Nutrition - Baby & Toddler

Eating habits are established early in life and like all habits, they can be hard to change. Because of this, it is wise to institute a healthy dietary plan in your house before your children begin ...

No longer babies, but not quite big kids - toddlers' needs, in all aspects, are changing. They are becoming increasingly independent and learning new things every day; mastering new skills and trying ...

When preparing for the arrival of a new baby, one of the very first decisions that you must make is whether to breastfeed or bottle feed. Both provide the necessary nutrients for a developing infant, ...

Experts agree breast milk is the best choice for infant nutrition and is the only food necessary for the first six months of life. There are so many good reasons to choose breastfeeding, but the ...

One of the most common worries for parents is whether or not their children are growing and developing at a healthy and normal rate. Doctors often use growth charts and body mass index (BMI) charts ...

PKU is a genetic condition in which the body can not synthesise protein and a build up of the amino acid phenylalanine results. This article explains the causes of PKU and discusses the treatments ...

Making your own baby food is easy and affordable. Unlike commercially prepared baby foods, home preparation allows you to control the ingredients so that your baby is fed only wholesome foods without ...

Health specialists around the world are becoming increasingly convinced that the additives in processed foods are firmly linked to the dramatic rise in children's allergies. However, despite mounting ...

Remember the days when dinner out meant an evening of quiet, candlelight, and romance? If you are the parent of a preschooler, those days are probably a distant memory. Meals out nowadays are likely ...

It can be difficult to get your children to eat a well balanced diet. Often, they have a few favorite foods and are a bit stubborn about trying new ones. Learning to enjoy a wide variety of foods is ...

Ask parents of a toddler and they will tell you -- their child is stubborn about eating healthy foods. One of the biggest worries that parents express about their little ones is whether or not they ...

At the age of six months, if not slightly before, babies should be ready to start weaning and move onto their first solid foods. It's a big process for babies, who have to get used to a new way of ...

Food allergies are common in young children, but this does not mean that they are comfortable. This article describes common symptoms of food allergies as well as the types of foods that often ...

For years, we've heard the saying, "breast is best" when it comes to feeding infants. Most experts agree, but many mothers cannot, or would prefer not to breastfeed, instead choosing a commercially ...

Parents of hyperactive children or those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are constantly looking for answers. How can they help their ...

Parents of babies often wonder about the best time to introduce cow's milk into their child's diet. Expert recommendations vary from 9-12 months, with most leaning towards the one year mark, but ...

Vegetarianism has gone completely mainstream. Sometimes, children and teenagers make the decision to eat a vegetarian diet, other times vegetarian parents look to raise vegetarian children. In either ...

Milk is great for growing children, but if drinking a glass of milk causes abdominal pain and diarrhoea, your child could be suffering from lactose intolerance. When someone has lactose ...

Up to two thirds of children engage in picky eating. This article discusses causes of picky eating, describes helpful hints for parents of picky eaters, and offers advice on when to worry if picky ...

We often hear a lot of talk about how too much sugar is bad for children and should only be consumed in moderation. An alternative to sugar is food sweeteners but these often get bad press too. When ...

In the beginning, all of your baby's nutritional needs are best met from the consumption of breast milk or baby formula. At about 6 months, however, most babies are ready to begin adding solid food ...