Delicious, nutritious and easy, homemade baby food is a great way to introduce your baby to a variety of fruits, vegetables, textures and flavors, and it can be more economical than buying pre-made foods. While it’s true that making your own baby food takes more time than using pre-made foods, there are a few tips […]
When Can I Feed My Baby Fish?
Although fish and shellfish are among the top eight food allergens, they tend to affect adults more than children. Whether you have a history of allergies or not, there are also some fish that you want to avoid. This is because of the high mercury content. Overview You can give your child fish or shellfish […]
When Babies Can Eat Wheat Or Gluten?
In the past, doctors often recommended rice flakes as a first food for infants at four to six months of age. Infants tolerate cereal-based rice better. Oats and barley are other popular choices. However, we now know that there are a wide variety of foods that can be used as a first solid food for […]
Nitrates And Homemade Baby Foods
Baby food made from root vegetables and leafy greens may contain some nitrates, but homemade baby food does not pose a risk. The American Academy of Pediatrics states: “Because natural nitrate levels from foods such as green beans, carrots, squash, spinach, and beets may be as high or higher than those found in well water, […]
How Your Baby Can Start Eating Nuts?
Tree nuts are one of the “top eight” food allergens. But that doesn’t mean you should avoid feeding nuts to your baby. In fact, pediatricians and allergists now recommend giving nuts (and peanuts) to infants as soon as they are ready to start solid foods (usually four to six months old). There are exceptions, of […]
Homemade Pumpkin Baby Food
Pumpkin is an excellent source of a variety of nutrients. It’s also delicious, and the harvested fruit is an important ingredient in many homemade baby food recipes. Here are some tips for using pumpkin in baby food purees. When can my baby have pumpkin? Before starting solid foods, consider your baby’s health history and discuss […]
Best Types Of Baby Food For Freezing
Making your own baby food is a great idea. The benefits are threefold: babies get fresh, lovely prepared food, it costs significantly less than store-bought jars, and you know exactly what’s in your baby food. Overview The downside of homemade baby food is that it can require a lot of work, including boiling, steaming, baking, […]
Common Food Allergies For Babies
There are some common allergies that parents should be aware of when their infant starts solid foods and is given new foods. This is especially true if you have a family history of allergies, such as eczema and asthma, or if the infant has an adverse reaction to cow’s milk or soy formula. Some foods […]
Strawberry Hemangioma
From stork bites to wine stains, newborns and infants can have a wide variety of marks and spots on their bodies. Depending on their size, shape, color and location, these normal infant skin conditions can be alarming. Strawberry hemangioma is one such mark, and it can be frightening and frustrating to see it growing on […]
When Do Babies Start Teething?
Has your baby been more irritable than usual lately? Are they chewing or drooling a lot? If this sounds familiar, your baby may be teething. This simply means that their first set of teeth are about to start peeking through their gums. On average, this happens between the ages of 4 months and 1 year. […]