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“How Canned Baby Food Became King” How do you Feed your Baby?

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A neighbor friend of ours shared an online article looking into how the baby food industry came to be. Here’s the link – How Canned Baby Food Became King.

It touches on the fact that there used to not be a Baby Food category, just soft foods that were deemed “okay” for babies as well as the sick and elderly. And introducing solids didn’t occur until 9-12 months of age at which they would be given mainly beef and wheat which were seen as strength-producing foods.

The article goes into detail with an industry expert explaining the origins of the baby food business and how it will remain a strong market as so many parents are willing to sacrifice control over what our kids are fed for extra time/convenience.

As the article states, and I agree, there are many healthy baby food options for parents to feed their babies, but some parents take pride in making their kids’ own food. Going Mom and I are perfectly happy and prideful for making Avery’s food. My awesome wife literally makes the main source of food by breastfeeding, and as the time rolls on, I’ve been able to get more creative in the kitchen.

Well, it's not mommy's milk, and it definitely didn't come from her boob, but it's good!
Well, it’s not mommy’s milk, and it definitely didn’t come from her boob, but it’s good!

Please, give it a read and let me know your thoughts.

Parenting

Can Eating Boogers Replace Vaccines?

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According to the article linked below, kids who eat their own boogers may have a better immune system and healthier life than their non-booger eating peers.

Study: Children who eat their own boogers may have stronger immunity than peers

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/038273_children_eating_boogers_immunity.html#ixzz3ESI16PRl

You might laugh (as I did), but the research makes sense. Here’s a quote from the article:

“Medically it makes great sense and is a perfectly natural thing to do,” argues Dr. Bischinger. “In terms of the immune system the nose is a filter in which a great deal of bacteria are collected, and when this mixture arrives in the intestines it works just like a medicine.”

Now I don’t feel so bad for simply “building” my immune system years ago as a kid!

Of course, the end of the article goes on to mention the inherent risks of picking your nose like breaking the skin inside and possibly damaging veins. Ouch!

After reading this, would you be more accepting of your little one picking their nose and eating what they reap? With each slimy, bacteria-filled morsel potentially acting as a natural immunity booster?

If you do opt to let them eat their boogers, make sure you track their calorie consumption. Luckily, the great guys at How to be a Dad put together a handy booger nutrition facts diagram for reference.

I might think twice about telling her “No.” when Avery begins her nasal investigations, but I will rely more on providing her with a diet full of real, whole foods to boost her health!

I actually found another article while writing this and figured I’d share the link here if you’re interested.