Grow Your Own Baby Food
Chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers-oh my! Not only can chemicals and
pesticides used in much of the produce that is grown for grocery stores
be harmful to the environment, but to you and your child as well. A
healthier alternative is growing your own baby food. With the help of
Julie Teske, a nurse from Columbia Center that often grows her own food,
we address some of parents’ most common...
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Book of the Month: The Big Book of Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Children
by Ann Grauer, LCCE, CD(DONA), IBCLC
The Big Book of Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Children
by Bridget Wardley and Judy More
(Reviewed by Columbia Center's Ann Grauer)
This incredibly fun to look at book is filled with great ideas for everything from first solid food for babies all the way to meal and snack planning for a family with a 6 year old. Each recipe is easy and has a symbol for vegetarian, gluten-free, good source of...
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Feeding Infants: Homemade baby food
by Diane Oakland, ICCE, IBCLC
Want to insure your baby is getting nutritious food without preservatives and other additives? Why not prepare it yourself?
Some parents prepare and freeze baby food meals weekly. Others puree food items from the family meal for their babies. Either way, many parents appreciate the opportunity to provide their babies with healthy, tasty food.
See recipes:
www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com
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Feeding Infants: Make your own baby food
by Diane Oakland, ICCE, IBCLC
Making your own baby food is a wholesome alternative to purchasing processed foods. While processed baby foods are not necessarily unhealthy for your baby, homemade foods eliminate additives and preservatives, as well as added sugar and salt, found in processed foods.
You can easily prepare meals that are nutritious and customized to baby’s needs and desires, providing an enjoyable experience...
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