Feeding Baby

  • Getting Baby Used to a Variety of Foods

    Do you want your little one to enjoy all the foods the rest of the family likes? Do you worry you'll have a toddler who only wants mac and cheese or hot dogs? Learn how to use developmental windows of opportunity (heightened fascination with colorful objects and the tendency to put everything in her mouth)to encourage a life-long appreciation of the foods of your culture.

  • Teaching Young Children Healthy Eating

    As parents, we want our children to be accustomed to healthy eating from the earliest possible age so good nutrition will be a lifelong habit. Young children are ready to begin to learn about nutrition ("healthy food" vs. "treat food") and about food plans (why meals need to include each food group).

  • Perfect Chicken Puree for Your Baby

    So baby is leaning toward the baked chicken on your plate. She really wants a bite! You're afraid she might choke on a hunk of it. What's a mom to do? How about make up a batch of "perfect chicken puree" for your baby, freeze it in meal-sized portions, and thaw one out to offer at mealtime?

  • Introducing Food Textures

    Lumpier and chewier foods help develop your baby's oral (mouth) skills and build muscle tone. This important developmental step can influence how well your baby eats, speaks and makes facial expressions. Read "Introducing Food Textures " to learn more.

  • Starting Solid Foods

    Many health professionals suggest starting solid foods at four months of age; many now say you must not start before six months of age. However, most babies do fine with exclusive breastfeeding to six months of age or even a little longer. Read "Starting Solid Foods">/a> to learn more.

  • Appliance Choices for Making Baby Food

    When you start making baby food, you'll need an appliance that will puree your baby's food into a smooth, pudding-like texture. Read "Appliance Choices for Making Baby Food" for the top three choices in pureeing appliances and some helpful advice choosing which one is right for you.

  • Appliance Choices for Making Baby Food

    When you start making baby food, you'll need an appliance that will puree your baby's food into a smooth, pudding-like texture. Here are the top three choices in pureeing appliances and some helpful advice choosing which one is right for you.

  • Go Gourmet Baby!

    Studies reveal that children who are fed diets of bland, tasteless food are more likely to have issues with weight. Unlike the jarred foods, homemade baby food is full of delicious fresh, wholesome flavor and adding herbs and spices is a great way to enhance this flavor.

  • Sugar, Sugar Everywhere!

    The Center for Disease Control reports 1 in 6 children obese. What is causing this to happen to our children and what can we do about it? The over abundance of sugar in our diet is one of the worst culprits. Here are some numbers to consider:

  • "On-the-go" Snack Ideas

    Snacks can be an important part of your healthy diet. Tired of the same old things? The suggestions below contains snacks that you can pack in a diaper bag; others a child can grab and eat on-the-run; some that you make and munch. All are healthy, satisfying and easy to make.

  • Avoiding Food Battles

    It's common for food to become a source of conflict in most families. Many parents employ a bargaining or bribing approach to get their kids to eat healthy foods. This is not the best strategy as it encourages your child to resist...

  • Soothie Gel Pads

    • Soothie Gel Pads

    Perfect for relief when getting started breastfeeding! Loved these, they were a God send. They helped to heal cracked, bleeding nipples within about 25 hours time.

    Loved these, they were a God send. They helped to heal cracked, bleeding nipples within about 25 hours time. They are available for purchase at Walgreens, Babies R Us, CVS, etc.

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  • Starting Solid Foods

    Many health professionals suggest starting solid foods at four months of age; many now say you must not start before six months of age. However, most babies do fine with exclusive breastfeeding to six months of age or even a little longer. Read "Starting Solid Foods">/a> to learn more.

  • Being Careful with Sugar

    The average American today eats over 150 pounds per year of refined sugars - compared to zero pounds during most of human history. High consumption of sugar (and the elevated levels of insulin that come with it) is associated with Type II diabetes, weight gain...

  • Healthier First Birthday Cake Ideas

    Parents are often looking for a healthy alternative to the standard, sugary, preservative-filled birthday cake for their baby's introduction to the wonderful traditions of birthdays. We've heard from parents looking for ways to buy an egg-free cake, to those seeking recipes for "healthy" cakes.

  • When Does Spitting Up Signify a Problem?

    My newborn has a lot of spit ups. When should I worry?

  • Tips to a Healthier Child

    The most prevalent health problem facing children today is obesity. If childhood obesity continues to increases, it could cut 2 to 5 years from the average lifespan. Our current generation of children could become the first in American history to live shorter lives then their parents.

  • Fresh Baby Food On-the-Go

    Families are always on the go, whether it's off to daycare everyday or to visit friends and family once in a while. If you use homemade baby food, there are six golden rules for serving fresh baby food away from home. Read "Fresh Baby Food On-the-Go" to learn more.

  • Introducing Food Textures

    "Hey Mom, there are lumps in my food!" Lumpier and chewier foods help develop your baby's oral (mouth) skills and build muscle tone. This important developmental step can influence how well your baby eats, speaks and makes facial expressions.

  • Baby's First Cereal: Make it from Scratch

    By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers

    Rice is easily digested and has low allergen aspects, so it is commonly recommended as the first food you introduce to your baby. Many of the recipes for making baby cereals are time consuming, but with the use of the freezer and a blender, homemade rice cereal is simple and convenient.

    This recipe is perfect for infants, but by adding a few "extras" it will tempt the taste buds of kids and adults.

    Ingredients

      3 cups of brown rice, cooked according to package directions

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