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A top pediatrician supplies nutrition advice for parents of children between infancy and preschool, and also discusses how to resolve the most common eating problems children develop.

Children's eating habits change often between infancy and preschool. Dr. Paula's Good Nutrition Guide for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers provides nutrition guidelines for young children and gives parents confidence in this confusing and important area.

Pediatrician Paula Elbirt discusses nutrition by age group. Breastfeeding, formula, solids, allergy issues, gas, and burping are issues for infants. Topics for toddlers include creating a healthful diet, snacks, whole versus skim milk, tantrums and food, and eating styles. Food issues change again for preschoolers, and include friends' influence on eating habits, what to do when a child is cranky from hunger, and much more. Sample recipes and menus are provided for each group.

Dr. Elbirt describes important differences between emerging eating disorders and odd but harmless food preferences kids embrace briefly and then discard. Whether they have "fussy eaters" or are looking for better ways to provide their children with the best nutrition, Dr. Paula's Good Nutrition Guide for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers has the information parents need. ... Read more

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Poorly Titled
This book is more about methods for feeding your children and the behaviors you may see as they grow up than it is about actual nutrition.She does discuss how many total calories your child should get in a day, but not any other nutrients.There are no recipes in this book.She does provide some examples of what an appropriate serving size is for each age group, but only for a very few specific foods and there is no guidance as to how to adapt what you read on a food label (usually for a 2000 cal. adult diet) to what your child actually needs in their diet.If you are dealing with picky eaters or worried about your child's attitudes & behaviors related to food, this book might help you.If you want more ideas of healthy foods to feed your kids and a way to verify that they're getting the NUTRITION that they need, you will be disappointed.

Very helpful!
Even though I had worked with a nutritionist and pediatrician for a year in trying to help my now 32 month old child to gain more weight, I still learned a lot from reading this book. It was reassuring to read the food diaries and then Dr. Paula's responses, because it discussed in detail how and what children really eat.As someone who has had to write a toddler's food diary, I can tell you that it's hard to really know how much your child is actually eating (nibble of this and bite of that), compare that to how much they are supposed to be eating according to guidelines(ounces, 1/2 cups, etc.), and come up with a clear picture. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who wanted to get some detailed information on young children's nutrition. ... Read more

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The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends that: "Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child."
- La Leche League International

There are many benefits to breastfeeding, which range from protecting the baby from illness through antibodies to providing comfort and security. There are also a myriad of benefits for the mother, which include everything from the special bonding that takes place to reduced rates of breast and ovarian cancer.

Despite a mother's best intentions, breastfeeding can prove to be challenging for both new and experienced mothers. And because many hospitals have reduced or eliminated programs on lactation, many mothers are often left relying on the advice of friends, family or a much too busy obstetrician or pediatrician. In a friendly, informative and easy-to-read manner, Better Breastfeeding addresses the concerns, problems and issues breastfeeding mothers face and answers the most commonly asked questions.

Some of the issues that are addressed include:

• Knowing if the baby is getting enough milk
• Plugged ducts and breast infection
• Nursing strike, thrush, and twins or multiples
• Challenges of latching
• Sore nipples and engorgement
• Going back to work.

The authors also provide 125 recipes for the breastfeeding mother that serve her unique needs and, ultimately, those of her baby. There is also some research which indicates that a child's taste preferences are influenced by what a mother eats during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Since the flavor of breast milk changes according to the mother's diet, it influences the types of foods the baby is willing to accept and enjoy during weaning to solid foods.

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Good Info & Recipies
First half the book is basic nutrition information for mom & baby the first year. The second half of the book is all recipes. A lot of the recipes can be made ahead and frozen. I checked it out from the library and liked it so much that I'm going to buy it. ... Read more

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Eat right and make a lifelong differencein the health of both you and your baby!

Did you know that small amounts of dark chocolate can be good for you while you’re pregnant? Would you be (happily) surprised to learn that you don’t have to give up your morning cup of coffee? Or disappointed that you should avoidsushi throughout your pregnancy? In What to Eat Before, During, and After Pregnancy, maternal nutrition expert Judith Brown guides you in making smart food selectionsto improve your chances of delivering a healthy baby.

