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Solids Not Liquids, Please!

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My little guy is driving me crazy when it comes to his eating habits lately. It seems that he has a mind of his own these days, and foods he used to devour he is getting sick of, or bored with, and just doesn’t want anymore of it. With our food allergy issues as it is, it is hard to just give him whatever he wants without going through a trial process. We usually wait to introduce one food at a time, and then give it a week to see if he tolerates it. So, we don’t have the luxury … Continue reading →

Starting Solids: Alternatives to Rice Cereal

I have a lovely photo of my daughter tasting her first solid food. It was just after Christmas, and she was just over 6 months old. Me: neurotic about potential food sensitivities. Her: eagerly reaching out for the bowl of the stuff that she was actually allowed to put into her mouth and swallow! We began with sweet potato, and the photo shows my daughter eagerly reaching for the bowl, then looking mystified at the sweet and gummy texture of the food. At least that’s what it looks like she’s thinking. Rice cereal is often recommended for babies. Mostly this … Continue reading →

Myth: Your Baby Will Sleep Longer If You Feed Her Solids

If your baby has been having a hard time sleeping through the night, you’ve probably had more than one well-meaning person tell you to add cereal to your baby’s bottle or start solids. “Think about it, it’s hard to sleep if you’re hungry,” they’ll say. There are several problems with this myth however. First of all, there is no evidence that solids increase a baby’s total sleep. They may fall asleep a little quicker if they are stuffed, but babies wake up for many reasons which have more to do with their biological clocks than their tummies. The circadian rhythms … Continue reading →

Transitioning Baby from Milk to Solids

Transitioning your baby from milk to solids is an exciting and depressing time. While you are thrilled your baby is progressing normally, it is often hard to let go, allowing him or her to develop. In most cases, this type of transition takes time. At first, your baby is going to bulk at this new taste and texture in the mouth, preferring milk. Therefore, be patient and expect more food on the bib than in the mouth. The best time to go through the transition from milk to solids is sometime around six months of age although you should consult … Continue reading →

5 Cultural Myths About Starting Solids

Believe it or not, much of what we do as parents, is culturally dictated. If we lived in another part of the world, we may not use diapers or cribs. We may walk around with our babies strapped to our backs or even breastfeed not only our own children, but our neighbor’s as well. So it is also with starting solid foods. When the twins were ready to start solids, it pained me to feed them jarred food. It’s different when you’re feeding one baby (or at least it was for me) but with two, I just watched the money … Continue reading →

Help! What Do I Feed My Baby? -The What ,When, and How Much of Solids

Solids. This can be a scary word for a first-time parent. When do you start them? How much do you feed? What should you give your baby first? These questions plague new parents, who want desperately to make sure their precious baby is eating the right foods and enough of them. Your baby’s doctor or pediatrician will likely provide you with information regarding feeding your baby solids. Typically, a baby begins eating solid foods between four and six months of age. Prior to this time, breast milk or formulas is the sole source of nutrition for babies. A juice cup … Continue reading →

U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Babies and Toddlers

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The U.S Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has issued new dietary guidelines for Americans, specific to a person’s age. Part of the report advises parents what to feed their babies and toddlers. The Committee found that breastfeeding may reduce the risk of overweight or obesity, type 1 diabetes, and asthma, as compared to never being breastfed. The study found evidence that suggests that a longer duration of breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of type 1 diabetes and asthma, but it was unclear what the optimal duration of breastfeeding is. The report also mentions complementary foods and beverages (CFB). These … Continue reading →

Got The Baby Budget Blues? Don’t Worry, You Have Options.

If you are wondering how you will ever get everything that you need for your baby on your budget, I would like to let you in on a little secret. The secret is this: babies really don’t need all that many things, and the things that they need the most are the things that can not be bought. We all know that babies need love, and plenty of it. Some of their other needs do involve equipment and or supplies, but there are various options that parents can choose from. For example, a baby needs a safe place to sleep. … Continue reading →

Signing Part III

Signing with our son was really a new experience for everyone involved (my husband, my son, and I along with a few family members, coworkers, students, and friends).  From my perspective it was a wonderfully enlightening endeavour that helped everyone involved communicate better while being a valuable learning opportunity (it seems that most people do not know much if any sign language).  That being said, I felt confident and excited when we started introducing sign language to our daughter when she was five or so months old.  Knowing from experience that it takes awhile to see the fruits of one’s … Continue reading →

What Is Your 8 Month Old Up to?

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My little guy turned eight months old just a week ago. I am amazed at how quickly the time is flying. I remember writing my post about him turning 6-months old, and that was two months ago! We have been experiencing some changes around here with a baby that loves to crawl and is on the go constantly. I told a friend that once they learn to crawl, I would almost rather them be able to walk because they are mobile anyway, but they are dying to be able to walk. Especially when babies have older siblings to watch run … Continue reading →