The Dark Truth About Baby Cereal
<p>Baby cereal was first introduced in the 1930s, which was when a monumental shift occurred away from real foods towards processed convenience foods. Previously known as pablum, mothers were advised to mix it into a bottle with breast milk for babies as young as six weeks old. Then when baby was around 3 or 4 […]</p>
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6 Months Old Baby Food Ideas
<p>Congratulations, your baby has hit the half-year milestone. In the first six months, she has gained all the nutrients from breast milk. It is now time for your baby to start tasting solids and relish them. Nutrient Requirements of a 6-Month-Old Infant Here are the nutritional components that 6-month-old baby food should have: Calcium: Calcium […]</p>
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Crying and Colic: What You Need to Know
<p>It’s your infant’s natural way to communicate, but you can lessen unnecessary tears. Most newborns fuss and cry for about an hour and a half each day— typically because they’re tired, hungry, or under- or overstimulated. However, some infants cry for more than three hours a day and are much harder to soothe. Persistent crying has […]</p>
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