Your new food critic

By now you've noticed that everything seems to make its way into your little one’s mouth. Once he’s able grasp small objects, eating those little goodies is exactly what he'll try to do. His tiny teeth are ready to be put to good use. Although he's only using them for cutting, not really chewing, that doesn't mean your child is ready for just any food you offer. Even though it's now finger food time in his life, you still need to be careful about what foods he grabs with those little fingers.

By Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

By Dr. Jeff Habert, family physician

By Dr. Jeff Habert, family physician

By Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

Just as it was important to eat right while you were pregnant, it's also vital that you continue to do so while breastfeeding. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you adapt to life as a nursing mom.