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Baby-Led Weaning | Food Allergies | Nutrition for Moms | Pediatric Nutrition | Picky Eating | Teen and Tween Nutrition

The First 1,000 Days: Why Nutrition from Conception to Age Two Matters
Pediatric Nutrition, Nutrition for Moms, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 12/4/25 Pediatric Nutrition, Nutrition for Moms, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 12/4/25

The First 1,000 Days: Why Nutrition from Conception to Age Two Matters

The 1st 1,000 days—from conception to age 2—are critical for brain and body growth. Learn from a pediatric dietitian why early nutrition shapes lifelong health.

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Starting Solids When Your Baby Has Hereditary Fructose Intolerance (HFI): A Parent’s Guide
Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 11/12/25 Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 11/12/25

Starting Solids When Your Baby Has Hereditary Fructose Intolerance (HFI): A Parent’s Guide

Get hereditary fructose intolerance support from a pediatric dietitian here, plus HFI-safe foods for baby-led weaning, and guidance on starting solids with HFI.

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The Truth About Ultra-Processed Baby Foods: What Parents Should Know About “Healthy” Baby Food Marketing
Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 11/9/25 Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 11/9/25

The Truth About Ultra-Processed Baby Foods: What Parents Should Know About “Healthy” Baby Food Marketing

Many “healthy” baby foods are ultra-processed and high in sugar. Learn how to spot misleading baby food marketing and choose better options.

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Can What You Serve Your Child at Meals Help Make Them Kinder?
Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 8/15/25 Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 8/15/25

Can What You Serve Your Child at Meals Help Make Them Kinder?

Can food make kids kinder? New research links fish intake to empathy in kids. Learn how to serve it, even for picky eaters and babies!

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Best Feeding Schedule for a Newborn
Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 5/1/25 Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids Malina Malkani 5/1/25

Best Feeding Schedule for a Newborn

Read more from a pediatric registered dietitian for newborn feeding schedules for breastfed and formula-fed babies, with tips on hiccups and cluster feeding.

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Why Do Newborn Babies Need a Vitamin K Shot?
Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 1/28/25 Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 1/28/25

Why Do Newborn Babies Need a Vitamin K Shot?

Discover why babies need a Vitamin K shot, its recommended dose, benefits, and role in preventing serious health risks, explained by a pediatric dietitian.

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How to serve spinach during baby-led weaning
Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 1/16/25 Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 1/16/25

How to serve spinach during baby-led weaning

Learn how to safely prepare and serve spinach during baby-led weaning. Discover BLW tips, recipes, & benefits of spinach for baby’s growth from a pediatric RD.

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Raw Milk vs Pasteurized Milk: Which is Best for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids?
Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 1/11/25 Pediatric Nutrition, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 1/11/25

Raw Milk vs Pasteurized Milk: Which is Best for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids?

Need evidence-based guidance on raw milk and pasteurized milk, including which is best for your toddler? Read more here from a credentialed child food expert.

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How to Cook Sweetpotatoes for Baby-Led Weaning 
Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 12/4/24 Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Pediatric Nutrition Malina Malkani 12/4/24

How to Cook Sweetpotatoes for Baby-Led Weaning 

Sweetpotatoes are a nutritious first food for babies. Learn more from a pediatric dietitian on why and how to serve sweetpotatoes during baby-led weaning.

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Managing Infant Eczema: Foods to Avoid in Babies with Atopic Dermatitis?
Food Allergies, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 10/16/24 Food Allergies, Starting Solids, Baby-Led Weaning Malina Malkani 10/16/24

Managing Infant Eczema: Foods to Avoid in Babies with Atopic Dermatitis?

Wondering about the relationship between eczema and allergies? Get the details from a pediatric dietitian about food allergy introduction and eczema management.

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Pancakes & Baby-Led Weaning: Recipes and Cooking Tips from a Pediatric Dietitian
Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 10/16/24 Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 10/16/24

Pancakes & Baby-Led Weaning: Recipes and Cooking Tips from a Pediatric Dietitian

Read more from a pediatric dietitian on favorite, nutrient-dense BLW pancake recipes and tips on how to make the perfect pancake for baby-led weaning.

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Best Baby-Led Weaning Books: A Complete Guide
Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 10/16/24 Baby-Led Weaning, Starting Solids, Food Allergies Malina Malkani 10/16/24

Best Baby-Led Weaning Books: A Complete Guide

Wondering how to choose the best baby-led weaning book? Learn more from a pediatric dietitian about what to consider and which BLW book options are best.

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