Based on the latest scientific research, Dr. Brown provides practical nutritional advice on preparing your body for pregnancy; eating right for healthy fetal development; and making the best choices when taking vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements.

Inside you will find:

• The latest recommendations for following a balanced diet throughout pregnancy and breast-feeding
• Guidelines for preventing gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and preterm delivery
• Nutritional aids for dealing with common problemssuch as nausea, swelling, and heartburn

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Great Study in Nutrition
I picked this book up at Borders Books earlier this week and I'm really enjoying it.It's a great study in nutrition. There are enough books and weight loss programs out there.This is a great education in what and why you should eat what you eat.She teaches you what you should eat so you can avoid all the unnecessary pills and lose (before) and gain appropriately (during).I'm not much of a reader, but I've enjoyed this.I'm looking to create a healthy diet and lose weight before I get pregnant.And this has been a nice resource.There are some nice menu plans, and recipies and links to websites to help you determine if you're on target.

ok
This book was alright, but not exactly what I was expecting.I thought that it would be a little more about meal planning and supplements instead of pages and pages of lists with different vitamins, etc. and the amount needed ( in mg. or g. etc).I did learn some from it but not sure if it was worth the time or money.It was very drawn out and boring so it took me a while to finish. ... Read more

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Dr. Hoffer's ABC of Natural Nutrition for Children
The book " Dr. Hoffer's ABC of Natural Nutrition for Children: With Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Disorders and Mental State Dysfunctions" by Abram Hofferis a source of information on children's health and nutrition. Nutrition-based therapies have been used successfully to treat a wide range of health problems. The author has done research. The book contain varieties of topics, such as diagnosis and treatment with easy to find children's illnesses diagnosed. Also, contain a tables of the nutrient content of common foods which can be follow in developing an optimum diet. Furthermore, a complete guide to vitamins and mineral supplements for kids with recommended dosage.

Dr. Hoffer's ABC of Natural Nutrition for Children
The book " Dr. Hoffer's ABC of Natural Nutrition for Children: With Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Disorders and Mental State Dysfunctions" by Abram Hofferis a source of information on children's health and nutrition. Nutrition-based therapies have been used successfully to treat a wide range of health problems. The author has done research. The book contain varieties of topics, such as diagnosis and treatment with easy to find children's illnesses diagnosed. Also, contain a tables of the nutrient content of common foods which can be follow in developing an optimum diet. Furthermore, a complete guide to vitamins and mineral supplements for kids with recommended dosage.

dr. hoffer's natural nutrition for children
how much difficult for a child is to function in school if he have learning disability?, wether it is fogy- brain, or hyperactivity, or any other mental/neurological-disability, is one question. but finding a goodhelp is even more difficult, but no more!.this book is the natural choicefor every child that realy is working, and with the best resoults. manycase histories as well are showed in that book. you have got to give yourchild a natural fair chance.you have my warm recommandation. ... Read more

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The PREGNANCY NUTRITION - Steps for a Healthy Pregnancy and Baby Book for the Kindle is the ultimate guide for pregnancy nutrition and provides valuable information especially for expecting mothers to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. ... Read more

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Children grow up too fast. Before too long the almost indistinguishable speck in your womb is going to beflying down a hill on a bike with their hands in the air anddriving down the interstate in your new car. Before youknow it you'll be telling them good-bye as they startcollege, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. You'll never have the opportunity to nurture them again that you do right now, when they're safely inside you tucked away from the outside world.This is the time that you want to ensure they receive the best nutrition they can get.This book will tell you allyou need to know to make sure your child has the best possible start in life. ... Read more

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Action Steps To Ensure A Healthy Child - There is no time in your child’s life that nutrition is going to be as important as it is right now, when it hasn’t even drawn its first breath. Proper nutrition and good health are a vital part of having a healthy pregnancy, preventing many major birth defects and decreasing your chance of delivering a premature or low birth weight baby.

