Hope for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy Summary of this Blog Post: In March 2016, the results of a study about preventing peanut allergy were published. It was found that early introduction of peanuts at 4-11 months of age significantly reduced the development of peanut allergy. Feeding peanuts to your baby should be done only… Continue reading Hope for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy
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Hemp Seed Baby Food | When to Feed, How to Feed and Why It Is So Gosh Darn Good For You
Can I add hulled hemp seeds to my baby’s diet Yes. Hulled hemp seeds, (also called hemp hearts) pose little to no allergy risk to your little one (check with your pediatrician but 7-8 months old should be a good starting point) Hemp seeds are super good for baby and packed with plant nutrition. They have protein,… Continue reading Hemp Seed Baby Food | When to Feed, How to Feed and Why It Is So Gosh Darn Good For You
Ruth Interviews Baby Prep Sundays (That’s Baby Food Prep) Creator Arianny Rodriguez
Writing about and teaching about baby food making is what we are all about. As you know from our social media posts, I love sharing the great work that other people are doing in the baby food making world. I am happy, in fact, exuberant to share it all: recipes, products, tips, books, and websites that make baby food… Continue reading Ruth Interviews Baby Prep Sundays (That’s Baby Food Prep) Creator Arianny Rodriguez
Sweet Potato Baby Food for Baby and Toddler | Mr & Ms Sweet Potato Heads Recipe
Sweet potato is a perfect first baby food and it is great for toddlers too! Sweet potatoes are one of our favorite “first foods” for baby. But once your baby reaches a year old into toddlerhood there is no reason to stop feeding her sweet potato! Make sweet potato fun to eat for her by… Continue reading Sweet Potato Baby Food for Baby and Toddler | Mr & Ms Sweet Potato Heads Recipe
Banana Oat Pancakes Starring Almond Milk, Coconut Oil and Cinnamon
I had to share this fantastic, easy, delicious recipe for banana and oat pancakes. I found the recipe on Mountain Mama Cooks website and I tweaked it a little. The pictures are all mine! Here is what I love about the recipe: The banana oat pancakes are made with organic oats and almond milk and… Continue reading Banana Oat Pancakes Starring Almond Milk, Coconut Oil and Cinnamon
Beet Baby Food Preparation, Storage and Nutritional Information
Why are beets a good idea to feed to baby Beets are so darn healthy for baby (and you too!) because they contain calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and high fiber. With such a great nutritional report card, I know you are excited to get started feeding beets to your baby. Cooked beets can be fed… Continue reading Beet Baby Food Preparation, Storage and Nutritional Information
Quinoa With Crushed Blueberries Baby Food Recipe
Quinoa Porridge is great to mix with fruit like blueberries Quinoa is a a seed…a very powerful seed. That statement is actually redundant because a seed, by design, is packed with nutrition! Even though quinoa is a seed, it can be fed to your baby much in the same way as brown rice super porridge or… Continue reading Quinoa With Crushed Blueberries Baby Food Recipe
Kale Baby Food Puree Preparation – Fast and Easy the Super Baby Food Way
Kale is a great choice for baby food, starting at 9 months old Kale is a super duper green and a great food to your feed your baby at 8 months and older. When you see this great big bunch of kale in the grocery store, though, the thought of preparing it might might seem… Continue reading Kale Baby Food Puree Preparation – Fast and Easy the Super Baby Food Way
Brussels Sprouts Baby Food – Easy to Prepare, Great Nutrition For Your Baby
Give Brussels Sprout Baby Food a Try Brussells sprouts are probably not the first vegetable that comes to mind when choosing a baby food for your baby. They have a bad reputation. Most of us remember being forced to eat them as children. You probably also remember their unique smell as they boil. I am… Continue reading Brussels Sprouts Baby Food – Easy to Prepare, Great Nutrition For Your Baby
Quinoa for Baby Food and Family Food with Recipes
Quinoa – Grain or Seed Quinoa, commonly referred to as a grain is actually a seed! It is a very special seed. Quinoa’s nutritive value, particularly its protein value is out of this world. It is considered a complete protein (all of the essential amino acids are represented and in correct proportions) and 1/2 cup will fulfill a child’s daily… Continue reading Quinoa for Baby Food and Family Food with Recipes
New and Exciting Ways to Serve Kale to Your Baby And Why It Is So Darn Good For You
Kale is a super duper green and can be fed to baby, cooked, at 9 months old. Raw kale should not be fed before your baby is 10 months old. You already know that kale is crazy-good for you and your baby. Here’s why: It has phytonutrients, crazy amounts of vitamin K, fiber, iron, and… Continue reading New and Exciting Ways to Serve Kale to Your Baby And Why It Is So Darn Good For You
