It is a leap year giving us an extra day in February, and another day to talk about National Children’s Dental Health Month sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA). While you may be watching your baby teethe or seeing those first few teeth emerge, just like Mum Mum’s the ADA encourages developing healthy habits at an early age even for teeth. (more…)
Archive for February, 2012
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012Caffeine and Breastfeeding
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
If you have ever been a coffee drinker, there is no greater time of need for caffeine than with a newborn. Some mums cut back on caffeine intake pregnancy, but what about during breastfeeding? Those sleepless nights definitely leave you craving a boost since there is no sleep to be had but how safe is caffeine during breastfeeding? A recent journal publication is taking a look at that very question. (more…)
10 Tips for Getting on Track with Snacks
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012At Mum Mum’s, were admittedly a bit partial to pure, quality snacks and also helping mums provide a healthy start for their little ones. After getting a handle on understanding food labels, as well as learning how to choose healthy baby and toddler foods, you might be feeling a bit more empowered on making healthy food choices. While the foods you provide are up to you, here are 10 tips for getting on track with snacks: (more…)
Baby Knows Best: Baby-Led Weaning Promotes Healthy Food Preferences
Friday, February 17th, 2012Baby Led Weaning (BLW), or letting your baby feed themselves right when they start on solid foods, has been a hotly debated topic for many years. Proponents of BLW claim it is the most logical approach to starting baby on solids, while others find the idea of a baby chomping on a pork chop to be too risky. A new study, however, found a long term benefit to Baby Led Weaning. (more…)
Having an Allergen Free Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012If you are a parent of a child with food allergies you know that many holidays, even Valentine’s Day, can deliver some extra stress. Even though Valentine’s Day is not just about chocolate and cake, your child will undoubtedly face those potentially allergenic treats when outside the home. Here are some tips for having an allergen free Valentine’s Day. (more…)
Hidden Allergens in Foods
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012We’ve talked about Understanding Food Labels, and how they can be utilized to help you make good food choices for your family. Another critical component for those with food allergies or celiac disease is making sure the food does not contain any allergens or ingredients that cause a reaction in your child. Here is a guideline for hidden food allergens: (more…)
Understanding Food Labels: Part 3
Friday, February 3rd, 2012As part of our Understanding Food Labels series, we’ve delved into the significance of the listed ingredients, calories, and % Daily Values on a food label. This third installment digs into some less obvious components of a food label, particularly front of label claims. (more…)
Understanding Food Labels: Part 2
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012In our first installment of Understanding Food Labels we started at the top, and will work our way through the rest of the label in part 2. (more…)
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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