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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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Toddler
A new study on childhood obesity is causing waves in the media. The study, published in the January 30, 2014, edition of the New England Journal of Medicine, found that a child’s weight and eating habits at age 5 were strong predictors of a child’s...
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Community
In a new study, kids born via C-section were at a much higher risk of being overweight (26%) or obese (22%) later on in life. Those are some scary statistics!! However, my first reservation with this study is that women who are obese are at much...
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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
Today’s preschooler is at risk for gaining too much weight. About 13.9 percent of children aged 2-5 years are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How young children are fed, what they eat, and other lifestyle...
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Toddler
Public health experts and nutritionists have been sounding the alarm bells about the huge increase in childhood obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity among children has doubled in the past three decades, with...
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Pregnancy
Approximately 35 percent of adult Americans, or 1 in 3 people, are now obese. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. While we know many complications associated with obesity, being pregnant and obese has its own...
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Health
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder present at birth that results in a number of physical, mental, and behavioral problems, most notably a constant sense of hunger that usually begins at about 2 years of age. PWS is the most...
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Health
Snoring is not an unusual symptom in children. As many as 10 percent of all kids snore on a nightly basis, according to the National Sleep Foundation. But when snoring accompanies symptoms such as gasping for air, very loud snoring or taking short...
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Baby
A study recently published in the journal Social Science & Medicine reignited the debate over the benefits of breastfeeding (or breast milk feeding) versus formula feeding when it seemed to find that the benefits of breastfeeding are...
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Is your child overweight? Are you to blame? A new study from the University of Illinois’s Child Development Laboratory sheds new light on the main risk factors for obesity in young children. The study, published in the October issue of the journal...
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Toddler
As your baby grows, his or her diet will naturally expand to include new foods. However, be careful about which foods your baby eats, as some of them are dangerous or extremely unhealthy. Here is a list of six dangerous foods you should hold off...
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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
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
Have you have ever watched a television ad that made food look so tasty that you left home to get it or immediately called it in for delivery? You are not alone—food advertising works! The food industry is smart and knows how to appeal to not only...
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Toddler
Caffeine is one of the most commonly used psychoactive substances in the world. Every day, tens of millions of adults enjoy a cup or two of coffee, and everything from energy drinks to soda to bottled drinks have been fortified with caffeine. But...
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Baby
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Pregnancy
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Despite the rest of the world making improvements when it comes to women dying while pregnant or after giving birth, the United States is sadly not able to make the same claim. In data just released, 28 women out of every 100,000 experience a...
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Parenting
Parental stress affects children of all ages. In fact, studies have shown that parents’ stress can put children at risk for behavioral, emotional, and learning problems, as well as health issues such as asthma. One recent study demonstrated that...
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Toddler
Do you wonder if your child is growing appropriately? If his or her body weight is appropriate for his or her height? Do you worry that he or she may be gaining too much weight? One of the best ways to keep track of your child’s growth is to follow...
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Pregnancy
Stillbirth is defined as the loss of a fetus after 20 weeks gestation. This heartbreaking outcome complicates approximately 1 in 160 pregnancies, with 25,000 occurring each year in the United States. Although we don’t always know what causes...
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Pregnancy
When you go to a hospital or birth center when you are in labor, your baby’s heart rate can be monitored to make sure he or she is tolerating the labor appropriately. This is a longer version of when your doctor or midwife checks on your baby’s...
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Baby
Introducing solid food to your baby is exciting. It means you are both officially onto “older baby” endeavors and starting the process of getting your baby ready to eat real family food. Iron is a critical nutrient, especially in the first two...
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Baby
“When should I start baby cereal? What should I worry about? How should I proceed?” With all the noise surrounding baby food — homemade baby food, baby-led weaning, vegan diets for baby — it’s hard to know what, when, and how you should...
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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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Toddler
Most health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), agree that during the first year of life, babies should get either breast milk or iron-fortified formula. After the first year, it’s okay to introduce cow’s milk to your...
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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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Any parent would worry if they saw signs of puberty in their toddler. But in reality, premature breast development in little girls is fairly common, with a peak incidence anywhere from 6 months to 2 years of life and the other around the ages of...
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Baby
Parents are naturally concerned about what to feed their babies, but new research is showing that how you feed your baby is just as important as what’s in the bottle or the bowl. In fact, researchers are finding that parents who ignore their baby’s...
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Baby
A diet that’s rich in fiber has wide-ranging health effects for children. With both short-term and long-lasting benefits, fiber can help your child grow into a healthy young adult. In the short-term, increasing your child’s intake of insoluble...
