Iron is a vital mineral requiring a delicate balance in the body. While too little iron can cause developmental issue in infants, too much can also have adverse effects. Many foods for infants and children are fortified with iron because many children in earlier decades were deficient. But has all this fortification lead to kids getting too much iron? A new study found that in the case of infant formula, the answer may be yes. (more…)
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Routine Iron Fortification of Infant Formula Linked to Poorer Development
Monday, November 14th, 2011Creating Healthy Holiday Treats for Kids
Friday, November 11th, 2011There is nothing like the smell of goodies baking in the oven during the holidays. Cooking with your kids can evoke your own childhood memories while in turn passing that memory onto your kids creating lasting traditions. Some of those recipes, however, may not be as healthy as you eat now or may not be suitable for a child with food allergies. There’s no reason you can’t rework those recipes to keep all the fun and memories, so to get you started here is a guide to healthier holiday treats for kids: (more…)
Danish Research Suggests Dirt Prevents Allergy
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011Theories have long swirled about causation of allergies and immune system development. One of particular interest in the Hygiene Hypothesis- that lack of exposure to microorganisms in early childhood can increase the susceptibility of allergies by suppressing the natural development of the immune system. In short, without exposure to bugs, our immune system can’t build up its defenses. A new study found the answer to this quandary may be in the dirt. (more…)
Are Acid-Suppressing Drugs Prescribed Too Often in Infants?
Friday, November 4th, 2011
Just about every baby has an upset tummy, gas, indigestion, or spits up from time to time. Yet when spitting up becomes more frequent, or is accompanied by irritability or unexplained crying, doctors often reach for their prescription pads. When acid-suppressing drugs, used for treating gastrointestinal reflux disorder or GERD, are given to otherwise healthy infants a recent study may have doctors putting down their pens. (more…)
Why Rice?
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011A trip down the baby food and product isle these days can leave any mum feeling confused. There are an overwhelming number of options, which is coupled by the overwhelming amount of conflicting information as to what to feed your baby. It is clear, at Mum Mum’s we are partial to rice so it is about time to answer the burning question: why rice? (more…)
Sleep Disruption for Breastfed Babies is Temporary, Study Finds
Monday, October 31st, 2011While the health benefits of breastfeeding are innumerous, many women still do not breastfeed out of fear of some old wives tales- like lack of sleep. It has been said, although previously unsubstantiated, that breastfed babies wake up more often in the night. A recent study just put that rumor to the test only to find little evidence to support that myth in the long run. (more…)
Study Finds Teachers and Students Mistake Candy for Medicine
Sunday, October 30th, 2011Halloween in upon us, and while dressing up in costumes is lots of fun, Halloween for many also means a whole lot of candy lying around the house. While clever parents may be able to dispose of some candy, clever kids may also go on the lookout for that candy. A recent study found that parents should be careful, as kids and teachers alike had a hard time disguising candy from medicine. (more…)
Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk of Allergies, Study Suggests
Monday, October 24th, 2011From food to environmental allergies, as many as 1 in four European children have allergies and United States kids don’t fare much better. A recent study goes as far as to say that allergies are the non-infectious epidemic of the 21st century. Keeping this mind, researchers seek to find what factors influence a child’s allergies. (more…)
Gluten Free Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin Soup
Friday, October 14th, 2011Wondering what to do with all those pumpkins, especially if you’re having a Green Halloween? This month’s gluten free recipe utilizes fresh pumpkin in some warm pumpkin soup so those jack-o-lanterns won’t have to go to waste. (more…)
Having a Green Halloween
Thursday, October 13th, 2011Thinking about a green Halloween? Green isn’t necessarily the color that comes to mind this time of year, but the thought of all those Halloween party products and excess waste may have you wondering how your family can enjoy the festivities without harming the environment. Lucky for us, there is a website dedicated to greener days called Green Halloween. Check out some top tips from Green Halloween for earth-friendly fun: (more…)
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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