It’s okay if your one year-old doesn’t drink cow’s milk.
For many parents, feeding babies seems simple compared to deciding what to offer their one year-old. We know that infants up until age one year need to drink either breast…
Toddler won’t eat meat? Here’s how it can be okay.
This is for information only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified…
When is it safe to whiten teeth while breastfeeding?
Is it safe to whiten teeth while breastfeeding? When someone is lactating or breastfeeding, it’s easy to think about every activity and how it affects breast milk. Many people postpone…
Breastfeeding and Mammograms: 3 Things to Know
If you’ve been advised to have a mammogram, what should you do if you’re breastfeeding? The short answer, according to the American College of Radiology is: The mammogram can still…
How much pumped breast milk does your baby need? (Free printable)
You've worked hard pumping breast milk. Whether you use an electric pump, a manual pump, or you're hand expressing, it takes a lot of time and energy to express and store milk. When the…
Bloodwork for One-Year-Olds: 2 Tests Kids Need
Your baby is already a year old! This feels huge. With turning one comes a doctor’s appointment. Also called a well child check or a preventive visit, this appointment is…
Lactose Intolerance: Are there long-term effects?
Lactose intolerance is present in about 70% of the world’s population. And yet, some information about lactose intolerance is misunderstood and confused with other gut disorders. I want to clarify…
Runny Yolks for Kids? What Parents Need to Know About Eggs
Eggs are a great nutrition source for kids. Parents may wonder if they're safe for kids if the yolks are runny and undercooked. In most cases, children under age 5…
How to Improve a Child’s Microbiome with Plants
Let’s talk about a child’s gut microbiome. The gut “microbiome” includes all the bacteria and tiny organisms that live in a child’s gut. And, it influences overall health, not just…
Is Powdered Infant Formula Sterile? What Parents Need to Know About Formula Preparation
Infant formula is a medical marvel. It is safe and nutritious for babies who are unable to drink breastmilk (also known as human milk). Some infant formulas come as powders…