It’s all about which baby food pouches you choose - and this is where knowing how to quickly analyze the ingredients label for added sugars or preservatives comes in handy! When choosing baby food pouches, look for the following things. Don’t laugh, but I developed an acronym to remember this checklist list…
Read MoreMy husband likes to play this game called, How much money can we save? (I guess calling it a “game” is supposed to make it sound fun.) It’s not that I don’t want to save money. It’s just that I want to give my baby the best there is, and that definitely includes the diapers that cover his bum…Here are the long-tested reviews of the top brands of organic and/or natural disposable diapers.
Read MoreThere are several alternatives to cow milk - including coconut, goat, almond, oat, flax, pea, and other nut or plant-based milk. For toddlers, it’s important to offer milk that is a good source of protein and plenty of healthy fats, as well as important vitamins and minerals like Vitamin D, calcium, potassium, and iron. Most kinds of milk are fortified with vitamins and minerals…
Read MoreYou do the best you can to get the nutrients in, but how do you know if your baby is really eating healthy enough? To answer that question, we need a standard for what and how much they should be eating - not just a calorie count. Let’s look at 1) the essential nutrients your pre-toddler needs and what foods are good sources, 2) a sample menu for a day, and 3) signs that your pre-toddler is eating healthy enough…
Read MoreIt’s a disheartening experience when you are unable to breastfeed your baby for one reason or another. I tried with my son for 14 weeks, but with little improvement on poor latching, chronic acid reflux, and super low milk supply, we were unable to make breastfeeding work. When we moved on to the next big ordeal - okay, now what’s the next best thing I can feed my baby?…
Read MoreIt’s less inflammatory than cow milk and is a good alternative for babies with eczema, acne, or even some autoimmune disorders. It’s easier to digest. Goat milk protein is smaller than cow milk protein, and goat milk also contains less lactose…
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