Food in solid or liquid form, specifically in relation to children. See also the tag [eating] about manners and motivation.
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How do you tell if a toddler is lactose intolerant?
Our daughter was breast-fed until about 1 year-old, with a variety of table foods as she got older. During this time she would ocassionally get skin rashes, but we didn't think much of it.
When she ...
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Is my 15-month old drinking too much fluids?
My 15-month old is Mr. Thirst. He is weened (about 2 months now), but he has ravenous thirst and drinks about 50-60 ounces (ca. 1,6 liters) a day of fluids. We give him soy milk (he might be ...
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Are there certain foods that should be avoided when using Baby Led Weaning?
Aside from the general allergy risk foods (peanuts, cow milk, etc.), are there any foods that should be specifically avoided if you are trying "baby led weaning"?
I'm looking specifically for ...
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How do you ensure proper nutrition for a child in a vegetarian or vegan household?
I do not yet have children but I am a vegetarian. I am curious to know how vegetarians, and vegans, address the issue of nourishment. If it helps, I am vegetarian more for ethical reasons than health ...
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Should you give honey to a newborn?
I visited a friend-of-the-family in hospital soon after they'd had their new baby. I was surprised to see a jar of honey by the bedside. I thought it was for the parents to have in Tea or on toast, ...
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What is the best type of milk for a toddler?
What is the best type of milk for a normal 18-month old? Regular milk, 2%, 1% or fat-free?
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When should I introduce different foods to an infant or toddler?
It is often said that you should introduce certain foods in a certain order. These reasons often have to do with allergies, choking hazards, digestive system maturity, etc. What ages should your child ...
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How long should I wait before I permit my children to have access to caffeine?
From observing teenagers around my neighbourhood, it's obvious that Starbucks, and a few other coffee shops, are standard hangouts for teens. So I assume that once they're in highschool, I won't have ...
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How do you control the quantity of sweets and junk food a pre-teen eats?
For a pre-adolescent child, what strategies can I use to control the quantity of sweets and junk food that make it into his diet?
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How do you determine what the age-appropriate foods for a baby are?
Our baby is 14 months now and he has eaten almost any kind of food.
But during the first months, it was so confusing the fact that each doctor and/or "expert", suggested their own schedule about when ...