Super Porridge (Cereal) Rice Baby Food Recipe, Video, How-To From Super Baby Food
Brown Rice Cereal baby food by Ruth Yaron from Super Baby Food – Super Porridge Enjoy this quick how to video (at the link) on how to prepare Ruth’s famous Super Porridge baby food made with brown rice featured in Super Baby Food. We featured this video on our Instagram account. Super Baby Food Brown… Continue reading Super Porridge (Cereal) Rice Baby Food Recipe, Video, How-To From Super Baby Food
Avocado Is the Perfect First Baby Food | How To Select Prepare and Store Avocado Baby Food
Avocado are a great first food for baby I have said it again and again on this site that an avocado is a great first baby food. Not only is it easy to prepare, you simply have to slice open a ripe one and wash or puree with a bit of breast milk or formula,… Continue reading Avocado Is the Perfect First Baby Food | How To Select Prepare and Store Avocado Baby Food
All About Spinach: Spinach Baby Food Puree, Spinach baby Food Preparation, Spinach Baby Food Storage and Selection
Popeye was right, spinach is good for you. Greens are all the rage and with good reason, they are so darn good for you and for your baby. Spinach is a super green that packs a nutritional punch, it is loaded with calcium, vitamin A and iron among other nutrients. What you should know about… Continue reading All About Spinach: Spinach Baby Food Puree, Spinach baby Food Preparation, Spinach Baby Food Storage and Selection
Feeding Baby is About More Than Just Baby Food | Feeding Helps Baby’s Development
Feeding baby is about more than just baby food If you are a fan of Super Baby Food you know that feeding your baby and toddler is not simply for nutrition but also for supporting development, learning, and bonding with Mom and Dad. In addition to the signs of readiness that must be present to… Continue reading Feeding Baby is About More Than Just Baby Food | Feeding Helps Baby’s Development
Probiotics for Beginning Eaters Including Yogurt with Active Cultures
Probiotics for Beginning Eaters Yogurt with Active Cultures When it comes to yogurt, some experts recommend waiting until babies are 8 months old, others say yogurt is OK to introduce as early as 6 months. Ask your pediatrician for his opinion before you start feeding your baby yogurt. When you do decide to begin yogurt… Continue reading Probiotics for Beginning Eaters Including Yogurt with Active Cultures
Beets Are an Excellent Baby Food Choice | Choosing, Preparing and Storing Beets for Baby Food
Beet Baby Food Purple beets have such a lovely spring color. I thought it would be nice to do an informative post on beet baby food – How to select the beets, how to prepare them, how to store them and why they are so gosh darn good for your baby. How old to feed… Continue reading Beets Are an Excellent Baby Food Choice | Choosing, Preparing and Storing Beets for Baby Food
Amara Organic Dried Baby Food Apple and Banana Giveaway *Closed*
This Giveaway is Closed..Winners shown below. Thanks for participating! I am so lucky to be exposed to some terrific baby food products because of the writing of Super Baby Food. One of those great products is Amara, an organic dried baby food product. Busy moms are always looking for ways to feed on the go… Continue reading Amara Organic Dried Baby Food Apple and Banana Giveaway *Closed*
Vitamins Choices for Baby | Iron and vitamin D
Vitamin Supplements for Baby My fans are the best…very smart and very hip. Recently, I was asked a question about suggestions for vitamin supplements for baby. As I write in Super Baby Food, I always suggest checking first with your pediatrician and here is why. There are very specific amounts of vitamin D, zinc, iron… Continue reading Vitamins Choices for Baby | Iron and vitamin D
Super Baby Food Wins Awards | Five Book Giveaway | CLOSED 02/17/14
I know YOU love and trust Super Baby Food and YOUR stamp of approval is all I need. It is nice, however, to be recognized by the rest of the world. Super Baby Food, 3rd edition has won the Gold Family Choice Award and the Gold Feathered Quill Award! To celebrate the awards and Valentine’s… Continue reading Super Baby Food Wins Awards | Five Book Giveaway | CLOSED 02/17/14
Baby Food Preparation and Baby Food Safety Measures
Happy New year, Super Baby Food fans! It is a whole new year and you have decided to try making your own baby food. Good for you and your family! You will soon learn that it is much easier than you thought to make organic, homemade, tasty baby food. Before you get started, though, here… Continue reading Baby Food Preparation and Baby Food Safety Measures
Super Snack Baby Food Ideas That Will Turn The Usual Baby Snack on Its Ear!
Super Snacks are an important part of the Super Baby Food diet. Both in the morning and in the afternoon, super snacks (finger foods) can be fed to your older baby or toddler to maintain a balanced nutritional diet every day. Just as breakfast, lunch, dinner, breast milk and/or formula meals are important, so too,… Continue reading Super Snack Baby Food Ideas That Will Turn The Usual Baby Snack on Its Ear!
