Protein is important for growth When asked what protein is, what would be your answer? We all know that we need protein in our diets and that protein is something that helps our bodies grow strong, keeps our muscles and […]
Nutrition
Calcium Requirements, Needs and Sources for Babies
Calcium is a Key Nutrient, a Mineral, That Babies Need We all know how important calcium is to the good health of our bones and teeth but did you know that of all the minerals we have, calcium is […]
Kiwi, Strawberry Vitamin C Splash Mix – Days of Baby Food
Vitamin C Found In Many Foods! You can find Vitamin C in green and red peppers, avocados, banana, cabbage, kiwi, turnip greens, kale, collards, parsley, sprouted alfalfa seeds, broccoli, tomatoes, mango, lemons, oranges, black currants, acerola cherries, cantaloupe, strawberries, and […]
Oh No! Nitrates in Homemade Baby Food – The scary homemade baby food myth that grows from mis-information
On 12 September 2013 pediatrician and author Dr. Joanna Dolgoff appeared on Fox News to talk about the British study indicating that homemade baby food was more nutritious than store bought baby food. I was eager to hear what the […]
Iron and Iron Rich Baby Foods – What Iron Rich Foods Can Baby Eat?
Around the age of 6 months (some pediatricians say up until 8 months), a baby’s natural stores of iron will almost be gone. It’s at this time that babies typically begin to eat solid foods. The American Academy of Pediatrics […]
For Baby – Apple Cranberry Sauce is a super way to introduce babies to tart tastes
Cranberries were commonly referred to as “bounce-berries”. In the “old days”, you would pick the good cranberries from the bad cranberries by tossing them on the ground or down the stairs to see if they bounce. The […]
Chicken Pot Pie – Baby Food from Dinner Food – Many Possibilities!
Chicken Pot Pie is a perfect Stage 2 or Stage 3 baby food you can make from dinner food! This recipe makes a hearty chicken pot pie that the whole family will enjoy. You can serve a piece to your […]
Top 5 First Foods for Baby – Carrots
Starting Baby on Solid Foods – Top 5 First Foods for Baby – Carrots What makes carrots a top 5 first food for babies? Carrots are abundant and are readily available no matter what season it is in your area. […]
About Babies and Milk – Yes in Baked Goods, No as a Drink
Milk, such a benign subject yet one that often causes consternation for many parents as they begin to introduce solid foods to their little ones. When to introduce milk to your baby can be a very confusing issue indeed. This […]
Choosing Meat as a First Food for Baby – Australopithecus afarensis did it!
Many parents are often confused about offering their little ones meat(s). They usually wonder first about when to introduce meats to their babies and then, they worry about what type of meat to introduce first. The appropriate age to introduce […]