This book is among the first books to be written with the expertise of a medical expert and from the viewpoint of the average, everyday, ordinary, "going to be the one actually getting up in the middle of the night to change the baby's diaper while the obstetrician sleeps peacefully mom". It's the book on pregnancy nutrition you'll actually understand, explained in stages to make it easy for you to give your baby the best chance at being born healthy and happy. ... Read more

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There is no time in your child's life that nutrition is going to be as important as it is right now, when it hasn't even drawn its first breath. Proper nutrition and good health are a vital part of having a healthy pregnancy, preventing many major birth defects and decreasing your chance of delivering a premature or low birth weight baby.

Here is What You Will Learn Inside This Guide:

The various stages of fetal development
How nutrition affects how your baby grows
The role that nutrition plays in determining whether or not your child has a birth defect
How to have a healthy baby without giving up your favorite foods
What to do when you can't follow a regular pregnancy “diet”
How to lose those pregnancy pounds afterward quickly and painlessly, even if you're nursing
And More! ... Read more

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Finally, an excellent eBook that is brimming with common sense and usable material. This eBook speaks in clear laymen terms you will be able to understand to get what you need in order to have a healthy pregnancy and ultimately a healthy baby.

There is no time in your child’s life that nutrition is going to be as important as it is right now, before it has even drawn its first breath.

Proper nutrition and good health are a vital part of having a healthy pregnancy, preventing many major birth defects and decreasing your chance of delivering a premature or low birth weight baby.

Since your baby is obviously incapable of eating by itself at this point in time, they are going to get all of the nutrients they need to grow and develop properly from the foods that you eat.

That means you have to make sure you’re eating enough for both of you-and not just in empty calories either!

For the next nine months the nutrients that you take in are going to have to sustain both your health and that of your baby, so it’s essential that you make sure you’re getting enough of the necessary vitamins and minerals for both of you.

Your Prenatal Vitamins Aren’t Enough!

Many women read the section above and think, ‘I’m taking my prenatal vitamins like my physician told me, and I’m trying to eat healthy. Do I still have to worry about my nutrition?’

The answer to that is ABSOLUTELY.

But, there is a reason that prenatal vitamins are called nutritional supplements.

On their own they’re not sufficient to ensure that your baby grows and develops properly. That’s why it’s vital that you understand what you need to do during your pregnancy to keep both you and baby healthy.

This book is written with the expertise of a medical expert and from the viewpoint of the average, everyday, ordinary, "going to be the one actually getting up in the middle of the night to change the baby's diaper while the obstetrician sleeps peacefully mom".

It's the book on pregnancy nutrition you'll actually understand, explained in stages to make it easy for you to give your baby the best chance at being born healthy and happy.

In Pregnancy Diet Plan: Pregnancy Nutrition for a Healthy Baby you will learn how to:

1) Break down what you eat in a day.

There are many diets that are “guaranteed” to help you have a healthy pregnancy. I’ll teach you how to identify the nutrients you need, allowing you to eat the foods that you want while at the same time eating what’s best for your baby.

2) Distinguish between Trimesters

I’ll take you through the various changes you can make to your diet each trimester that will have a major impact on your baby’s development.

Here is what you will learn inside this guide....

* The various stages of fetal development
* How nutrition affects how your baby grows
* The role that nutrition plays in determining whether or not your child has a birth defect
* How to have a healthy baby without giving up your favorite foods
* What to do when you can't follow a regular pregnancy “diet”
* How to lose those pregnancy pounds afterward quickly and painlessly, even if you’re nursing
* And a lot more!

So, why wait?Get your copy of “Pregnancy Diet Plan: Pregnancy Nutrition for a Healthy Baby” today and insure your baby and you grow up healthy and strong.