Spirulina is a Powerful Nutritional Extra for Baby and for Mom Too, Recipes Abound
Spirulina is a nutritional enhancer that can be added to baby food (and adult food) and adds super nutrition to any meal. It is a blue green algae that springs from warm, fresh water bodies. This sounds exotic, but was is really exotic is what it can do for your baby and for you! Spirulina… Continue reading Spirulina is a Powerful Nutritional Extra for Baby and for Mom Too, Recipes Abound
Quinoa Baby Food | The powerful seed that is a complete protein
Quinoa, a seed, is a complete protein perfect for baby food In my last blog post I covered chia seeds, flaxseeds, and tahini (seasame seeds) and revealed how they may be prepared for baby food. I saved another seed for it’s own blog post becasue of the sheer overwhelming healthy, nutritive value of it…You might have… Continue reading Quinoa Baby Food | The powerful seed that is a complete protein
Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds, and Tahini Super Baby Food | How-to and Nutritional values
Seeds are a super healthy part of your baby’s Super Food Diet Seeds may be the very last food on a parent’s list when considering first solid foods for their baby and then later, their toddler. They might want take another look at seeds and add them to the very top of their list! Seeds… Continue reading Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds, and Tahini Super Baby Food | How-to and Nutritional values
Easy Apple Puree | Baby’s First Foods
‘Tis the season for apples, that is for sure! Apple puree is a terrifc choice for a first food as part of a healthy Super Baby Food Diet. Apples are so nutritious. You can feed apple puree to baby starting from 6 months. Apples are steeped in vitamins and minerals……They don’t say “an apple a… Continue reading Easy Apple Puree | Baby’s First Foods
Oatmeal Super Porridge Baby Food Plus Healthy Extras, Starring Kale
Oatmeal is a super healthy whole grain and a terrific first baby food. With recent concerns about arsenic levels in white and brown rice, oatmeal is a great choice as a Super Porridge baby food base. Oatmeal for baby food differs from oatmeal that you might make for yourself as an instant breakfast on the… Continue reading Oatmeal Super Porridge Baby Food Plus Healthy Extras, Starring Kale
Happy Pub Day! Super Baby Food 3rd Edition Blog Tour | Giveaways Reviews
Super Baby Food is officially released today! We promised that the release of Super Baby Food 3rd edition would afford you many opportunities to win your very own copy. We have a sensational list of bloogers who love Super Baby Food as much as you do and have been patiently awaiting the release of the… Continue reading Happy Pub Day! Super Baby Food 3rd Edition Blog Tour | Giveaways Reviews
The New Super Baby Food Dazzling Prize Package Giveaway
The Super Baby Food Prize Package Giveaway is now <<CLOSED>>. Thank you for your participation! Congratulations to our FIVE winners who were notified by email! Robin H, Gina B., Nicole B., Carolyn D., Anna Mae J. As devoted fans of Super Baby Food, I know that you have been patiently waiting for an updated version of your purple baby food… Continue reading The New Super Baby Food Dazzling Prize Package Giveaway
Ruth Yaron, Super Baby Food Author, Weighs in on the Arsenic Levels In Rice Issue
Recently, rice has been found to contain arsenic. There is plenty of information online, and you’ll find that the amount of arsenic in different types of rice varies greatly. Although doctors on TV and other sources have been telling us it’s still OK to still eat rice, why take the chance–especially with our babies! … Continue reading Ruth Yaron, Super Baby Food Author, Weighs in on the Arsenic Levels In Rice Issue
Super Baby Food is Published in a Romanian Edition!
As you may have guessed, Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron is a popular parenting “must have” for hundreds of thousands of parents in the US and Canada. Did you also know that Super Baby Food is requested all over the world? Although we do not have an edition of Super Baby Food available everywhere… Continue reading Super Baby Food is Published in a Romanian Edition!
Phytonutrients Uncovered and Discovered!
In a recent blog post, Ruth answered a question about feeding raw parsley to baby where she mentioned phytonutrients. When it comes to phytonutrients (organic components of plants…thought to promote human health – thanks for the definition, WebMD!), which get destroyed during cooking, she mentions that it is better to use raw or steamed greens. Always remember… Continue reading Phytonutrients Uncovered and Discovered!
Cindy Crawford on CBS Sunday Morning and Why We Love Her at Super Baby Food
On CBS’s Sunday morning this past week, Cindy Crawford was featured. We love Cindy Crawford and not just because she is a fan of Super Baby Food and appeared with Ruth Yaron on a segment of Good Morning America, but also because she’s a wonderful gal..smart, bright, caring, and a giver. The recent piece on… Continue reading Cindy Crawford on CBS Sunday Morning and Why We Love Her at Super Baby Food
Parsley is a Super Baby Food!
We love when Moms ask Ruth questions because (1) the questions are always so great and (2) we feel that that for every question asked, thousands of other parents have the same question and will have their question answered! A mom recently asked the following question to Ruth about parsley. Moms asks: Hi Ruth. My… Continue reading Parsley is a Super Baby Food!
Finger Foods For Baby and Toddler: Everything you ever wanted to know
Dr Greene.com recently asked Ruth to be a special guest perspectives blogger on their informational website. Ruth was more than happy to provide 5 terrific blog posts sharing all kinds of great, detailed information on finger foods and tips for getting started with finger foods for babies and toddlers. In case you missed it, here… Continue reading Finger Foods For Baby and Toddler: Everything you ever wanted to know
Dr Greene Announces His “White Out” Campaign: No Junk Food For Babies
Super Baby Food loves Dr. Greene. Below is a video which announces Dr. Greene’s White-out campaign. To learn more about The White Out Campaign, you can visit Dr. Greene’s website: DrGreene.com.
