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Super Nutrition for Babies: The Right Way to Feed Your Baby for Optimal Health
"A wonderful guide for getting babies off to the right start, and helping them enjoy the gift of health for life." - Sally Fallon Morell, President, Weston A. Price Foundation "A clear, practical, and nontrendy guide for parents on how to best feed babies and toddlers, backed by common sense, ancestral wisdom, and sound science." - Kaayla T. Daniel, Ph.D., C.C.N., Vice President, Weston A. Price Foundation, and author of The Whole Soy The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food " Super Nutrition for Babies is something that every expectant and new mother and father should read. This book is a rare treasure!" - Natasha Campbell-McBride, M.D., author of Gut and Psychology Syndrome "A grand reference book that can be used for many years of a child's life." - Nancy Appleton, Ph.D., best-selling author of Healthy Bones and Lick the Sugar Habit There is a better way to feed your baby. Super Nutrition for Babies gives parents the latest science-verified nutritional recommendations for feeding their child. Based on a program used at one of the largest holistic practices in the country, this book provides information on all aspects of nutrition and feeding, including introducing meat in a child’s diet, healthier alternatives to dairy and soy, starting solid foods, establishing a regular eating schedule, dealing with picky eating, and the best foods for every age and stage so your baby gets the best nutrition to minimize illness and optimize sleep, digestion, behavior, and brain development.
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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July 30, 2012
If you aren't familiar with the traditional food and real food movement, some of the information in this book may be surprising. This books looks at how feeding practices have evolved over the past few decades, and how children's health has suffered as a result; with epidemic rates of chronic illnesses such as asthma, eczema, allergies, neurological disorders, auto-immune disorders and immune system dysfunction.
Instead of following the standard advice for feeding babies, which was influenced by baby-food companies, this book looks at traditional feeding practices and at the actual science, and tells parents exactly what to feed their children and when, taking into account when a baby is actually ready to digest certain foods. For example, in modern culture, one of the first foods we give to babies is cereal (recommended by many sources at 4 months) however a babies' digestive system does not contain the enzyme to properly digest grains until after 2 years old or even later. Feeding grains earlier than baby can actually digest them can be to root cause of autoimmune responses like eczema as well as digestive issues.
Because my older son has many digestive and some neurological issues, I have been reading up on healing and holistic nutrition for the past three years in an effort to get him better. This book does a fantastic job of condensing most of the information I have learned in those years into one easy to follow guide. I have mostly feed my younger son according to these guides for his entire life, and he is much healthier, and will start right from the beginning with the baby I am currently carrying on this path of super nutrition in the hopes that I can prevent some of the issues that have popped up for my older children.
This book also has an excellent list of resources for further reading. Many of the books that have helped me unravel the health issues facing my family are there in the Recommended Reading section. Written by a CNC and a practicing pediatrician, this book is the one feeding baby book that all new moms should buy. It will probably become my standard baby shower gift.
Instead of following the standard advice for feeding babies, which was influenced by baby-food companies, this book looks at traditional feeding practices and at the actual science, and tells parents exactly what to feed their children and when, taking into account when a baby is actually ready to digest certain foods. For example, in modern culture, one of the first foods we give to babies is cereal (recommended by many sources at 4 months) however a babies' digestive system does not contain the enzyme to properly digest grains until after 2 years old or even later. Feeding grains earlier than baby can actually digest them can be to root cause of autoimmune responses like eczema as well as digestive issues.
Because my older son has many digestive and some neurological issues, I have been reading up on healing and holistic nutrition for the past three years in an effort to get him better. This book does a fantastic job of condensing most of the information I have learned in those years into one easy to follow guide. I have mostly feed my younger son according to these guides for his entire life, and he is much healthier, and will start right from the beginning with the baby I am currently carrying on this path of super nutrition in the hopes that I can prevent some of the issues that have popped up for my older children.
This book also has an excellent list of resources for further reading. Many of the books that have helped me unravel the health issues facing my family are there in the Recommended Reading section. Written by a CNC and a practicing pediatrician, this book is the one feeding baby book that all new moms should buy. It will probably become my standard baby shower gift.
February 25, 2022
This book blatantly tries to frighten new parents and then reassure them with claims that ‘Super Nutrition’ can prevent, lessen the effects of, and even *cure* childhood cancer, autism and ADHD and other chronic diseases. If I had one word to describe this book, it would be:
Predatory.
Predatory.
May 13, 2014
This book is too overboard. While it has some good ideas and we followed some of the advice (like making our own baby food, providing meat and high iron foods early, and not serving rice cereal), the doomsday aspect of this book is just too much. They would have you believe you are feeding your child poison if you let him practice his pincer grasp on whole grain Cheerios or rice puffs. Also, there simply aren't enough recipes to provide enough variety for a 10-12 month old.
June 21, 2017
Before one is enlightened about food, this book could seem over the top. Like homemade baby food with raw milk, liver and cod liver oil in it - REALLY? (Just read about what they put in formula - how they have goofed in the past- and at least this will encourage you to breast feed no matter what.)
