Before I had a baby, everyone told me how much faster life flies by with kids. And I believed them, in the same way someone has never experienced it can. The same way you believe people who say, “Everything changes once you get married,” but you don’t really know what they mean until you unpack [...]
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Eleven years ago, with my first child, I didn’t have the wealth of information available to moms today. I didn’t really have internet access, and I lived a few hours away from my family. In many ways, this was a good thing.
Some information is good, but too much can be overwhelming. And, I think it [...]
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Introducing solid food is a major milestone in your baby’s life. Most pediatricians recommend solid food be introduced sometime between 4 and 6 months.
The most common first food is baby rice cereal, a very small amount mixed up with formula or breastmilk so it’s only slightly thicker than than the milk.
It’s exciting to be able [...]
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It was a mixed blessing when our daughter started eating solid foods. On the one hand, it was a joy to see her move on to the next level and share a jar of food with her that we might actually eat too! (Apple sauce, yes! Sweet potatoes and chicken, no thanks.) On the [...]
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We all know that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is important for a baby’s overall health, but did you know that an infant begins to acquire a taste for leafy greens and sweet succulents long before she even tries her first spoonful? If a woman eats a steady diet of fruits and vegetables [...]
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