Can Water Be Used Instead of Breastmilk for Super Baby Food Purees?
Here’s a question from a Mom regarding Super Baby Porridge and other Super Baby Food Purees and getting the consistency just right. Mom asks: Does it really matter what you use to get your purees to the right consistency? My son is exclusively breastfed and I just about never pump, so it seems like such… Continue reading Can Water Be Used Instead of Breastmilk for Super Baby Food Purees?
The Martha Stewart Show Featuring Ruth Yaron, Super Baby Food and an Applesauce Recipe, Too!
In case you did not see the Martha Stewart Show where Ruth and Super Baby Food is featured, you can see it below along with a demonstration of very simple, but delicious, apple sauce recipe. Enjoy!
What You Did Not Know About Martha Stewart
Ruth Yaron’s appearance on the Martha Stewart Show, as we have been proudly mentioning, was aired Monday, at 10 am and 2pm on the Hallmark Channel. Martha introduced Ruth and prepared a recipe for baby “pink applesauce” that is now featured on her website. We thought it would be fun to ask Ruth a couple… Continue reading What You Did Not Know About Martha Stewart
Super Baby Food Black Friday Giveaway – Win Book, Toys R Us Gift Cards
Super Baby Food wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! In keeping the spirit of Thanksgiving and of course, the tradition of Black Friday, Super Baby Food is running a contest on its Facebook page on Black Friday. We are going to give away a copy of Super Baby Food and a Toys R Us gift… Continue reading Super Baby Food Black Friday Giveaway – Win Book, Toys R Us Gift Cards
Desiccated Liver Powder as Nutritional Supplement for Baby
In a recent comment a mom asks about dessicated liver. We thought it was a great question and that we would ask Ruth for her thoughts… The mom asks: I really love your book. Thanks for such a great work. I’d like to start using desiccated liver powder for my 8 months old daughter but… Continue reading Desiccated Liver Powder as Nutritional Supplement for Baby
Happy Halloween: Super Baby Food Pumpkin Toddler Recipes To Celebrate
It’s that time of year where everything seems to turn orange. Celebrate Halloween with your little one with these Pumpkin themed toddler recipes from Super Baby Food! Great Pumpkin Pancakes 1 beaten egg 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses 1/2 cup Super Flour* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Mix… Continue reading Happy Halloween: Super Baby Food Pumpkin Toddler Recipes To Celebrate
I Know We Don’t Like To Talk About It But…Here Are Some Thoughts On Baby Diarrhea
A Facebook Fan wrote to Ruth requesting information for her baby struggling with baby diarrhea. We thought it might also be useful to our blog readers, too: A Super Baby Food Mom asks: I’ve read your book and it’s very interesting. I’ve learned many things for my baby (she is 1 and 3 months)…We have… Continue reading I Know We Don’t Like To Talk About It But…Here Are Some Thoughts On Baby Diarrhea
By Popular Demand: Eggless Salad Spread by Super Baby Food
We had a blog request for the Egg-less Salad Spread recipe found in Super Baby Food p.317. We are happy to oblige. Egg-less Salad Spread Mix together: 1 pound tofu, crumbled 1/4 cup tofu mayonnaise 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 green pepper, minced 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1/2 medium onion,… Continue reading By Popular Demand: Eggless Salad Spread by Super Baby Food
Ruth Yaron Meets Martha Stewart at the Martha Stewart Show
Does it get any more exciting than this? Ruth Yaron, author of Super Baby Food got a chance to meet Martha Stewart, backstage, at the taping of the Martha Stewart Show where Super Baby Food is featured. Martha is quoted as saying, Super Baby Food is fabulous!” The airing of the taped episode will be… Continue reading Ruth Yaron Meets Martha Stewart at the Martha Stewart Show
Commercial Baby Food vs Super Baby Food: Did You Know?
When parents consider making their own baby food the first concern is invariably: Is it safe to make my own baby food? Or said another way…Is commercial baby food better for my baby? Let Super Baby Food dispel the myths. Myth #1: Commercial baby food is superior to homemade baby food. The food that you… Continue reading Commercial Baby Food vs Super Baby Food: Did You Know?
A Fan Speaks Out For Super Baby Food! Super Baby Food Says Thank You!
A Fan of Super Baby Food took the time to write a nice note expressing the reasons she loves Super Baby Food. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Thank you, Dacia, for your permission to reprint your kind words. I just want you to know what an immense impact your book… Continue reading A Fan Speaks Out For Super Baby Food! Super Baby Food Says Thank You!
Super Baby Food Featured on The Martha Stewart Show! Hallmark Channel
We have some exciting news! Super Baby Food will be featured on the new Martha Stewart Show, on the Hallmark Channel. We will announce the airing as soon as we know the date! We are thrilled to be on the Martha Stewart show schedule and to reach millions of new parents. To celebrate, Super Baby… Continue reading Super Baby Food Featured on The Martha Stewart Show! Hallmark Channel
Prunes For The Super Baby With Constipation?
