Weaning - Stage Two Continued

Introduction of Exchanges

If we fed a measured amount of 1 protein exchange of food we will have to decrease the infant formula or breastmilk by 1 protein exchange. The aim will be to swap out 1 protein exchange at a time. This can be done every 1 to 2 weeks or slower depending on your baby.

Please see the list below for some first home cooked protein exchanges

List of protein exchanges (1g of protein)

- 80g of boiled/mashed potato
- 45g of boiled rice
- 25g of peas (fresh/frozen)
- 25g of boiled spinach
- 20g of baked beans
- 10g of weetabix (not before 6 months)

Using exchange free foods

It is important to keep using exchange free foods and low protein prescribed foods to complement the exchanges and to provide energy for your baby to grow.

Second stage protein substitute 

At this stage your baby's intake of PKU Anamix Infant may start to decrease as they are eating more solids. It is very important that they receive a set amount of phenylalanine free protein so it will be time to start them on the second stage protein substitutes. There are a few different products available: PKU Anamix First Spoon, PKU Gel and PKU Squeezie.