Finger Food Fix: Baby’s First Foods
British researchers say allowing babies to feed themselves fruits, vegetables, meat and bread—known as baby-led weaning—may teach them to better regulate their own appetites. The study showed that...
View ArticleFood Allergies And Babies
Health experts are scrambling to find ways to prevent food allergies in children—and confusing parents along the way—as the number of cases skyrocket.New guidelines advise parents not to delay peanuts,...
View ArticleSolids A Go-Go?
When my son was approaching 6 months old, it seemed like he was ready for real food. And I was ready for him to start—I was really looking forward to the milestone of solids! My husband and I took a...
View ArticleHow To Make Homemade Baby Food
Liza Huber, author of Sage Spoonfuls—Simple Recipes, Healthy Meals, Happy Babies and creator of the Sage Spoonfuls homemade baby food system, to shares tips for starting solids and family meal planning...
View ArticleYou Are What You Eat
It’s safe to say I am slightly obsessed with my son’s eating habits. As a baby, I was always concerned he wasn’t eating enough. As a breastfeeding mom, I never really knew how much he was getting, so I...
View ArticleThe Best First Foods for Your Baby
When your baby begins eating puréed peaches and avocados, she’ll naturally cut back on nursing or bottle-feeding. “Parents need to pay attention to diet as this happens,” says Kathleen Reidy, Dr.P.H.,...
View ArticleDo You Have a Secret Diaper Bag Snack?
Whether you are going out for a trip to the grocery store or a walk in the park, it is essential to make sure that your diaper bag is stocked with the necessities. Aside from the obvious (diapers,...
View ArticleMake Your Own Baby Food 101
The day your baby starts eating solids is an important milestone, and you can help set him or her up on the path to healthy eating by making your own. “Going from all milk or formula to real food can...
View ArticleBreastfeeding: Set Yourself Up for Success
When I gave birth to my twins a few years ago, I thought I knew a thing or two about breastfeeding. My older son had nursed for 14 months with nary a problem, and I’d been researching, writing and...
View ArticleGuide to Picky Eaters for the New Mom
You’ve heard the horror stories: toddlers who will only let PB&J or white rice pass through their lips for weeks on end. Sadly, the rumors are true. “The majority of kids go through a rebellious...
View Article3 Baby Feeding Challenges (And How to Overcome Them)
Every new mom knows the challenges of transitioning her baby to solid foods: it’s stressful, frustrating, and messy. That’s why we took to Facebook to find out your biggest feeding problems—to bring...
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