Ask Jill: Lead in Baby Food & More

I’ve been getting a few questions here and there, so I thought I’d devote a show to answering them! In this episode, I unpack the recent news about lead in baby food, clear the air on what breastfed toddlers need for nutrition during their second year of life, and answer a question about choosing the right milk for a child who has a milk allergy.

What You Will Learn:

• The latest news on lead in baby food
• Which baby foods contain the most lead
• How to moderate your baby’s consumption of lead-containing baby food
• The nutritional requirements of toddlers who continue to breastfeed in the second year
• How breastmilk contributes nutrition to the toddler’s diet
• What parents should consider when choosing a milk substitute for their milk allergic child
• Which alternative milks are most nutritious (FREE GUIDE)

What I Discuss:

• The prevalence of lead in baby food
• The keys to avoiding too much lead in your baby’s diet
• The benefits of continued breastfeeding in the second year of life
• The nutritional shortfalls of breastmilk for the toddler
• How to balance breastfeeding and meals so your toddler gets optimal nutrition
• The key nutrients that are at risk when a child is allergic to milk
• The differences between milk alternatives (not all substitutes are created equal)
• Some of the best alternative options for children with milk allergy

Links I Mentioned in the Show:

• Environmental Defense Fund research findings (Press Release)
• The Smart Mom’s Guide to Starting Solids
• Try New Food
• Milk Nutrition Showdown

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