Here is a quick list of herbs and foods known to keep your milk production up, while also giving you energy!
- Fennel
- fenugreek tea
- dates
Ask Holly: Finger Foods?
Dear Holly,
I have been very nervous about starting my baby on finger foods. She is 9 months old and does not have any teeth yet. I make all her food (though have succumbed to mum-mum’s as a snack) and try to only give her organic, unprocessed foods. Do you have a suggestion for snacks I can give my daughter, that she can safely feed to herself? Thank you!
-Sarah
NY, NY Continue reading Ask Holly: Finger Foods?
Ask Holly: Does my child need to drink milk?
Holly-
My 15 month old son switched from formula (problems breast feeding at 4 months) to organic whole milk at 1 yr. We have found that cow’s milk seemed to be causing diarrhea? He even has bouts of diarrhea when he has pudding made with whole milk. My pedi suggested he drink lactaid milk. I have seen improvement however, I would like your suggestion on another form of calcium instead of lactaid milk–how about soy, rice milk? Some mom’s tell me their toddlers don’t drink any cow’s milk products? I am a bit confused? Do you rec’d a multi vitamin with calcium at this age? Continue reading Ask Holly: Does my child need to drink milk?
Looking for Low Pesticide Food?
Although I strongly recommend feeding your family only organic food, I understand that’s not always a reality. The Environmental Working Group compiled a list of the “Dirty Dozen”- foods that are the highest in pesticide contamination. Only buy these foods organic: Continue reading Looking for Low Pesticide Food?
Best Food Sources of Iron
Your baby needs iron to boost her immune system and for her developing brain, but she might not enjoy the rusty flavor of iron fortified baby food. Here are some good food sources of iron. Continue reading Best Food Sources of Iron