Mom Asks: How do you make prunes for a Super Baby who has constipation issues? Ruth says: You don’t tell me your Super Baby’s age, so I’ll assume he’s about 6 months. It’s fabulous that you make almost all of his food! Constipation is common but he should grow out it within a few days.… Continue reading Prunes For The Super Baby With Constipation?
The Super Baby Food Free Downloadable Sample Menu for Your Super Baby Feeding Needs
You have spoken and we have listened. We proudly present the Super Baby Food Daily Menu of the Super Baby Food Diet free for you to download at your leisure. In the second edition of Super Baby Food, this sample menu is found on page 136. This is our most recent download. For other Super… Continue reading The Super Baby Food Free Downloadable Sample Menu for Your Super Baby Feeding Needs
Moms Want To Know About Feeding Oatmeal to Baby
Moms Want To Know About: Feeding Oatmeal to their baby. Mom Asks: Is my 6 month old too young for oatmeal porridge? Ruth says: No, he’s not too young, you can start him on oatmeal Super Porridge, just make sure it’s very smooth so he won’t choke on any lumps. Get the organic steel cut… Continue reading Moms Want To Know About Feeding Oatmeal to Baby
How To Puree Vegetables For Baby Food, The Super Baby Food Way
Pureeing is all the rage and thank goodness. With just a few tips under your belt, you can prepare your baby’s own food using organic, delicious vegetables and here’s the best part – you will know exactly what is in the food you give your baby! Puree Basics I will use the term “processor” to… Continue reading How To Puree Vegetables For Baby Food, The Super Baby Food Way
Parents Want To Know About The New Pyramid – My Plate and The Relationship With Super Baby Food
Mom question: I am finding your book (Super Baby Food) very interesting and helpful. I just noticed though that you were basing the Daily Food Servings on the Dept. of Agriculture’s Food Pyramid. I was just wondering since they have changed to the My Plate concept instead (making vegetables the largest food group instead of… Continue reading Parents Want To Know About The New Pyramid – My Plate and The Relationship With Super Baby Food
Moms Want to Know: Vitamin Greens and Bok Choy for Baby?
A Mom Asks: I am just beginning to feed my second child solid foods using your Super Baby Food book as a guide. Our CSA share this week included “vitamin greens” and I am wondering if they can be prepared as other greens and fed to my son when he is old enough for cooked… Continue reading Moms Want to Know: Vitamin Greens and Bok Choy for Baby?
Super Baby Food Book Giveaway, Tweet For Your Chance to Win! (CLOSED)
Super Baby Food is trying to increase followers on Twitter. We want to reach as many parents as humanly possible to answer the all of their Super Baby Food questions! In order to do that we are hosting a giveaway of three copies of Ruth Yaron’s Super Baby Food to be held over the next… Continue reading Super Baby Food Book Giveaway, Tweet For Your Chance to Win! (CLOSED)
Moms Want To Know: Suggested Baking Alternative to Gluten Free Flour?
Mom asks: You have many terrific recipes in your book, Super Baby Food. Can you suggest a Gluten Free alternative to Super Flour? Ruth says: Hi! Flour for baking regular yeast breads pretty much has to be flour with gluten because the it’s the gluten (the protein in the flour) that raises breads. The gluten… Continue reading Moms Want To Know: Suggested Baking Alternative to Gluten Free Flour?
Super Baby Food Proudly Presents Ebooks for Your Super Baby Food Questions
Super Baby Food proudly presents three fantastic Ebooks available today on SuperBabyFood.com (and other online outlets) providing you with Super Baby Food tips on three very important topics: Quick Start Guide to Feeding Your Super Baby Starting solids is an important time for parents and baby. Find the answers to these and many other “starting… Continue reading Super Baby Food Proudly Presents Ebooks for Your Super Baby Food Questions
Sprouting Grains to Eliminate Phytic Acid For Baby Food
A mom asks Ruth: “You don’t mention phytic acid in your book (Super Baby Food), but I have read that its presence in whole grains can limit the absorption of nutrients. Do you recommend sprouting grains before grinding them for super baby porridge, or soaking? Thank you! Ruth says: Great question! Actually, I sometimes do… Continue reading Sprouting Grains to Eliminate Phytic Acid For Baby Food
Moms Want to Know About: Tips For Second Beginner Feeder in Your Family
When you start a baby on solid food for the very time, it is not always smooth sailing. Here’s a question from a mom about starting her second baby on solid food and Ruth’s answer. Maybe YOUR feeding solid question will be answered too! Love Super Baby Food! My first child is a terrific eater… Continue reading Moms Want to Know About: Tips For Second Beginner Feeder in Your Family
Salt and Sugar for Your Baby’s Diet?
Parents want to know: Does baby food need salt or sugar? Ruth says: When you are preparing homemade baby food, such as Super Baby Porridge, never add salt or sugar. Sugar causes cavities in the teeth and adds empty calories to your baby’s diet. Not only does sugar contain no nutrients, it actually uses up… Continue reading Salt and Sugar for Your Baby’s Diet?
