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
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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*
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
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
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
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!
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: 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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Super Porridge by Super Baby Food Author, Ruth Yaron
One of the most popular topics in my book, Super Baby Food is also the most important part of The Super Baby Food Diet described in the book. I call it, Super Porridge. Super Porridge is easy to make, full of organic, superior nutrition AND money saving. What’s more, the porridge is flexible so that… Continue reading Super Porridge by Super Baby Food Author, Ruth Yaron
Moms Are Talking About: Feeding Baby Kale
Everybody is talking about kale and how to prepare it to feed your baby. Kale is a Super Duper Green! Get your baby used to the flavor and stir a kale cube into your baby’s Super Porridge as often as possible! To prepare Kale: swish in a sink full of cold water remove the stems… Continue reading Moms Are Talking About: Feeding Baby Kale
Kourtney Kardashian Uses Super Baby Food Revealed In February Parenting Magazine!
We are thrilled that Kourtney Kardashian thinks so much of Super Baby Food that she highlights the book’s merits in the February issue of Parenting Magazine. Kourtney was thrilled to report that she “makes her own baby food.” Of course, we at Super Baby Food could not be happy for her. We are excited that… Continue reading Kourtney Kardashian Uses Super Baby Food Revealed In February Parenting Magazine!
Moms Are Talking About…Blenders to Make Baby Food
Moms Are Talking About… Blenders Do you have a favorite blender that you can recommend to your fans to make baby food preparation a snap? I am still using the Oster blender that I purchased 32 years ago. I think it’s going to last forever! Of course, if you are rich, the top of the… Continue reading Moms Are Talking About…Blenders to Make Baby Food