Holiday Eating with Babies and Toddlers!
Holiday Eating with Babies and Toddlers! The holiday season is just around the corner! If it’s your little one’s first Thanksgiving or Christmas, you may be wondering what foods are okay to have on the table. While there are some foods we need to be careful of (hint: choking hazard foods are one of them), […]
Sleep and Nutrition Myth Busters
Sleep and Nutrition Myth Busters Here are the most common sleep and nutrition questions we get asked as a sleep consultant and as a pediatric dietitian and international board certified lactation consultant. While we always could do with more research and science behind the sleep and nutrition in infancy sphere, these are the most evidence-based […]
Bone Broth For Babies
What is Bone Broth? Bone broth is a liquid made by simmering bones, typically from beef, chicken, or fish, in water for an extended period of time. It has many proposed health benefits that include promoting gut health, supporting the immune system, and reducing inflammation. But should you give it to your baby? Pros and […]
Summer Hydration Tips for Infants and Toddlers
Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. When heat and humidity soar, keeping you and your little one hydrated matters more than ever. Healthy Eating Research states in their 2019 technical report on Healthy Beverage […]
Unpacking Fat and Cholesterol in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Healthy Fats for Babies, Ways to Increase Fat, and Nutrient-Dense Foods when Starting Solids Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Healthy Fats for Babies It may be common knowledge that omega-3’s are important healthy […]
Added Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners, and Sugar Alcohols for Baby
Added Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners, and Sugar Alcohols for Baby Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Added Sugars Added sugars are sugars and syrups that are added into foods and beverages during preparation or processing. […]
Best and Worst Fish Options for Baby
Best and Worst Fish Options for Baby Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Benefits of Fish for Babies Fish is nutritious and a great protein source for your baby. In addition to high-quality protein, […]
Balanced Meal Combinations for Baby
How to Create a Balanced Meal for Baby Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 3 Components of a Balanced Meal When starting your baby on solid foods, it is important to focus on serving […]
Meeting Your Toddlers Calcium Needs (1-3 Years Old)
Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Are you unsure how to ensure adequate calcium intake for your toddler? We only get one chance to build strong bones – and this happens when we are […]
How to Introduce Top 9 Allergens
Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Are you worried about introducing allergens? Introducing solids can be an exciting but scary milestone, especially when you are worried about food allergens (and there are 9 of […]