Do any of these statements apply to you?

• I feel I'm having difficulty reading my baby; it's not as easy as I'd hoped.

• I know sleep is important for my baby; I read all the books, but I feel frustrated trying to implement the overload of information.

• Am I giving my baby the right foods in the right amount?
  

• I love my baby, but I feel trapped when my baby will only fall asleep on me or when nursing.
  

• I'm waking multiple times with my baby through the night and the next day is a blurry haze with a grumpy baby.
  

• How can I be sure I'm engaging my child in meaningful activities that will encourage their growth and development rather than hinder it?
  

• I want to make sure that my baby is eating and sleeping enough and that I'm providing adequate, age appropriate activities without over-stimulating my baby.

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Nutrition

When it comes to feeding our babies, it's natural to be a little nervous. After all, we are taking the first steps in helping our little ones develop life-long healthy eating habits.

We value the importance of knowing how much our baby needs to eat on a daily basis to ensure their health and well-being.

And what about introducing solids? This is a fun yet worrisome milestone.

Consider these study results and statistics:

• According to the U.S. EPA's guidelines on pesticides, food, and children, pesticides may be especially harmful to children by blocking the absorption of vital nutrients essential for normal growth. (Source)

• Infants and toddlers are especially vulnerable to the exposure of these toxins as their internal organs are still maturing and it can permanently alter the way their system functions.

• In 2012, and again in 2015 the American Academy of Pediatrics released a report on children's exposure to pesticides. It cited research linking pesticide exposure early in life to some pediatric cancers, decreased cognitive function, and behavioral problems. (Source)

Sleep

Doctors agree that healthy sleep habits are just as important long term as are nutrition and activity.

Consider these study results and statistics:

• Per The Journal of Pediatrics, December 11, 2014 - Too little sleep, less than 10.5 hours in children 5 and 6, is linked to increased risk of childhood obesity by 60-100%. (Source). Children are much more likely to sleep well after toddlerhood if they've learned to self-soothe as babies and toddlers.
  

• Per John Hopkins Children's Center - even 1 hour less sleep per night than your child needs can affect their I.Q. levels and academic achievements. (Source).
  

• Per Pediatrics, April 27, 2009 - inadequate sleep of 7.7 hours of sleep or less in children is linked to a significant increase in hyperactive / inattentiveness during the day as well as higher incidences of depression. (Source 1) (Source 2) (Source 3)

• Babies who don't sleep well may develop chronic sleep issues. It may also affect their ability to learn, interact and socialize. (Source)

Activity

In early the early years, movement is developmentally essential in establishing a strong foundation for brain development.

Consider these study results and statistics:

• Per government research, the benefits of active play extend to life skills such as social skills and patience to mention just a couple. Benefits also include increased mental awareness, healthy growth, and prevention of certain diseases. (Source)