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
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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!
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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