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Pregnancy & Baby Index: Baby Food and Nutrition
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Are purees passé? Why self-feeding may be best The latest trend is not brightly-colored shoes or side-swept bangs. Today’s bandwagon is the notion of self-feeding, known as baby-led weaning (BLW). Mom blogs are abuzz with BLW success stories.
Avert issues with kids, food Parents may not realize that the foods they offer
early on can influence a child's eating habits later in life.
Baby food: Q & A about nutritional content Once you start thinking about feeding your baby solids, you also start thinking about what exactly you're going to be putting into your baby's body. Look here to understand a little bit more about what's in processed baby food, and why.
Baby's first flavors form a lasting impression Ever wonder why your child loves to eat macaroni and cheese while her best friend likes nothing better than a steaming bowl of cauliflower curry? The answer may lie in part with what they were fed as young infants.
Breastfeeding helps reduce obesity risk With obesity on the rise in America and many fast-food giants turning toward healthier fare for their customers, one way to lower the risk of childhood obesity in babies is found at home.
Following the baby food rules. Or not? Start baby on cereal and try only one new cereal each week. Give baby vegetables first, then fruits to prevent a sweet tooth. Wait until baby’s first birthday to introduce egg whites. Avoid hon
Following the baby food rules. Or not? Start baby on cereal and try only one new cereal each week. Give baby vegetables first, then fruits to prevent a sweet tooth. Wait until baby’s first birthday to introduce egg whites. Avoid hon
Food for mom: The do's and don'ts while breastfeeding As a nursing mom you are still baby’s main food supply and what you ingest will make a difference in the quality of your breast milk. Read on to find out what your breastfeeding diet shold consist of.
Fussy eating may be evolutionary adaptation Children who are picky about what they choose to eat have now been served with the perfect excuse -- their fussiness may be an evolutionary trait, designed to protect them from harm.
Gas, poop and starting solids Need some advice? Ask our experts here.
Going green: Options for your baby Cloth diapers or disposables? Regular baby food or organic? These issues probably run through your mind often as you prepare to bring your new baby into the world. Believe it or not, it takes some thought -- and a few financial calculations --o figur
Healthy eating habits: Encourage drinking water Warmer weather is here and your children are likely to be thirstier than ever. Water is the best thirst quencher, and is responsible for some big tasks in our bodies. It aids in digestion, regulates body temperature, delivers nutrients to cells, and
Healthy habits: Converting a picky eater It is not uncommon in any family to have one or more children be picky about the foods they eat. We're certain some of you have often wondered how your child is able to survive on a diet of macaroni and cheese day in and day out! Growing up, Joanie c
Healthy habits: Strong teeth and bones Everyone knows that calcium builds strong teeth and bones. This mineral is particularly important to children, as this is the time when the teeth and bones are growing. Proper amounts of calcium in a child's development years will help reduce their r
Honey's not for babies
How to find the perfect nursing bra Whether you want a sporty, sexy or basic nursing bra, we have found the best bra to make breastfeeding your baby a breeze.
How your choice of juice may cause colic Young babies with a history of colic are more likely to re-experience some of the symptoms of colic after drinking apple juice than after drinking white grape juice, according to research published Pediatrics , the journal of the American Acad
Human milk may prevent serious infection in extremely low birth weight infants A recent study shows that human milk protects extremely low birth weight infants from developing sepsis -- an overwhelming infection and a leading cause of illness and death in these tiny babies. In fact, the more human milk given as a percentage of
Keep infants safe from botulism All-natural. Organic. Unprocessed. These have become popular "synonyms" for healthful and nutritious when they describe foods. But when it comes to infants and sweeteners, sugar is safer than honey.
Message board: Baby - Breast and bottle feeding Please wait -- we are redirecting you!
Over-feeding in infancy might set the stage for childhood obesity The way obese women feed and interact with their children early in infancy might lay the foundations for obesity later in childhood. A small pilot study published this month in Nutrition Journal found that obese women fed their children more energy-
Over-feeding in infancy might set the stage for childhood obesity The way obese women feed and interact with their children early in infancy might lay the foundations for obesity later in childhood. A small pilot study published this month in Nutrition Journal found that obese women fed their children more energy-
Recommendations for feeding infants and children are changing Changes in recommendations for feeding infants and
children reflect ongoing nutrition and health research. A mid-twentieth century move away from breastfeeding toward formula
has come full circle - more mothers now are breastfeeding their
babies.
Solid food - Introducing veggies Ever wonder exactly how you should introduce veggies to baby? Should you give cereal at the same time, a different time during the day, or scratch it all together? Listen in to this conversation between some new mamas.
Starting solids
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