CONTENTS

FOREWORD by David Brownstein, M.D.

INTRODUCTION: Children’s New Health Concerns

1
BABY FEEDING FUNDAMENTALS
Nutrition Is Necessary for Health

2
MOM’S DIET DOES MATTER
Critical Feeding Information for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers and Babies
(0 TO 6 MONTHS)

3
DRUGSTORE FORMULA DOESN’T CUT IT
Better Options Than Commercial Alternatives

4
FROM FAKE FLAKES TO REAL FOOD
Meeting Nutrient Needs with First Foods
(6 TO 8 MONTHS)

5
OH-SO-MUCH-BETTER THAN CEREAL O’S
Taking the Toxins Out
(8 TO 10 MONTHS)

6
RECONSIDER BABY FOOD JARS AND NOODLE STARS
Bolstering Immunity with Nutrients and Foods
(10 TO 12 MONTHS)

7
SHAPE UP SWEETS AND SHIP OUT SUGAR
Getting Back to Nature’s Basics
(12 TO 18 MONTHS)

8
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX OF MAC ‘N’ CHEESE
Convenience Foods Can Cost You Your Child’s Health
(18 TO 24 MONTHS)

AFTERWORD

APPENDIX

RECOMMENDED READING AND DOCUMENTARIES

RESOURCES

Sources for Ingredients, Instructions, and Supplies for Homemade Formula

Sources for Food, Supplements, Ingredients, Books, Equipment, and More!

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

INDEX