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- 6 Tips for Making Homemade Baby Food11 July 2011, 10:16 am
Author: Nichole Kuechle Making baby food wasn\’t on my radar when I was feeding babies under my care as their nanny, but when I had my own children, it was all I could think about. Now, I love being in the kitchen and I love to cook, so that may be a huge factor in [...]... - Buying Organic Produce for Homemade Baby Food1 June 2011, 7:13 pm
If you are going to make your baby homemade baby food, buy organic produce. Any parent making the effort to provide homemade baby food, should make sure they are using the healthiest produce on the planet. To ensure you are buying true organic, here are some tips on shopping the produce aisle.... - An Endorsement for Making Homemade Baby Food31 May 2011, 3:05 pm
The author of the cookbook “The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet” says that “when baby eats well, the whole family eats well.” It is the same thinking that goes into dieting. When someone is dieting in the household and they begin to eat well, everyone begins to eat well. This trickle down affect [...]...
- Raising a Vegetarian Child11 July 2011, 10:24 am
Author: MyFamilyUK Article from: My Family UK Protein and nutrients are in abundance in meat, but they are harder to attain in a vegetarian’s diet. However, follow these guidelines and you can make sure your child won’t miss out on a thing. Raising a vegetarian – before six months1) Starting out If you want to [...]... - Banana Baby Food Puree14 June 2011, 9:30 pm
Bananas are a baby favorite. Fresh and homemade banana baby food make the flavor even better. Prepwork couldn’t be easier either. The fruit is sealed from petiscides and is healthy and nutritious on the spot. To turn a banana into baby food you don’t even have to cook it. Mash with a fork or blend [...]... - How to Cut and Seed a Melon2 June 2011, 10:20 am
It’s round, it rolls about the table…how do you cut up that melon? Here’s how:...
- Soy, Baby and Formulas11 July 2011, 10:46 am
Author: Dee Overly Type the words ‘soy’ and ‘baby’ into any search engine and an overwhelming number of articles and websites pop up with misguided information for the masses. The truth is the truth; an estimated 25of all infants in the states are soy babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that soy formulas are [...]... - Is Soy Formula Safe for My Baby?1 June 2011, 5:36 pm
While some babies are allergic and react to side effects of isoflavones in soy formula, the majority of babies can use soy formula safely as a source of infant nutrition.... - Corn Syrup in Baby Formula31 May 2011, 3:58 pm
A big topic for discussion is the use of corn syrup in baby formulas. Why is it there and is it safe for my baby are the questions that come to mind. First thing to note is that corn syrup is generally found in soy and lactose-free formulas. If your baby is not lactose intolerant, [...]...
- Is Breastfeeding in Public Indecent Exposure?29 July 2011, 9:40 am
... - The Politics of Breastfeeding28 July 2011, 6:07 pm
Believe it or not there is an agenda against breastfeeding. The infant formula industry is big business and mothers who nurse hurt the bottom line of these companies. They go out of their way to give out samples as mothers leave the hospital and mail freebies months and years after a child has been born. [...]... - Common Formula vs. Breastfeeding Misconceptions20 July 2011, 8:07 pm
Here are a few myths attributed to breastfeeding. 1. My baby is allergic to my milk. An elimination diet (usually of dairy and wheat products) will help discern if your baby is one of the less than 1% that is allergic to a mother’s breastmilk. A baby can have a reaction to a mother’s diet. [...]...
- The Breastfeeding Vegetarian Diet11 July 2011, 10:33 am
Author: Jasper Sayer The breastfeeding vegetarian diet doesn\’t vary all that much from the pregnancy vegetarian diet. Protein recommendations are the same, vitamin B-12 recommendations are higher, and the recommendations for iron and calories are lower than during pregnancy. But the key in ensuring your healthy vegetarian diet is also helping you recover from the [...]... - Increase Milk Supply With Fenugreek2 June 2011, 10:34 am
Fenugreek is a herb often recommended for use to nursing moms to stimulate lactation. While it is a useful resource to increase breast milk supply, women should take precautions in its use. If you are concerned about any of the following, please consult a naturopathic doctor before use of fenugreek. - if you have asthma [...]... - Lactation Diet Tips for Nursing Mothers1 June 2011, 3:11 pm
Nursing moms need to consider their diet as well as that of their newborn infant. What you put in your body is important to your nursing baby at this time. Here are some tips on keeping a healthy lactation diet....
