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Margaret Meade - EzineArticles.com Expert Author  

Margaret Meade is a WAHM and is the mother of 3 boys who were raised on homemade baby food. Currently the Editor/Owner of WholesomeBabyFood.com and WholesomeToddlerFood.com, she enjoys the opportunity to help parents and caregivers start their children on the road to good healthy eating habits! She combines personal experience, current research, pediatrician advice and her very diverse background bring you top baby and toddler food sites. Wholesomebabyfood.com offers an extensive range of baby ... [More]

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  • A Baby's Natural Sweet Tooth - Why Introducing Vegetables Before Fruits Does Not Make A Difference
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Your Mom may have told you, your best friend, your Aunt or even your pediatrician may all have told you "Don't give your baby fruits before vegetables or he'll get a sweet tooth!" Another variation of this advice often given is that you should never introduce orange foods before green food. Is there any sound medical evidence that suggests that introducing fruits before vegetables, or orange before green, will definitely give baby a sweet tooth?


  • Try Avocado as a Great First Food for Baby!
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Would you like to eat those pasty and cardboard-like flakes as your first food? Skip the cereals and offer your baby the yummy nutrition of an avocado as a first food instead!


  • Commercial Baby and Infant Cereals - Are They Necessary?
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Did you know that baby's first food does not have to be a commercial infant rice cereal? Many pediatric resources are acknowledging the fact that avocado, banana and sweet potato make great first foods for baby!


  • Yogurt, Cheese and Your Baby - When to Offer Your Baby Yogurt and Cheese
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] It is unfortunate that many medical professionals neglect to properly explain why it is fine to offer your baby cheese and/or yogurt earlier than the age of one year old. The most common reasons for yogurt and/or cheese being allowed prior to age 1 year old are found within this article.


  • Is Your Baby Ready For Solid Foods?
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] How do you know if your baby is ready for solid foods? Your baby may be 3 months old or 4 months old when you start to feel she may need "something more" than formula or breast milk or your friend's baby may have already started solids.


  • Is Your Baby Ready for Finger Foods and Self-Feeding?
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Finger foods for babies do more than provide nutrition! Finger foods help baby learn fine motor skills and also allow baby to engage in the wonder and fun of food experimentation.


  • Homemade Baby Food - Safe Preparation and Storage Tips
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Safely make homemade baby food with a few simple food safety tips


  • "All Natural" Does Not Always Mean That It's Good For Your Kids!
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Have you read the labels of some of the most popular kid's foods lately? How can you be sure that the food you are buying for your babies and kids is truly healthy?


  • Holiday Homemade Baby Food Meal Ideas - Serve Some Holiday Cheer to Your Baby
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Baby does not have to be "left out" of Holiday meals just because she is an infant. The Holidays are a wonderful time for baby to explore foods and share in the family celebration. Pull baby's high chair up to the dinner table and watch her joy and wonder as she takes part in the Holiday meal tradition. With some creativity, your baby can have a Holiday dinner similar to what the big kids and adults are eating!


  • Beware of Rice Milk and Soy Milk for Infants and Toddlers
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Rice milk and soy milk sound healthy and good for you but are you aware that these beverages are not really good for the health of babies and toddlers?


  • Wheat Germ in Your Baby or Toddler's Diet
    [Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Did you know that wheat germ packs a whollop of a nutritional punch for baby and toddler alike? Read about how nutritious Wheat Germ is and How easy it is to incorporate into your baby or toddler's diet.


  • Giving Flax to Your Baby - The Facts on Flax for Baby, Toddler & the Whole Family
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] When can I introduce Flax and Flax Seed to my baby? Is Flax Good for Babies? What exactly is Flax and Flax Seeds and how will Flax benefit my baby?


  • Transition Your Baby to Using a Sippy Cup
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] You think it's time to transition your baby to a sippy cup but you are not sure how to go about it. Relax, transitioning to a sippy cup is relatively easy and all about physical maturity, fun and a bit of folly too!


  • Introducing Fish to Your Baby
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Fish, specifically shellfish and "boney" fish, are known allergens for an infant. It is often recommended to introduce fish only after a baby has reached 1 year of age. Many sources suggest waiting until after 3 years old. Learn about Fish for Infants and Make a Yummy Fish Dinner.


  • Traveling with Homemade Baby Food
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Traveling with Homemade Baby Food is easier than you may think. At the same time, it does take some pre-planning and calculation. Depending on where you are going, how long you are staying and what types of "creature comforts" will be available, you may not have to rely on a single ounce of commercial baby food.


  • Spice Up Your Baby's World!
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] You've probably heard it over and over again, "Do not add sugar or salt to baby food." What about adding herbs and spices to tempt your baby's palate? Many parents neglect spices and the wide variety of tastes that may be introduced simply by adding a spice!


  • Baby Food Carrots Contain What? Nitrates and Homemade Baby Food
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] My homemade baby food carrots may contain what? Learn about nitrates, homemade baby food and why commercial baby foods will contain nitrates too!


  • Ease the Transition to Table Foods with Homemade Baby Food
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] One of the best things about making homemade baby food is that the transition from "Stage 1" thin purees, to more thick and textured foods is often easier and more quickly tolerated. With homemade baby food, your baby is exposed to a greater variety of tastes and textures making the transition to table foods less stressful.




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