Is a baby-led weaning approach on your radar? If so, you may have seen pictures of adorable babies munching on steak fingers. Yes, it's true, steak fingers are a popular first food amongst baby-led weaning families, and with good reason. Beef is packed with zinc, iron, and selenium all of which are essential nutrients for infants, making it a top first food amongst nutrition … [Read more...] about Beef for baby? Here’s why it’s a healthy choice
Top 5 first foods for baby
Starting solids with your baby can be both exciting and overwhelming. Let me take some of the confusion out the process, so it's more exciting and rewarding for you and baby. Let's chat about when, what, and how to serve up your baby's first foods. When to start feeding When your little one is ready to begin eating solid foods, he or she will display a few telltale signs. As … [Read more...] about Top 5 first foods for baby
Delicious tips for upping your omega-3 intake during pregnancy
Are you getting enough omega-3s in your pregnancy diet? This type of unsaturated fat is critical for baby's brain development, and helps support your heart and brain health as well. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends 250 milligrams daily of one particular type of omega-3, docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA. DHA can be found in supplement form or in many of the foods we … [Read more...] about Delicious tips for upping your omega-3 intake during pregnancy
Preparing for a plastic-free baby environment
Picking out your "must-haves" for baby ranks as one of the most frustrating and confusing aspects of preparing for motherhood. Everyone is quick to share their, "Buy this, but avoid that," advice. If avoiding plastics or bisphenol-A products ranks high on your list we've got you covered. From baby bottles to baby plates to sippy cups and diapers, it's hard to do the research to … [Read more...] about Preparing for a plastic-free baby environment
When, how to wean baby to cow’s milk
Is your baby ready for cow's milk? Although the question of when to begin introducing a baby to cow’s milk seems black and white, it really is not that clear. In some cultures the recommendation is around 9 months, others around a year, and some cultures it’s not the norm to give an infant cow’s milk at all. In the United States, the general recommendation is to transition an … [Read more...] about When, how to wean baby to cow’s milk