- Recommended Breastfeeding Books28 July 2011, 3:32 pm
If you hadn’t decided prior to getting pregnant, sometime during your pregnancy you will make the decision to breastfeed or not. Breastfeeding is a natural, healthy and affordable way to feed your baby. It is not always the easiest though if you are one of the few moms who is the daughter of a mom [...]... - Healthy Eating During Pregnancy28 July 2011, 2:34 pm
Nutrition is an important part of pregnancy. It is important to eat right during a baby’s development. Pregnancy however is filled with emotional highs and lows that can affect the best of good intentions when pregnant women are hungry. Should we eat what we crave or eat what our bodies need. To help make the [...]... - Expectant Father Books26 July 2011, 3:17 pm
It is has been a new age for dads in the last couple of decades. Pregnancy is no longer a thing experienced and enjoyed by mothers-to-be alone. No longer do expectant fathers sit in the waiting room wondering what is happening and when it is going to happen…and of course which will it be pink [...]...
- Wedding Photo Favors30 June 2011, 12:00 pm
Share wedding memories with wedding favors that last. From wedding photo clips and photo coasters to mini photo albums, there is something for every wedding theme and style. Wilton Photo Clip Favor Kit 100 Sets of 2 Photo Coasters Wedding Favors Kate Aspen “Little Book of Memories” Place Card Holder/Mini Photo Album Forever Photo Frosted [...]... - Wedding Planning and Photography Books30 June 2011, 11:41 am
Wedding Planning and Photography Books There are more things to plan for a wedding than just where to say the “I do’s.” Here are some wedding planning books to get started. Wedding Planning Uncovered – Insider Secrets Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Thowing a Fantastic Wedding On A Realistic Budget The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner: Worksheets, [...]... - Things to expect of a wedding photographer29 June 2011, 8:50 pm
Preparing for a wedding leaves an expectant bride and groom frazzled. Unless a wedding planner is handling everything including the wedding photographer, it is a good bet that something could fall through the cracks on the most important day of a couples lives. The wedding photography shouldn’t be that something. Wedding photography is the one [...]...
- Tess’ Mess: A Bedtime Story for Yogurt the Ogre6 August 2011, 9:53 am
Here is Tess’ Mess, a Bedtime Story for Yogurt the Ogre... - Mercer Mayer Reads There’s An Alligator Under My Bed5 August 2011, 9:04 am
Author Mercer Mayer reads There’s an Alligator Under My Bed, his classic kid’s story.... - Baby Pete Counts to Sleep4 August 2011, 5:09 pm
A counting bedtime story....
- Dr. Seuss The Lorax2 March 2012, 2:18 pm
The award-winning tale of The Lorax tells the story of the greedy, tree-chopping Once-lers and the brave little Lorax who speaks up for the vanishing forest.... - Dr Suess The Lorax25 February 2012, 1:57 pm
The 1972 movie of Dr. Seuss favorite The Lorax is newly released today on DVD by Warner Home Video. Tune in to KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions as we feature the DVD on today’s program. Raven Devanney, one of the KIDS FIRST! youth film critics in that program’s 2011 inaugural year and now the weekly show’s [...]... - “Shrek the Musical”25 February 2012, 1:33 pm
Who would have imagined a cranky swamp-dwelling ogre would be the star of a Broadway musical? But after a book, four films, and, yes, a Tony Award-winning musical, the character of Shrek is a permanent resident of our pop culture. And he sings, too. “Shrek the Musical” comes to the State Theatre in Easton for three shows, Feb. [...]...
