Natrel’s Baboo Milk is a new product for toddlers now being sold in Canada. It is a fortified dairy product enhanced with more protein, added vitamin C and omega-3 DHA, which is said to help the development of the brain, eyes and nerves. This milk is specifically meant for consumption by children between the ages [...]
My four-month-old daughter is physically ready to start eating solid foods but breastfeeding is still going well and I think I want to delay the introduction of solids a little longer. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to waiting a little longer? How do I know when I should start feeding them real food? There [...]
Breastfeeding can be one of the most challenging parts of being a new mother. There is a lot of pressure to do it, to do it well and to reap all kinds of benefits like bonding with your child, providing the best possible nutrients to your child etc. etc. etc… Together Family recently spoke to [...]
In the editor’s letter of the Spring issue of Together Family I wrote a short piece about different feeding practices for babies including one theory, which encourages babies to feed themselves (Baby-Led Weaning or BLW). I recently received a response to my comment about the mess that would inevitably ensue from allowing babies to feed [...]