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Is It Bad to Feed Baby Food at 4 Months?
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Breastfeeding: Common Breastfeeding Challenges
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What Are Some Mistakes Parents Should Try to Avoid When Feeding Toddlers?
Most toddlers who are picky eaters have a normal appetite and exhibit age-appropriate growth patterns. Mistakes parents should try to avoid when feeding toddlers include watching TV at mealtimes, offering unhealthy snacks as a reward, feeding too many sugary foods, forcing the child to eat, serving portion sizes that are too big and other mistakes.
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Problems When Breastfeeding
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6 Strategies for Picky Eaters
It isn’t easy to parent a picky eater. These six strategies may help your picky eater have a more varied diet, and may ease your mealtime stress.
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How Can I Help My Baby with Feeding Problems?
Nearly half of children who develop normally have eating problems, whereas nearly 80% of children with developmental delays have eating problems. Help your baby with feeding problems by feeding smaller portions, focusing on the positive and providing pediatrician-recommended nutritional supplements.
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