Better Body Chemistry

Babies & toddlers

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Welcome to our comprehensive resource page dedicated to the vibrant journey of early childhood, from infancy through the toddler years. The early years of a child’s life are crucial in setting the foundation for lifelong health and wellness. Here, we delve into the essentials of nurturing a thriving baby by fostering optimal body chemistry through sound health practices. Whether you’re navigating the basics of feeding, understanding developmental milestones, or seeking guidance on preventative care, this page serves as your go-to guide. By focusing on the well-being of our little ones today, we pave the way for healthier, happier futures. Explore our collection of articles and tips, tailored to support you and your toddler at every step of this delightful journey.

Empower Your Baby’s Journey to Wellness

Little girl with mouth opening waiting for the spoon plane to land and deliver her food

A spoonful of puree makes the baby grow round

The aim of the game, to feed your toothless wonder, mushed up food on a spoon. Spooning it in – ensures your little one grows up BIG, real BIG.

Diaper tripping up a baby as it tries to learn to walk

How to make learning to walk, easier

What baby is wearing matters – diapers, affect infant walking because they load up the legs, making getting mobile a lot HARDER

Scientist measuring the height of a child

The best complementary food for baby

Every Mom, rich or poor, wants to provide her little one with the best start possible. An egg a day, will give baby a great start and prevent stunting

Antibiotic pill wearing a sweet costume

Giving antibiotics like sweets, not sweets per se, behind childhood obesity

What if childhood obesity has nothing to do with food ? What if it begins in the doctor’s rooms ? Specifically with antibiotic prescriptions in the under twos

Iron molecules running out from a pile of poop with a macrophage standing in front declaring that war is a dirty business

What happens when a baby gets too much iron ?

The amount of iron in human breast milk, is deliberately kept low. The amount of iron in baby formula, is deliberately high. This mismatch has consequences.

Two injection needles standing next to one another, one is licking a lolly pop

A spoonful of sugar REALLY does make the injection go down

If you’re dealing with the stress of getting junior his/her shots, a little sugar BEFORE the injection will minimize the wailing for both of you.

Book putting on a puppet show for a baby brain

Telling a story to a toddler trumps reading a story

Genius depends on good genes and experiences. Stories have the ability to transport little ones into virtual worlds.

A baby glued to the wall so it's hands are free

Your baby needs a hands free kit to learn more

You’re doing everything you can, to help your little one learn. Everything ? You might be overlooking something very simple….. your baby’s posture.

Baby in a feeding chair eating a fish

Feed your toddler fish to wire in a life time of health

When junior is being introduced to solids, fish pate is probably not on the menu, but it should be, because going gaga for fish brings life long health benefits

A pair of lungs playing with a puppy

A hairy hound in the house help little lungs relax

If your family has a predisposition to asthma, ditch the anti-septic soaps and GET A DOG. It sounds counter intuitive….DOGS = DIRT, but its good dirt.

Cortisol sitting on Mom's shoes and holding a leash to a unhappy baby playing with a block

Babies don’t just catch colds they catch stress

Babies are tuned in – your baby is able to pick up on your emotional state and responds accordingly. Your stress is contagious, so you need to manage it.

Mom and toddler waiting for a well child visit.  The toddler is playing with germ infested toys.

A well child visit can easily morph to an unwell child visit

A visit to the doctor is potentially a health hazard, what starts as a well child visit in week one, often morphs to a visit for flu-like symptoms 2 weeks later

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