Did you know that besides soy, quinoa is a source of complete protein? It contains all the essential amino acids that our bodies need and, it makes a wonderful addition to your baby’s diet. Just 1 cup contains approximately 22 […]
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How Do You Know If A Baby Or Toddler is Choking? Choking and Finger Foods
Fear Of Moving From Purees To Texture and “Chunks” Many parents become gripped and paralyzed with fear when it comes time to move baby from purees to chunky texture and table foods. Myself included! The fear of letting baby begin […]
Day 19 – Eggy Muffins for Little Fingers – 365 Days of Baby Food
This recipe is quite simple but I warn you, a bit messy to make. What I love about it is that there is a baby food opportunity here – see that luscious egg yolk. For babies 8 months and older: […]
Introducing Solid Foods – Not Changing Baby’s Diet
As you contemplate starting solid foods, it’s important to note what various medical organizations recommend. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), along with many other health organizations such as the World Health Organization and UNICEF, states that breast milk and/or formula should provide all the nutrition your baby needs during the first 6 months of life.
However, in prior years the AAP Committee on Nutrition also wrote that introducing solid foods between four and six months was perfectly acceptable; introducing babies to solids prior to four months is never recommended. This has changed again so that now, all of the AAP is in agreement and recommending that babies should start solid foods at 6 months of age.
Most important thing to remember when introducing solid foods to baby
Keep this in mind as you begin to introduce solid foods to your baby: Solid foods will not make up a large portion of your baby’s nutrition for quite a few weeks after you start.
Remember that you are introducing your baby to solid foods, not suddenly changing your baby’s diet. At this point, the term “complementary foods” is often used instead of “solid foods”. Complimentary foods is a term that describes what the early role of solid food is in a baby’s diet.
In the beginning, you are complementing breast milk and/or formula with solid foods, not replacing them. The first few weeks should be a time to take it slow, keep it simple and stay relaxed. Explore and enjoy the experience of watching your baby touch and taste his way through the wonderful world of food!
Day 10 – First Grains for Baby – 365 Days of Baby Food
Baby cereal does not have to be the very first food that baby eats. Fruits, veggies and meats are better first food choices than are cereals. If you want to make your own baby cereals, try these three grains as […]
Day 7 – First Fruits for Baby – 365 Days of Baby Food
Is your baby just starting solid foods? Do you want to start baby off with fruits instead of veggies. it’s ok, go ahead and start with fruits! It’s a myth that introducing fruits before veggies will cause your little one […]
Day 3 – Roasted Beets – 365 Days of Baby Food
Not only are they nutritious for your little one, but beets are a great color to engage your little one’s eyes and pinching fingers. Serve up some beautiful purple beets as a great finger food by roasting or steaming them. […]
Baked Pears Baby Food Recipe
Pears are a great first food for baby and baking them brings out their tasty flavor. Nutrient dense and easy to prepare, pears also help relieve or keep constipation at bay. While pears may be soft and juicy raw and […]
Day 1 – Oatmeal Cereal – 365 Days of Baby Food
Ring in the New Year with a new series – 365 Days of Baby Food. It’s ambitious and will be lots of fun too. Each day a new recipe image will be posted and shared on Instagram. Follow me on […]
Parnsip, Carrots and Apples – Food for Baby
Parsnips are a nice winter vegetable that have a nutty taste. They are full of flavor and nutrients and are a great food to offer to your little one. Although very easy to prepare, parsnips may be a bit on […]