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

Can Babies Have Salt?
Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 2/19/21 Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 2/19/21

Can Babies Have Salt?

Are you worried about sodium in your baby’s diet? Is it true that infant kidneys can’t handle much salt? Here’s the scoop on current infant sodium guidelines.

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A Roadmap to Weaning: When and How to Drop a Milk Feed
Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 12/21/20 Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 12/21/20

A Roadmap to Weaning: When and How to Drop a Milk Feed

If a baby is growing well but still feeding around the clock, it may be time to drop a milk feed. Here are tips for navigating weaning and timing solids & milk.

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7 Ways to Prevent Car Sickness in Babies
Pediatric Nutrition, Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 11/13/20 Pediatric Nutrition, Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 11/13/20

7 Ways to Prevent Car Sickness in Babies

Here are 7 ways to prevent and manage car sickness in babies, which occurs when the brain receives mixed signals from the inner ears, eyes, nerves, and joints.

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My Baby is Not Interested in Eating Solids. Help! 
Pediatric Nutrition, Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 10/28/20 Pediatric Nutrition, Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 10/28/20

My Baby is Not Interested in Eating Solids. Help! 

“Help! My baby’s not interested in eating solids!” If this sounds like you, read more from a pediatric dietitian about how to get your baby interested in food.

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First Foods for Babies
Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 9/26/20 Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 9/26/20

First Foods for Babies

The high chair is set up, you’ve received the go-ahead from your pediatrician to start your baby on solids - here is guidance on choosing some first foods!

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Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Solid Foods
Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 8/2/20 Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 8/2/20

Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Solid Foods

Wondering if your baby is ready to start solids? Here’s evidence-based info on signs of solid readiness, foods high in iron, allergen introduction, and more!

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When Can Babies Eat Eggs?
Pediatric Nutrition, Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 7/27/20 Pediatric Nutrition, Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 7/27/20

When Can Babies Eat Eggs?

Wondering about serving eggs to babies? Read more for tips from a pediatric dietitian about when to start, how to prepare, and the risk of food allergy to eggs.

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What to Know About Baby Gagging vs. Choking
Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 7/5/20 Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 7/5/20

What to Know About Baby Gagging vs. Choking

Learn to feed your baby safely and confidently with expert advice about gagging and choking in infants.

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Baby and Toddler Gagging: One Mom’s Story
Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 7/5/20 Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 7/5/20

Baby and Toddler Gagging: One Mom’s Story

It can help to hear how other parents have navigated feeding difficulties (like excessive gagging) in their babies and kids - here is one mom’s story.

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Early Infant Feeding Can Prevent Food Allergies
Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 5/12/20 Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 5/12/20

Early Infant Feeding Can Prevent Food Allergies

If you find the thought of introducing food allergens to your baby stressful, it can help to learn about why early/frequent introduction is so important.

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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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