What’s the Best Baby-Feeding Guide? Your Baby!
Trust me, I know what I’m doing… Part of the reason so many parents get into feeding trouble is that they often lack quality support or information. Without trusted family nearby, and with pediatricians and family doctors who may not know much about feeding, parents often turn to the internet for advice. Here is a resource from the Johns Hopkins website that a parent on FB shared with me. This Hopkins page baffled me with some of the feeding advice for parents: “Begin with small amounts of new solid foods–a teaspoon at...
read moreTouching story of progress with selective eating
This is a great post from Mealtime Hostage Blog. I am quoting generously, with permission. I love the journal-style story of progress for this mother of a selective eater. I know so many parents who think, “That sounds great, but can’t work for us.” It’s why I filled my book with tons of quotes from parents who have been there, and why I asked the Mealtime Hostage Mom if I could share this mother’s triumphs and joys. Mealtime Hostage is a great resource if you are struggling with a child who is food averse, is...
read moreWhen a challenging, “She won’t like it” dish is for dinner (plus Thai Basil Noodle Salad recipe)
So the other night as I was menu planning, I was leafing through my 3-ring binder and came across a recipe I made last when I was pregnant! M has never had this meal (though she promised me she has had it before). It’s a Thai beef and basil salad, and I just didn’t think she’d like it. I have a fairly adventurous eater who happens to heartily enjoy the 10-12 dishes (and others) I make on a regularish rotation. I realized to my chagrin, that I don’t often make things I “know” she doesn’t like, like...
read morelatest Huffington Post blog on “expert advice”
You Can’t Always Count on Your Experts… Those of you who know my blog may recognize some of these. Also, check out my series, “Stupid Things Experts Say.” http://thefeedingdoctor.com/just-dont-bring-it-into-the-house-stupid-things-experts-say-5/ http://thefeedingdoctor.com/stupid-stuff-experts-say-4-your-child-can-go-up-to-three-weeks-without-food-and-be-fine/ http://thefeedingdoctor.com/stupid-things-experts-say-about-food-and-weight-part-1/ Feel free to share, like and comment. Time to have more of a national...
read moreorganic but eating Fritos vs. spoiled snacks: my verdict? “should” ruins eating…
My husband recently sent me a link to this Podcast, with “Judge” John Hodgman and guest Alton Brown, who help a couple decide who is right or wrong around eating decaying food and more. It’s worth a listen, and if you don’t want any “spoliers” (haha) stop reading, listen to the podcast and come back. Who is “right?” Never so simple around something as fundamental to life and self as food. Summary: Husband: Eats spoiled food, rotten food, from the trash if he has to, fallen fruit on ground with...
read moreportion minimums or maximums undermine healthy feeding
I was giving a workshop on starting solids recently when two moms asked a similar question. “The doctor said my son has to drink X ounces of milk a day, and it’s so hard. If he hasn’t finished his pre-measured sippy cups, I end up chasing him around for an hour before bed time trying to get him to drink it.” A recent house-call revealed a similar scenario where minimum amount recommendations invited pressure into feeding. The parents were told by the pediatrician that the child had to eat X Tablespoons or fortified...
read moreAsparagus sauce
sweet n tangy asparagus dressing Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Sweet and tangy sauce perfect for asparagus dipping! Author: Katja Rowell, MD Cuisine: ’70′s chic Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 Tbspn miracle whip 2 tspn white vinegar 1-2 tspn ketchup 1 Tbspn evaporated milk Instructions mix, taste, play with ratios and enjoy! WordPress Recipe Plugin by EasyRecipe 3.2.1230 It’s that time of year again! As the Germans call it, Spargelzeit! (I’ve never seen a culture so...
read moreirresponsible conclusions on prompting kids to try new foods
Some thoughts on the study, “Predicting Successful Introduction of Novel Fruit to Preschool Children.” From the Journal of the Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition. (links at bottom) First and foremost, most of what busy clinicians (or parents, or “science reporters”) will read is the abstract or just the conclusion or press release, which is why I find this so troublesome. Whenever you see “evidence based,” know how problematic that can be, when the study has major...
read moreChocolate milk helps kids shed the pounds!
This study about beverages and BMI (Public Health Nutrition Journal) in a sampling of Mexican American children showed that the more flavored milk kids drank, the lower the BMI. (Soda was associated with an increased risk of “obesity,” interestingly, juice and other sugar-sweetened beverages showed no effect…) OK, I don’t really believe that chocolate milk makes kids thinner, or fatter. I believe there is a complex play of factors, from genetics to poverty, to timing of meals and eating… I just wanted to take a...
read moreWhen Feeding Therapy Becomes Aversion Therapy
I was happy that the Huffington Post put out my essay on what I believe are harmful feeding therapies. Let me know what you think, and feel free to share, comment etc. This is a discussion that needs to happen! Huffington Post, When Feeding Therapy Becomes Aversion Therapy
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I’m passing this article along to a friend. There are so many differing opinions on how to feed babies...katja on What’s the Best Baby-Feeding Guide? Your Baby!
Good for you for including him in meals. Sounds like he loves what you are cooking. Watch him closely as...Rachel Young on What’s the Best Baby-Feeding Guide? Your Baby!
How do you feel about giving a 9 month old table food? Our son is enthusiastic and I like...Kate on Touching story of progress with selective eating
I thought I was the only one misting up. Thanks for sharing, Katja.Twistie on Touching story of progress with selective eating
Oh man, I started misting up at this. It's beautiful. Where did I put my hankie?