Moms Are Talking About: Juices For Baby
Moms Are Talking About: Feeding Juice to Baby Specifically, do babies need juice? If so, at what age and how much juice does he need? Ruth says: The American Academy of Pediatrics says to feed no more than 4-6 ounces of juice to a child and only after 6 months old, if at all. Too… Continue reading Moms Are Talking About: Juices For Baby
Tips For the Exclusively Breastfed Baby: Getting Ready!
Moms are talking about: How to get the exclusively breastfed baby ready for solid foods: Ruth Says: Thanks for using my book. It’s great that you are breastfeeding! One thing you can do right now to make your little sweetie more accepting to new flavors is to eat a variety of flavors yourself. The flavors… Continue reading Tips For the Exclusively Breastfed Baby: Getting Ready!
Super Baby Food Snacks For Your Baby: When, Why, How
Moms are talking about: Baby Food Snacks It’s not unusual for a baby to eat only one major meal a day, with the rest of his food coming from snacking. Snacks are necessary in a baby’s diet and should consist of smaller portions of the same healthy foods that are part of larger meals. A… Continue reading Super Baby Food Snacks For Your Baby: When, Why, How
Freezing Ground Grains for Super Baby Porridge?
One of our fabulous Super Baby Food parents asked about saving time by grounding up the grains for Super Baby Porridge and Freezing for use later. we thought it was such a great question that we would share Ruth’s answer. Regarding the freezing of Ground grains for use later, Ruth says: I’m not really sure… Continue reading Freezing Ground Grains for Super Baby Porridge?
Do Babies Need Water? When, Where, and Why?
Moms Wonder… Do babies need water? If so, when, where and why? Ruth says: Exclusively breastfed babies do not need any extra water. Formula-fed babies may have a few ounces of extra water (up to 4 ounces) per day on hot days. However, when babies start solid foods, they should be given a few sips… Continue reading Do Babies Need Water? When, Where, and Why?
Moms Are Talking About: Feeding Raw Milk and Cheese to Baby
Moms Are Talking About… Raw Dairy Products for Their Baby. We asked Ruth, Are raw dairy products safe to feed to baby? Ruth says: In a word – “Nope” Here’s why: Milk and cheese made from raw milk have not been pasteurized–heated sufficiently to kill dangerous bacteria. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American… Continue reading Moms Are Talking About: Feeding Raw Milk and Cheese to Baby
Super Baby Food Loves These Baby Food Making Posts
Happy Memorial Day! The Super Baby Food Blog would like to highlight two blog posts this week that we feel are particularly well done. Ali at MomSpark.net put together a fantastic post to help beginners start to make their own baby food. Super Baby Food lovers know that the first step can be a bit… Continue reading Super Baby Food Loves These Baby Food Making Posts
Cottage Cheese For Babies: How-to Feed Dairy Baby Food
Moms Are Talking About… Feeding Cottage Cheese to Your Baby The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends dairy products (yogurt, natural cheeses, cottage cheese) made from whole milk because babies need fats. As for all new foods, use the four-day wait rule. Keep in mind that these fats are the saturated kind, which should be… Continue reading Cottage Cheese For Babies: How-to Feed Dairy Baby Food
Baby Led Weaning: The New Way to Feed Baby?
Moms are talking about… Baby Led-Weaning There is a DVD available on this subject. I paid $90! for it and then realized the entire DVD can be viewed on YouTube for free. There is also a book on it by Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett called Baby Led Weaning. Google “baby led weaning” and lots… Continue reading Baby Led Weaning: The New Way to Feed Baby?
What To Do When Your Baby Won’t Eat a Certain Food?
What to do when your baby won’t eat a certain food? It’s a worry for parents. The first thing to remember is not to push it. Put the food away and try again in a few weeks. Sometimes your baby will not eat something that is sweet and tastes good to you. With my baby,… Continue reading What To Do When Your Baby Won’t Eat a Certain Food?
Super Baby Food Loves This Post on How To Make Fruit Leather
Super Baby Food Loves This Post on How To Make Fruit Leather Tricia, a blogger at How Sweeter It Is, is a fan of Super Baby Food. We love that. We also love that she took the time to describe the making of fruit leather as mentioned in Super Baby Food, with pictures, in a… Continue reading Super Baby Food Loves This Post on How To Make Fruit Leather
Moms Are Talking About: Feeding Radishes to Their Baby
A mom had a question on the Super Baby Food Facebook Page about feeding a baby radishes! Are radishes OK to feed a baby? Here is what Ruth had to say: Radishes technically are OK to give to a 9 month old, but I would suggest giving very little and very well diced – use… Continue reading Moms Are Talking About: Feeding Radishes to Their Baby
How to Pick and Prepare Carrots for Your Super Baby, the Super Baby Food Way
Choosing, Picking, and Preparing Carrots to Feed your Baby Carrots are loaded with beta-carotene, a form of vitamin A that is not toxic, even in large doses. Your baby should get a vitamin A veggie every day! Here are some details for feeding you baby carrots: Age: Baby must be at least 7 months old… Continue reading How to Pick and Prepare Carrots for Your Super Baby, the Super Baby Food Way
When To Give Your Super Baby Iron and Flouride Supplements!
