Assistência de enfermagem na introdução da alimentação complementar

Abstract

Complementary feeding refers to the introduction of foods other than breast milk during the period in which the child continues to receive breastfeeding, although not exclusively. From the age of six months, babies should begin complementary feeding, with nutritious and safe foods, this phase plays a crucial role in providing essential nutrients for the child's healthy growth and development. The aim of this study was to analyze the role of nursing care during the introduction of complementary feeding. For this review, the search was carried out in full text mode, using the DECS descriptors (Complementary feeding; Nursing; Infants) and MESH (Complementary feeding; Nursing; Infants). To assess the methodological quality of the studies, the Cochrane Collaboration's adapted tool for assessing the risk of bias as a critical appraisal tool (The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions) was used, translated and not validated. After selection, six studies were included in this review. The results point to the importance of training nursing professionals, the active participation of family members and professional and family support in promoting healthy eating in childhood. It is therefore inferred that the role of nursing is fundamental in this process, and it is necessary to offer adequate, scientifically-based support during the introduction of food to children, as well as carrying out educational actions and interventions aimed at families and caregivers