When pooping is hard to do.

Dirty diapers and what’s in them do tend to consume new parents. A common issue, and one that plagued me about my daughter when she was a baby — constipation. I never realized someone else’s bowel regularity could cause me so much anxiety! Despite being breast-fed, she started going for days without a BM at around 5 months age. So I just want to share what I learned to help move things along, in case your baby is in the same predicament.

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Eating out? Get calorie-informed.

Going out for fast food with the kids? Try going to restaurants that list down nutrition information in their menus. According to US researchers, parents who have access to fast-food menus with calorie information tend to choose lower calorie selections for their children.

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Yes, even kids have to watch what they eat.

There’s a United Press International (UPI) Report that claims being obese as early as age 7 may raise a child’s risk for future heart disease and stroke, even in the absence of other risk factors. The story reports on a study undertaken by the Nemours Children’s Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

I think this story is significant even for parents with babies or toddlers. The sooner we start kids off on healthy eating habits, the better. The threat of future heart disease is just one reason.

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How to go from breast to bottle.

I look back with fondness on those days of breastfeeding. But the part where I had to transition from breast to bottle doesn’t conjure warm memories. I had to wean my first baby cold-turkey due to a medical condition. That wasn’t easy at all! Second time around with the next child, weaning was much easier — less painful too — because I had a transition plan. Read more for expert tips on how to go from breast to bottle without agonizing yourself or your child.

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Trick or Treat! It’s more than just good things to eat.

If you have a toddler or preschooler at home, chances are you’re getting ready to go trick or treat. We have a few reminders about how to manage all the halloween revelry at their age. Add to that, a few healthier alternatives to the usual sugar-laden treats. Because yes, even baby teeth need to be well-taken care of.

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Serve it fresh!

Baby food made from scratch is healthier for your little one. And did you know that babies used to eating only bottled baby food tend to be pickier eaters when they get older? While bottled food can sometimes be an option for your tiny one, preparing fresh food to make up a big chunk of their diets is not as difficult as you think.

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Is your child getting enough Vitamin D?

Seven out of ten American children have low levels of vitamin D, putting them at risk for bone and heart disease when they become adults. These findings are significant as vitamin D deficiency is linked to high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease. Low vitamin D also causes poor bone growth and development.

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Is my baby ready for solids?

Somewhere around 6 to 8 months of age, babies can start getting a taste of solid foods. There are cases when babies are started as early as 4 months, but research shows starting them on food later gives better protection from allergies.

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