Infant Articles
Importance of Whole Grains for Infants and Toddlers
In infants and toddlers (and grown ups too!) whole grains are powerful, nutritious foods to include, as they provide several vitamins, minerals, fiber, healthy fats, and even phytochemicals to a healthy diet.
Complete ArticlePesticides and ADHD
We all know that pesticides protect our crops from harmful insects, but how harmful are those pesticides to your children? Read more about this discovery and ways to protect your children in our latest article here.
Complete ArticleNutrition Necessities For Nursing Moms
A great list of important nutritional elements that are needed for nursing moms in order to keep their infant healthy when feeding.
Complete ArticleChoosing A Formula
By Dr. Harold Raucher
Dr. Raucher discusses infant formula and provides information about the different types of formulas available.
Complete ArticleFormula Q&A
You can rest assured that infant formulas are safe for your baby. Infant formulas must meet strict U.S. Food and Drug Administration nutrition and safety guidelines, so when it comes to formula safety you're in good hands.
Complete ArticleThe Benefits Of DHA & ARA
By Dr. Austin Abramson
Doctors agree that breastfeeding is best for babies. And human breast milk is a natural source of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid).
Complete ArticleHow Much Should Babies Eat?
By Sara Dumond, MD
Wouldn't it be nice if babies came with an instruction manual? One of the most helpful chapters would be the "What to Feed Me" chapter. This is a stage-by-stage advice on introducing solids
Complete ArticleInfant Food Allergies
By Sue Gilbert, MS, Nutritionist
Your baby just had his or her first bites of peaches, and now has is sneezing with a runny nose. Could it be a reaction to the food? Quite possibly, yes, and quite possibly, no.
Complete ArticleNutrition & Feeding Guidelines For Your Baby
By Sue Gilbert, MS, Nutritionist
During their first year babies triple their birth weight and increase in length by 50%. To fuel that amazing development, eating is the top priority every day.
Complete ArticleFrom On Demand To On Schedule Feeding
During their first year babies triple their birth weight and increase in length by 50%. To fuel that amazing development, eating is the top priority every day.
Complete ArticleMake Eating Mindful
Babies possess an incredible ability to hear and respond to appetite cues. They cry when they want food, eat until they are full, and then turn from the breast or bottle when satisfied...even if there are still several ounces of milk available.
Complete ArticleStarting Solid Foods: A Common-Sense Approach
By Dr. William Sears
A young infant's menu of breast milk or infant formula during the first few months of life is a basic and healthy one. The American Academy of Pediatric's Committee on Nutrition advises that supplemental foods not be introduced before four to six months.
Complete ArticleEarth's Best Baby Development Guide
The first year of your baby's life is a special time with every month bringing new and exciting developments. Find out what to expect month to month.
Complete ArticleThe Whole Story On Whole Grains
For kids, especially babies, whole grains provide immediate health benefits and help to instill healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.
Complete ArticleEating For A Healthy Brain
Food nourishes both your child’s body and your child’s mind. In the early years, the brain has some unique nutritional needs.
Complete ArticlePlant The Seed For Vegetable Loving
The time to cultivate a habit of regular vegetable eating is in childhood. You’d be surprised at how many ways you can get your child to meet his recommended intake.
Complete ArticleThe Importance Of Water
Critical to good health, pure water isn't the only way to get water since it is the main component of most fluids and many foods. Here are some tips to make fluids a little more enticing for your little ones.
Complete ArticleInfants' Unpredictable Palates
Help your child transition from one eating stage to another with these helpful tips.
Complete ArticleThe Importance Of Protein
Proteins are the building blocks of our cells. Because babies are growing, they require plenty of high quality protein foods.
Complete ArticleKeeping Baby Food Safe
Following a few simple guidelines will keep your baby's food safe from unwanted bacteria, and your baby free from unwanted food borne illnesses.
Complete ArticleThe Importance Of Iron
By Dr. Nanci Pittman
Read about the importance of iron in your child's diet and get some tips about how to feed them enough of it.
Complete ArticleThe Importance Of Healthy Fats
By Sue Gilbert, MS, Nutritionist
Limiting fat in your baby's diet is like trying to fool Mother Nature, and it doesn't work. Read more about how a child who gains too little weight in childhood is at greater risk of becoming an overweight adult.
Complete ArticleBenefits Of Antioxidant Rich Baby Food
Babies are big eaters and fast growers. Because of this, they use lots of oxygen that helps cells metabolize food into the energy that is necessary for development.
Complete ArticleThe Importance Of Vitamin A
Vitamin A is vital for baby's optimum vision development, bone growth, cell division and cell differentiation. It also strengthens their immune system to prevent or fight off infections
Complete ArticleBabyproofing - 12 Tips To A Safer Baby
Babyproofing is a process that every first-time parent faces. Those little fingers, combined with a curious spirit, can get into some big trouble.
Complete ArticleThe Importance Of Vitamin C
Earth's Best fortifies many of its infant foods with vitamin C, (listed as Ascorbic Acid on the ingredient list).
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