Full Description
Widely considered the leading book involving nutrition and feeding infants and children, this revised edition offers practical advice that takes into account the most recent research into such topics as: emotional, cultural, and genetic aspects of eating; proper diet during pregnancy; breast-feeding versus; bottle-feeding; introducing solid food to an infant's diet; feeding the pre-schooler; and avoiding mealtime battles. An appendix looks at a wide range of disorders including allergies, asthma, and hyperactivity, and how to teach a child who is reluctant to eat. The author also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of giving young children vitamins.
Contents
Feeding Is Parenting; Your Child Knows How to Eat and Grow; Understanding Your Newborn; Your Feeding Decision: Breastfeeding or Formula-Feeding; Breastfeeding Your Baby; Formula-Feeding Your Baby; Feeding Your Older Baby; Feeding Your Toddler; Feeding Your Preschooler.