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Toddler
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Pregnancy
If you’re one of those moms who didn’t exactly expect to get pregnant, this is right around the time you will probably suspect that those odd symptoms you’ve experienced over the past few weeks might be pregnancy related—especially after you miss...
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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
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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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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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
Does snack time mean full-on war with your finicky toddler? Does your child insist on cheesy crackers for a snack while you coax him or her to eat carrots and dip? While it’s natural for the toddler to like sweet, salty, and fatty foods (they’re...
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Baby
It’s not uncommon to be anxious about starting your baby on solid foods, but there is a right way to approach this major eating milestone. A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that many parents are offering...
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Pregnancy
You’ve just spent nearly 40 weeks growing a human, carefully watching what you eat and how much you weigh. Now that you’ve given birth, you might be anxious to get the extra pounds off and, more importantly, focus on getting your body back in...
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Baby
Starting finger foods is an exciting time for both you and your child. It’s a sign that your child is growing up and making the move to eating what the family eats. Essentially, finger foods are any solid food that your child can pick up and put in...
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Baby
You’ve got a picky eater on your hands, and if you’re like most parents, you’re wondering what you should do, if anything, to manage this. You’ve heard the pat advice: don’t worry about it; this is a normal stage; your child will grow out of it....
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Toddler
Whole grains have been getting a lot of attention as an important food source for maintaining a healthy weight and preventing long-term illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Whole grain foods such as whole wheat bread,...
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Baby
As your little one nears the five-month mark, your pediatrician may have approached the subject of introducing solid foods into her diet. While the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusively breastfeeding through the first six...
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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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Pregnancy
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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
A fine line exists between being too strict and too spoiled, and finding a happy middle ground is something parents have to constantly balance. Even if you do not mean to spoil your child, chances are there are times where you still do. The key is...
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Toddler
A sip of daddy’s soda, a gulp of mommy’s latte, and a taste of sister’s ice cream are more commonplace than many of us would like to admit. In an ideal world, babies and young toddlers would not eat any junk food, but that’s not the world we...
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Toddler
The research is pretty clear—eating together as a family is good for everybody and even helps prevent childhood obesity—but that doesn’t mean getting everyone’s dinner on the table at the same time is easy with a new baby or toddler in the house....
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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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Toddler
The primary parenting goal during infancy is to form an attachment with your baby. This is easily done with feeding. Breastfeeding has been shown over and over to create an environment whereby mom and child attach, or bond. Bottle feeding can have...
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Toddler
Using rewards is a popular approach to motivating performance or desirable behavior. Rewards can certainly motivate people to continue along—or even improve—their performance path. But when food is used as a reward, things get complicated. The...
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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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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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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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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
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Blog
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...
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Blog
If you soak up the media like I do, you might have noticed an alarming headline recently out of the UK: “Spoon-fed babies are ‘more likely to become obese’ because their bodies don’t recognize when they are full.” As a...
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Picture this: a woman recently shows up the hospital unaware she was pregnant and in labor—with twins! She gives birth quickly by an emergency C-section. How can a woman not know she is pregnant?! Can this be real? While this story sounds...
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This week in Dear Bundoo, one mom wants advice on how to handle all that Halloween candy. Dear Bundoo, My husand and I are pretty strict about what our 3-year-old is allowed to eat, especially when it comes to candy. We’ve read in many places...
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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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Kids are picky. Some are really, really picky. Others are a little bit picky. Most are in between. I recently met a woman who complained about her son who was a picky eater. She was curious about why her twin boys were totally opposite in their...
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Toddler
The messaging on snacking is changing. The negative publicity on snacks does have some merit — many children are getting too many snacks and the wrong kind, putting a heavy dent in their calorie budgets. The 2008 Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study...
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Parenting
Ask almost any parent if a sleepy toddler is a happy toddler, and you’ll probably get an exhausted, “No!” In fact, research shows that lack of sleep or disordered sleep can be a serious problem for toddlers over the long term. A recent Norwegian...
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Parenting
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Toddler
“You need to finish your vegetables before you can go outside and play,” says the dad to his little boy. “I want you to take two more bites of your meat,” says Grandma to her preschooler granddaughter. The “clean plate club” has roots in the days...
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Toddler
Puberty is the stage of childhood every parent dreads. But what happens if your child begins showing signs of puberty at a very early age? Puberty is considered to be to early in girls if it begins before the age of 7 or 8. In boys, early puberty...
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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...