It has been well documented that breastfeeding provides countless health benefits to both baby and mother. Governing health authorities across the globe, including the World Health Organization (WHO), recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life for optimum nutrition. British children’s health experts, however, are currently calling for a review on this recommendation. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘introducing solids’
Is ‘Breast Only’ the Best for the First 6 Months?
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011Baby-led Weaning is Feasible but Could Cause Nutritional Problems for a Minority of Infants
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011Babies express their own sign
s of readiness for solid foods when it is time for weaning like grabbing at your fork or the food on your plate. This typically happens between 5-8 months of age, but every baby is different and will typically let you know when they are seeking an interest in solid foods. Currently the World Health Organization recommends waiting until a baby is 6 months of age to get started on started on solids; however a new study is challenging this idea for some infants. (more…)
How to Choose Healthy Baby and Toddler Foods
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010As Mum Mum’s recently reported, a Canadian study found that baby and toddler foods were loaded with sugar. It was essentially assumed that baby and toddler foods were immune to the over-processing of many adult oriented foods but alas this is not the case. This left many mums wondering: how can we choose healthy baby and toddler foods? (more…)
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