First Foods - Softcover

Vartabedian, Bryan

 
9780312981310: First Foods

Synopsis

Should every baby be breastfed? * Do babies need water? * Is your baby gaining enough weight? *How much spitting up is normal? * What is the best first solid food? * Are any foods dangerous for your baby? Parents ask pediatricians more questions about feeding than just about any other topic. So Bryan Vartabedian MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist, and a father himself, has decided the time is right for a guide to feeding your child during the vital first years. He offers authoritative, up-to-date diet guidelines for all children from newborns to pre-schoolers, and sound answers to essential feeding questions based on the experiences of real-life parents. Discover: *Signs your baby has eaten enough * The truth about pacifiers...and it's going to surprise you * A formula guidebook: general brands, hypoallergenic alternatives, or soy-based choices * What every parent needs to know about the "hidden epidemic": Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) * The red-flag symptoms to watch for during feeding - including life-threatening conditions! * Fidgety, fussy or picky feeders...what's wrong and what you can do.

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About the Author

Bryan Vartabedian, M.D., F.A.A.O., is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Houston, TX, who writes frequently about chidlren's health issues. He is married and the father fo a three-year-old son who will eat just about anything.

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