Could my baby be allergic to Rice/Rice cereal? It seems like she had a reaction to it! Rice in particular is not a known “high” allergen in the US and most Western Countries and this is why it is […]
Allergies
Spotting an Allergic Food Reaction in Baby
Feeding Babies: How to Spot an Allergic Reaction What are the signs of an allergic reaction to look for? There are several signs to watch out for that may indicate your baby has a potential allergy or intolerance to a […]
Dairy Infographic, When to introduce milk and dairy products
“No dairy until baby is 12 months old” is the ominous proclamation made by many pediatricians. Sadly, many pediatricians neglect to tell parents that there is a big difference between offering babies yogurt (dairy) and letting babies drink milk prior […]
Poaching Eggs – Fast, Yummy & Full of Protein and Iron!
Eggs are a truly amazing source of protein and even calcium. One whole egg, white & yolk, contains 26 mg of calcium and 6 grams of protein. The little egg is big on nutrition. For babies and toddlers, eggs can […]
Baby’s Fresh Taste of Summer Puree
Summer and Fall are two seasons that are my favorites when it comes to foods for babies. These two seasons are complete opposites in terms of the foods (and the weather) that are brought to harvest every year. Each season […]
Delaying Solids May Not Effect Atopic Allergies
This publication in Pediatrics seems to suggest that delaying the introduction of “allergic” foods has little bearing on whether or not babies wind up with these alergies. Very interesting! The Journal of Pediatrics – PEDIATRICS Vol. 121 No. 1 January […]
Honey – On the “Least” Allergenic List?
From 13 January 2008 – Why is Honey on Your “Least” Allergenic List? Charlene wrote to us questioning the foods listed on our Allergy page. “I am wondering why you have honey on the list of least allergic foods? Honey […]