When to Give an Iron Supplement to Your Baby A full-term baby is born with enough iron stores from Mom to last him about 4-6 months, or until his birth weight doubles. Babies, then, after 4-6 months, need foods high in iron such as iron-fortified formula or iron-fortified cereal. The question is: does a baby… Continue reading When To Give Your Super Baby Iron and Flouride Supplements!
Vitamin Supplements for Your Super Baby
The number one rule when considering supplements for your baby is to discuss it with your pediatrician. Between the two of you, you can determine the diet your baby has now and what might need to be supplemented. With that in mind, here is some general information that you can use to start to talk… Continue reading Vitamin Supplements for Your Super Baby
Your Baby’s Signs of Readiness For Solid Foods, Part II
In the last blog post, we listed some signs of readiness for solid foods that you and your pediatrician will look for to determine whether your baby is ready for solid foods. Remember to discuss these signs with your pediatrician to make the determination whether you baby is ready for solid foods. Here are more… Continue reading Your Baby’s Signs of Readiness For Solid Foods, Part II
Your Baby’s Signs of Readiness For Solid Foods, Part I
In a previous blog post we talked about some reasons why starting baby food is not such a good idea. In this blog post and the next, we’ll go in the other direction and list some signs of readiness for solid foods. If you would like to introduce solid foods to your baby, discuss it… Continue reading Your Baby’s Signs of Readiness For Solid Foods, Part I
Which Food Should Be Baby’s First Food, Part 2
In Part 1, we reviewed some baby first foods. Here are some other great first food choices. Mashed ripe banana is an excellent first food for baby. Bananas are nutritious and very easy for your baby to digest. Many other cultures use bananas exclusively as their first baby food. Try to buy only organically-grown bananas.… Continue reading Which Food Should Be Baby’s First Food, Part 2
What Foods Should be the “First Foods” for Your Baby, Part 1
If the most popular question about feeding baby is “When”, the second most popular question has got to be, “What?” In a recent post we discussed your baby’s first meal. In this post and the next, we will cover, in a bit more detail some first food choices for your baby. The first foods you… Continue reading What Foods Should be the “First Foods” for Your Baby, Part 1
Fun, Healthy Toddler Recipe, for Your Super Toddler
If you make eating healthy foods fun, healthy eaters will be created. Kids think it’s lots of fun when you make playful, decorative food. Decorating only takes a few seconds, but it makes your child feel very special. For the older than 1 child, try creating a recipe like Apple Smiley Face (recipe below) and… Continue reading Fun, Healthy Toddler Recipe, for Your Super Toddler
Picky Eater? Here Are A Few Tips To Help You (and Your Pedi) Solve the Problem
Every parent’s worst nightmare is a baby who they fear is not eating enough. If you feel that something is wrong with your baby’s eating habits and/or his weight is dropping, your first stop, as always, is with your pediatrician. You might also find a registered dietitian in your area. This site will help you… Continue reading Picky Eater? Here Are A Few Tips To Help You (and Your Pedi) Solve the Problem
Super Baby Food Tips For Your Baby’s Second Meal!
Your beginner eater has had her very first meal. It’s now day two of solid foods and she is ready for another meal. For the first week, give her one meal each day consisting of one single food – the same food you fed to her in her very first meal. Give her some breast… Continue reading Super Baby Food Tips For Your Baby’s Second Meal!
Super Baby Food Tips For Your Baby’s Very First Meal
You’ve checked out all the signs for readiness and your feeding area is welcoming and safe. It’s time for your baby’s very first “solid” food meal! Here are some tips to make sure that your baby’s very first meal is a success. The best time to give your baby her very first meal is in… Continue reading Super Baby Food Tips For Your Baby’s Very First Meal
Super Baby Food Diet Tip: Similar-Sized Food Servings
In the last Super Baby Food Blog post, we talked about the Serving Size of a Super Baby Food meal. Size is important Also important is to balance your baby’s diet among the food groups. To do just that, try this tip: keep food servings about the same size. For example, if your baby’s vegetable… Continue reading Super Baby Food Diet Tip: Similar-Sized Food Servings
How Large Is a Baby Food Serving? More Information to Feed Your Super Baby
In the Super Baby Food, I write about the “food serving.” Here’s more information about the “food serving” as it relates to your baby. The amount of food in a serving varies tremendously with the day and the baby. The formal, technical definition of a baby food serving is “however much your baby will eat.” … Continue reading How Large Is a Baby Food Serving? More Information to Feed Your Super Baby
How To Thaw Frozen Baby Food Cubes Safely and Deliciously
In a previous post, we outlined the Super Baby Food Food Cube Freezing method. Freezing food is an important step. Thawing the food is the next important step. It’s important to thaw the food “safely.” “Safely” here has two meanings. First, baby food should be thawed in a way which prevents bacterial growth. Baby food… Continue reading How To Thaw Frozen Baby Food Cubes Safely and Deliciously
