The Top 8 Allergens in Babies are: 1. Peanuts 2. Eggs 3. Cow’s Milk 4. Fish 5. Shellfish 6. Wheat 7. Soy 8. Tree Nuts Back in the day (meaning less than 10 years ago) we were told as parents to wait at least 12 months before exposing our babies to these foods. New research … Read more
There are certain foods that are best to avoid during the first 12 months while baby’s digestive tract is maturing and while they are sharpening their eating skills. These are the top foods to avoid: 1. Choking Hazards: -whole nuts/seeds -whole grapes -whole grape tomatoes -hotdogs (for choking and health reasons) -baby carrots – popcorn … Read more
If you read my article on Skipping Rice Cereal for Babies, then you know that rice cereal may not be the best option for various reasons. But some doctors recommend it to thicken the baby’s formula or breastmilk in an effort to decrease reflux. While it does help for some. There may be underlying issues … Read more
With my firstborn, I made a lot of homemade baby purees. With my second, I utilized Baby Led Weaning alongside purees. When I learned that there were potentially toxic levels of heavy metals in store-bought baby foods (see 1/20/20 post), I tried my best to make purees at home using whole foods. Now, don’t get … Read more
Are there heavy metals in your baby’s food? A new study confirms YES. A national investigation done by Healthy Babies Bright Futures, tested 168 baby foods (61 brands) and found heavy metals in 95% of them. (1) 1 in 4 baby foods contained all 4 toxic heavy metals assessed by their testing lab, including arsenic … Read more
Best First Foods for Baby! (Plant Based, Paleo, and Vegan Friendly) Many of you saw my Skip the Rice Cereal for Baby Post and have asked “So what do I feed my baby?!” Around the age of 6 months, most experts recommend starting baby on solid food to compliment their formula or breastmilk intake. If … Read more
Constipation in children is painful for both the child and the parent. It’s an agony that no parent wants for their child. This leads parents to quick-fix solutions such as laxatives and suppositories; however, we’re now finding that these solutions are doing more harm than good. Check out my article on MiraLAX here—> https://www.facebook.com/Thrivekin/posts/1956394717958411 The … Read more
Want healthier snack options for you and your family? I have created a master list of store-bought, kid-approved snacks and I want to share it with YOU!! All healthier options and Dana approved! https://mailchi.mp/8922bfa39dba/top15snacksforkids Questions? Just ask! Want to work with me 1:1 to create the perfect diet for you and/or your family? Contact me … Read more
A memory popped up on my Facebook feed this morning from 7 years ago and it reminded me just how far I have come and how beautifully challenging that journey has been. The memory was of a simple recipe that I shared. The recipe was loaded with eggs, cottage cheese (low-fat) and a plethora of … Read more
There are a ton of guidelines when it comes to food but what are we supposed to drink? The Beverage Guidance Panel was assembled to answer this exact question. Here’s what they have to say: Worst: (Recommendation: ZERO ounces per day) Soda Whole Milk Beer Fruit juices Best: Water Tea (no creamer or sugar) Coffee … Read more