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Are You Expecting? This ebook is written with the expertise of a medical expert and from the viewpoint of the average, everyday, ordinary,"going to be the one actually getting up in the middle of the night to change the baby's diaper while the obstetrician sleeps peacefully mom". It's the book on pregnancy nutrition you'll actually understand, explained in stages to make it easy for you to give your baby the best chance at being born healthy and happy. You'll find out everything you need to know about pregnancy and nutrition without having to buy a dictionary! ... Read more

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Are You Expecting? This ebook is written with the expertise of a medical expert and from the viewpoint of the average, everyday, ordinary,"going to be the one actually getting up in the middle of the night to change the baby's diaper while the obstetrician sleeps peacefully mom". It's the book on pregnancy nutrition you'll actually understand, explained in stages to make it easy for you to give your baby the best chance at being born healthy and happy. You'll find out everything you need to know about pregnancy and nutrition without having to buy a dictionary!
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Children grow up too fast. Before too long the almost indistinguishable speck in your
womb is going to be flying down a hill on a bike with their hands in the air and driving down the
interstate in your new car. Before you know it you’ll be telling them good-bye as they start
college, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. You’ll never have the opportunity to
nurture them again that you do right now, when they’re safely inside you tucked away from the
outside world. ... Read more

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Children grow up too fast. Before too long the almost indistinguishable speck in your womb is going to be flying down a hill on a bike with their hands in the air and driving down the interstate in your new car. Before you know it you‟ll be telling them good-bye as they start college, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. You‟ll
never have the opportunity to nurture them again that you do right now, when they‟re safely inside you tucked away from the outside world.
This is going to be the last time in your life that it‟s a piece of cake to get them to eat their vegetables, so enjoy it! You‟re going to spend the next eighteen years (and then some) trying to convince them that spinach is good for them and that the slimy stuff on the outside of their carrots is just pulp, but right now you‟re making all the decisions when it comes to what they eat. ... Read more

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Children grow up too fast. Before too long the almost indistinguishable speck in your womb is going to be flying down a hill on a bike with their hands in the air and driving down the interstate in your new car. Before you know it you’ll be telling them good-bye as they start college, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. You’ll never have the opportunity to nurture them again that you do right now, when they’re safely inside you tucked away from the outside world.
This is going to be the last time in your life that it’s a piece of cake to get them to eat their vegetables, so enjoy it! You’re going to spend the next eighteen years (and then some) trying to convince them that spinach is good for them and that the slimy stuff on the outside of their carrots is just pulp, but right now you’re making all the decisions when it comes to what they eat.
Proper pregnancy nutrition is a vital factor in proper fetal development because the fetus is physically incapable of providing for itself, nor can it show any visible signs of malnourishment between monthly check-ups as a newborn can. That means that for the next nine months it’s going to be completely up to you to ensure that you are properly eating for two, taking in the vitamins and nutrients that are going to help you give birth to a healthy, happy baby while keeping yourself healthy at the same time.
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An ambitious, thoroughly researched, and personable look at preconception health issues for all levels of interest.Before Your Pregnancy is unique because it is a dynamic video and book combination!The video is lively and information-packed;both the future mom and dad should watch it for a comprehensive, quick study on preconceptual health. The format is primarily question & answer featuring real people, stimulating graphics, and cooking and exercise demonstrations.The prospective mother usually appreciates the accompanying book that offers more detailed information and a multitude of practical applications and personal experiences outlining how others have found success in preparing themselves for pregnancy.

The 41-minute educational video and 34-page booklet is being described as an essential new nutrition and exercise guide designed for couples BEFORE they become pregnant. Special tips for the father-to-be are included as well. (Note-Yes, this is very handy to refer to duringpregnancy and postpartum).

All advice is based on the newest guidelines from ACOG (Am. College of Ob/Gyn), ACSM (Am. College of Sports Medicine), ADA (Am. Dietetic Assoc.), NAS (Natl. Academy of Sciences), etc.Fully referenced and peer reviewed by Ob/Gyns, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, and certified Personal Trainers.

