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BabyMatters Podcasts

We've created a series of nutrition, feeding, and health-related educational podcasts and short videos to share with you and your patients' parents. Be sure to check back on a regular basis for new topics important to you and your patients.

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Brain & Cognitive Development - BabyMatters

The first 8 years are crucial for a baby's brain growth, forming the basis for future learning. Movement, language, emotion, and problem-solving are vital brain functions. By age 3, the brain is 80% its adult size, doubling in the first year. Interaction, play, and care aid brain development, while breastfeeding and nutrition (iron,…

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Understanding Heavy Metals - BabyMatters

Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury are present in soil, water, and air, absorbed by crops and animals, and can impact early development. Homemade and store-bought baby foods have similar heavy metal levels. To reduce exposure, wash, peel, and cook foods wisely, ensure clean water, prioritize iron and zinc-rich foods,…

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Understanding Heavy Metals Podcast - BabyMatters

Podcast interview with Pediatrician and Toxicologist, Dr. Jennifer Sample, on the important topic of feeding infants and children, and understanding heavy metals.

Heavy Metals BabyMatters Podcasts

Understanding Heavy Metals Roundup - BabyMatters

Gerber BabyMatters™ answers your questions about heavy metals and provides tips for reducing exposure: What are heavy metals? How do heavy metals get in foods? Do homemade foods have less heavy metals? Can the exposure to heavy metals from foods be reduced?

Heavy Metals BabyMatters Podcasts

Starting Solid Foods with Baby

Introduce solid foods around 6 months, looking for signs of readiness and choosing a good time when the baby is alert and mildly hungry. Baby spoon feeding uses purees to help adapt to different textures, while baby-led feeding promotes self-feeding. Key nutrients come from iron-fortified cereals and varied baby foods, aiding growth and…

Starting Solid Foods Incorporating Cereals & Purees Baby-Led Feeding BabyMatters

Starting Solid Foods Podcast - BabyMatters

Featuring Gerber's Developmental Infant Feeding Expert, Sarah Smith-Simpson discussing one of the most biggest problems parents have, starting solid foods.

Starting Solid Foods Incorporating Cereals & Purees Baby-Led Feeding BabyMatters Podcasts

Starting Solid Foods Roundup - BabyMatters

Introducing solid foods to your baby for the first time? Learn about readiness cues and timing, key nutrients and textures, how to begin, and how much is enough in our short video.

Starting Solid Foods Incorporating Cereals & Purees Baby-Led Feeding BabyMatters Podcasts

All About Teething - BabyMatters

Teething is a significant developmental moment for babies, marked by the emergence of their first tooth. It typically starts around 4-7 months and can last up to 36 months. Signs of teething, such as swollen and tender gums, may appear before the first tooth is visible. Some discomfort during this process is normal. To soothe a teething…

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Infant Probiotics: Support the Immune System - BabyMatters

BabyMatters series on infant probiotics and supporting the immune system. Featuring Medical Scientific Liaison Jami Boccella, RDN, LD, CLC.

Colic & Digestion BabyMatters Podcasts