Super Baby Food Super Snacks, Plus a Toddler Snack Recipe
With regard to a baby’s or toddler’s diet, the word “snacks” is a misnomer. We adults tend to think of snacks as sweet little bits of foods that we eat for enjoyment more than to assuage hunger or to provide nutrition. This is not true for your baby or toddler. Super Baby Food “Super Snacks”… Continue reading Super Baby Food Super Snacks, Plus a Toddler Snack Recipe
The Super Baby Food, Food Cube Freezing Method
Pureed, cooked vegetables are a large part of the Super Baby Food Diet. To save time and energy, cook and puree large batches of veggies all at once and freeze them in ice cube trays using the Food Cube Method. The Food Cube Method involves two steps: 1) Placing the food in ice cube trays… Continue reading The Super Baby Food, Food Cube Freezing Method
Creating a Safe Solid Food Feeding Zone for Your Baby
Feeding solid foods is such an important milestone in you and your baby’s life. It is always important to remember safety first. Below are some safety tips for feeding baby solids. Make sure that wall mountings, electrical outlets, and objects on counter tops are out of baby’s reach from the feeding chair. Your baby should… Continue reading Creating a Safe Solid Food Feeding Zone for Your Baby
Create a Friendly “Solid Food” Feeding Zone for Baby
You’ve decided that the time is right to start feeding solid foods to your baby. Congratulations! The next step is to create an environment to encourage your little guy in his new adventure. Here are some tips for creating a friendly solid food feeding zone: Your baby’s feeding area should be a happy place to… Continue reading Create a Friendly “Solid Food” Feeding Zone for Baby
Six Reasons to Wait Before Starting Feeding Baby Solid Foods
After the birth of the baby, the next biggie milestone will be starting solids. The biggest question parents ask is: When Should I Start Feeding My Baby Solid Foods? The answer is not the same for every baby and starts with a call to the pediatrician! Most pediatricians say start solids between 4 and 6… Continue reading Six Reasons to Wait Before Starting Feeding Baby Solid Foods
The Four Day Wait Rule – When Feeding New Foods
Here is the “Four-day Wait Rule” described in Super Baby Food: Introduce only one new food at a time. After you introduce your baby to a new food, do not introduce another new food for at least four days. During the 4-day waiting period, watch carefully for signs of allergies. Note: Some experts recommend a… Continue reading The Four Day Wait Rule – When Feeding New Foods
Moms Are Talking About: Brewer’s Yeast
Moms are talking about Brewer’s Yeast. They want to know what it is, why is important, if they can feed it their babies and if so how? Brewer’s yeast is a nutritional supplement powder that is high in protein, the B Vitamins, trace elements and other nutrients. Taking a few seconds to add brewer’s yeast… Continue reading Moms Are Talking About: Brewer’s Yeast
Do The Grains Used For Super Porridge Need To Be Washed?
Inquiring minds, want to know…Do the grains used to make Super Porridge need to be washed? If you buy organic grains, then there’s no real need to wash them. Any bacteria on the grains will be killed in the boiling water. (Conventionally grown grains that are not organic have the problem of pesticides–I strongly suggest… Continue reading Do The Grains Used For Super Porridge Need To Be Washed?
Can a Commercial Cereal Baby Food Eater Change to Super Baby Porridge?
Moms who have already started feeding their baby commercial baby cereal wonder if they can convert their baby to eat Super Baby Porridge after discovering it’s benefits in Super Baby Food. In a word…the answer is, “yes.” Of course, it is best to start your baby out on Super Porridge from the very beginning. But … Continue reading Can a Commercial Cereal Baby Food Eater Change to Super Baby Porridge?
More Tips to Avoid Lumpy Super Porridge
To grind whole grains into a powder for Super Porridge, you will find that most food processors just don’t “cut it” (pun intended). A blender works much better, but still does leave large pieces in the grind. There’s no need to worry about your baby eating these lumps, as they’ll just pass through her system. … Continue reading More Tips to Avoid Lumpy Super Porridge
The Starting Baby on Super Baby Solid Food Shopping List
Starting solids is an important time for Mom and baby. For many moms, the first question is always, “Where do I start? If you are a fan of Super Baby Food, you have already heard of the Super Baby Diet – a detailed description of what to feed baby and when which is outlined in… Continue reading The Starting Baby on Super Baby Solid Food Shopping List
The Super Baby Food Diet Daily Worksheet – Free – For You To Download
You have spoken and we have listened. We proudly present the Super Baby Food Diet Daily Worksheet, free for you to download at your leisure. This is the same worksheet featured in Ruth Yaron’s Super Baby Food. We know this tool will help your meet your Super Baby feeding needs! Click here to download The… Continue reading The Super Baby Food Diet Daily Worksheet – Free – For You To Download
How to Prevent Lumps in Super Baby Porridge
A mom recently sent me an email about Super Porridge concerned that her preparation of it was sometimes “too lumpy” for her little guy. Her baby is 7 months old and at this point she is feeding him oatmeal and millet. Here are some pointers to avoid lumpy porridge. For more detailed info check the… Continue reading How to Prevent Lumps in Super Baby Porridge