Recipes - New experiences and new foods

With a little knowledge and observation, you will easily be able to identify when you have fed your child the appropriate amount of food.

Did you know? The longer a mom breastfeeds, the more she responds to her baby’s signs of fullness.

About the size of a robin’s egg, your little one measures about 30 mm long. Learn more about this week.

Your little one is bursting with energy from dusk till dawn and loves making new discoveries.  We will explore the importance of playing for children and some ideas for having fun together.

Once your baby has mastered smooth purees, it’s time to offer textured foods. Experience with different textures helps him develop the skills for chewing. Here’s how you might adapt foods from four main food groups.

While feeding your baby, understanding how much food he/she needs can be tricky.

WHAT IS SUCROSE

Sucrose is commonly known as table sugar, and is often used to enhance the taste of food. Sucrose is from sugar cane and sugar beets, fructose occurs naturally in fruits and honey, and lactose is a sugar found in dairy foods.

Did you know? Now that your baby is six to eight months old, exposure to a variety of nutritious foods, flavors, and textures can help shape your baby’s likes and dislikes when he’s a child.

Think before you drink!

A few key milestones in your child’s development.

Did you know? Your baby may need to try some foods and textures several times before she is happy to eat them.

You’re coming to the end of your first trimester. Congratulations! Read more about this week.

Good eating habits start with the introduction of solids. However, teaching your child to eat well won't be an easy ride.

Choose foods containing these key essential vitamins and minerals to help your baby develop healthily.