Book 1 FEEDING & NUTRITION
INTRODUCTION
Currently,there are no books available that provide detailed information solely on feeding and nutrition for babies,toddlers and young children. Parents raise many questions and concerns regarding their child's feeding and nutrition,however many times,these go unanswered due to the limited amount of time or knowledge of health professionals. Unfortunately,feeding and nutrition for young babies and children is not well taught in medical schools,so often times,health professionals bear much of the parents' guessing as well.
The common difficulties parents face in trying to find practical information about feeding and nutrition have inspired me to write a PRACTICAL book for parents; one that provides all the answers to daily parental concerns and provide one's baby with THE BEST START TO LIFE! It is important for parents to be educated about their child's feeding and nutrition since the responsibility is on them as the child's primary caregiver.
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WHAT IS THE BOOK ABOUT
This book covers feeding and nutritional aspects right from birth until the school-aged child. It begins with issues and solutions associated with breast and/or bottle feeding (e.g. which to choose,how to breast or bottle feed properly and how much,feeding by schedule or on-demand,which bottle,nipples and formulas to use,etc),weaning and how to overcome bottle rejection. Many parents have many concerns regarding solid food introduction (when and what to introduce,how much,etc),homemade versus store-bought prepared foods,specific food refusals,picky eaters,and much more. In addition,food allergies are discussed with respect to management and replacement options to prevent nutritional deficiencies.
Chapters on growth characteristics and charts are included along with failure to thrive and obesity sections to help your child develop optimally. Recommended portion sizes and activity levels appropriate for specific ages along with various fun sample menus and recipes are included for easing food acceptance.
Other topics include stool characteristics and its significance,constipation,crying and gastroesophageal reflux and its relation to feeding,along with mineral/vitamin deficiencies,vegetarians,oral health,water,pacifier and thumb sucking,hiccups,burping,and much,much more are included in this practical guide for parents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1:
Breastfeeding
Introduction to Breastfeeding
General ..................................................................................2
The Decision to Breastfeed ....................................................3
Difficulties & Success with Breastfeeding ...............................5
How Long to Breastfeed ........................................................7
Parent Concerns ....................................................................7
Resources for Help & Information .........................................11
Conclusion ............................................................................11
Breast Milk & Its Benefits
General ................................................................................12
Breast Milk ...........................................................................12
Breast Milk Benefits for the Baby .........................................14
Breast Milk Benefits for the Mother ......................................17
Benefits to Society & the Environment ................................18
Latching & Positioning
General ................................................................................19
Establishing a Successful Beginning....................................19
Positioning Mother & Baby ................................................21
Nursing Positions ................................................................22
Presenting the Breast ............................................................27
Latching................................................................................28
Supporting Your Breast ........................................................30
Parent Concerns....................................................................30
Methods of Supplementation ..............................................35
Breastfeeding Problems & Solutions
Red Flags .............................................................................37
Sore & Cracked Nipples
General ................................................................................38
Causes ..................................................................................38
Treatment..............................................................................39
Parent Concerns....................................................................39
Breast Engorgement
Normal Engorgement ..........................................................44
Abnormal Engorgement ......................................................44
Treatment for Severe Engorgement......................................45
Engorgement When Choosing Not to Breastfeed ................47
Parent Concerns....................................................................47
Mastitis
General ................................................................................49
Possible Trigger Factors ......................................................49
Symptoms ............................................................................50
Treatment..............................................................................51
Complications of Mastitis ....................................................52
Parent Concerns....................................................................53
Flat or Inverted Nipples
General ................................................................................55
Identification & Types of Nipples........................................55
Flat Nipples ..........................................................................56
Inverted Nipples ..................................................................56
Improving the Feeding Process ............................................57
Extra Tips on Pumps & Flat or Inverted Nipples ................58
Comments on the Use of Breast Shells & Nipple Shields ..59
Breast Milk Leakage: How to Cope
General ................................................................................60
Causes ..................................................................................60
Tools for Coping ..................................................................61
Parent Concerns....................................................................62
Overabundant Milk Supply
General ................................................................................65
Symptoms: Mother & Baby of Overabundant Milk Supply ..66
Coping with Overabundant Milk Supply ............................67
Parent Concerns....................................................................68
Insufficient (Low) Milk Supply
General ................................................................................69
False Alarms of Low Milk Supply
(Perceived Lack of Supply)..................................................69
Causes of True Low Milk Supply ........................................72
Increasing Milk Supply ........................................................74
How To Know: Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?............76
Parent Concerns....................................................................79
Breastfeeding in Public
General ................................................................................80
How to Breastfeed in Public ................................................80
Breast Preference
General ................................................................................82
Causes ..................................................................................82
How to Overcome Breast Preference ..................................83
Nursing Strike
General ................................................................................84
Baby's Behavior During the Strike ......................................84
Causes ..................................................................................85
Nursing Strikes & Decreased Milk Supply..........................85
What To Do ..........................................................................86
Parent Concerns....................................................................87
Biting the Breast
General ................................................................................90
Causes ..................................................................................90
How to Stop Breast Biting ..................................................90
Tongue Tie & Breastfeeding
General ................................................................................93
Symptoms of Tongue Tie ....................................................93
Treatment of Tongue Tie ......................................................94
Parent Concerns....................................................................94
Conclusion............................................................................95
Breastfeeding & Jaundice
General ................................................................................96
Causes & Types of Jaundice ................................................97
Diagnosis ..............................................................................98
Treatment............................................................................100
Parent Concerns..................................................................101
Breastfeeding & Drugs
General ..............................................................................103
Drugs Considered Safe ......................................................103
Drugs and Possible Effects on the Baby or Breast Milk ..104
Considerations Before Taking a Drug................................105
