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Toddler
You’ve probably heard that toddlers and children shouldn’t drink soda, but what about fruit juice? It sounds like a healthy and natural alternative, but despite the pictures of fruits and vegetables on the label, fruit juice is not necessarily a...
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Toddler
The American Academy of Pediatrics just got serious about fruit juice. In their updated recommendations released May 22, 2017, the AAP has some serious new advice about fruit juice for babies and young children. Here are the highlights, some of...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against all fruit juice prior to 6 months of age. After 6 months of age, parents need to understand that fruit juice really has no nutritional value for their child. We should consider it closer to a...
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Toddler
What you choose to offer your toddler to drink plays an important role in his or her overall health. After all, beverages provide nutrition and hydration, both of which help keep your toddler healthy and nourished. Beverages, especially water, are...
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You’ve probably heard about how great water is and how we should all be drinking more of it. Unlike juice, soda, or sports drinks, water is free from calories and sugar, so it’s good for both the teeth and the waistline, and it helps remove...
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You’ve read about “superfoods” for babies — these are the foods like berries and sweet potatoes that give an extra nutritional boost. Here are the “anti-superfoods,” the bad food for kids. The foods on this list have been shown to have little to no...
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Health
Gas in baby’s digestive tract is typically the result of swallowing excess air and/or the byproduct of digestion. When a food is broken down in a baby’s digestive tract, gas is also released. Many babies pass gas around 20 times a day or more...
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Toddler
Chocolate-coated granola bars? Fruit juice cocktail? White bread? These aren’t necessarily the foods that will get you or your family closer to being healthy. Yet, roll down the aisles of the grocery store, and you’ll be inundated with hundreds of...
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Baby
Parents and caregivers often worry about the frequency and amount of stool that their baby is producing. In the first couple months of life, a breastfed baby may stool after every feed. Formula fed babies tend to stool less often but still have...
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Toddler
Eating breakfast is a healthy habit. Research tells us that breakfast-eaters have better weight control, focus, and attention in school and tend to avoid overeating. Of course, these results are in older children — but getting the breakfast routine...
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Blog
Every day in the news, there are articles, interviews, and new research findings showing just how bad sugar is for our health. As an ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) for kids, I see countless preschoolers with chronic runny noses, congestion,...
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It’s the New Year, and many men and women are gearing up to make (and hopefully keep) their New Year’s resolutions. However, if you are pregnant, here are some resolutions you should probably skip. 1. Getting healthy by trying a juice cleanse or...
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Blog
It’s that time of year again—and we’re not talking about shopping, opening presents or even seeing family. It’s time for Christmas and holiday cooking! We polled the staff here at Bundoo for interesting holiday recipes and picked...
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Toddler
Food groups may be confusing, but once you get the hang of them, they are your secret weapon for planning balanced, nutritious meals and snacks for your child. What are food groups? Food groups are categories of food that are similar in nutrients....
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Baby
Now that your baby has more experience with solid foods, you might wonder which foods are “good” to introduce at this age and when it’s OK to introduce treats and snacks. First, it’s important to offer an increasing variety of soft table and finger...
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Baby
Milk bottle caries—or baby bottle tooth decay—is tooth decay that occurs in infants and young children. Milk bottle caries typically affect children between 1-2 years old. Although other teeth can be affected, the upper front teeth are the most...
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Baby
Baby-led weaning is one way to start solids with your baby. It involves skipping the spoon and allowing your baby to self-feed solids that are prepared in graspable and dissolvable forms, such as sticks of cooked meat or ripe fruit cut into wedges...
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Baby
Now that your baby has more experience with solid foods, you might wonder which foods are “good” to introduce at this age and when it’s OK to introduce treats and snacks. First, it’s important to offer an increasing variety of soft table and finger...
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Pregnancy
You’ve no doubt heard the old saying that “Pregnancy means eating for two,” but it’s a good idea to keep in mind that one of you is very small. While you’re pregnant, it is important to follow a nutritious meal plan. However, your overall diet...
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Toddler
Whether you’re on the road for vacation or just going for a stroll with your little ones, having snacks available for those unpredictable hunger attacks (or delays getting home) will help keep everyone calm and happy. Here are 12 of the healthiest...
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Toddler
Do you worry that your preschooler or toddler is eating too many sweets? If so, you’re not alone. In a 2012 study looking at the consumption patterns of added sugar in youth from 2005 to 2008, researchers found the following: Males aged 2-5 years...
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About 12 percent of children have a food allergy, with cow’s milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, soy, wheat, fish, and crustacean shellfish being the most common. At this time, there is no known treatment for food allergies other than avoiding the...
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Toddler
Growing a healthy toddler means knowing which foods to offer and in what serving size. Studies show that parents may not always get the portions right. Sometimes they offer adult-sized portions, and other times they refuse second helpings when the...
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Toddler
About 5 percent of Americans, both children and adults, follow a vegan diet, according to the Vegetarian Resource Group. By definition, vegans eat no flesh foods or products derived from animals. This includes dairy and animal products, such as...
