Child Nutrition

Getting your baby on to the bottle has a lot of conveniences. For example, if you take your baby somewhere with you, very often there may not be a place to breastfeed her. And if you don't like breastfeeding her in public, your baby will unnecessaril...

Getting your baby on to the bottle has a lot of co...

Keep your baby upright at an angle between 45 and 90 degrees. This will help prevent milk from running out his nose. Try to keep his chin tucked toward the chest. This improves the suck and reduces the amount of swallowed air. Point the nipple away f...

Keep your baby upright at an angle between 45 and ...

To protect your child from germs that cause food poisoning, it is important to practice the following food safety techniques, which include not giving your child undercooked or poorly refrigerated poultry, meat, fish or eggs; washing your hands, uten...

To protect your child from germs that cause food p...

Toddlers often experience a decrease in appetite which may cause concern for parents. Be reassured that this is normal. A poor appetite or slow eating may be due to a toddler who is... experiencing a slower growth rate tired or excited at meal time e...

Toddlers often experience a decrease in appetite w...

The importance of breastfeeding cannot be overstated in building a strong immune system. Breastmilk is much more than food. In addition to providing the absolute best nutrition for a growing body, breastmilk supplies the factors needed to develop the...

The importance of breastfeeding cannot be overstat...

Breast milk is a complete food for babies. Feeding only breast milk for 6 months is recommended, after which breastfeeding should be continued in combination with other foods. Breastfeeding can continue up to 2 years of age or longer, if you choose. ...

Breast milk is a complete food for babies. Feeding...

It is important to cook and store food safely. As a general rule, be "CLEAN and QUICK". Clean your hands with warm soapy water before making any food. Clean all utensils (strainer, cutting board, spoon, etc.) in a dishwasher or hand wash them using h...

It is important to cook and store food safely. As ...

"We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents: In pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she give him birth. The carrying of the (child) to his weaning is (a period of) thirty months. At length, when he reach the age of full strength and at...

"We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents: ...

If your child is diagnosed with diabetes, one of your first concerns may be about his diet. Along with insulin injections, medications, and exercise, following a proper diet and establishing regular mealtimes can be the key to successfully managing d...

If your child is diagnosed with diabetes, one of y...

Your part is to make sure your child has regular meals and snacks that provide a variety of foods from the food guide pyramid. Try to include new foods and foods you feel are important to the growth and health of your child, along with foods he or sh...

Your part is to make sure your child has regular m...

First of all, let's define our terms. True food allergy, or anaphylaxis, is not a simple matter of a child reporting itching or an upset stomach. In anaphylactic reaction to foods - the most common being to nuts and shellfish - Jimmy immediately turn...

First of all, let's define our terms. True food al...

My almost 2 year old surviving triplet has always had some feeding problems but when they suddenly got worse, I was panicked. He went from eating anything that had chunks up to the size of a grain of rice and anything crunchy, to only being able to e...

My almost 2 year old surviving triplet has always ...

First off, give your child a big table spoon with a big old scoop of French Vanilla Icing on it. (Just buy those ready to spread icing tins at the store.) You'll have him eating out of a spoon before you know it. We made eating a game and when we'd b...

First off, give your child a big table spoon with ...

Juice is not as nutritious as fresh whole fruit. If your child drinks juice, read the label carefully, and make sure it is 100% fruit juice. A yummy alternative to juice is a fruit smoothie made with whole fruit and yogurt in the blender. Here are th...

Juice is not as nutritious as fresh whole fruit. I...