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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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