Feeding Quote by Ellyn Satter
““A 1956 professional journal article recommended solid foods on the second or third day of life and encouraged omitting the night feeding by age 15 days. After that, the infants were to continue on three meals per day.1 This nutritional underprotection extended to the milk feeding as well, with many professionals recommending infants be shifted at 3 or 4 months from formula or breastmilk to 2 percent milk.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Feeding Children: The Art of Feeding Your Child by Ellyn Satter, 1995
Early feeding guidelines that limit natural feeding rhythms can hinder infant nutrition and development.
In simple terms: Rigid schedules may harm infant growth.
Key Takeaway
Follow infant cues rather than strict timetables.
Themes
nutrition
development
parenting
Mood
cautious
informative
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- newborn care
- pediatric guidance
- dietary recommendations
Key Concepts
pediatric health
feeding practices
Questions to Reflect On
- How can caregivers balance guidance with infant cues?
- What evidence supports responsive feeding?
A Different Perspective
Cultural norms may resist flexible feeding.
