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Baby & toddler

From first solids to finger foods, giving babies and toddlers a healthy start in life depends on encouraging good eating habits. Follow Supernanny’s tips to get your baby and toddler eating great food and loving mealtimes!

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Breastfeeding and asthma
Breastfeeding may not protect against allergies if you feed your child junk food once he’s weaned…
Supernanny Team 03 February 2009
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Breastfeeding and baby nutrition

New research suggests that babies who are exclusively breastfed up to 6 months don’t lack for iron but that low vitamin D may cause problems…

Supernanny Team 27 March 2008
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Fussy eating may be in the genes

New research suggests that fussy eating may be inherited – so if your kids won’t eat their greens, is it because they’re copying you?

Supernanny Team 27 August 2007
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Ask Dr. Sears: Baby's an Overenthusiastic Eater

Q. My baby is a little over 10 months old. She has a very healthy appetite, and will try anything you feed her. However, she weighs 26 pounds. I'm wondering if we could possibly be overfeeding her, and if we are, how can we tell? Also, how much should a baby her age eat at one meal?

Parenting.com — Parenting.com (Supernanny Expert) 21 August 2007
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Ask Dr. Sears: Getting Kids Into the H2O Habit

Q. My kids simply don't drink enough water. They love juice, so I usually give them that, but I'm concerned that they're not hydrated enough — for example, they always have chapped lips. How can I get them to drink water without a fight?

Parenting.com — Parenting.com (Supernanny Expert) 21 August 2007
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Ask Dr. Sears: Feeding Battles

Q. I just learned that when my mother babysits my 4-month-old, she gives her a bottle of water after she is finished with her regular bottle. I'm upset that she's taken it upon herself to do this without consulting me first, and I'm also concerned because I've heard that water isn't necessary or even good for babies. How can I explain this to my mom without offending her?

Parenting.com — Parenting.com (Supernanny Expert) 21 August 2007
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Get your child eating right

A new study suggests that babies who are iron-deficient may have development delays when it comes to attention and memory – findings that echo earlier research indicating that poor nutrition has a lot to answer for…

Supernanny Team 15 August 2007
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Your weaning timetable

First solids are a big milestone for your baby – and you too! If you’re concerned about what foods to introduce when, use our timetable as a guide…

Supernanny Team 02 August 2007
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