Choosing your baby’s food

It’s easy to fall into the habit of offering your baby the same foods every day, especially if you know they’ll happily eat them. Here are some simple ideas for expanding your little one’s diet without compromising on those all-important nutrients.

Did you know? Your baby may need to eat three meals and two mini meals each day.

While most women around the world breastfeed their babies in the early months, breastfeeding rates at 12 months of age vary widely. With the Health Canada recommendation to breastfeed for 24 months or longer, there is every reason to carry on for as long as it works for you both.

This article includes contributions from Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician, and Charlotte Geroudet, GD.

Follow these stay-safe principles when you’re shopping or preparing food for your baby.

Bringing a baby into this world can make new parents think about the future of the planet, and how they can lessen their impact for generations to come. Here are five ways some parents shop and eat more consciously to help support the world’s resources and environment. 

Whether you want to express breast milk or you’re thinking of supplementing with baby formula, try these 13 tips on how to switch from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding.

Around six months of age, baby’s evolving needs call for the introduction of foods

Focus on your baby’s nutrition by offering them smart eating choices in between mealtimes.

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

Did you know? Offering sugary drinks to your baby adds extra calories to their diet and makes tooth decay more likely. It can also mean they drink less of the breast milk and water they need for healthy growth and development.  

Did you know? In a global survey, 30% of respondents looked for organic qualities when shopping.

This baby poop guide will help you understand the differences between different baby stool colours and consistencies as well as the stools of babies on different diets.

By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician

Now that your baby is eight to 10 months old, has enjoyed their first tastes, and is becoming more experienced at eating, it’s time to move on to lumpy foods and helping them learn to feed themself.

Did you know? You’re a role model for your baby—what you eat and drink influences their choices.

If you have doubts about what the function of each one is, keep reading

How will you feed your newborn?

By Dr. Jeff Habert, family physician