Medical researchers writing in a pediatric journal have expressed concern at the large amounts of food products marketed to toddlers and babies. Most of these foods contain astronomically high levels of sugars and salt which is totally unhealthy. According an article on the journal Globe and Mail, toddler’s do not need to be given any…
Dangers of packaged baby foods every parent needs to know about
Toddlers are delicate and that makes feeding them a tough task. The maximum amount of salt intake per 4-6 year old kids is 3g. But, according to CDC study, many packed meals and snacks contain too much salt and sugar. Many packaged meals and snacks for toddlers contain worrisome amounts of salt and sugar, potentially…
Dear mom, get trendy with your wardrobe but not with your tot’s food
According to a leading child nutritionist, Kasey Edwards, there are some dangerous toddler food trends doing the rounds. For example: Low-carb diets for kids Made famous by Gwyneth Paltrow, the low-carb diet for kids has been fuelled by an almost hysterical fear that carbohydrates cause obesity. Accordingly, some parents have banned such staples as bread, pasta…
The ultimate guide to feeding your baby
Choosing what to feed your baby is not an easy task. It’s tough. There is already too much ‘good’ food to choose from. Most parents find themselves torn between what to or not to feed their toddler’s. At times the idea of doing everything at home makes more sense than purchasing anything commercial. So what are…
How to make and store baby food puree in 5 easy steps
The safest food for your kid is the one prepared at home. Mothers should have the basics on how to prepare homemade toddler’s food. And, if you needed a little info on how to puree or store your homemade food, here are a few tips you may find helpful. Pureeing and Storing Baby Food – a…