But after enlightenment, the wisdom contained in these pages is amazing. If parts of it are "over the top" it is just because you are beginning to learn the truth about nutrition. Ignore the "over the top" stuff until you are ready.
In the meantime, use the information on page 36 to differentiate between CRAP, OKAY, PURE, and POWER foods. This alone could make a world of difference on your baby's health! These POWER, PURE, OKAY and CRAP options are shown for each age group, such as on page 49, the suggestions for the 6-9 month baby's diet.
I appreciate the incorporation of historic advertisements that actually promoted healthy food! Since that time, corporate food marketing has changed the focus of those ads to promote "easy" and "tasty."
Page 47 provides factual information that about the superiority of animal foods to provide information that helps grow "Strong, Smart, and Social Children." This is the focus of the Wise Traditions diet promoted by the Weston A. Price Foundation. Most converts to this form of nutrition are amazed at how the children's attitude and health are enhanced.
Do your baby a life-long favor and read the Common Sources of Environmental Toxins on page 76 & 77, as well as the Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen on page 78.
Mom's diet for breastfeeding is discussed in Chapter 7. My life would have been much improved with the information on dealing with tummy issues at the end of this chapter.
I highly recommend this book.
But after enlightenment, the wisdom contained in these pages is amazing. If parts of it are "over the top" it is just because you are beginning to learn the truth about nutrition. Ignore the "over the top" stuff until you are ready.
In the meantime, use the information on page 36 to differentiate between CRAP, OKAY, PURE, and POWER foods. This alone could make a world of difference on your baby's health! These POWER, PURE, OKAY and CRAP options are shown for each age group, such as on page 49, the suggestions for the 6-9 month baby's diet.
I appreciate the incorporation of historic advertisements that actually promoted healthy food! Since that time, corporate food marketing has changed the focus of those ads to promote "easy" and "tasty."
Page 47 provides factual information that about the superiority of animal foods to provide information that helps grow "Strong, Smart, and Social Children." This is the focus of the Wise Traditions diet promoted by the Weston A. Price Foundation. Most converts to this form of nutrition are amazed at how the children's attitude and health are enhanced.
Do your baby a life-long favor and read the Common Sources of Environmental Toxins on page 76 & 77, as well as the Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen on page 78.
Mom's diet for breastfeeding is discussed in Chapter 7. My life would have been much improved with the information on dealing with tummy issues at the end of this chapter.
I highly recommend this book.
April 18, 2017
Quite honestly, I wasn't expecting a lot from this book as almost all the resources I've read on feeding babies have been focused on how you feed them (i.e. BLW vs purées) or severely lacking evidence-based support on which foods are best. This book, however, was wonderful and full of great ideas for traditional foods that nourish babes from the time they start solids. Some concepts may seem out there to those accustomed to the SAD way of feeding babies (rice cereal, puffs, etc) but I think that is all the more reason to read it and implement more traditional, nutrient dense foods.
April 29, 2013
There's some excellent information in this book, but I didn't like that there was so little discussion of the safety issues with raw milk.
October 16, 2024
I read the revised version and woah. A lot of it wasn’t new information (like differentiating between food that is and isn’t healthy) but it also completely shook me when they gave their suggestions for baby’s first foods 🫣 it will be interesting to see how we end up incorporating their suggestions as I am completely afraid of touching, cooking or eating organ meats lol
June 11, 2024
This was a great super practical guide to baby's first foods from a traditional eating perspective. It has made me want to look more into Weston A. Price and read Nourishing Traditions.
May 14, 2017
In general I really enjoyed reading this book and getting new ideas for foods to feed my baby. There was a lot of information which was unique among baby feeding books, which I appreciate.
My one complaint is that the cover advertises the book "Includes latest insights on AAP recommendations," but the AAP recommendations are only mentioned if they are in agreement with the authors views. One example is fluoride. As of May 2017, the AAP recommends using toothpaste with fluoride for children of all ages. (The Swedish equivalent of the AAP also recommends toothpaste with fluoride for children of all ages.) However, the authors are firmly against the use of fluoride, so they do not mention this AAP recommendation at all.
So, a lot of good information, but I had to be sure to read with a discerning mind.
My one complaint is that the cover advertises the book "Includes latest insights on AAP recommendations," but the AAP recommendations are only mentioned if they are in agreement with the authors views. One example is fluoride. As of May 2017, the AAP recommends using toothpaste with fluoride for children of all ages. (The Swedish equivalent of the AAP also recommends toothpaste with fluoride for children of all ages.) However, the authors are firmly against the use of fluoride, so they do not mention this AAP recommendation at all.
So, a lot of good information, but I had to be sure to read with a discerning mind.
