Question

1. how should you introduce new foods to baby?
2. when can babies drink juice and how much should they have per day?
3. how many times will a child need to try a new food before they develop a taste for it?

Explanation:

1. For introducing new foods to babies: Wait until around 6 months (when developmental signs of readiness appear, like sitting with support, showing interest in food). Offer single-ingredient foods one at a time, waiting 3-5 days between each to check for allergic reactions. Start with smooth, pureed textures, then gradually move to thicker, chunkier foods as the baby develops.
2. For baby juice intake: Babies under 12 months should not drink juice at all, as it offers no nutritional benefits and can displace breast milk/formula or lead to tooth decay and digestive issues. For toddlers 1-3 years old, limit 100% fruit juice to a maximum of 120 mL (4 ounces) per day, served in a cup (not a bottle).
3. For trying new foods: A child may need to try a new food 8-15 times (on average) before they accept or develop a taste for it. Repeated, neutral exposure (without pressure) helps them become familiar with the food's flavor and texture.

Answer:

1. Wait until ~6 months (developmentally ready), offer single-ingredient foods one at a time (3-5 days apart to check for allergies), start with smooth purees, then progress to thicker textures.
2. Babies under 12 months: No juice. Toddlers 1-3 years: Max 120 mL (4 oz) of 100% fruit juice daily, served in a cup.
3. On average, 8-15 times of repeated, low-pressure exposure.