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FDA Plans To Reduce Contaminants In Baby Food

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced Closer to Zero. It is the FDA’s goal to reduce dietary exposure to contaminants to as low as possible, while maintaining access to nutritious foods. The agency’s work to date has resulted in significant progress in reducing exposure to environmental contaminants from foods and Closer to Zero builds on this progress. The FDA has prioritized foods commonly eaten by babies and young children because their smaller body sizes and metabolism make them more vulnerable to the harmful affects of these contaminants. To meet the goals of Closer to Zero, they have focused … Continue reading →

Things Just Got A Lot Messier

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My baby has decided that feeding time is all about control. Oh how I love/hate this stage. Parenting a baby that is transitioning into toddlerhood is fun, exciting, and takes a lot of patience. For example, I recently had noticed that my little guy had started to refuse some of the foods he normally loves. He would turn his head away from the first bite, or arch his back and shake his head no. I couldn’t figure out what was causing the problem until one day when I handed him the spoon. He was thrilled. Since then, he has desired … Continue reading →

Dilemma: Baby Food Storage

When I decided to make my own baby food, I didn’t go out to buy any special materials. Sure, there are some handy do-it-yourself baby food kids, but I couldn’t justify spending the money on them. I use my own pots to steam the vegetables, puree them in a regular small food processor, and store them in regular Tupperware. The Tupperware is where I ran into some problems. Our refrigerator is usually jam-packed with food and drinks. Don’t ask me why, because I couldn’t tell you. It’s just my husband , daughter, and me. What are we going to do … Continue reading →

Avocados: The Perfect Baby Food

New parents probably receive a lot of conflicting advice when it comes to starting their babies on solids. Some say that, as soon as your baby starts reaching for your food, it means he is ready to eat it. (Does that mean that when my baby reaches for a bottle of beer, he’s ready for that, too?) Others claim that, if your baby doesn’t sleep through the night, adding solids to her diet will help her to sleep longer. (I’d like to find some of those people and make them explain to me why my daughter woke up to nurse … Continue reading →

You Are Now Entering the World of Solids

We decided to start giving our daughter some “real” food last month. We previously had decided to wait until she was about a year old, but our curiosity got the best of us. Shortly after she passed the 8 month mark, we began the journey into the world of solids foods. We bypassed the rice cereal and canned baby foods and went straight to making our own baby food. We had read online and heard from trusted acquaintances that avocados are the perfect food, for both babies and adults, so we decided avocados would be the first food hitting her … Continue reading →

Weird Things That Babies Eat

The other day, some moms and I were talking about what we let our children eat. Now, I’m not talking about pancakes, broccoli, and sushi here – although all of those sound good to me. No, I’m talking about slugs, leaves, and other non-edible objects. One of the parents made the point that with her first, she was super careful. She monitored her child’s every move to ensure that he did not put any non-food items into his mouth. Well, except for the usual toys. Certainly no dirt, for example. With the second she was a lot more lax, since … Continue reading →

The Real Mom’s Guide to Feeding Your Baby Solids: The Quirks

Forget all of the information about feeding your baby. Here is what you need to know, although no one ever seems to get around to telling you. I’m sure that when it comes to first feeding your baby solid foods, you have already read most of the literature out there that tells you when to start, what to feed, etc. Well, I am here with the voice of experience, and three kids, to tell you what those other sources won’t tell you–all of the important stuff that makes feeding solids just a little easier. Know Your Baby’s Quirks Once you … Continue reading →

Foods to Build Your Child’s Immunity

Starting early with good food can do more than just fight obesity. It can also help your child develop better, grow stronger and live longer as an adult. One thing that science is telling us more and more is that there are certain foods that are essential for building immunity. This means that feed your child well and she just may avoid all of the stomach viruses, respiratory infections and other illnesses that are rampant among play dates, preschool and day care this winter. Phytonutrients Phytonutrients are plant nutrients that have been shown to have the ability to stimulate the … Continue reading →

Ask a Baby Blogger: What Solids Should I Avoid?

Question: My baby seems to have a sensitive stomach. He seems to react to foods that even I eat. He is 4 months old and I want to start him on solids soon but I’m not sure which solid foods will make him constipated or irritate his stomach. Any advice? I think that as parents we spend most of our time with our babies feeding them. I can think of nothing else that takes up as much time as does feeding. Consequently we also spend the most time worrying and wondering about the how, what, when, etc. of starting solid … Continue reading →

Solid Foods: Making Your Own Rice Cereal

When it comes to feeding your baby solid food, rice is one of the most easily digested and very few people are allergic to it. That’s why it’s considered one of the best solid foods to get your infant started on. The great thing about the following rice cereal recipe is you can make up a large batch and keep it stored for up to 2 months. All you need is: A Blender A Freezer & Ice Cube Tray Freezer Bags 3 Cups of Brown Rice 12 Ounces of Formula, Breast Milk or Water How to Make Your Own Rice … Continue reading →