When peaches were first introduced, breastfed infants ate more peaches than non-breastfed infants – if their mothers also ate a lot of peaches while breastfeeding. “We know that flavors in the mother’s diet are transmitted to the infant through breast milk,” says study author Julie a. Mennella, PhD, a biopsychologist at the Monell Chemical Senses […]
Combining Breastfeeding With Formula
When I was pregnant with my twins, I decided that I would dedicate myself to taking care of them no matter what. I knew the many health and developmental benefits of breast milk, so I did everything I could to ensure my success. I contacted mothers of multiples, found a great lactation consultant, and even […]
How To Deal With Your Baby’s Spit-up?
Is your baby throwing up a lot after feeding? There’s usually no need to stress. William Byrne, M.D., chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon, says, “It’s completely normal for 70 percent of babies under 3 months of age to spit up three times a day, or even 10 to 12 […]
5 Biggest Baby Food Frustrations
My baby is spitting up Common Age: Birth to 6 months Almost every baby spits up, says Susan b. Roberts, PhD, a professor of nutrition at Tufts University and author of Feeding Your Child for a Lifetime of Health. This happens often because infants’ digestive systems are immature. The muscles in an infant’s esophageal sphincter […]
When Can Baby Eat Nutscan?
Infants allergic to milk The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend that infants drink breast milk for the first six months of life, says Molly Petersen, a Lansinoh registered lactation consultant. Formula is a safe option for women who can’t breastfeed or don’t want to breastfeed at all. You can start […]
When Can My Baby Eat Nuts?
Q: When can my baby eat nuts? A: Advice on this issue has changed dramatically recently. In the past, parents were told not to consume peanuts and nuts, such as almonds and walnuts, until their children were three years old because of the risk of food allergies. But the American Academy of Pediatrics in the […]
Why Can’t Babies Eat Honey?
When solid foods are introduced, parents learn about the many foods that are off limits, including choking hazards like grapes and hot dogs, hard-to-digest foods like milk, and desserts high in sugar. But unlike other food restrictions in infancy, allergies and choking are not a problem with honey. Find out why babies can’t eat honey […]
How To Help Your Infant Feed Himself?
What if my baby is choking? Most infants are surprisingly good at managing to grasp food by hand, but vomiting is very common in the early diet. It is a normal, reflexive safety mechanism that may lead to tears, coughing or sputtering. But parents should “understand that vomiting is a safety reflex and that getting […]
Easy Finger Foods For Babies With No Teeth
Experts recommend that infants begin eating solid foods at 4-6 months of age, depending on their readiness. Hand grasping food has many benefits for infants, such as better hand-eye coordination and exploring new foods, but brainstorming can be difficult for children without teeth to come up with good foods. It is important to choose soft […]
How To Raise A Foodie?
Lacey Stern is a New York City mother who never considered feeding her two oldest children baby food. “No one was talking about quality or taste at the time. You just fed them what was in the store.” . What was in the store was, well, boring. Today’s new parents are changing that. You’ve seen […]