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Denise Scott
Mar 134 min read
Milk - When? How Much? Which Kind?
Once your baby is a year old, they can transition from breast milk or formula to regular milk per the American Academy of Pediatrics...
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Denise Scott
Mar 64 min read
Food for the Developing Brain
Depiction of the brain as half drawing and half foods that are good for the brain, such as seafood, berries, nuts, and vegetables. Did...
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Denise Scott
Feb 284 min read
Beware of Food as a Choking Hazard
Feeding your child table food and what the rest of the family eats is exciting. This article is a reminder that little ones don’t chew...
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Denise Scott
Feb 213 min read
When to Start Meat and Seafood?
During infancy, babies get all the protein they require from breast milk or formula. Meat and seafood provide an additional protein...
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Denise Scott
Feb 143 min read
When Can Babies Have Nut Butter and Which Kind?
I have stated in many posts that little ones should not have whole nuts before the age of four since these are a choking hazard. Nuts in...
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Denise Scott
Feb 72 min read
Can Babies Drink Water?
Can babies have water? That question is common for pediatricians. The answer is yes or no, depending on the age. Babies should not be...
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Denise Scott
Jan 243 min read
Beyond Cereals - What's Next?
Now that your baby has tried a variety of cereals, what is the next step? Happy baby eating baby food. I encourage parents to start with...
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Denise Scott
Jan 173 min read
Baby Cereals - How to Start and Which to Choose?
Now that your baby has achieved the half-year mark, it is time to introduce new foods. Traditionally, first foods have included baby...
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Denise Scott
Jan 106 min read
Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding
Whether to breastfeed or formula-feed your baby is your personal choice. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health...
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Denise Scott
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Infant and Toddler Snacks - Healthy or Gimmick?
The topic of this article is the plethora of commercial snacks marketed for infants and toddlers. Little ones need to have snacks,...
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Denise Scott
Apr 12, 20233 min read
Can Babies Have Yogurt?
Babies can have yogurt as early as 6 months. Yogurt is a great food to add to their baby food repertoire. Yogurt has numerous health...
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Denise Scott
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Babies and Water
Can babies have water? That question is common for pediatricians. The answer is yes or no, depending on the age. Babies should not be...
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Denise Scott
Jan 11, 20239 min read
Baby-Led Weaning - One Pediatrician’s Perspective
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a bit of a misnomer, per the author of this feeding method. The term should be baby-led solids since the...
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Denise Scott
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Developing Your Child’s Palate and Taste Preferences
Did you know that you can influence the foods your child prefers from an early age? A child’s diet during the first few years can...
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Denise Scott
Nov 23, 20223 min read
How to Feed Your Baby Before Birth
Nutrient-rich foods for pregnancy Did you realize that good nutrition starts for your child before birth? What you eat during pregnancy...
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Denise Scott
Oct 19, 20225 min read
Food Allergies in Kids
Did you know that eight food categories account for over 90% of food allergies in kids? Did you know that children will outgrow many of...
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Denise Scott
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Food for Brain Development
Did you know that the brain primarily develops during the first two-three years of life? What you feed your infant is critically...
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