Are you worried that your child isn't getting enough vitamins and minerals to grow their best? Or are they sick all the time and you want to strengthen their immune system? Then you're probably wondering if a supplement could help. In this blog, I'll share some...
If you have a picky eater at home, you might be struggling to get your kids to try new foods. You've probably become a short order cook. And you may feel like you have to bribe, pressure or reward your child to try even take one...
One of the main concerns Health Professionals have with Baby-led Weaning (BLW) is the challenge of feeding your baby iron-rich foods when starting solids. As much as I love BLW, the concern is real. About 10% of 12 month old babies are iron deficient. One out...
I am happy to bring you this sponsored post today, thanks to my friends at Noble Premium Bison. All thoughts are my own. For years I have encouraged bison as the best first baby food for starting solids. When my own daughter was starting solids, I made...
Baby-led weaning is a popular method of introducing solids to your baby. A common question I get is "what are the best starter foods for baby-led weaning?" I'll answer that for you below by sharing my top 12 baby-led weaning first foods including avocado, banana and meatballs! Benefits of...
Robin Miller's Quick Fix Meals This cookbook has a section called "Morph It." On the first day, you make a large batch of meat. Roasted Chicken with Smokey Apricot Sauce, for example. Then three "Morph Recipes" are included, all using the main dish cooked in the first...
You likely know of the importance of pregnancy folic acid supplements. Folic acid is a B vitamin required for normal cell growth and development. It helps prevent neural tube defects (NTD) very early in pregnancy, such as spina bifida. It may also prevent oral cleft and...
Are you worried because your child doesn't eat meat? Can they get enough protein and nutrients without meat? Kids tend not to like meat because it's not all that tasty really (this might just be my opinion!). Kids naturally prefer foods that are sweet. Because sweet indicates...
As both a mother and dietitian, I deal with constipated babies and kids a lot. Two out of three of my own babies suffered for months after starting solids. It’s difficult to watch your little one in pain while trying to pass stool because they...
The newest Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants encourages "Responsive Feeding." This is based on baby's hunger and fullness cues. Even if you decide to start your baby on solids using purees, you need to watch for their signs of hunger and fullness. And respect these. No "here comes...