Here I share what foods I give daily for my daughter Taliah and how I transitioned her from baby foods to table foods. I hope this helps other mothers out there who are a bit skeptical about giving there baby certian solids and if they are ready. I say the only way you will know is if you see signs, and at least let them try.. do not base what you should feed your child from doctors say or everyone else stories and child. You are the best person who knows your child . Food experiences should be based off the toleration of the child not others perceptions ;) although advice can be useful at times
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Sugar Glider Diet
Since they are omnivorous, they are fond of many different types of food including meat. Some of the foods that Sugar Gliders, in general seem to enjoy, are as follows, but NOT limited to:
Apples, applesauce (baby Food Formula Only), apricots, bananas, berries, bread, cantaloupe, carrots, cherries, corn, dates, dried fruit, eggs, fig, grapes, honey, honeydew, insects, lettuce (Romaine or leaf only, Head or Iceberg can cause diarrhea), meal worms, meats (low fat turkey, boiled, skinless chicken & feeder mice), melons, nuts (assorted, unsalted and raw), oranges, papaya, peaches (not the pits, they are toxic), peanut butter, pears, pineapple, plums, pure fruit juices, raisins, strawberries, sunflower seeds, sweet potatoes.
I do not suggest broccoli cauliflower, or cabbage due to the gas producing properties once ingested, no one likes to have gas, even Sugar Gliders.
One of the things that might work well for you is to have a few different containers and chop up different fruits and vegetables in each until they are full. Then all you have to do each night is to open the container(s) that you wish to feed from and pull cut a few of the pieces you wish to feed. I would like to add here that I consider it cruel not to feed some type of insect (at least) during the week. In the wild, they will eat fruits and animals and they should not be denied that while in captivity. It does not have to be done every day, but should be done often.
Sugar Gliders can gain weight more easily in captivity due to lack of movement that they would experience in the wild. Babies born to overweight parents can sometimes be born blind or with impaired vision caused by fatty deposits in their eyes. This can be corrected by a controlled diet and measuring weight with a small scale. One of the things that help cause this condition is by feeding to many nuts, which are high in protein and fat. To reduce their weight you need to reduce their fat and protein and try to increase their exercise. It may take a few weeks to bring down their weight.
Do not get frustrated when trying to feed your pet. They are peculiar with their feeding since they may willingly accept a food for a few days and then not take the same thing after a week and then eat it the following week. The bottom line is that they each have their own personality and tastes, and it will take time to find out what they like. You may find it easier to go to your local grocery store and buy a bag of frozen mixed vegetables and use these along with fresh fruit. You also need to make sure that your Sugar Glider has fresh water every day. Keep in mind that tap water may not be best since it is usually treated with chemicals to clean the water.
A couple of suggestions that I will make concerning any type of feed bowls would be that you should at least have a bowl that will not tip or spill easily. Most Sugar Gliders will tend to climb up on the bowl and set on the edge of the bowl. If the bowl is not heavy enough to support their weight, it will tip over and the food will spill either causing a mess or creating a situation where the food falls through the bottom of the age and the Sugar Glider will not be able to eat. Another suggestion that has worked well for me is to have a type of feed holder that hangs on the side of the cage. I have done this because as the Sugar Glider climbs around the cage, they will excrete and droppings fall to the bottom of the cage hitting whatever is in its way, including the food bowl. My feeders are located at the top of the cage with enough room for a Sugar Glider to sit up, on the edge, without being uncomfortable while eating. This keeps them from climbing above the food (most of the time) and lessens the chance that they will soil in their food.
A sample Glider formula that works well and is as follows:
Adult formula:
4-8 ounces Applesauce 1/2 cup Gerber dry cereal (for protein) 1/4 cup rice 1/4 cup oatmeal 1/4 cup honey 4 ounces plain non-fat yogurt 4 ounces isomil or ensure plus Apple or Orange juice to make soupy
Puree in blender until liquid form and put in ice cube trays and freeze and feed 1-2 times a week. Pull one out for an AM feeding and one for PM feedings. Discard after 5 hours. It is still a good idea to offer some type of solid foods for them too as this will help keep their teeth and gums clean and healthy.
Some people suggest feeding once a day at dusk, while others will feed twice a day. Which method you choose should be dependent upon your Sugar Gliders. Are they still hungry in the morning? Feed them a small amount in the morning or give them a little more in the evening. If I give too much food to mine, they tend to make a mess in their cage, so I do feed less at each meal, but fed twice a day. Try mixing up a few things that your Sugar Glider enjoys and are good for them and blending it together and freezing it. You can get a couple of ice cube trays fairly inexpensively and use those for freezing.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Read This Warning About Baby Food
Pesticide exposure can affect your baby today as well as in the future. In fact, some of the effects may not become apparent until later in life. Your baby's first two years are filled with rapid growth and development. In fact, your baby's body and brain grow faster during this period than at any other time. Healthy, chemical free foods play a major role in your baby's developing body. Babies are more vulnerable to environmental toxins, such as pesticides. Eating organic food has proven to reduce the amount of pesticides found in the body.
There is much evidence that pesticides contribute to a wide range of health problems, including cancer, lung disease, reproductive problems, and possibly disorders of the endocrine and immune systems.
Animal testing also indicates that pesticides can cause permanent changes in brain chemistry that may lead to behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and even long-term damage of the brain and nervous system.
Children are more vulnerable to the dangers of pesticides
1. Pesticides can cross the placenta, which means that pregnant women need to take care to avoid contact.
2. Children tend to eat a limited number of foods, which can increase their exposure to specific pesticides. They also eat more food relative to their body weight than adults.
3. Children may also absorb pesticides more easily, and because of their still-developing gastrointestinal tract, their bodies may be less capable of breaking them down.
4. Pesticides can block the absorption of nutrients that are vital to healthy growth and development.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Academy of Sciences stated: " Chemicals used in conventional farming are up to ten times more toxic to children. Babies have a lower body weight and a higher metabolism so they in turn take in more toxic chemicals. Pesticides are especially damaging to developing organ systems and babies livers which are immature and less able to detoxify damaging chemicals."
There are many brands of organic baby food that you can buy- they will be a little more expensive, but it's worth the price! Two well known brands are Earths Best and even Gerber has their own organic line now to keep up with customer demand.
Another great option is to make your own baby food. If you think you're the only parent making your own baby food - think again! A leading research firm estimated that as many as 62% of parents make all or some of their baby's food. The advantage with this is that your baby gets the food fresh and you know exactly how it is prepared.
Start making the Switch to organic or homemade baby food today!
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