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To Buy Organic or not...how Much Does Nutrition Count?
Asked by B.H. from Salt Lake City
on August 4, 2008
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Since the time when my son turned 6 months old and started eating solids, I have become obsessed with trying to provide the best nutrition that I can for my son. I ha...
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- I didn't read all the posts, so forgive me if you've already got this info. The Environmental Working Group posts a list online of which fruits/veggies are importan...
- Just feed them what you eat. That's what you'll end up doing in the long run anyway.
- i think it is great to buy whole foods at the best quality you can afford.avoiding boxed foods and foods with lots of preservatives. i really think this makes a differ...
Beech Nut Babyfood?
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on February 22, 2008
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Hi Moms - I've seen Beech Nut babyfood advertised in parenting magazines and just noticed it for the first time in the store. Has anyone tried this? The brand portra...
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- Hi L.-I have research food, holistics and natural remedies for years--be forewarned-a food company can label there food as natural and can have a whole host of chemica...
- I don't remember using it myself, but I noticed that The Sneaky Chef, a book I got as a gift, recommends it (the author is the editor of Eating Well magazine). She sai...
- They do have some organic versions, but they are specifically labelled that way. The regular ones are not organic but they do use less fillers and chemicals than Gerb...
Return Unopened Formula to Target
Asked by G.G. from Dallas
on January 21, 2012
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Hi ladies,
My baby was on similac and recently she was switched to organic earth best formula. Last month I bought 7 cans of similac and unfortunately I lost the re...
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- I have no idea if target will let you return your Similac, however I have a child in my home daycare that uses Similac Advance and I would be willing to buy a couple c...
- At least try. I have been told "no" at times, (which their policy clearly states they will do) and "yes' on others when trying to return things without a receipt. Th...
- Target will accept the return but give you a store credit not cash. there are plenty of things to spend the credit on. If you used a card, they would look up the rece...
Acne/Rash From Soy Formula?
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2008
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I've had to supplement with formula as I'm not producing enough at the moment. I gave my daughter a soy formula (earth's best brand) one night. My husband used a lacto...
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- Hello T.-when I went from breastfeeding to formula my baby developed dry skin also. There is nothing more pure then mommy's milk so I wouldn't doubt that her body is ...
- many different elements can cause skin rashes on a child, but it is wise to try to find the source. because dairy can be hard on young digestive systems and the soy f...
- Hi T.-- I agree with Natalie on the regular formula thing...unless there is a ethical or medical reason, you should probably try the regular 1st. I would just chec...
How to save Money on Weekly Expenses
Asked by C.P. from Chicago
on February 12, 2009
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I'm desperate for ideas on how to save money on groceries and other weekly expenses, like cleaning products and household supplies... We eat mostly fresh produce, fres...
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- If you are eating organic fruit and the greener products, they are all much more expensive. There are a variety of articles on the web about which ones are more import...
- Well two things stand out about your post. Groceries are very expensive right now and fresh produce is extra expensive in the winter and of course buying organic is mu...
- I would suggest buying your produce at Stanley's on Elston. The prices are great and they do have organic as well, for less than at Whole foods or Trader Joes. The on...
What Now?
Asked by L.B. from Los Angeles
on January 27, 2008
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Hi Moms. My daughter is 7 months old and we've been introducing her to solids. She's still not quite buying into it. I've been using Earth's Best organics. We've i...
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- Go to www.askdrsears.com and look up baby's first foods. Just print it out and put it on the fridge! M.
- I have made my daugher's food since she was 6 months. She is now 8 1/2 months. It has been great for her. She loves the mangos and peaches. If you have a COstco ne...
- Earth's best also makes a Stage 2 level for Infants that has more "blends" of fruits & veggies (& some meats). I buy mine @ whole foods, but this website also has som...
Gerber Baby Food Plastic Containers
Asked by M.T. from Portland
on April 21, 2008
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With all the news coverage about concerns over plastics I've started checking the recycling codes on all the stuff our son uses. I noticed over the weekend that Gerbe...
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- Your baby can eat everything that the rest of family eats. I used a food processor and gave all my kids whatever we were eating.
- Blenders are good. If you have a Kitchenaid Mixer, it has an attachment for grinding up food which works really well. Also, carrots and potatoes are mashed up really...
- I've been making my own baby food using the Super Baby Food book by Ruth Yaron. You can make a batch and freeze a bunch (of course, you have to freeze it in plastic i...
Does Gripe Water Work?
Asked by E.K. from Seattle
on December 27, 2011
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My 5-month old has had some bad tummy aches lately. She's been pretty constipated because we just went to all formula (Earth's Best) instead of formula and breast fee...
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- I read the responses but wanted to add what about changing formulas? Maybe check w/your ped but I was thinking maybe since that is what has changed maybe a different ...
- Yes Yes and Yes! We use Baby Bliss gripe water. I buy it at Walgreens. It really helped with my son's gas issues when he was that little. You can also do Mylicon ...
- We've tried Mommy's Bliss Gripe water and I cannot say it helped us, but then again neither did mylicon. We've tried Cocyntal, by Boiron (homeopathic) and that seemed ...
Organic formula-Earth's Best? Has Anyone Used This? Is It Hype?
Asked by J.P. from Raleigh
on August 13, 2008
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Hi. I am introducing formula now as my freezer stock is about empty. I am pumping at work to keep my supply up. I will be going on a biz trip next week & I will need t...
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- Be aware, that when you put baby on formula, she will need some nutritional supplement or starting of solids to make up for lost nutrition from BF. I've heard of the ...
- simalac is very rich and hard on many babies little tummys. nestle good start is the easiest on them. in my opinion its not worth the money to shell out for the nature...
- I used Similac Advance and loved it. I had very few issues if any with either of my childen. Maybe some gas, but Myicon worked very well to eliminate it. Babies on ...
Natural Remedies for Red, Itchy Rash
Asked by S.R. from Sacramento
on May 11, 2008
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My 21 month old boy has this large red rash on his bum/lower back. It started out small and didn't bother him and it was getting better but just this morning I got hi...
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- It makes my heart sing when mom's are learning about natural products!!! Oftentimes, the best things to use are those we have in our kitchen! I'd recommend a bakin...
- I use Arbonne's baby products - they are all natural, without chemicals or mineral oil or any animal by-products. Using the wash and lotion (and possibly the baby oil)...
- If you want to cure a yeast infection the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to do so is by finely dicing a clove or two of garlic and mixing it with olive oil. Let it ...
