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BABY FOOD NEWS

New research finds many infant food products make claims that don't match the main ingredients

August 31, 2025 1:29 pm

In more than half of the savoury meals, the name did not reflect the main ingredients accurately.

The bitter truth about baby formula is ‘added sugar’

April 20, 2024 1:41 pm

It amplifies the threat of diabetes, obesity and heart disease at an early age for populations, like India’s, which are known to be predisposed to them

When should salt be given to babies (and how much)?

June 04, 2023 4:25 pm

Though a wonder to our dishes, it can have long term effects on the digestive systems of babies. Therefore, before you add even a pinch of it to your baby’s meals, you must know when, how and what to do.

Know your body: You won't believe the number of taste buds babies have (hint: its way more than adults!)

May 28, 2023 6:17 pm

Taste buds change and evolve over time due to multiple factors, including ageing, dietary habits, and exposure to different types of food and drink.

The early years: Here's what you should feed your kids at each stage

December 25, 2022 7:56 pm

"The period from birth to one year is extremely crucial for a baby’s health," said Dr Sandeep Sawant, Head of Pediatric Department, Medicover Hospitals, Navi Mumbai

Ann Turner Cook dies at 95; her face sold baby food by the billions

June 05, 2022 9:48 am

Cook, who received no royalties for the use of her image, profited from it by precisely $5,000 over some 90 years.

Baby formula shortage highlights racial disparities

May 27, 2022 1:12 pm

Black women have historically faced obstacles to breastfeeding, including a lack of lactation support in the hospital, more pressure to formula feed and cultural roadblocks.

US faces a shortage of baby formula; find out what it is and why, when it is given

May 11, 2022 6:19 pm

According to Dr Krishan Chugh of Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, baby formula is a substitute to mother's milk, given when the mother cannot feed them

New mom's guide to baby weaning

March 18, 2022 12:43 pm

Baby weaning is essential from a nutritional perspective as breast milk and formula does not contain enough nutrition for the growing needs of your baby.

Baby feeding schedule: How to tell if your baby is eating enough

November 05, 2021 4:56 pm

One of the most common worries among the concerns of a mother is if the baby is getting the right nutrition and is being fed correctly says Dr Bansal

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