Feb 25, 2022Should I give my baby probiotic drops?Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that lives inside your body, particuarly the gut. We normally think bacteria means bad, but there is such thing as good bacteria. Good bacteria such as probiotics keeps your body healthy and functioning well. And we want that for our babies. Research has shown that…Baby1 min readBaby1 min read
Feb 9, 2022I tested my baby’s poop. Here’s why.“As a Mom myself, I know that most of us parents would do anything to make sure little one is growing and developing properly, and that we are doing what we can to maximize their health for later in life. …2 min read2 min read
Feb 2, 2022Infant Gut Microbiome Testing Is The FutureRecent research is finding that a baby’s first year of life is a critical time period to develop a healthy microbiome. Newborn to age 3 is crucial for microbiota diversification — by age 3, a child’s gut is comparable to an adult’s gut. What’s a “Microbiome”? The human microbiome is the genetic material…Baby2 min readBaby2 min read
Jan 25, 2022Baby Poop and Gut HealthAs fun as they are to talk about, number two’s are an important topic because they give insight into a baby’s overall health. Essentially, a baby’s poop is reflective of their gut’s health: emerging research is finding links between good gut health and regular stooling. One study found that stool…5 min read5 min read
Jan 19, 2022Why is my baby’s gut health important?Gut health has been a popular topic for adults lately — but what about gut health in infants? Children’s guts develop comparably to an adult’s gut by age three. This post explores how an infant’s gut develops and what influences their gut health. The human body hosts a party of…Microbiome4 min readMicrobiome4 min read
Published inThe Baby Guide·Nov 8, 2021The Baby Guide: Nutrition for Brain DevelopmentThe brain grows and evolves rapidly in the first three years of life. The hippocampus, the part of the brain that has a major role in learning and memory, is in its rapid growth phase for the first 18 months of life. The prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain…Baby4 min readBaby4 min read
Published inThe Baby Guide·Sep 29, 2021The Mom Guide: What You Need to Know for Pumping at WorkHi there, Snapi parents! Snapi Health Dietitian and recent first-time mom, Sydnie, here. Going back to work after a baby is hard. Full stop. Whether you are the primary caregiver or an equal co-parent, or your family is using formula or breastfeeding, adding a baby to the morning routine is…Moms4 min readMoms4 min read
Published inThe Baby Guide·Sep 27, 2021The Mom Guide: How to Prepare for Going Back to WorkGoing back to work is different for every parent. Some are dreading being away from their baby, or nervous about leaving them with another caregiver. Others are excited about the prospect of jumping back in and getting back to their job. …Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Published inThe Baby Guide·Sep 22, 2021Peanut Butter Teething Biscuits: Introducing AllergensNew guidelines from the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases-sponsored expert panel recommend early and frequent introduction of peanut protein in infants between 4–6 months of age, depending on the risk for allergy development, to prevent peanut allergy. So here’s how you make these delicious Peanut Butter Teething Biscuits…Recipes For Kids2 min readRecipes For Kids2 min read
Published inThe Baby Guide·Sep 20, 2021The Baby Guide: Baby’s Food Allergies and SensitivitiesFood allergies affect 1 in 13 children in the US according to Food Allergy Research & Education. With that high of a statistic, it’s no wonder parents are concerned about their baby developing a food allergy! Fortunately, the latest pediatric guidelines explain how to lower an infant’s risk of developing…Parenting4 min readParenting4 min read
