Nestle unveiled its new Nespresso-style machine for baby milk. The machine costs about $284. Through the use of capsules sold in packs of 26, you can make baby formula on demand. In Switzerland it is costlier thank powdered baby milk.
Nestle is being protective of the expected profit they believe to make. They are also going after the makers of copycat versions of their capsules.
The machine is advertised as simple, hygienic and safe.
Would Americans buy it?
Some thought to safety is important when feeding an infant. From the earliest age parents have to worry about feeding foods that are too hot or food contamination. When the baby is older, parents need to consider if the food is a chocking hazard.
Here are a few tips to alleviate worry:
Stir foods that have been heated and test how hot it is. Touching the liquid or a drop of the food to the wrist is still an old favorite to see if a food is too hot for baby’s mouth.
If saving money and avoiding food waste is a goal, make sure to dish out small servings of baby food during meal time. To avoid illness from food contamination, do not feed a baby food that has been previously eaten and dispose of food older than 2 days.
Avoid foods that can cause choking. Most snack foods (popcorn, nuts, raisins and potato chips), certain cereals, including dry flake cereal, berries and grapes, raw vegetables and whole kernel corn, hot dogs, and peanut butter.
Use proper feeding utensils and drink contains to avoid choking during meal time in your baby or toddler. Smaller spoons should be used to feed babies and bottles with nipples or sippy cups should not cause choking.
The best tip of all is to be present when your baby or toddler is eating or drinking. It is important that you watch them and are aware if they are having any difficulties.
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After a baby reaches the one year milestone, they can graduate from formula and/or breastmilk to whole milk. During this time baby is receiving the most nutritiion from their diet consisting of meats, fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals and grains.
It is a new world for the parents and for baby. They are branching out now into the world of a toddler. While they may not grow as fast as they did as a baby, they still require nourishment frequently to make up for the energy they use throughout the day.
It is important to keep an eye on them when they eat and drink since they still may have trouble with certain cuts of food or managing drinks in different cups.
Remember to keep their diet well balanced with a variety being offered from all food groups throughout the day.
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