Why Organic Organic food-food grown without chemical pesticides and fertilizers-provides a trusted standard for purity and safety. Some physicians-like Alan Greene, MD, author of "Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Baby Care"--- recommend organic foods for babies and children. According to Greene, significant body and brain development takes place in early childhood, making toxins a larger threat to long term health. Balanced Diet for Baby A balance diet is that which perfectly suits your growing child's needs. From birth to the first birthday, breast-milk and/or fortified infant formulas will supply the primary nutrients baby needs. But from the time of weaning parents should try and establish a diet that provides the five essential nutrient groups. Carbohydrates-source of energy fat- provides concentrated source of energy protein- growth and repair of body tissue vitamins and minerals - vital to maintaining health Balanced Diet for Toddler There is an innate satisfaction within us as parents that we all experience when our babies reaches each and every milestone , from something as simple as their very first simile to a huge challenge as ready for table food. Although your baby is ready to join the rest of the family meals, we should always remember that the dietary needs that applies to us as adults will not necessary be appropriate for our growing babies. i.e. .. Babies need more calories than adults to sustain the growth of muscle, tissue and bone that takes place throughout childhood. During the first two years of life fat is needed due to the fact that it is the most concentrated source of energy and it is also important for healthy development of the brain and nervous system. Without enough fat in the diet a child would need to burn protein for energy (your pediatrician might advice on low fat diet if baby is overweight). On the other hand experts tells us adults and children over five to limit calorie from fat At this stage babies are a busy bundles of endless activity with bodies that are in a state of growth and development, they need a constant supply of highly nutritional building blocks not only free of chemicals but equally high in protein, essential fats, complex carbohydrates, and a full complement of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to fuel their active life style. Please discuss all your baby's nutritional needs with your pediatrician, this is only provided as helpful information.