More Vitamin D Recommended For Babies, Children and Teens to Prevent Diseases

This week I have been hearing lots about the increase in the daily recommended amount of vitamin D for babies, children, and teens. I first wrote over at Non-Toxic Kids about a few choices of natural mutivitamins for kids, spurred by an appointment with my healthcare … [Read more...]

Not All Foods are Baby Friendly

Introducing your baby to real food takes time. Fortunately, there is no need to rush, In fact, going slowly gives your baby a chance to develop a taste for different types of food, and in the long run enables her to make healthier food choices. There is an enormous selection of … [Read more...]

ZapRoot: BPA Declared Baby Safe, Thanks FDA!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/7Y6_7XHPUzs&hl=en&fs=1] This week from our friends at ZapRoot: The FDA needs to have their heads examined. We respond to the numerous Chinese comments. Explore the world through Google Earth's Environment section. This week's show … [Read more...]

Mother's Milk: Can We Take a Moment To Laugh at These Breasts?

I was 28 when my daughter was born. With a typical pregnancy you will gain 35 (or so) pounds. I gained a few more than 70. No, it’s not a typo, I was a chili cheese fry eating machine (I also jammed a few pounds of cotton candy down my throat each week). Giving birth was easy, … [Read more...]

Baby’s First Cereal: Make it from Scratch

Rice is easily digested and has low allergen aspects, so it is commonly recommended as the first food you introduce to your baby. Many of the recipes for making baby cereals are time consuming, but with the use of the freezer and a blender, homemade rice cereal is simple and … [Read more...]