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What if your baby’s constant spit-up is normal, even when it looks like a lot? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, host Dr. Liz explains why babies spit up, how their growing digestive systems play a role, and why many cases are simply a messy laundry problem. She shares how to tell common reflux from warning signs such as poor growth, swallowing trouble, and true projectile vomiting. Dr. Liz also clears up fears about babies choking during sleep, explains why back sleeping remains safest, and discusses why antacids are not always helpful. With reassurance and practical guidance, this episode helps parents understand when to call the doctor, when to keep watching, and why they do not need to feel guilty for having a spitty baby.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why is spit-up common in young babies
• How infant anatomy and digestion affect reflux
• Why the amount of spit-up is not always important
• Why babies should still sleep on their backs
• Which symptoms may need medical attention
• Why reflux medicine is not always needed
• How to feel more confident caring for a spitty baby

Episode highlights:
(1:36) Why does frequent spit-up feel so overwhelming
(3:08) When spit-up commonly begins
(4:26) Why does spit-up often look like more than it is
(6:43) How baby anatomy causes mechanical spit up
(9:27) Safe sleep, choking fears, and back sleeping
(10:40) What normal reflux can look like
(12:29) Poor growth and other warning signs
(13:48) Projectile vomiting and pyloric stenosis
(15:15) Swallowing, airway, and stool concerns
(16:11) What studies say about reflux and antacids
(18:56) When reflux needs added support
(20:48) Final red flags and reassurance for parents

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What if the nutrition choices you worry about most are not the ones that matter most? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels shares seven common feeding mistakes parents make during the baby and toddler years. With warmth and honesty, she explains why multivitamins are not always the answer for picky eaters, how kid-friendly leftovers can add to parent guilt, and why oral care should start as soon as teeth come in. She also talks about juice, flavored drinks, salt fears, food labels, and the need for parents to care for their own health too. This episode gives parents simple, guilt-free guidance to focus on what truly helps kids grow strong and build healthy habits from the start.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why food matters more than most supplements
• How to reduce guilt around leftovers
• When to start brushing your baby’s teeth
• Why juice does not need to be a daily habit
• How to focus on the big picture instead of stressing over every label detail
• Why caring for your own health is one of the best ways to support your child’s nutrition

Episode highlights:
(2:44) Mistake 1: Relying on multivitamins for picky eaters
(4:52) Mistake 2: Letting food waste and leftovers create guilt
(9:23) Mistake 3: Skipping early oral hygiene
(11:10) Mistake 4: Offering juice and flavored drinks too often
(12:26) Mistake 5: Worrying too much about salt in home cooking
(16:12) Mistake 6: Focusing too much on tiny label details
(19:19) Mistake 7: Forgetting parent health matters too
(21:04) Final encouragement for raising a healthier next generation

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Could a few simple foods help close common nutrition gaps in your one-year-old’s diet? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels shares the five foods she wishes every family knew about as babies grow from breast milk or formula into toddlerhood. She explains why the first 1,000 days matter so much for brain growth, immune support, and long-term development, while reminding parents that perfection is not the goal. You’ll learn why fatty fish, seeds, eggs, beans, and whole milk can make a big difference, especially for nutrients like iron, DHA, vitamin E, choline, fiber, and vitamin D. With practical, budget-friendly tips, this episode helps parents feel more confident feeding their toddler well, one small step at a time.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why nutrition gaps can happen as babies become toddlers
• Why the first 1,000 days are so important for brain growth
• Which nutrients do one-year-olds often need more of
• The top five foods Dr. Liz recommends for one-year-olds
• Simple ways to add these foods without pressure or perfection

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Why nutrition gaps can happen around age one
(1:19) Why variety matters in toddler nutrition
(2:00) The first 1,000 days and brain development
(5:00) Key nutrients: iron, DHA, vitamin E, choline, and vitamin D
(10:21) Food #1: Fatty fish for iron, DHA, and vitamin D
(13:49) Food #2: Seeds for omega-3s and vitamin E
(18:23) Food #3: Eggs for choline and brain support
(21:24) Food #4: Beans for fiber, choline, and iron
(22:45) Food #5: Whole milk for vitamin D and calcium
(25:36) How to serve these foods without pressure or perfection

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