y canela.

½ taza de leche entera.

CONSEJO: prepara la cantidad necesaria para varios días en frascos de vidrio, de manera que sea fácil de tomar y llevar.

Bocadillo

Rebanadas de queso con galletas saladas integrales.

½ taza de jugo.

Almuerzo

Tostada o taco pequeño con habichuelas y aguacate

Rebanada de melón

Leche entera

Bocadillo

Zanahorias frías cocidas al vapor con salsa ranchera

Agua

Cena

Palitos de pescado o tiras de pollo con salsa tártara (mayonesa + pepinillos en conserva) o salsa especial (mayonesa + kétchup)

Pasta con una cantidad adicional de manteca

Espinaca con crema ácida

½ taza de leche entera

Bocadillo

Pudín preparado con leche entera

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:

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:

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:

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:

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: