Hi there, Mamas! Â This weekend (Derby weekend!) last year I covered the dietitian’s booth at a health fair at the hospital at which I worked. Â It was the “Safety Fest” – a family-oriented event where kids received free bike helmets.
L’s Solid Food Timeline
Hey there, Mamas! Â I have received a ton of requests for this, so here it is: L’s solid foods, in order of appearance (plus my logic behind the introduction). Â (See this article to see if your child is ready for
Bread of Life or Deadly Sin: Kids Eating During Church
Hi there, Mamas! I’m taking a break from my February heart-health theme (check out this article to see if your heart is at risk and this one to find out the skinny on fat) to talk about my morning with
Are You Teaching Your Child Nutritional Curse Words?
As young adults, many of us like to assert our independence. We test habits that may have been frowned upon while still under our parents roofs: staying up late, swearing, drinking, eating junk food for dinner – just to name
Solid Food, Solid Fun: Part 2
Part 2: Choosing First Foods So, you’ve decided that your baby is ready for solid foods. How exciting! Now that you’ve decided to take the plunge, which first foods are best for your little one? Iron-fortified baby cereal*. Baby
Solid Foods, Solid Fun: Part 1
Part One: Timing is Everything Breast milk or infant formula should be the only nutrition a baby gets in their first 4-6 months. As an RDN, feeding my baby “solid” foods (AKA “complementary” foods – because they “complement” the breast