Where is the reliable nutrition info?
From the time I was pregnant, westruggled to find a consistent, reliable, and easy-to-access source of information.How come was it so hard to find credible and supportive answers to my nutrition questions?
Sure, our midwives were fantastic. Our family doctor was up to date on the medical guidelines.
But we came across many resources that didn’t align with our family’s nutrition values and goals. These included:
targeting only moms, in a language that we both could not relate to
being disrespectful to dads/partners, with a sense that mothers have to take care of 2 babies (the actual baby, and the partner), not representing the family we aspire to be
not listing facts and information with references, making it difficult to assess the credibility of the info we were reading
mostly mothers sharing their opinions, which felt quickly overwhelming as all babies are different
Offering the services we wished existed!
Since we work in the area of nutrition research, we are up-to-date with the latest scientific evidence. So, we started Family & Co. Nutrition as a suite of services for parents like us:
first-time parents with no clue where to start
a minimal support structure: social circle where not many friends have kids, grandparents somehow involved but not physically present, etc.
love to be informed but have limited time, energy and desire to deep dive in the world wide web on every topic
wanting to take informed decisions, even if that means not always following what the guidelines say
raising babies in a family where parents are equal partners, sharing the parental responsibilities
wanting to use an approach that combines common sense + what science has shown being the best practices
respecting our family values in the world of parenting where everyone has an (unsolicited) advice
searching for guidance, support, and a sense of “you’ve got this” feeling
We want to help first time parents feel confident
This is how we created Family & Co. Nutrition:
I am a registered dietitian working specifically with pregnant moms and babies…
Sarthak is a nutritionist, now RD2B, who loves researching info and condensing it into an easy-to-digest format.
We were new parents with some life experience, but always learning.
We know how to navigate the health and science worlds, and now, we also appreciate the feelings and challenges of parenthood and feeding a growing baby.
Why wouldn’t we create what we wished we had stumbled upon when we were on the journey as first-time parents?
Voilà.
BAM.
Family & Co. Nutrition
We make first-time parents feel competent and confident with their baby’s nutrition.
Helping you feel competent when feeding baby!
It is normal to not know.
It is normal to feel insecure, unsure, not fully (or at all) in control.
We want to help.
We know how to help.
Weekly blog posts answering questions parents like you have asked us
We have answered real people’s questions, including ours as parents.
We work with first time parents at different stages of the parenthood journey
pregnancy – babies – toddlers – preschoolers
So here is the list of the blog posts we’ve put out there to answer question of first-time parents just like you:
PREGNANCY
Baby on the way: 10 ideas for dads/partners to meal prep postpartum
Choline: the hot nutrient for pregnant moms and babies
Eating fish during pregnancy: is it safe?
How to choose your prenatal multivitamin?
Is a low carb keto diet safe for mom and baby during pregnancy?
No, you are not eating for 2
Should I really take a prenatal multivitamin before being pregnant?
The science behind food cravings in pregnancy: are they real?
Weight gain during pregnancy: should you care and why everyone cares!
When should you stop taking your prenatal multivitamin?
BABIES
Baby food: Food before 1 is more than just for fun!
Baby led weaning and spoon feeding: which one is right for your family?
Baby-led weaning by age: How it works and what foods to offer
Gagging vs choking: know what to do when baby learns to eat
How to introduce allergens to baby
Iron-rich food first. Then everything else.
Why we won’t tell you how to introduce solid food to your baby
A new baby? What you need to know about vitamin D supplement
Breast milk: what’s in it and how does it change with time?
Growth charts: everything you need to know about your child’s growth
Infant colic: food strategies to help your baby stop crying
Infant nutrition: what you need to know about feeding your newborn
Responsive feeding: is my child still hungry?
TODDLERS
5 food rules to drop in order to have more relaxed family meals
5 ways to raise a happy eater
Constipation in babies eating solid foods: how to prevent it
Cooking with the kids: Skills and tasks per age group
Do babies need to drink cow’s milk? (and why you should ditch the sippy cup)
Family rules for a pleasant dinner time with toddlers
Halloween: Managing your kid’s candies can be a feat!
Healthy plate: adopt it and your family will like it
How to deal with a picky eater: 10 tricks to get your toddler to eat
Kitchen boss! How to cook with the kids
Loose stool: can the BRAT diet help my toddler with diarrhea?
My child has a sweet tooth: the science behind taste development
My child is fat, help!
The golden rule: on the road to happy family meals
Why hiding veggies is not a good idea
A dad’s perspective on going to the restaurant with kids
FAMILIES
How to find the best registered dietitian for you and your family
Online grocery shopping: it is worth it and how much does it cost?
Snack time: 4 mistakes to avoid when it comes to eating snacks
Work smart, not hard in your kitchen!
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Or send us and email – we can chat further and work together so that you and your family feel like the best versions of yourself; being the parents your baby deserve!