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Pregnancy
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Toddler
There are many artificial sweeteners on the market today, and it can be confusing for parents to understand what they are and where they are found in food. Artificial sweeteners are generally created in a lab, with the exception of Stevia, which is...
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Toddler
Many kids love fruit and eat it routinely. According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most young children aged 2-3 years eat fruit routinely as part of their day. Unfortunately, this is not the case for children over the age of 4...
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Health
Everyone gets constipated at some point, even toddlers. When parents are juggling toilet training and picky or erratic eating, panic over a toddler not producing poo can set in. Don’t worry too much, though. A change in your toddler’s diet may be...
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Baby
From your diet to feeding issues, there are lots of reasons your baby might experience gas. Here are the top ten things you should know about infant gas (and a word of advice: don’t skip #9!).
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Health
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a species of bacteria normally found in the intestines of people and animals. Most strains of E. coli are harmless, but others can make you very ill. One specific strain called O157:H7 causes severe diarrhea and can...
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Blog
A cold is coming through this week where highs are expected to be in the 60s here in sunny South Florida! And while the Florida natives will stay warm in winter sweaters and boots, the beaches will be packed with snowbirds and visitors, craving...
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Blog
My kids started cooking in the kitchen at a young age. We spent a lot of time in the kitchen, playing, eating and sometimes even having baths in the sink. On weekends, we cooked as a family, especially breakfast. It has always been important to me...
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One mom details her feeding schedule for her 6-month-old infant and worries that—based on her pediatrician’s comments—her son may be suffering from obesity. Is he really overweight? See what our expert says. Dear Bundoo, My son will be 6...
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Toddler
Iron is an important nutrient for growth and development. During the first two years of life, when the brain is growing at an accelerated rate, iron is critical. Deficiencies of iron at this crucial time may cause adverse effects in brain...
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Calcium is an essential part of a growing child’s diet. It’s not only needed for muscle and bone development and strength, but also for the proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system. In addition, it plays a role in maintaining...
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Food coloring is everywhere, from colorful candies and snack foods to healthy yogurt, cheese, and juice. But how safe is it? Should parents worry about the safety of food coloring? It’s important to understand that the Food and Drug Administration...
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Baby
Parents, you are nearing the finish line that marks the end of infancy. Soon you will have a toddler on your hands. This is an exciting transition that will affect all aspects of your child’s life. By now, many 11-month-old babies are eating...
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Toddler
Whether you’re buying store-brand baby food or making your own, it’s never too early to start teaching your baby to enjoy healthy foods. “Moms and dads need to make eating nutritious foods a regular part of life,” said Dian Griesel,...
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Health
Many children dread coming to the doctor for fear of shots. And can you blame them? So what can a parent do to make these visits a bit more tolerable? Here are a few strategies to make vaccines a little easier. Distraction is key There are several...
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Toddler
During the first two years of life, your child’s brain grows faster than it will at any other time during his or her life. To maintain this very rapid growth, the brain needs certain nutrients, including healthy fats, DHA, iron, and certain...
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Pregnancy
When you have gestational diabetes, insulin may become part of your management plan. And as with many medications, insulin may cause certain side effects. One of the most common side effects of insulin is hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose. Insulin...
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Toddler
With concerns about the way food is processed, along with how and what animals are being fed, a growing number of adults are choosing a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. As a result, more children are exposed to this type of diet. People who follow a...
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Toddler
If you ask a toddler what a “superfood” is, you might end up hearing a lot about macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, chocolate milk, pizza, and pasta. Just like babies, however, toddlers need a healthy and varied diet to fuel their development...
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Toddler
Cereal is a mainstay in the diets of toddlers and preschoolers. But there is a wide variety available, and choosing the right one can be a challenge. So what should you be looking for when it comes to the cereal you buy and feed your child? Rule...
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Health
Mild gastrointestinal illnesses are part of being a toddler. Vomiting and diarrhea, either alone or together, occur commonly in this age group. As a caregiver of a child with a tummy “bug,” what foods to give becomes a big concern. For decades, the...
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Toddler
Toddlerhood can be a landmine of food jags, food refusal, and general picky eating, making parents even more intent on getting their toddlers to eat well. To this end, some parents will use food as a reward to get their children to eat. After all,...
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Parenting
Kwanzaa was introduced by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 as a way to welcome first harvests. Today, it is celebrated by many African American families between December 26 and January 1. The word “kwanzaa” derives from the Kiswahili word “kwanza,”...
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Baby
As soon as your newborn starts feeding, he or she will start making gas. Experts estimate that a normal baby could pass gas up to 20 times a day. Gas is formed as a natural byproduct of digestion and may also result from inhaling air while feeding,...
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Pregnancy
During pregnancy, many women focus on their health and nutrition like never before, and rightly so: you want to feed your baby the very best nutrients possible! However, there are some foods you stay away from as they can carry an increased risk to...
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Health
Years ago, managing diarrhea meant eliminating food and focusing on hydrating the child, in the hopes of curtailing stool output. Then the thinking turned to offering foods that were somewhat constipating, such as bananas and rice, while...