Child Nutrition

Many Americans consume too many calories and too much fat, especially saturated fat,trans fat, and sugar. These eating patterns are one cause of America's high rates of obesity and heart disease. As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child dev...

Many Americans consume too many calories and too m...

The morning alarm sounds, and your sleepy-eyed teen rolls over, hits the snooze button, and dozes off to revisit the Sandman. By the time the alarm sounds again, your child is only minutes away from catching the school bus. He gets dressed, brushes h...

The morning alarm sounds, and your sleepy-eyed tee...

As a parent, you are interested in your child's health. Your role is to provide healthy food in appropriate portions, and your child's role is to decide how much to eat. That is why it is important to understand how to provide healthy choices for you...

As a parent, you are interested in your child's he...

Young children need a variety of foods to get the energy they need to grow up healthy. Read on for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on creative ways to serve up breakfast and lunch and tips for picky eaters. If you have spec...

Young children need a variety of foods to get the ...

Many parents worry whether their children are getting “enough” to eat. Here are some guidelines to help you make sure your child gets enough, but not too much. Your child does not need the same serving size as an adult. Offer him small portions...

Many parents worry whether their children are gett...

AAP Daily Juice Recommendations Age Recommendation Younger than 6 months Do not give fruit juice to infants younger than 6 months since it offers no nutritional benefit at this age. 1 to 6 years Limit juice to 4 to 6 ounces per day...

AAP Daily Juice Recommendations Age Recomme...

A food allergy happens when the body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. The reaction usually happens shortly after a food is eaten. Food allergy reactions can vary from mild to severe. Because many symptoms and illnesses could be wrong...

A food allergy happens when the body reacts agains...

Organic foods are grown without artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides. Organic meat, eggs, and dairy products are obtained from animals that are fed natural feed and not given hormones or antibiotics. Natural foods are free of synthe...

Organic foods are grown without artificial pestici...

How Much Fiber Do Children Need? There are different fiber recommendations for children based on energy needs, age, or weight. Eat 5. A simple way to make sure your children are getting enough fiber is by making healthful food choices. If your c...

How Much Fiber Do Children Need? There are differ...

My biggest challenge was to find the time and patience to breastfeed my two little girls. The evenings, when they wanted to feed constantly, were especially hard to cope with. Starting to breastfeed always takes time, but some weeks were really toug...

My biggest challenge was to find the time and pati...

Helen's story: a feeding cushion is your best friend Helen breastfeeding twinsBreastfeeding twins is perfectly possible, but it is quite a strain on your body, certainly at first. My boys were born by emergency caesarean section, which left me physi...

Helen's story: a feeding cushion is your best frie...

Most mums in England choose to breastfeed. It's a lovely way to care for your baby, and has many health benefits for you both. When it's going well, breastfeeding can help you to build a close relationship with your baby. However, breastfeeding isn'...

Most mums in England choose to breastfeed. It's a ...

Breastfeeding has many benefits for both you and your baby. It's a lovely way for you to feel close to each other. Best of all, though, your breastmilk gives your baby everything she needs to thrive for the first six months of her life. And once you...

Breastfeeding has many benefits for both you and y...

Does the caffeine I have get into my breastmilk? When you have a cup of coffee or eat chocolate, a small amount of caffeine will enter your bloodstream. Once it's in your blood, about one per cent of it will appear in your breastmilk. Some flavours ...

Does the caffeine I have get into my breastmilk? ...

The more often you express milk, the more you will produce. You'll probably find that short sessions, done often, give you the best results. Aim to express a minimum of six times in 24 hours. Try not to leave more than six hours between expressing s...

The more often you express milk, the more you will...

You can store your breastmilk to keep it fresh for your baby in a number of ways: - At room temperature (no more than 25 degrees C) for up to six hours. - In a cold box with ice packs for up to 24 hours. - In a fridge (at four degrees C or colder) f...

You can store your breastmilk to keep it fresh for...

It'll take a bit of practice, but once you get the hang of it, you'll find it really useful. You can express your milk by gently and rhythmically pressing down on your breasts. There are probably as many ways of doing this as there are mums. The tri...

It'll take a bit of practice, but once you get the...

Should I tell my colleagues that I'm expressing? You don't have to tell your colleagues what you're doing during your breaks if you don't want to. But you should tell your line manager, so that she knows what you are doing. She needs to know that ex...

Should I tell my colleagues that I'm expressing? ...

Is it worth the hassle of expressing at work? It's true that expressing milk can be time-consuming, and it might feel a bit strange doing it at work. But many mums find it's worth the effort. You are still able to give your baby the benefits of bre...

Is it worth the hassle of expressing at work? It'...

How do I store breastmilk? It is best to put breastmilk in plastic feeding bottles with secure tops to seal in freshness. You can also use plastic bags made especially for storing milk, or disposable baby bottle liners. Remember to write the date on...

How do I store breastmilk? It is best to put brea...

What does expressing mean? Expressing is simply a way of taking milk from your breast without your baby suckling. You can do this: - by hand - with a manual pump - with an electric pump Once you've expressed your milk, you can store it in the frid...

What does expressing mean? Expressing is simply a...