In honor of spring, we’ve been discussing how to get your home a little greener and reduce kids’ exposure to toxins- with one of those ways being to avoid the potentially harmful chemical bisphenol A (BPA). At greatest risks of potential toxicity from BPA are expecting and nursing mothers, as well as infants and children. Small steps can lead to big change, and switching out your old plastics is a great first step towards getting greener. To get you started, here are the best BPA free bottles for both mother and baby: (more…)
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The Best BPA Free Baby Bottles
Monday, March 25th, 2013Fueling Active Kids
Tuesday, January 29th, 2013With the pending super bowl coming up and hockey back in session- sports are the minds of many. If you’ve got active little ones, aspiring athletes, or kids playing sports it’s important to make sure they are properly fueled, and refueled to boot. Here’s a little ‘sports nutrition’ for your young athlete. (more…)
Feeding the Vegetarian Child
Friday, January 18th, 2013The number of vegetarian children has steadily been climbing and may be even higher as CDC researchers speculate teens are even more likely to be vegetarian as they make more of their own food choices. Whether it’s been a family resolution to eat less meat, or you are a vegetarian family with a young child, it brings up interesting questions: can a child eat healthy as a vegetarian? How do you feed a vegetarian child healthfully? (more…)
Combo-Snacks of Cheese and Vegetables Cut Kids Calories, Study Suggests
Thursday, December 20th, 2012Nearly everyone is the aware of the alarming rate of childhood obesity, and according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 32% of US children are overweight or obese. One theory of the increased childhood obesity rate is that children are snacking much more than used to, and a new study found that the type of snack being offered can make a big difference on how much kids eat. (more…)
Healthy Holiday Eating for the Whole Family
Thursday, November 15th, 2012It is that time of year again, with countless parties and get- to-gethers for the whole family. While these festivities can undoubtedly be fun, they also provide endless opportunities to derail the healthy eating habits you have worked so hard to instill. While healthy and holidays are two words that aren’t typically synonymous, there are a few ways you can maintain healthy holiday eating for the whole family. (more…)
Ongoing Disparities in Breastfeeding Highlighted at Fourth Annual Summit On Breastfeeding
Friday, November 2nd, 2012It seems that for every study done about breastfeeding, the findings provide yet another reason to breastfeed. Despite the concrete evidence that breast is best, it seems a disparity remains in the number of women who do choose to breastfeed. This was the very topic of discussion at the Fourth Annual Summit on Breastfeeding. (more…)
12 Ways to Save Money on Organics
Saturday, October 27th, 2012Mum Mum’s recently discussed the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) review the benefits of eating organic. While the AAP found organic that organic foods do not have more nutrients, they did acknowledge that children may benefit from lower exposure to the chemicals found in conventional foods. A common complaint of eating organic is higher cost, but with a little savvy you can still buy organic and not break the bank. Here are 12 ways to save money on organic food: (more…)
American Academy of Pediatrics Weighs In For First Time On Organic Foods For Children
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012To buy organic or not, that is the question. Unfortunately, with all of the information (and misinformation) out there the answer isn’t always easy. The health benefits of eating organic have long been debated in the scientific community and for the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) weighs in on organic foods for kids. (more…)
How to Have a Healthier Halloween
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012It’s likely you’ve noticed the few extra isles at the grocery store jam packed with candy for Halloween trick or treaters. Yet, to a health conscious parent, the idea of passing out gobs of candy to little ones is a bit unsettling. So how you can treat without getting tricked? Here are some ways to have a healthy Halloween that are sure to bring a smile to even the spookiest ghost or goblin ringing your doorbell. (more…)
Protective Bacteria in the Infant Gut Have Resourceful Way of Helping Babies Break Down Breast Milk
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012Breast milk is one the most amazing and unique substances around, so much so that despite constant research it still cannot be duplicated. Breast milk is loaded with nutrients and antibodies- which not only can sustain and strengthen babies in their first few months of life but also provide protection from infections, illnesses, and allergies. Researchers just discovered yet another wondrous component of breast milk, one that may aid in digestion. (more…)
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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