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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
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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Toddler
Grandparents seem to be famous for spoiling their grandchildren. When it comes to food, generally this means feeding grandchildren too many sweet treats, junk food, and sugary beverages. According to a 2014 study appearing in Eating Behavior,...
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Baby fat is cute—and mostly normal—in the early years. By toddlerhood, most of that baby fat melts away. But for a number of young children, the weight doesn’t disappear. In fact, it accumulates. Why is this? I think it has to do with early...
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In children 2 to 6 years old, picky eating has been considered a normal part of development — fear of new foods, food jags, and erratic eating, that is. It’s been estimated that 14 to 20 percent of children aged 2 to 5 years are reported to be...
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Breastmilk is considered the ultimate baby food—but there are times and situations when it’s not possible to provide breast milk. That’s when baby formula comes in and plays a vital role in helping feed your baby. There are many types of formula,...
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Toddler
Nutritional recommendations for children are anything but simple. Look around and you’ll quickly run into terms like Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI), and Adequate Intake (AI)—but what do they all mean and how...
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Parenting
The term “food security” means that people at all times have access to enough food to lead an active, healthy life. Anything less than that is referred to as food insecurity. In 2012, 14.5 percent of households the United States were food insecure...
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Toddler
Many parents wonder if their children need multivitamins. Some parents are looking for relief in the feeding department, hoping a multivitamin will take the pressure off meals and snacks, while others are looking for an insurance policy to keep...
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The content for this blog was provided by Kabrita in accordance with Bundoo’s Editorial Policy. There is no single food that is ideal as your baby transitions from breast milk or infant formula. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends...
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Toddler
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) were released a few years ago, summarizing the nutrition areas where Americans need to work a bit harder to reach their health potential. Although the DGAs don’t address the needs of children under...
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Toddler
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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Toddler
In our increasingly complex world of food, artificial sweeteners are everywhere. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five artificial sweeteners for use in food and given one GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) status. Despite the...
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I recently met a woman who pulled me aside to ask me some questions about her two-year-old son. She teared up, and confessed, “I skipped iron-fortified cereal because I was afraid of the arsenic. Now I regret it, because we went to a neurologist,...
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Toddler
Are snacks needed in preschool? Nay-sayers are concerned with extra calories, the quality of food offered, and the effect of frequent eating on how well children regulate their appetite. But is it really negative for preschools to have snacks for...
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Toddler
Healthy eating habits start early—that’s the conclusion of a November 2014 study by University at Buffalo pediatrics researchers. The scientists studied how different parenting styles affected a toddler’s eating habits. They found that parents with...
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Toddler
As your baby moves from a liquid diet of breast milk or formula, it’s important to start developing a feeding structure right away. Research has shown that a structured approach to feeding can help maintain good nutrition, proper growth, and...
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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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Toddler
The average American consumes nearly 152 pounds of sugar each year, which breaks down to almost three pounds (or six cups!) of sugar each week. With adults eating this much sugar, it’s no surprise that children are getting a sugar overload....
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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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Toddler
It’s snack time at preschool. You know that a wonderful learning experience happens for your child at snack time. Your preschooler gets to pour his or her own drink, serve himself or herself food, and eat in a social environment, all of which...
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Bethenny Frankel wore her 4-year-old daughter’s Hello Kitty jammies, took a picture, and posted it on Instagram for the world to see. Thanks, Bethenny Frankel. You’ve just dug the “thin is in” hole a little bit deeper. Your move does nothing to...
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Toddler
Young children start out with an open, blank palate and enjoy almost every food they encounter — even vegetables. But when the toddler years roll around, many kids become picky or disinterested in foods that were previously well accepted, which can...
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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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Toddler
Do you find yourself getting anxious as the dinner hour approaches? Planning for World War III? Wondering how you’ll get this one to eat vegetables and that one to eat more than just pasta? You’re not the only one. Parents today report using all...
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Baby
Infant formulas are designed for the first year of life in infants who are not breastfeeding exclusively. After the first year, infants can be weaned to whole cow’s milk or a non-dairy substitute. All infant formulas are regulated by the Food and...
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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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Does your preschooler get invited to birthday parties? Celebrate special holidays at school? If so, then you’re familiar with the dietary risks at almost every special event and how they can throw off your toddler’s carefully planned healthy...
