Baby Bistro

he Baby Bistro and Toddler Bistro books represent my passion and commitment to putting important information about feeding infants and toddlers into the hands of parents and caregivers. Of course you cannot be the perfect parent and know everything, but hopefully these books will empower you with the knowledge you’ll need to build a healthful foundation for your growing family that lasts a lifetime.

How to embrace the healthy bounty of fall foods with your family!

November is the month that ushers in our country’s favorite day of food festivities. We celebrate family traditions that reach back generations and recall special memories from our childhood Thanksgivings. As a nutritionist, I am thankful for the bounty of healthy foods the fall season brings and the opportunity to share how they can be

Excerpts from The Baby Bistro

“Preparing for your baby’s arrival while you are pregnant means trying to be as organized as possible before your life happily turns upside down, sleep deprivation strikes, and time to read and remember things escapes your daily reality.”
“Is organic food really better? Can I give my baby carton-brand cow milk? Which fish are healthy and safe for babies? What is the real deal with trans-fats? As a new parent or a grandparent (a.k.a. free babysitter), you crave information about how to protect and raise a healthy baby.”
“Grocery shopping can be quite overwhelming, especially with a baby on board…I have asked parents whether they want general guidelines of what to look for at the market or if they simply want to be told which are the best brands to buy. The majority answered, “Just tell us what to buy!” So, I decided to do both.”
“Sleep deprived moms may welcome back their beloved coffee, but that does not equate to hourly triple espresso shots! Caffeine transfers into breast milk in very small amounts.”
“Don’t you just wish they could speak up and say, “Hello, I’m developmentally and physically ready to eat some solid foods now?” Unfortunately, babies are not that direct, but if you add up all the signs, it can be fairly obvious they are ready to try the next item on the menu.”
“As executive chef, you are always looking for dishes that are appetizing yet developmentally appropriate for your V.I.B.P. (Very Important Baby Patron). This is a fun time when you can experiment with creamy cereals, combination purees, and mashes that even a grown-up would eat. Of course, you can’t tell them it is “baby food.””
“Breast-feeding is fabulous, but modern living has left a few nutrients in need of a boost in your baby’s diet from supplemental sources. In addition, babies may or may not need certain supplements depending on their unique situation, such as being raised on a vegan diet.”