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Starting K4 and school lunches

My four year old daughter just started K4. Everything is going great but I am super worried about the lunch situation. She is an extremely picky eater and yes I probably made her that way. Picky not as...

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Weight gain for toddler of 4

Hello - I’m a desperate mother trying to make my son of 4 years gain some weight. He’s currently 18.5 kg and want him to hit the 20 kg milestone. Please advice on some nutrition that can help.

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RU and food for toddlers/preschoolers.

Recently my DD has started a new habit--only wanting to eat cookies or chips or candy for breakfast. (Or sometimes all day long...) She's 2 and a half and very strong willed and active, but also...

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Soy Intolerant even after soy formula??

I have a 14 month old child that we are adopting. She came to me on soy formula because of a milk intolerance. She had some delayed eating skills so we kept on formula until recently. I tried two oz of...

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Baby led weaning

Have you tried baby-led weaning? I would love to hear stories of your blw journey with your child.

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Getting kids to eat healthy

I cook fairly healthy meals and try to make sure each food group is represented at each meal. The 4yo will gobble up the grain/carb and grudgingly taste the veggies, then say he's full, and then...

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What does Stage 2 baby food includes?

Your baby’s first 12 months of life are marked by milestone after milestone from learning how to roll over, sit up and crawl to growing those first few baby teeth and experiencing “real” food for the...

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Is organic baby food safe for babies?

All parents want to give their baby the best possible start in life, and this involves lots of important decisions. What you put in your baby’s tummy might be the most important one of all. There are...

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Essential nutrition for babies

In the first year, babies go through an amazing growth spurt. Babies triple their birth weight. Relative to the size babies need more energy, vitamins, and mineral than the adults. Make sure that the...

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What a baby's diet should include?

Parents are always worried about the eating habits of their children, be a few months old babies or a 20 years old adult. It becomes very important for the parents, that their child is receiving all...

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what babies need?

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents” Children are very critical and imperative for deciding how the world is going to be in the...

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Can baby food be preservatives free?

CAN BABY FOOD BE PRESERVATIVES FREE? There are a lot of decisions you make as a parent that can affect the health of your kid, and what to feed them is one of the biggest. And there is a lot of debate...

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Mango Banana puree for your baby

Mango and banana are loaded with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Iron, and lots of fiber. Banana, as well as mango both, are important for the proper functioning of your body. Mango and banana puree...

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how to make babies like vegetables

Vegetables are very important as they give the babies essential nutrients like the vitamins and minerals . it helps the baby in normal growth of muscles , bones, cognition development. 1. Start...

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How to make banana puree at home?

Banana are a rich source of potassium. Banana has a smooth,squishy texture and hence can be easily smashed between babies gums and. Bananas are also sweet and hence babies enjoy it. These are some of...

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harmful effects of artificial food colours to babies

Food colours have been used in foods for almost a hundred years now. These added colours contribute to the attractiveness of the foods. Its used in candies , beverages etc. The US FDA has allowed the...

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How to make homemade spinach purees for babies?

Spinach is filled with anti-oxidants and is very good for babies between 8 to 10 months. However be careful as some paedriticians recommend feeding babies commercially produced spinach puree rather...

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do babies need and require salt

Most of us think that babies don’t accept food because its bland because its without salt but the real reason why babies don’t accept food is because till six months of age the baby has tasted only...

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Can baby food be additives free?

Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavors or enhance its taste, appearance, or other qualities. One thing about any food is that it never stays good for very long, so in these...

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Organic vs Non-organic baby food

:smile:All parents want to give their baby the best possible start in life, there are many important decisions that they have to take, and one of them is what they should put in their baby’s tummy....

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Healthy eating

What you give to your toddler for healthy eating?

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Are organic vegetables safe for babies?

Parenting is one of the toughest jobs there is. Starting from what we feed them to how we dress them, what values they imbibe from us, what we teach them and so on. Every little thing we do has an...

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Benefits of giving sprouted ragi for babies

:smile:Ragi is gluten-free whole grain, it is rich in fiber, vitamin D, calcium. Ragi is considered as “Superfood” as it has approximately 10 times higher calcium content than other grains. Turning...

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Parenting tips

“A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty.” Raising a happy, healthy child is one of the most challenging jobs a parent can have. Couples making a transition to parenthood often...

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Nutrients required for infants

Good nutrition for the first 2 years is vital for healthy growth and development. Starting good nutrition practices early can help children develop healthy dietary patterns. Mealtime can be fun,...

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When should you introduce solid foods to your baby?

:smile:Introducing solids to your infants is an exciting milestone. When your baby is 6-8 months old, try incorporating some single-grain cereals into their diet. Between 6-8 months, begin adding...

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Baby food – let’s introduce healthy eating

:smile:The best day for any woman would be the moment it was confirmed that she is pregnant, well but it is the joy of being a mother that can surpass the above feeling. The word baby food is referred...

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Apple + mango puree for your baby

:smilearents are always happy to see their baby blossom and develop right from the second they are born. They will always keep a close eye on everything their precious baby does, especially when the...

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benefits of carrots to babies

Carrots make a good first vegetable for infants due to the nutrition, taste and texture, advises Dr. Ari Brown, a pediatrician in Boulder, Colo. Carrots are easy for babies to swallow and digest. Most...

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Can i give apple puree to my 6 months old baby?

:smile:“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” Apples are truly a wonder fruit and they may be one of your baby’s first foods. One of the most important nutritional components of apple is that they...

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do babies require sugar?

Babies are generally born liking the taste of sweet foods, so we get why parents enjoy giving them to their little ones. The problem is, the earlier you introduce added sugars, the more likely your...

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Baby Formula

Hi everyone! I have decided to put my 7 months old daughter on HIPP formula and i found some at formularus, So far they have been very responsive to all my questions but im kind of paranoid when it...

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Introducing fruits to babies

:smile:You can start feeding your baby with fruits, once your baby is 6 months old you don’t have to introduce foods in any particular order. The main thing is to introduce your baby to as many flavors...

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Healthy Brain Development

Within 5-6 years of age 90% of the brain gets developed. So it is important to provide the babies with a portion of healthy and nutritious food while they are growing. Vitamin and minerals such as...

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Introducing solids to your baby’s diet

:smile:Being a first-time mother it is natural to feel anxious, worried, or concerned about your baby regarding the transition between breast or bottle feeding and normal intake of solid foods. It is...

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