Nutritious Snacks and On the Go Meals for Toddlers and Beyond
Now that we discussed improving the nutrient density of meals - let’s use that information to create meals and snacks for home and on the...
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Denise Scott
Mar 203 min read
Feed Your Child’s Gut
Are you familiar with the gut microbiota? Research shows that there are more microorganisms living in our gut than there are cells in our...
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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 313 min read
Introducing Allergenic Foods - How to Proceed
Allergenic foods are designated as The Big 9. These include: milk and dairy eggs wheat soy peanuts tree nuts fish shellfish sesame...
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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
Jan 33 min read
Nutrition for Ages and Stages
This new year, I will present information on nutrition for different ages and stages. I plan to focus each week on different aspects of...
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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 18, 20234 min read
Nutrition for a Healthy Puberty
Puberty - that word triggers an emotional response and anxiety in parents! Something we don’t like to think about when our little ones...
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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 28, 20223 min read
Healthy Substitutions for a Healthy New Year!
Make 2023 the Year of Healthy Eating! Eating healthy does not have to be difficult or expensive. Making simple substitutions goes a long...
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Denise Scott
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Cooking with Kids
Young children love to spend time with their parents and do the things that they do. Cooking is a novel activity for them, even though...
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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
Oct 12, 20222 min read
The Mediterranean Diet for Children
The Mediterranean Diet (MD) has consistently ranked as one of the healthiest, most sustainable diets, beneficial for heart health, and...
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