Meals That Heal for Babies and Toddlers

For most childhood illnesses, rest and sound nutrition are the best medicine. When your little ones are ill, the foods you serve can alleviate their symptoms and even speed their recovery. But how do you know what to feed your ailing baby or toddler? What best soothes a sore throat, eases nausea, or relieves your baby's teething pains? Here Eileen Behan, registered dietitian, professional nutritionist, and mother of two, provides the answers. You'll discover: LIComfort food classics like rice pudding and cinnamon toastLINutritious fluids and soups to soothe the symptoms of a common coldLIEasily digestible foods that can relieve an upset stomachLIImaginative, no-sugar-added snacks for healthier teethLIIron-rich dishes, and foods that aid iron absorptionLIHigh-fiber muffins, breads, dips, and desserts for regularityLIFun foods with the right amount of cholesterol for growing bodiesLIJust the right home remedies for fevers and flusLICalming recipes for a good night's sleep/ULEileen Behan explains the connection between food and common childhood illnesses from asthma to ear infections to headaches to vomiting -- and gives you recipes for simple, delicious, kid-pleasing dishes that will actually help your child feel better faster.