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Peanuts For Your Peanut

For some families, peanuts are on the no-fly list. If someone in your house has a peanut allergy, it means they can’t even come in contact with the scrumptious legume. When you have a baby, introducing them to peanuts for the first time can be scary. Not to worry, below are some of the most commonly asked…

Salt & Babies

While sodium is essential for human nutrition, babies get all they need from breastmilk, formula, fruits, and veggies.

Why Added Sugars Aren’t Recommended Under 2

Your little one is already sweet enough. Foster healthy eating habits for your babe by avoiding added sugar.

Food Allergy Prevention Guidelines

Introducing allergenic foods early and often can reduce your child’s risk of developing food allergies. Read on to learn more about these guidelines and how to follow them effectively. Food Allergy Trends In the United States, nearly 6 million children under 18 deal with food allergies, with peanut allergies alone tripling in recent years.

What Should I Feed My Child? Baby Food Milestone Plans

With having to figure out which brand of baby food to try and what baby’s nutrition needs are at each milestone, you might consider a baby food plan to make it easier.

What is the Difference Between Different Kinds of Baby Foods?

Some are soft and soupy, some are mashed and chunky — there’s a variety of baby food, so we’ve made a guide on all the different kinds of baby foods!

The Plant Based Transition

I wasn’t always plant based. In fact, growing up, my food consumption was heavily centered on animal products and processed foods. Why? Because that’s what I felt was delicious, crave-worthy, and nutritious.

Pumping Guide for Busy Moms

What mom isn’t busy? If you’re looking for ways to help manage a healthy work-life balance, pumping can be a game-changer.

Postpartum Body Image: Understanding & Embracing Changes

Pregnancy and childbirth bring about significant changes in a woman’s body. While some may find joy in these transformations, others may experience feelings of discomfort and body dissatisfaction.

7 Month Old Milestones

7 month milestones are here. As your baby explores solids, it may be tempting to give them foods loaded with sugar or fruit. But what they eat today has far-reaching implications.

How Baby’s Nutrition Mirrors the Mother’s

How do we nourish ourselves and our babies? How and what to eat is a topic that stays on every mother’s mind from pregnancy through the 4th trimester, and into their baby’s start on solids.

The Truth About Heavy Metals in Your Baby’s Food

A number of studies in recent years have found unsafe levels of heavy metals in popular packaged infant and toddler foods.

The First 1,000 Days: When Nutrition Matters Most

The world of childhood nutrition and wellness is riddled with conflicting advice. And yet, there is growing consensus around one topic: the importance of the first 1,000 days.

Introducing Allergens: What You Need to Know

Mounting evidence suggests that early exposure prevents allergy development.

How to Introduce New Foods & Achieve Nutritional Balance

Food For Thought: Introducing new foods to your babe takes patience and perseverance.

Milk Supply 101

Breast milk production can be confusing for new parents due to its variability and the lack of visible indicators.

Safe Sleep: Why It’s Important

When it comes to safe infant sleep, following the right recommendations can seem daunting at first. However, ensuring your baby sleeps safely is crucial for their well-being.

Pregnancy & Mental Health

If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

The MOMNIBUS Act: Why It’s Important

This week, the Black Maternal Health Caucus introduced the latest version of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act.