Pregnancy

Answered by toxicologist and food scientist Charles Santerre  Although honey seems like a wholesome and natural food to give your infant, don’t do it until after she’s at least 12 months old. Honey can contain spores of a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum,...

Is my baby ready to start stage 1? The AAP recommends that you start to introduce stage 1 baby foods to your child at around 4-6 months old. The most important sign that your baby is ready to start solids...

Is my baby ready to start stage 3? Stage 3 baby food includes food with chunks and other soft, easy to chew foods. After a few months of eating “solid” food, the American Academy of Pediatrics says some common signs...

Answers from Jay L. Hoecker, M.D. Organic foods are produced without conventional pesticides, chemical fertilizers, antibiotics or growth hormones. Feeding your baby organic baby food might limit his or her exposure to these substances. Conventional growers use pesticides to protect...

When your baby first starts to teeth it can be hard to find ways to sooth his/her sensitive mouth. Here are some homemade, natural teething remedies to help your child grow out that perfect smile! Feel free to play with...

One of the biggest decisions a parent has to make for their baby is what exactly to feed them. While it is easy to just purchase generic baby food and assume it is healthy for your child, many parents are...