Myths and truths of weaning
Introducing a baby to solid food is one of the most exciting moments of parenthood. Make it easy for you and your little one with the help of this expert guide from baby nutrition expert, Annabel Karmel…
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eaning your baby is a sign that she is growing up and every parent wants to make this an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, as soon as new parents consult books, websites, friends, or even doctors for guidance, their excitement turns into a feeling of anxiety. By the time a new parent has absorbed all the popular myths – don’t give any solids before six months, start with bland foods, avoid alleged allergens – feeding a baby seems more like a risky science experiment than the fun and enriching experience it could be. This undue apprehension and excessive cautiousness has sad consequences for child nutrition. Parents end up feeding their babies a bland and limited diet. in the process, babies miss a precious window of opportunity to develop their tastebuds – at the very age when they are most receptive to new tastes. This is one of the main reasons kids can turn into picky and reluctant eaters and develop bad eating habits that may last a lifetime. Here we look at some myths and truths of weaning. >
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of AT Home with Jo Frost - July 2011