This post on choline was sponsored by Balchem, a nutritional ingredient supplier. When the American Medical Association (AMA) makes a statement like this one reported in the AMA Wire regarding prenatal vitamins and choline, you know the news is a big deal. The release stated that “Prenatal vitamins only contain 0–55 mg of choline, leaving the majority of pregnant and … [Read more...] about Choline: An essential nutrient for all ages and stages of life
What is baby-led weaning?
I still remember waiting for the doctor to say baby-led weaning wasn't a good idea. When I told him that my daughter was eating the same foods we ate, just cut in a way she could hold and served in an appropriate texture for gumming the food, he smiled and did exactly the opposite. He said most of the world feeds their children this way, why would I have a problem with it? In … [Read more...] about What is baby-led weaning?
Your top infant feeding safety questions–answered!
Feeding your infant can be an exciting time for the whole family. With these top infant feeding questions answered, you'll feel more confident for the first bite. Is it safe to give my baby solids as a first food? Yes. A few years ago the age recommendation on feeding infants changed from four to six months of age to six months of age. With this change, the infant is likely … [Read more...] about Your top infant feeding safety questions–answered!
Is baby ready for solids?
As new parents, it can feel overwhelming when we transition from milk feedings, either breastfeeding or formula-feeding, to adding solid foods. When is baby ready for that first bite of solids? Just like pregnancy and breastfeeding, it’s not always as simple as we think it would be. With so much information out there and ever-changing guidelines, it can be very confusing. In … [Read more...] about Is baby ready for solids?