by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Foods, Baby Nutrition, Kids Nutrition
First Baby Foods The biggest area of confusion with moms is about first baby foods. There is no shortage of books on the topic, and Pediatricians even have their recommendations, but are those recommendations correct? Are they based on any scientific research?...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Foods, Baby Nutrition, Kids Nutrition, Recipes
Q:I’m trying to replace Cheerios. Is puffed rice a good snack food for a 10 month old? A: Nope, it’s really not ideal. Puffed rice and other puffed cereals are subject to extreme pressure and temperatures (extrusion) damaging the grain (rice, oats, wheat)...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Featured, Kids Nutrition, Picky Eaters, Recipes
Q: What are some healthy toddler snacks? My 14 month old is obsessed with Goldfish! A: So happy to hear that you’re looking for healthy snack options! Those Goldfish are a total disaster for toddlers, especially those under 24 months. Yet our schools keep...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Eczema, Growth & Weight Gain Concerns, Picky Eaters, Resources
The GAPS diet is a comprehensive gastrointestinal healing protocol developed by Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, a neurologist and nutritionist who specializes in healing of issues like autism spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia and schizophrenia by...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Eczema, Growth & Weight Gain Concerns, Picky Eaters, Resources
The GAPS diet is a comprehensive gastrointestinal healing protocol developed by Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, a neurologist and nutritionist who specializes in healing of issues like autism spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia and schizophrenia by...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Eczema
Eczema in Babies who are Breastfeeding: Mom should get off dairy, gluten, soy, and eggs (which are typically fed soy). If that does not help after 3-4 weeks, try the GAPS diet to clean up mom’s gut. Add Infant Omega-3s and probiotics for both mom and baby. Eczema in...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Eczema
Eczema in Babies who are Breastfeeding: Mom should get off dairy, gluten, soy, and eggs (which are typically fed soy). If that does not help after 3-4 weeks, try the GAPS diet to clean up mom’s gut. Add Infant Omega-3s and probiotics for both mom and baby. Eczema in...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Baby Nutrition, Growth & Weight Gain Concerns, Kids Nutrition
Nutrition Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers: Healthy Fats and Foods vs Media Hype and Commercial Foods There is a lot of misinformation out there about correct nutrition for kids. A few examples include: fats (critically important!), soy (terrible!), and vegan diets...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Miami Kids Services
Click on the link below to learn more about some of Annika Rockwell’s favorite books on Cookbooks & Toddler Meal Ideas, Children’s Nutrition & Health and Parenting. The link will take you to Amazon where you may choose to purchase it....
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Miami Kids Services, Resources
Miami, FL and Broward County holistic and Functional practitioners (Doctors, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Doulas, Midwives, and Dentists) specializing in natural, safe, non-toxic treatments for infants and children, and pre-conception care Pediatricians Dr. Bruce...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Miami Kids Services
Diana Classic Children Unique and timeless styles for little bottoms everywhere. A little posh, a little hippie, but always Classic.Miami Children’s Music Music classes for infants and children with amazing Ashlee Cramer.Yoga with Mia Prenatal and...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Miami Kids Services
Diana Classic Children Unique and timeless styles for little bottoms everywhere. A little posh, a little hippie, but always Classic.Miami Children’s Music Music classes for infants and children with amazing Ashlee Cramer.Yoga with Mia Prenatal and...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Growth & Weight Gain Concerns, Kids Nutrition
Q: We just started following the GAPS diet for weight gain in my daughter as she is just bones and is at the very low end of the weight charts for her age. She is 3 and still wears 18 mo clothing. Since going on the GAPS diet she has gained 1.5 lbs. A: Have you ever...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Kids Nutrition
Here are some vitamins & nutrients I add into my homemade infant formula: Cod Liver Oil by Pharmax (very “clean” mercury free DHA, EPA, Vitamin A&D) HLC Neonate probiotic or Life Start 2 goat milk probiotic by Natren Organic Virgin Coconut Oil...
by Annika Rockwell, RD/LN | Constipation
Does your infant experience frequent constipation or have trouble passing stools? A healthy baby should have 2-4 stools daily. If your child is not having regular bowel activity, the immune system becomes weakened and it leaves the body vulnerable to developing...
