Feeding: The Simple Solution

Food: it's the staff of life and, for many parents, a prime source of tension with their children. From the baby who rejects the bottle or breast, to the older child who wants only fast food, youngsters' quirky eating habits can frustrate adults. Make sure this problem never arises in the first place You can feed your baby a nutritious diet from infancy throughout childhood, with a minimum of effort, stress, time, and expense. Tune in to a baby's natural cues, and learn to trust your infant, before conflict develops; remember that nervous parents often overfeed. Weigh the pros and cons of breast and bottle feeding, and prepare yourself for the problems that can arise from each. See why you might want to hold off on solids, and why commercial baby foods can prime your child to prefer bland, sugary meals later on. Sections on allergies and immunity, "twelve golden rules", and healthy fast foods offer invaluable guidance, tips and recipes.