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Feeding

From breast feeding to formula feeding to introducing solids and finger foods – get the facts you need to provide your baby with the best nutrition. Insights give a range of suggestions on what to expect, general nutrition guidelines, and handling criticism of your choices.

The Self Feeding Baby: What to Do to Encourage Independent Feeding

Problems feeding your baby? What to do when he won't feed himself from a spoon? Here's a quick tip to encourage self feeding.

7 Tips for Starting Solids

Beginning your baby on solid food is exciting! Little spoons, pink-lipped mouths covered in baby food, and the delighted giggles of a baby who loves mashed bananas are endearing to any adult with half of a heart. However, before you rush to serve your little one his first meal, follow these tips to ensure a positive experience for both you and your baby.

Do I Have to Start with Baby Cereal?

Getting ready to start your baby on solids and wondering if you must begin with baby cereal? Find out what your options are.

What Do I Need to Know About Beginning Infant Cereal?

The traditional first food of infants is infant cereal. However, more and more parents are questioning whether there are other options on starting solids.

Feeding Baby Food - Funny Stories on Feeding Baby Food

Practically every parent has an entertaining story about when they began feeding baby food to their baby. Daddies covered in peas, a new-found adult fondness for baby food prunes - share your anecdotes.

The Healthy Baby Meal Planner

Annabel Karmel has an updated edition of her book, The Healthy Baby Meal Planner, on the book shelves. Find out why this recipe and nutrition guide is a must-have for parents who make their own baby food.
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