Few kids would say they crave a good fiber-rich meal. Although the thought of fiber might bring gags and groans from kids, many appetizing foods are actually great sources of fiber — from fruits to whole-grain cereals. Foods with fiber are not just for the senior-citizen crowd. They’re beneficial to …
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Fluoride and Water
Keeping kids’ teeth healthy means more than just daily brushing. During a routine well-child exam, you may be surprised to find the doctor examining your child’s teeth and asking you about your water supply. That’s because fluoride, a substance found naturally in water, plays an important role in healthy tooth …
Food Allergies
Ben had just started eating his lunch when his mom noticed him trying to scratch an itch in his mouth. After he vomited and began wheezing, his mom took him to the doctor. Ben was diagnosed with a food allergy — in this case, to peanuts. Along with milk, eggs, …
Formula Feeding FAQs: Getting Started
Whether you’ve decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you’re bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common queries about formula feeding. What supplies do I need? From formula to bottles, …
Formula Feeding FAQs: How Much and How Often
Whether you’ve decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you’re bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common queries about formula feeding. How often should I feed my baby? It’s generally …
Formula Feeding FAQs: Preparation and Storage
Whether you’ve decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you’re bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common queries about formula feeding. Do I need to sterilize my baby’s bottles? Before the …
Formula Feeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns
Whether you’ve decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you’re bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common queries about formula feeding. My baby is fussy after a feeding. How can …
Formula Feeding FAQs: Starting Solids and Milk
Whether you’ve decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you’re bound to have questions. Here are answers to some common queries about formula feeding. When should I introduce solid foods and juice? The …
Hunger and Malnutrition
If you’re raising a picky eater, you might worry that your child isn’t getting the nutrients necessary for proper growth and development. But you probably don’t need to worry unless your doctor tells you that your child isn’t growing at the normal rate for that age range. Over time, most finicky eaters do get …
Iron and Your Child
Red blood cells deliver oxygen to the body’s tissues and organs. Every red blood cell in the body contains iron in its hemoglobin, the part of the red blood cell that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body. Iron gives hemoglobin the strength to “carry” (bind to) oxygen in …