Friday, February 11, 2011

YOGURT!

When Can My Baby Start to Eat Yogurt?

Most pediatricians recommend starting your infant on Yogurt around 7-8 months of age. Some pediatricians also recommend yogurt as a great first food (from 6 months+). Selecting a Whole Milk Yogurt is the most beneficial to your infant as babies need fats in their diets for proper growth.

Some baby yogurt mixes to try.... (as long as baby has already been exposed to the fruits or veggies already)

Yogurt with applesauce and a dash of cinnamon

Yogurt and Blueberries

Yogurt with peaches and bananas together (and separate)

Yogurt mixed with sweet potato and cinnamon

Yogurt and green beans and pears

Yogurt mixed with carrots and peaches

Yogurt does contain sugar even if it is not added directly to the yogurt!
You may be surprised to learn that all yogurts, even the Plain yogurts, will contain sugar. The sugar occurs naturally in dairy products is called lactose. This "dairy" sugar is not an additive and I feel that is an important distinction to make.

Wholefoods makes a GREAT plain organic yogurt that you can add any ingredient too!

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