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Toddler
Nothing drives the parent of a young child crazier than picky eating. Parents try to beat picky eating by strategizing and out-maneuvering their toddler. The irony is that toddlers are almost always in the driver’s seat: if they don’t want to eat,...
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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
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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Toddler
Everybody seems pressed for time—so it’s not surprising that fast food is a staple in many families’ lives. In fact, about 83 percent of families hit the drive through at least once a week. If this sounds like you, here’s the good news: there are...
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Toddler
Almost every parent on the planet wants his or her child to eat more vegetables. But how, exactly, can you make this happen? Try these creative ways to increase the odds of your toddler digging into veggies without complaining! 1. Change how...
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In the old days, parents and doctors used to force cod liver oil on reluctant children. Made from the fermented livers of cod fish, the oil was famously noxious, but its high vitamin A and vitamin D content justified the awful taste. It turns out,...
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Toddler
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a processed food superstar. Found in everything from cookies and cakes to ketchup, salad dressing, canned soup, and even infant formula, it’s most prevalent in soft drinks and fruit juices. But should HFCS play a...
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Baby
Food has calories, and while adults may wish them away, calories and nutrients are essential to your child’s health. But where do calories come from? Macronutrients — known as protein, fat, and carbohydrate — are the “big three” nutrients that...
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Toddler
From European brands to Greek style and everything in between, finding a good yogurt can be a challenge, if not a confusing prospect! I’ve broken the task down to four simple rules: 1. Keep it short on sugar In general, yogurt can be a healthy...
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Baby
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid food to your baby that skips the step of traditional spoon-feeding. Throughout the US and Europe, BLW is becoming a popular “first food” approach to feeding babies. Baby-led weaning was...
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Pregnancy
Pregnant moms have been told for years to take extra calcium to protect their bones. Now, research is showing that it’s also important to get enough fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin D and vitamin K, not only for their effect on calcium metabolism...
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Pregnancy
With the COVID pandemic continuing and flu season starting, it’s the perfect time to brush up on how to best support your immune system in pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when your immune system is actually somewhat suppressed, so these tips are...
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Toddler
If you’re struggling with a hard-headed toddler who won’t eat what’s best or a preschooler who is on a peanut butter jag, you might worry that your child’s diet is deficient and think you should provide vitamin supplements or a multivitamin....
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Toddler
Before parents were popping meals in the microwave and serving meals in the car or on the fly, family meals and family-style service went hand-in-hand with homemade meals and family dinnertime. While the benefits of family meals—including eating...
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Baby
There are many stages of feeding that toddlers go through. Some are still on baby food, while others eat table food with a limited variety. Some parents say their toddlers won’t eat what they eat, and others say they are afraid to offer table food...
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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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Pregnancy
Getting enough calcium during pregnancy is important to support both you and your baby. Your body always needs calcium, but many moms don’t realize that calcium requirements go up significantly during pregnancy, when calcium is used to help build...
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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...
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Pregnancy
Welcome to the end of the first trimester! Week 13 is officially the last week of the first trimester, and your baby is really growing now. For many moms, the second trimester is the “happy trimester” when they enjoy glowing skin, a noticeable...
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Toddler
It’s official: you’ve got a confirmed picky eater . Now what do you do? Here are some DOs and DON’Ts when it comes to managing your little ones and their eating habits. Do these with your picky eater: Keep a smile on your face, and have...
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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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Being a good role model to your kids—especially in the area of healthy eating and an active lifestyle—begins when your kids are young. From offering a variety of foods each day to taking care of yourself through regular exercise and sleep, these...
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Health
If your child has a food allergy, knowing how to read an ingredients label could save his or her life. All parents of children with food allergies should know how to read an ingredients label, as it is a basic food allergy management technique. The...
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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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Pregnancy
Many women leave their OB/GYN’s office with a list of do’s and don’ts after their first prenatal visit. One common thing pregnant women are told to avoid eating is cold cuts. But why? The main concern with cold cuts in pregnancy is that they can...
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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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We know infants exposed to solid foods prior to 4 months have an increased risk for chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, eczema, celiac disease, and wheezing. In the last 10-15 years, much has been learned in terms of infant and child...