If your new to solid foods baby was in need of a snack, would you hand him a candy bar? How about a bite sized bag of candy? Most mums would reply with a resounding ‘No Way!’ Unfortunately, in some baby and toddler snack foods that’s exactly what you may be doing. A recent study by the University of Calgary found that more than half of the baby and toddler foods sold at Canadian grocery stores have far too many calories coming from sugar. (more…)
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Study Finds Baby, Toddler Foods too sugary
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010Tips for Feeding Your Toddler
Friday, February 26th, 2010Your toddler is now enjoying his newfound independence and skill set. Some of that independence may reveal itself at the dinner table, with strong opinions flying about his likes and dislikes. This is perfectly normal as food choice is one of the first places toddlers assert their independence.
DHA and Eye Health: Study Supports Omega-3 in Formula
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Great strides have been taken in the recent years to attempt to provide an infant formula that replicates the concentrations of nutrients found in breast milk. A newer addition to infant formula is omega-3 fatty acids, a rich source of DHA, a nutrient proven in recent studies to enhance fetal brain development and future cognitive skills. A study out this month found yet another reason for DHA enrichment and that is eye health. (more…)
Longer nursing may Aid in Kid’s Mental Health
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Mum Mum’s recently reported that the UK sent researchers out to discover why breastfeeding rates and duration lengths remain low in that country, particularly when current research touts numerous health benefits to both mother and baby. Although many women initiate breastfeeding, the duration of breastfeeding remains lower than health experts would like to see of a minimum of 6 months. A recent study found that there is further reason to encourage longer breastfeeding duration as it may improve a baby’s mental health.
Kid’s like Veggie Choice, but May not Eat Them
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Kids and vegetables kind of go together like oil and water - or at least are certainly not synonymous. Parents and healthcare providers everywhere try (and try again) to come up with new ways to get kids to eat their veggies. One 
common notion is that kids will be more inclined to eat a veggie they helped pick out, but a recent study found there may be little truth to that.
6 Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits in Kids
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009How to Prevent Choking in Infants
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Mum Mum’s recently discussed introducing solids to your infant. As babies learn how to chew and swallow foods, the risk of choking is ever present and the main reason why this topic deserved its own post. Choking is scary for both children and parents and can happen anytime anywhere, but there are things parents can do to help prevent choking. (more…)
Needs of Bottle Feeding Mums Neglected
Monday, July 27th, 2009Researchers and health experts agree, breast is best when it comes to infant feeding. However, many women cannot or do no breastfeed for a range of personal reasons. Many babies, even if breastfed, do receive infant formula during their first year of life once breastfeeding has ended. A recent study found, however, that many bottle feeding mothers are being neglected.
Breastfed Babies Weaned Later than Formula Fed Babies
Sunday, July 5th, 2009It is recommended by experts across the globe to hold off on starting an infant on solids until at least 4 to 6 months of age; with some experts claiming no sooner than 6 months. Ideally, an infant should be exclusively breastfed for the 6 months of life, but statistically many women to not reach that goal. Does the type of infant feeding method dictate how soon a baby is started on solid foods? A new study attempts to find the answer to that very question.
Breastfeeding News Most Comprehensive Study of its Kind
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009A few months back, a research team announced a uniquely comprehensive study that will be ongoing for the next five years looking at how breastfeeding impacts the cost of health care for low birth weight babies. Knowing the wealth of health benefits breastfeeding provides both mother and baby, a new study hopes to provide even more insight. 
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Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist, is the Mum-Mum Blog contributor.
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