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Baby-Led Weaning | Food Allergies | Nutrition for Moms | Pediatric Nutrition | Picky Eating | Teen and Tween Nutrition

Why Do Newborn Babies Need a Vitamin K Shot?
Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 1/28/25 Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 1/28/25

Why Do Newborn Babies Need a Vitamin K Shot?

Discover why babies need a Vitamin K shot, its recommended dose, benefits, and role in preventing serious health risks, explained by a pediatric dietitian.

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Pros and Cons of Formula Feeding: Separating Facts from Fiction
Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 9/25/24 Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 9/25/24

Pros and Cons of Formula Feeding: Separating Facts from Fiction

Questions about baby formula? Get answers from a pediatric dietitian, who busts some infant formula myths while examining the pros and cons of formula feeding.

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How to Contain Baby-Led Weaning Mess: Top Tips for Easier Clean Up
Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 7/27/24 Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 7/27/24

How to Contain Baby-Led Weaning Mess: Top Tips for Easier Clean Up

Although frustrating, messy food play engages a baby's senses and helps increase food acceptance. Here are 8 tips to help you contain baby-led weaning mess!

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Simple Swaps That Help Feed Your Baby Iron-Rich Foods
Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning, Plant-Based Diet, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 7/22/24 Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning, Plant-Based Diet, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 7/22/24

Simple Swaps That Help Feed Your Baby Iron-Rich Foods

Looking for ways to increase iron-rich foods in your baby's diet? Read more for which foods are highest in iron and simple swaps to boost baby iron intake.

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Can You Breastfeed and Use Formula?
Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 6/24/24 Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 6/24/24

Can You Breastfeed and Use Formula?

Want to learn more about supplementing a breastfed baby with infant formula? Here’s info from a pediatric dietitian about what to look for and how to proceed.

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Is Goat Milk Formula Good for Babies?
Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 4/2/24 Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 4/2/24

Is Goat Milk Formula Good for Babies?

Considering goat milk formula for your baby? Learn about the benefits, safety, allergy considerations, and availability of goat milk-based infant formula here.

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Baby’s First Thanksgiving: Foods to Serve and Foods to Avoid
Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 11/10/22 Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 11/10/22

Baby’s First Thanksgiving: Foods to Serve and Foods to Avoid

If you're on the hunt for some baby-led weaning food ideas for Thanksgiving, check out these BLW serving tips, recipes, meal modifications, and foods to avoid.

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How Much Should a Baby Eat? (With Bonus Printable Baby Feeding Chart)
Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 11/7/22 Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 11/7/22

How Much Should a Baby Eat? (With Bonus Printable Baby Feeding Chart)

Babies tend to self-regulate food & nutrient intake when fed responsively. For a general sense of their needs, here's a free printable baby feeding chart.

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7 Healthy Food Swaps that Boost Baby and Toddler Nutrition
Food Allergies, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning, Plant-Based Diet, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 10/17/22 Food Allergies, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning, Plant-Based Diet, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 10/17/22

7 Healthy Food Swaps that Boost Baby and Toddler Nutrition

Here are 7 easy healthy food swaps that boost baby & toddler nutrition without much effort and lay the foundation for healthy eating habits down the road.

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Halloween Treats for Babies That Aren’t Candy
Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 10/4/22 Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 10/4/22

Halloween Treats for Babies That Aren’t Candy

As an alternative to candy, here are some healthy, nutrient-rich Halloween treats for babies and toddlers from a pediatric dietitian.

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Serving Chia Seeds to Babies and Kids
Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 10/9/19 Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 10/9/19

Serving Chia Seeds to Babies and Kids

Chia seeds are versatile nutrient powerhouses with many potential health benefits. Here's what you need to know about serving them to babies and kids.

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