Nothing is more important for a growing baby than nutrition. Breast milk is natural food designed for your baby Breastfeeding protects your baby from diseases Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits for mum Its free food that’s available anytime the baby wants Its at exactly the right temperature It builds a bond between mother and baby…
Is my baby fat?
For the first six months of my son’s life, everyone commented on his weight. Strangers felt perfectly comfortable saying, “Look at those thunder thighs,” and “You’ve got yourself a little Sumo wrestler!” Meanwhile, I wasn’t the least bit fazed by the scale at check-ups or how many ounces my little guy consumed. He was a…
Is food advertising confusing our children about nutrition?
Stephen Pont, a Texas pediatrician struggled with his weight as a child. “What I remember most is the brand Del Monte, and they had a line of products called Del Monte Lite, so my friends would sometimes tease me by calling me Del Ponte heavy.”Pont said. Like all kids, Pont never questioned the sugary cereals…
How to Teach Your Kids about food allergies
Clear communication is the only way to help your child understand their food allergy and how to stay safe. For young children especially, it is necessary that they know about their allergies so as to stay safe when they are away from you but around food. Explain to your child that there are some foods…
Are You a Good Role Model? 5 Things You Might Do That Increases Your Child’s Risk of Obesity
Independence, kindness and manners are some of the things we strive to teach our children. Unfortunately, we fail to teach other vital lessons such as how to eat and the value of exercise. Your child’s views of food and exercise and attitudes towards activity and healthy eating are completely dependent on you. If any of…
Food Allergies in Babies. What You Need to Know.
Incidences of allergic diseases such as asthma and eczema are becoming common place, particularly in the west. Food allergies used to be a medical curiosity but now almost every classroom has at least one child suffering from a food allergy. Babies with eczema are more likely to develop food allergies. Allergies cause your immune system…
Breakfast around the world; what other kids eat
When it comes to breakfast, Americans really lack imagination. The majority start their day with cereal and some cold milk, those with children buy the ones with lots of sugar! Around the world, children drink chocolate milk and eat cornflakes, but they also eat stuff that may strike the average American as strange or worse….
Shocking Findings! Fast food logos are imprinted in your Children’s brains
As childhood obesity continues to be a growing concern, public health campaigns seem to point the fingers at parents who aren’t providing their children with healthy nutrition options and bad examples of healthy eating. New research shows that the problem may be bigger than what parents feed their children. According to the study, fast food…