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
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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
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
Moms Want to Know About…Feeding Spinach to Their Babies
When can I start feeding my baby spinach? Do I have to wait until he is one? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends waiting to introduce spinach until a baby is 7-9 months of age, since there is a small possibility that spinach will contain nitrates. The probability is extremely small, almost 0%, that… Continue reading Moms Want to Know About…Feeding Spinach to Their Babies