Who is Before Your Pregnancy for?Couples planning for a 1st pregnancy or those who want to plan better for the next pregnancy
Women who have just miscarried-particularly vulnerable time period when couples need to know what they can do to get ready to "try again" (nutrition and exercise habits are something they have control over)
Infertility patients- Good nutrition and exercise habits are an integral part of the foundation upon which healthy outcomes are built when conception is medically feasible.Infertility couples who take good care of themselves also simply feel better during a time in their lives that can, potentially, be emotionally and physically draining.Not to be underestimated is the stress relief this provides.
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A very introductory set
I agree that Before Your Pregnancy can be helpful, if any experience with nutrition or a healthy lifestyle is limited.It covers the basics, but doesn't help too much with specifics.But the fact that it puts the responsiblity of parenting, before and during pregnancy, in the hands of mother and father is perhaps the best introduction it can provide.

Good for what it was intended to be
This package set is very good for what it was intended to be: a very general nutrition and exercise information resource. HOWEVER, if you have a basic knowledge of the food pyramid, exercise, and pregnancy hazards (alcohol, tobacco, caffiene) I would not recommend spending the money. The book is not more in-depth than the video, only six reciepts are included, and only a handful of exercises are available. This package is very limiting in scope. My advice: try your local library first before you buy.

Just what I've been looking for!
I thoroughly enjoyed this resource.Perhaps it was because I was reallysearching for someone/something who would compassionately discuss what myhusband and I could do to prepare for conceiving our first child.Thisvideo and booklet kit had that personal feel.I also liked being able toconnect a face with the person who wrote it (and she was pregnant in thevideo--a good sign!).Some of what I know I should be doing with nutritionand fitness was reinforced, but other information was new and specific tomy needs.I also like the way my hips, legs, and stomach feel after havingdone the mini workout at the end of the video three times this week.

preparation is the key to success!
Before Your Pregnancy was a delight to watch and very informative. I felt like real people, just like myself, were talking to me and what they were saying made sense. This video and instructive booklet made eating right andgetting in shape, before I was trying to get pregnant, something I could doand do well. What a great feeling it left me with to know my husband and Icould do something to make the healthiest baby even before I was pregnant.I have given this video/booklet as gifts to a number of friends who arestarting to think about getting pregnant and they loved it too! Thanks AmyOgle for making it look easy!

A great resource for all women preparing for pregnancy!
As an exercise physiologist, I highly suggest that any of my clients preparing for pregnancy read Before your Pregnancy.It provides sound exercise and nutritional guidelines in a straightforward and easy to followmanner.Thank you, Amy, for presenting this very important information insuch a simple, doable way. ... Read more

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Find Out Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy and Nutrition Without Having to Buy a Dictionary!

There is no time in your child’s life that nutrition is going to be as important as it is right now, when it hasn’t even drawn its first breath. Proper nutrition and good health are a vital part of having a healthy pregnancy, preventing many major birth defects and decreasing your chance of delivering a premature or low birth weight baby.

Since your baby is obviously incapable of eating by itself at this point in time they are going to get all of the nutrients they need to grow and develop properly from the foods that you eat. That means that you have to make sure that you’re eating enough for both of you-and not just in mean calories either!

For the next nine months the nutrients that you take in are going to have to sustain both your health and that of your fetus, so it’s essential that you make sure you’re getting enough of the necessary vitamins and minerals for both of you.

Your Prenatal Vitamins Aren’t Enough!

Many women read the section above and think, ‘I’m taking my prenatal vitamins like my physician told me, and I’m trying to eat healthy. Do I still have to worry about my nutrition?’ The answer to that is ABSOLUTELY. Prenatal vitamins help, but there is no substitute for proper nutrition during the gestation period.

That’s not to say that you shouldn’t take prenatal vitamins. They will go a long way toward helping to compensate for the necessary nutrients that are all but impossible to get through your food in a day. (For example, it is a rare woman that doesn’t need a boost to her iron supply during the gestation period, whether she’s nutrition conscious or not.)

There is a reason that prenatal vitamins are called nutritional supplements, however. On their own they’re not sufficient to ensure that your baby grows and develops properly. That’s why it’s vital that you understand what you need to do during your pregnancy to keep both you and baby healthy. ... Read more