![]() ![]() Introduce new foods one at a time and continue to feed that same food for at least four days to rule out the possibility of a negative reaction. Second, go slowly and be observant every baby will have an individual response to different foods. (You can freeze it in one-serving sizes for later use.) Better-quality, additive-free, prepared brands of baby food, like Earth’s Best, do exist, but it is still better to make your own baby food to be assured of the quality–plus making baby food puts mom on the right track for home food preparation for the years to come. First, make your little one a “whole foods baby”! Avoid processed and refined foods as much as possible, including many brands of baby food they are usually devoid of nutrients and have added “undesirables.” It is always best to make your own baby food from organic, whole foods. There are three concepts to keep in mind. Once breast milk is no longer the sole source of these nutrients, where should one go? The first year of life requires a full spectrum of nutrients, including fats, protein, cholesterol, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Ideally, breastfeeding should be maintained for a year, with a goal of six months for working mothers. (See FAQs on Homemade Baby Formula.) After (or With) the Breast or Bottle What about low milk supply, an unwell mother or adoption? Luckily, it is possible to make a wholesome whole food baby formula. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. These include good quality proteins from foods such as grass-fed meats and organ meats, good quality fats from butter, coconut oil, olive oil, cod liver oil and egg yolks, as well as complex carbohydrate-rich foods like vegetables, whole grains and legumes–think whole food, natural and seasonal, with a big emphasis on healthy fat.īottom line, in a perfect world, with perfect nutrition, every woman would breastfeed. The proper nutrients are necessary to create breast milk that will provide all a growing baby needs. The typical modern diet is filled with products based on sugar, white flour, additives and commercial fats and oils, which do not nourish and build. So, what is best for baby? It comes down to nutrition! Hands down, healthy breast milk is perfectly designed for baby’s physical and mental development, but this is only true when mom supplies her body with the right nutrients. 5 A Swedish study found that breastfed infants were just as likely to develop childhood ear infections 6 and childhood cancer as formula-fed babies. In 2001, a study found breastfed children had more asthma than bottle-fed. However, other studies show the opposite. ![]() 2,3 Some researchers believe breastfed infants have greater academic potential than formula-fed infants, which is thought to be due to the fatty acid DHA found in mother’s milk and not in most US formulas. 1 Other studies have shown that breastfed infants have reduced rates of respiratory illnesses and ear infections. For example, breastfed babies tend to be more robust, intelligent and free of allergies and other complaints like intestinal difficulties. ![]() ![]() Numerous studies support the benefits of breastfeeding. But which foods are best? The research clearly points in the direction of Weston A. At no other time in life is nutrition so important. Nourishing Traditional Diets with Sally Fallon Morellįood is what nourishes the body and makes us healthy and strong–especially when one’s weight hovers around 20 pounds! Infant nutrition is critical for ensuring proper development, maximizing learning capacities and preventing illness. ![]()
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