6 Ways To Keep Your Child Healthy

Here’s a study showing that breastfeeding is necessary for newborns. And here’s another.

But wait. Here’s one that shows that formula-fed children receive the same benefits and that all those risks we hear about not breastfeeding are myths.

So who do we believe?

The consensus is that breastfeeding is almost certainly better for your child but not to the total exclusion of formula. Whatever combination or method works best for you is the one to go for.

Hundreds of millions of children have been breastfed, and hundreds of millions of children have consumed formula.

And most of them turned out just fine.

The decision about feeding is a personal one.

While you should be aware of the differences between breastfeeding vs. formula feeding, don’t stress yourself out making a decision.

The reality of becoming a new parent is that you’re not going to get as much sleep as you used to.

It’s essential that you accept this early on (or you risk becoming resentful towards your child). As Vicky Lansky, author of Getting Your Child to Sleep and Back to Sleep, says:

“You’re not going to get a good night’s sleep. So you can either be tired and angry or just tired. Just tired is a lot easier.”

One way to avoid complete sleep deprivation is to follow the adage of sleeping when your baby sleeps.

And while you may wonder what this kids health tip for parents has to do with your child, it’s important to realize the negative consequences that sleep deprivation can have on your ability to function as a parent.

Health Tips for Toddlers

As your newborn becomes a toddler, their health needs change.

Here are a few health tips for toddlers to help you with the transition

As adults, there are times when breakfast is just not an option.

And while it may work out just fine for us, there can be a lot of negative consequences for children that don’t eat breakfast regularly.

For one, childhood obesity is a worldwide epidemic.

By kick-starting the metabolism and reducing appetite throughout the day, eating breakfast helps solve many of the problems that lead to obesity.

Eating a meal in the morning, even if it’s small, also gives your toddler energy, boosts their mood, and leads to fewer behavioral problems.

All-in-all, the benefits of breakfast for your toddler are just too strong to ignore.

It’s highly recommended that you start teaching your toddler how to brush their teeth as soon as possible.

Also, here are a few other ways to protect your child’s teeth and teach strong habits.

Tips for Parents of Preschoolers

As the transition from toddler to preschooler begins, different health-related situations arise.

Here are a few kids health tips for parents to make the transition seamless:

We all know the many benefits of eating natural foods.

But eating natural foods exclusively is nearly impossible for families that are always on the go.

Instead of setting a hard “we only eat organic” rule (which isn’t realistic for most families), just make it a point to shop for and eat organic foods as much as possible.

Creating this habit in your preschooler, and helping them understand the benefits of organic over processed foods, will be extremely beneficial for them as they grow older.

As an adult, how often do you eat something that you hate the taste of?

Stupid question, right?

But far too often, we force our kids to eat foods that they hate. And, with the number of fruits and vegetables that are available, this is just not necessary.

By giving them an opportunity to try different things, and letting them decide what they like and don’t like, it will be much easier to create a diet for them that is healthy and tasty.

Also read: 

• 5 Fab Fast Meals For The Family’s Fussy Eaters 
• Why Low-Fat Might Not Be The Best Option For Our Children’s Health