Child Nutrition

During the first few days after the birth of your baby, your body will produce colostrum, a sort of "pre-milk" or "practice milk." For some women, colostrum is thick and yellowish. For others it is thin and watery. Colostrum contains many protective ...

During the first few days after the birth of your ...

If possible, try to start nursing within an hour after the birth. This timing takes advantage of the wakefulness of your newborn after birth. Many babies will instinctively take to the breast, even their first time. After the initial period of being ...

If possible, try to start nursing within an hour a...

You probably heard it from your own parents: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But now you're the one saying it — to your sleepy, frazzled, grumpy kids, who insist "I'm not hungry" as you try to get everyone fed and moving in the morni...

You probably heard it from your own parents: Break...

Do your kids come in from school and make a beeline to the kitchen looking for something to eat? If so, how can you can make sure they enjoy a snack while still saving room for a healthy dinner? Kids need less frequent snacks as they get older, but i...

Do your kids come in from school and make a beelin...

Despite great development in technology it can certainly be said that no milk can be produced like the breast milk-whatever formula is used.Following completion of numerous researches, scientists have come to the conclusion that breast-milk is the be...

Despite great development in technology it can cer...

A new Danish study has reported that infants given a pacifier in the first weeks of their life are less likely to continue breastfeeding.The majority of mothers have difficulty nursing their babies in the first week after labor mainly due to incorrec...

A new Danish study has reported that infants given...

The food guide pyramids are a good guide to what your children should be eating each day.The Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children, which can be used for kids between 2 and 6 years, recommends that they get 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of ...

The food guide pyramids are a good guide to what y...

I want to try to reform my daughter’s unhealthy eating habits. But I am worried that by not letting her eat high-calorie, high-fat junk food, I’ll be paving the way for her to develop an eating disorder. I want her to be healthy, but I don’t want to ...

I want to try to reform my daughter’s unhealthy ea...

Buying lunch at school may be the first time kids get to call the shots on which foods they'll eat. Luckily, school lunches have improved over the years, both in taste and nutrition, with many serving healthier dishes, such as grilled chicken sandwic...

Buying lunch at school may be the first time kids ...

It would be great if the whole family could enjoy a breakfast of homemade whole-wheat pancakes and fresh berries, but that's not the reality in many households. Mornings can be a mad dash, with one or more family members grabbing something to eat on ...

It would be great if the whole family could enjoy ...

It's no surprise that parents might need some help understanding what it means to eat healthy. From the MyPlate food guide to the latest food fad, it can be awfully confusing. The good news is that you don't need a degree in nutrition to raise health...

It's no surprise that parents might need some help...

The other day I heard my 13-year-old daughter complain, “I’m fat.” She's started to stay away from family meals and says she's not hungry. I’m upset that she’s already worried about her weight and that she may be developing an eating disorder. How do...

The other day I heard my 13-year-old daughter comp...

My 2-year-old used to be a pretty good eater. But now she's going through a phase where she won't even try the vegetables I serve. How can I get more veggies into her mouth and off the floor? - Mila As most parents know, there are two things you can'...

My 2-year-old used to be a pretty good eater. But ...

During the preschool years, kids go from toddlers who throw tantrums to kids who are more willing to cooperate and want to please their parents. They also want to do things themselves, but are willing to learn from mom and dad. This give-and-take cre...

During the preschool years, kids go from toddlers ...

A Personal Decision Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed your baby is one of the first decisions expectant parents will make. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) joins other organizations such as the American Medical Association (AMA),...

A Personal Decision Choosing whether to breastfeed...

Cooking can help young kids learn and practice some basic math concepts and build language skills. And the experience of creating meals with you can help build their self-confidence and lay the foundation for healthy eating habits. It may take a litt...

Cooking can help young kids learn and practice som...

During your baby's first 3 months, breast milk or formula will provide all the nutrition needed. But as your infant develops physically and mentally, the feeding process will evolve. In general, babies move toward consuming more milk during each feed...

During your baby's first 3 months, breast milk or ...

How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you will make for your child. Take a closer look at these guidelines for breastfeeding and bottle feeding so you can make an informed decision. Breast or Bottle? Medical experts recommend brea...

How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition d...

The best drinks for preschoolers — and for kids of all ages — are milk and water. Whenever possible, discourage your kids from drinking soda and other sugary, calorie-dense drinks as thirst-quenchers because water or milk will do the job just as well...

The best drinks for preschoolers — and for kids of...

The kitchen can be a fascinating place for young children. They see grown-ups working briskly in there, watch the steam rise from pots on the stove, and smell what's on the menu that night. Even older kids might be intrigued by how baked goods and me...

The kitchen can be a fascinating place for young c...

You've survived 9 months of pregnancy. You've made it through the excitement of labor and delivery, and now you're ready to head home and begin life with your baby. Once home, though, you frantically realize you have no idea what you're doing!Brushin...

You've survived 9 months of pregnancy. You've made...