January 17, 2020
I LOVE this book and recommend it to any mommy. It is not your conventional and outdated approach to nurturing your baby. Long gone, or should be, those rice cereals as baby's first food. Baby's food do not need to be nutrient lacking to be safe there are plenty of healthy, nurturing and age-appropriate alternatives discussed in this book along with recipes. I used this guide with both my children and I highly recommend it.
August 28, 2014
I accidentally picked this up from the library (baby was getting fussy and this was on an end display).
I'm dismayed but not exactly shocked that the Paleo type diet has made it to the baby-set. This book has a recipe for homemade baby formula. No, just no.
First foods: soft-boiled egg yolk, liver, marrow bone stock, cod liver oil, lacto-fermented roots. Sure.
I'm dismayed but not exactly shocked that the Paleo type diet has made it to the baby-set. This book has a recipe for homemade baby formula. No, just no.
First foods: soft-boiled egg yolk, liver, marrow bone stock, cod liver oil, lacto-fermented roots. Sure.
June 26, 2025
I saw some reviews saying this book was “too much” or just “instilling fear in parents”. Hate to say it, but sick america is proof the foods we are feeding our children are causing diseases. This book was amazing! Great book for those parents that want to try and feed their children good food!
March 10, 2015
Homemade formula? I can't even.
The companion book must be called Vaccines Are A Hoax.
The companion book must be called Vaccines Are A Hoax.
March 18, 2022
Im Mittelpunkt steht die "traditionelle Ernährung" (Weston Price/Ramiel Nagel). Auch wenn die Rezepte gut sind, wird hier massiv Desinformation betrieben. Impfungen "injiztieren gefährliche Hilfsstoffe" und sind damit Schuld an der Zunahme chronischer Krankheiten. Pre-Milchpulver/Formularmilch (bei teil- oder nicht gestillten Säuglingen) wird komplett abgelehnt, inkl. DIY-Rezepten auf Rohmilch- oder Leber-Basis. Toxine und EMF sind überall. Fluorid ist grundsätzlich schlecht.
Ich war eigentlich auf der Suche nach traditionellen Rezepten. Deswegen leider nur 1 Stern, sonst hätte es 4 - 5 gegeben.
Ich war eigentlich auf der Suche nach traditionellen Rezepten. Deswegen leider nur 1 Stern, sonst hätte es 4 - 5 gegeben.
September 8, 2025
While the book has some good points about limiting sugar to help kids with mood regulation, they advocate for raw milk — which perhaps not as dangerous as 200 years ago, is still not a safe infant food. They do note in the intro that they go against medical guidelines. But also including to essentially “be the best mom by running the tap water cold for 30 seconds to avoid lead exposure” is overkill and fear mongering for the books western wealthy audience. Skimmed the book, some ok concepts but would take it all with some skepticism.
April 30, 2025
I love the way this book sets up categories of food in terms of nutrient density. I will most likely be following the order of foods to introduce with my son. I do wish this book has a little bit more in terms of recipes, ideas of which fruit flavors mix well together in purées, and instructions of prep. Overall, this book has great information on foods to set your child up for success with their digestion, nutrition and health.
August 29, 2019
best baby nutrition book I've read to date
March 13, 2021
A wonderful book for babies nutrition and a breast-feeding mom nutrition. Loved it and enjoyed reading it.
November 19, 2021
One of the best books about nutrition for babies that I agree with.
March 22, 2017
I ordinarily would compile the "best ofs" of related books and formulate my own system or plan, but with this one I just followed it as presented. I agree with this nourishing approach to feeding babies completely. The feeding schedule made perfect sense and was easy to follow for this sleep-deprived mama. Now my little 6 month old is 3 and still eats liver and greens, and he takes his cod liver oil beautifully.
June 10, 2013
Excellent book on how to feed your baby! Even though I'm already familiar with the type of nourishing diet they recommend for babies, I was blown away by how comprehensive this book is, and I definitely learned some new things. It doesn't just tell you how to feed your baby but why certain foods are beneficial and others are not. Also contains helpful charts with guidelines for every age, lists foods according to whether they are "super power," "pure," "okay," or "crap," and some great-looking recipes. Written by an MD and a nutritionist, very straightforward and professionally written, it really feels like a resource I can trust, and one that I would happily recommend to anyone seeking to give their child the best start.
July 6, 2015
Informative and interesting!
Easy to read and absorb the material even though parts of the book can be more Technical. The resource pages were also very valuable. Worth the time it takes to read as babys health is so important!
Easy to read and absorb the material even though parts of the book can be more Technical. The resource pages were also very valuable. Worth the time it takes to read as babys health is so important!
July 9, 2012
Excellent! Every parent should read this book. Too many modern misconceptions on health and nutrition out there.
April 18, 2013
Well written and wonderful information. With all the (minor) sickness my youngest has had, I am so glad to have found this book and to start feeding him SUPER nutrition, not just food.
May 30, 2013
A must read for moms and mom-to-be!
July 26, 2014
Doesn't matter if I read it or not. Lent it to Hazel.
November 10, 2013
Such a helpful resource! Thank you!
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