We’ve recently been getting a lot of questions about how parents can know when their baby is ready to start on Baby Mum Mum’s. The answer is when your baby is showing signs that she is ready for solid foods- like wanting to open her mouth and let a spoon in- then she is ready for Baby Mum Mum’s so get ready for the exciting (and sometimes messy) adventure of introducing solid foods. (more…)
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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013FDA Issues New Sunscreen Regulations and Safety Tips
Thursday, May 16th, 2013The weather is finally starting to warm up, which means lots more time outdoors. With the dizzying array of sun blocks and sunscreens it can be one confusing decision to find a sunscreen for your family so the FDA has just issued some new information. (more…)
Parents Who Suck on Their Infants’ Pacifiers May Protect Their Children Against Developing Allergy
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013Those pacifiers and binkies end up in the strangest of places, or with repeated drops on the floor. Most mums rinse off the pacifier but if there’s no water available heroic mums suck on the pacifier for a second to spit clean it for their baby. Well lo and behold, that heroic mom strategy may actually help prevent future allergies for baby – according to an interesting new study.
The Right Amount of Vitamin D for Babies: 400 IU Daily Dose for Suggested for Infants Under One Year of Age
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013Vitamin D is popular topic when it comes to infant and maternal health, and many studies over the last few years have been pointing to the importance of adequate vitamin D during pregnancy as well as during the first year of baby’s life. Vitamin d is critical for healthy bone development, which happens at a rapid rate during baby’s first year yet the question has remained: just how much vitamin D do babies need? A recent study set out to answer that question. (more…)
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013May brings more than just flowers from those April showers; it also marks the start of Celiac Awareness Month. It’s estimated that about 1 in 140 Americans have celiac disease, however about 83% of those with celiac disease remain undiagnosed and even misdiagnosed perpetuating the need for greater awareness of celiac disease. (more…)
8 Tips for Meal Planning
Monday, April 29th, 2013The question heard daily that makes the head chef in the household cringe: “what’s for dinner?” Sometimes that’s even followed by grunts, groans, rebuttals, and perhaps other dinner suggestions than what you may have had planned. If you don’t have a meal planned for dinner, it’s about time to get meal planning. (more…)
Gluten Free Recipe of the Month: Amaranth Pudding
Saturday, April 20th, 2013This month’s gluten free recipe features a nutrient dense dessert from one of nature’s powerhouse grains- amaranth. The recipe is also dairy free and vegan friendly, and will make a nice treat that your little ones can help you make. (more…)
Light Drinking in Pregnancy Not Linked to Development Problems in Childhood, Study Suggests
Thursday, April 18th, 2013From the moment a woman discovers she is pregnant, everything changes- often starting with diet and ditching unhealthy vices. Some of those vices like caffeine and alcohol have remained without exact amounts or knowledge of just how much is ok during pregnancy. Oddly enough the cycling of fatigue, insomnia, and mood swings during pregnancy has women wanting exactly those beverages. Getting one step closer to some guidelines, a new study found that light drinking during pregnancy won’t cause long term problems for baby. (more…)
5 Ways to Boost Vitamin D Levels
Friday, April 12th, 2013Vitamin D is a powerhouse vitamin, responsible for many functions in the body including bone growth, maintaining proper calcium levels, immune function, and reducing inflammation to name a few. During pregnancy, vitamin D plays a critical role in the development of baby’s bones and teeth and as a recent study found a deficiency may lead to complications during pregnancy. Despite our body’s need for vitamin D; in can be tricky to find through dietary sources so here are 5 ways to boost vitamin D levels. (more…)
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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