Feeding Babies

Denise Scott

Mar 203 min read

Feed Your Child’s Gut

Are you familiar with the gut microbiota? Research shows that there are more microorganisms living in our gut than there are cells in our...

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Denise Scott

Mar 134 min read

Milk - When? How Much? Which Kind?

Once your baby is a year old, they can transition from breast milk or formula to regular milk per the American Academy of Pediatrics...

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Denise Scott

Mar 64 min read

Food for the Developing Brain

Depiction of the brain as half drawing and half foods that are good for the brain, such as seafood, berries, nuts, and vegetables. Did...

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Denise Scott

Feb 284 min read

Beware of Food as a Choking Hazard

Feeding your child table food and what the rest of the family eats is exciting. This article is a reminder that little ones don’t chew...

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Denise Scott

Feb 213 min read

When to Start Meat and Seafood?

During infancy, babies get all the protein they require from breast milk or formula. Meat and seafood provide an additional protein...

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When Can Babies Have Nut Butter and Which Kind?

Denise Scott

Feb 143 min read

When Can Babies Have Nut Butter and Which Kind?

I have stated in many posts that little ones should not have whole nuts before the age of four since these are a choking hazard. Nuts in...

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Denise Scott

Feb 72 min read

Can Babies Drink Water?

Can babies have water? That question is common for pediatricians. The answer is yes or no, depending on the age. Babies should not be...

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Denise Scott

Jan 243 min read

Beyond Cereals - What's Next?

Now that your baby has tried a variety of cereals, what is the next step? Happy baby eating baby food. I encourage parents to start with...

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Baby Cereals - How to Start and Which to Choose?

Denise Scott

Jan 173 min read

Baby Cereals - How to Start and Which to Choose?

Now that your baby has achieved the half-year mark, it is time to introduce new foods. Traditionally, first foods have included baby...

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Denise Scott

Jan 106 min read

Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding

Whether to breastfeed or formula-feed your baby is your personal choice. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health...

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Infant and Toddler Snacks - Healthy or Gimmick?

Denise Scott

Sep 27, 20233 min read

Infant and Toddler Snacks - Healthy or Gimmick?

The topic of this article is the plethora of commercial snacks marketed for infants and toddlers. Little ones need to have snacks,...

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Denise Scott

Apr 12, 20233 min read

Can Babies Have Yogurt?

Babies can have yogurt as early as 6 months. Yogurt is a great food to add to their baby food repertoire. Yogurt has numerous health...

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Denise Scott

Apr 5, 20232 min read

Babies and Water

Can babies have water? That question is common for pediatricians. The answer is yes or no, depending on the age. Babies should not be...

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Baby-Led Weaning - One Pediatrician’s Perspective

Denise Scott

Jan 11, 20239 min read

Baby-Led Weaning - One Pediatrician’s Perspective

Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a bit of a misnomer, per the author of this feeding method. The term should be baby-led solids since the...

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Developing Your Child’s Palate and Taste Preferences

Denise Scott

Dec 14, 20223 min read

Developing Your Child’s Palate and Taste Preferences

Did you know that you can influence the foods your child prefers from an early age? A child’s diet during the first few years can...

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Denise Scott

Nov 23, 20223 min read

How to Feed Your Baby Before Birth

Nutrient-rich foods for pregnancy Did you realize that good nutrition starts for your child before birth? What you eat during pregnancy...

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Denise Scott

Oct 19, 20225 min read

Food Allergies in Kids

Did you know that eight food categories account for over 90% of food allergies in kids? Did you know that children will outgrow many of...

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Denise Scott

Sep 14, 20223 min read

Food for Brain Development

Did you know that the brain primarily develops during the first two-three years of life? What you feed your infant is critically...

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