The skinny on soy: Are soy formulas safe?
Let me preface this post by saying that I am a huge fan of the soybean. Having been a vegetarian (and occasional vegan) for the past 20 years, soy products and I have obviously become BFF. So when we...
View ArticleBritish people are cool
About six months ago, when I was seeking experts to interview for my book, I considered contacting a well-known British researcher by the name of Alan Lucas. Problem was, I couldn’t tell where he stood...
View ArticleA hypoallergenic by any other name… will still smell as stinky.
There’s a few definitive things one can say about hypoallergenic formulas: 1) They smell like regurgitated rotten potatoes2) In order to feed your baby with them for one year, you will need to take out...
View ArticleThe tale of the asshat pediatric GI
Recently, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine held their annual conference. I followed the Twitter stream from the conference, and some of the soundbytes coming out of there were frightening, even...
View ArticleThe final word on breastfeeding and asthma? Don’t hold your breath.
Despite the numerous advantages to breastfeeding, there are a few cases where liquid gold is thought not to 100% live up to it’s pseudonym. Now, personally, I don’t think that’s anything to get worked...
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The FFF Quick-and-Dirty Guide to Formula Feeding: Recognizing Sensitivity,...
Those of you who haven’t been following this blog since the beginning may not know this, but my son Fearless Child (FC) has a dairy allergy, which went undiagnosed for the first few months of his...
View ArticleFFF Friday: “By choosing to formula feed, I created a much better environment...
Welcome to Fearless Formula Feeder Fridays, a weekly guest post feature that strives to build a supportive community of parents united through our common experiences, open minds, and frustration with...
View ArticleFFF Friday: “I don’t think I have ever felt quite so judged about any other...
So much of the conversation on infant feeding focuses on first-time mothers and their breastfeeding experiences, for understandable reasons. But that also makes it easy for some to dismiss these...
View ArticleFFF Friday: “I’m glad I have recourse to something other than what’s ‘natural’”
“Intuitively and rationally, it makes no sense that this poisonous smelling, lab-created powder has been so much better for my daughter, has made her happier and healthier.” Sarah’s story will resonate...
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Two sides to every story – except when you’re talking about breastfeeding
I’m starting to wonder if the health journalism community needs some lessons in scientific reading comprehension, or if we’re all just so convinced of the benefits of breastfeeding that we read every...
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