Standard U.S. Postage PAID Grundy County Memorial Hospital 201 E. J Ave. Grundy Center, IA 50638 2025 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in LIVE WELL comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. LIVE WELL is published as a community service for the residents of the service area of Grundy County Memorial Hospital, 201 East J Ave., Grundy Center, IA 50638, grundycountyhospital.org, 319-824-5421 Adam Scherling President Kelly Jans Manager, Marketing Communications Kate Goecke Marketing Communications Specialist Crystal Petersen Director, Wellness and Nutrition Services All about oncology services Here’s what to know about the oncology care offered at the GCMH Specialty Clinic. page 4 By Crystal Petersen, RDN, LD Director, Wellness and Nutrition Services From birth, babies are learning how to eat. Parents, grandparents and caregivers play a key role in providing the right foods and habits to support healthy growth, development and overall well-being. Here’s what to know. Infants (0–6 months): Responsive feeding. The best start comes from responsive feeding—paying attention to hunger and fullness cues and making each feeding experience positive. Keep baby comfortable, minimize distractions and respond to their needs, whether they prefer a fast, slow or start-and-stop feeding rhythm. For the first six months, breast milk or infant formula provides all necessary nutrition and hydration. Starting solids (6–12 months): Follow baby’s lead. At around six months, introduce solid foods when baby can sit up, open their mouth for a spoon and swallow. Good first foods include infant oatmeal, bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, chicken, salmon, eggs, broccoli and smooth peanut butter. Continue breast milk or formula and introduce small amounts of water—up to ½ to 1 cup daily—using a sippy cup, open cup or straw. As solids become a regular part of meals, transition from feeding on-demand to structured meals and snacks. Toddlers (1–3 years): Establish a mealtime routine. Toddlers thrive on consistency. Offer three meals and two to three snacks daily, spaced two to three hours apart to allow for hunger. Parents and caregivers decide what food is served, while toddlers choose what and how much to eat. Repeated exposure helps them accept new foods, especially when they see trusted adults and peers eating them. For balanced meals, include foods from three or more food groups and two food groups for snacks. ● Milk: 12–24-month-olds need 2 to 3 cups of whole milk daily; after age 2, switch to 2 cups of skim or low-fat milk. ● Water and juice: Offer 1 to 4 cups of water daily, depending on milk intake. If serving juice, choose 100% fruit juice and limit it to 4 ounces per day. Nourishing kids from the start MORE FEEDING TIPS AND SUPPORT Join us as we kick off a new virtual group to help support parents with feeding their littles. On the third Monday of each month beginning in June, you can join virtually for expert guidance on feeding best practices, common challenges and Q&A sessions. Scan the QR code for more information!
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