by admin | Feb 13, 2017 | Introduction of solids
Over the weekend my inbox was filled with e-mails by worried parents over the safety of rice in their baby’s diet. It did not take me long to figure out why this happened, as BBC online had an article on the safety of rice in children featuring Prof. Meharg, who... by admin | Nov 27, 2016 | Feeding Difficulties, Introduction of solids
Today will be my last entry on the causes of feeding difficulties. The last cause is a traumatic experience with food, that on either parent or child’s side causes the avoidance of foods. The most common reason I see for feeding difficulties related to trauma,... by admin | Jul 3, 2016 | Introduction of solids, Toddler Nutrition
The question about salt comes up very frequently from parents I talk to, in particular if babies are above 1 year of age. Before 1 year, everybody has accepted that a “no salt policy” is a good one for baby food, but somehow there is this thinking that... by admin | Apr 3, 2016 | 6-12 months, Introduction of solids, News
Eating for us and for babies is a sensory experience, which is often forgotten. I frequently hear that a food is rejected because of the taste, but it could actually be the texture, the temperature, the colour of the food and also the environment that leads to... by admin | Feb 18, 2016 | 6-12 months, Introduction of solids, News
I wrote on Sunday about portion sizes in infants between 6-12 months and ratios of protein to carbs and vegetables/fruit. I often get also questions about ensuring that my child “gets everything they need” from food. Food intake is of course more than just achieving... by admin | Feb 15, 2016 | 6-12 months, Introduction of solids
Now the topic of food portions in young babies (6 months – 1 year) is very close to my heart, as I think most tears in my practice have been cried about my “baby not eating enough”. What is enough for a baby when it comes to food? Is it what the food...