When baby is ready for solid food, pediatricians often suggest processed rice cereal…white rice cereal. The boxed instant kind is easy on mom, but not best for baby. David Ludwing, director of the Optimal Weight for Life program at Children’s Hospital. Boston, says there’s no scientific basis for the recommendation that rice is healthier for [...]
Baby food is whole food, pureed. That’s it. Processed baby food can be expensive. It’s certainly not essential to purchase baby food in tiny glass jars. Jars of baby food found on grocer shelves are convenient when you’re out and about, but I never relied on them. I always made my own baby food. Homemade [...]
It’s never too early to begin a baby’s journey to healthy eating. By introducing and then continually offering your baby whole foods, you’ll steer clear of many of the common pitfalls often made by parents. In addition, when the Baby Bite steps with multi-sensory learning are incorporated from the beginning of your baby’s eating experience, picky eating will never become a problem. It [...]