Increasing Baby Safety ......................................................105
Further Aspects to Consider ..............................................106
Recreational Drugs ............................................................108
Maternal Diet & Breastfeeding
General ..............................................................................109
Breastfeeding Mothers that Require Special Attention......109
Maternal Diet & Effects on Baby ......................................110
Parent Concerns & Tips......................................................113
Breastfeeding & Returning to Work
General ..............................................................................115
Suggestions for Breastfeeding & Working ........................115
What To Do At the Workplace ..........................................116
Feeding at Home & the Caretaker......................................117
Parent Concerns..................................................................118
Expressing Breast Milk
General ..............................................................................120
When & Why......................................................................120
Expressing Milk Manually ................................................122
Pumping..............................................................................122
Storing Expressed Milk ......................................................125
Warming & Administering Expressed Milk ......................126
Nighttime Feedings
General ..............................................................................127
Environment & Sharing Sleep............................................127
Feeding & Sleeping At Night ............................................128
Parent Concerns..................................................................129
How to Awaken a Sleepy Baby
General ..............................................................................131
Causes of Sleepy Babies ....................................................131
How to Awaken Your Baby ................................................132
Comments ..........................................................................133
Issues & Perceptions with Breast and Bottle Feeding
General ..............................................................................134
Maternal Concerns About Breastfeeding ..........................134
A Father's Role ..................................................................137
Doctor's Views & Comments ............................................138
Conclusion..........................................................................139
Section 2:
Bottle-feeding
Infant Formulas: Which to Use & How to Choose
General ..............................................................................142
Nutritional Contents of Formula ........................................142
Types of Formulas ..............................................................144
Specialized Formulas ........................................................150
Choosing a Formula: What You Need to Know ................151
Parent Concerns..................................................................154
Formula Examples & Tables ..............................................157
Equipment Used for Formula Preparation & Sterilization
General ..............................................................................159
Bottles ................................................................................159
Nipples................................................................................162
Sterilization of Equipment..................................................167
Parent Concerns..................................................................170
Formulas & Preparation
General ..............................................................................171
Powder Formulas................................................................171
Ready-to-Feed Formulas ....................................................173
Liquid Concentrate Formulas ............................................174
Storage ................................................................................176
Notes on Water in Formula Preparation ............................177
Parent Concerns..................................................................177
Case Description ................................................................180
Warming the Bottle
General ..............................................................................181
How to Warm ....................................................................182
Microwave Use & Risks ....................................................183
Parent Concerns..................................................................183
Techniques of Bottle-feeding & Related Concerns
General ..............................................................................185
Techniques of Bottle-feeding ............................................185
Babies with Special Needs ................................................188
Discontinuing the Bottle ....................................................191
Parent Concerns & Tips......................................................192
Feeding By Schedule or On Demand:
Amount & Frequency
General ..............................................................................197
Clues Your Baby Is Ready to Feed ....................................197
Feeding By Schedule or On Demand ................................198
Feeding Amount & Frequency ..........................................201
Parent Concerns & Tips......................................................204
Section 3:
Breast & Bottle-feeding:
Combination & Weaning
Combining Breast & Bottle-feeding
General ..............................................................................208
Reasons to Combine Breast & Bottle ................................208
When to Start......................................................................209
How to Enhance Bottle Acceptance for Successful
Combination Feeding ........................................................210
Relactation ........................................................................212
Parent Concerns ................................................................213
Weaning
General ..............................................................................215
The Right Time to Wean ....................................................215
Types of Weaning and How to Wean from the Breast ......217
Weaning from the Breast to a Cup ....................................222
Weaning from a Bottle to a Cup ........................................222
When Weaning Is a Problem..............................................223
Parent Concerns ................................................................224
Overcoming Bottle Rejection in Breastfed Babies ..................227
General ..............................................................................227
Overcoming Bottle Rejection ............................................227
Section 4:
Starting Solid Foods & First Year Feedings
Nutrition at a Glance: An Age Appropriate Guide
to Feeding Your Baby & Toddler
General ..............................................................................232
Sequence of Food Introduction ..........................................232
General Tips by Age Group................................................236
Parent Concerns..................................................................240
Things to Keep in Mind ....................................................245
Starting Solid Foods
General ..............................................................................246
Clues for Readiness ............................................................247
When & Why to Start ........................................................248
The Transition Period ........................................................253
Parent Concerns..................................................................256
Favorite First Solids and Order of Introduction ................258
Allergies..............................................................................260
Food Refusal,Tastes & Flavors ........................................261
Parent Concern ..................................................................262
The Nutritional Staging System ........................................262
Recommendations for Parents............................................263
Store Bought & Homemade Foods
Store Bought
General ..............................................................................265
Availability & Nutrient Content ........................................265
Advantages & Disadvantages ............................................268
Homemade Foods
General ..............................................................................269
Equipment & Food Safety..................................................269
Preparing Baby Food..........................................................271
Storing & Freezing ............................................................274
Warming & Thawing Baby Foods ....................................275
Serving Baby Foods ..........................................................276
Advantages & Disadvantages ............................................276
Homemade Baby Food: Do's & Don'ts ............................277
Parent Concerns..................................................................278
Spices,Flavors & Tastes
General ..............................................................................281
Taste Buds ..........................................................................281
Tastes at all Ages................................................................282
Super Tasters ......................................................................283
Spicy Foods & Breastfeeding ............................................284
Flavors & Tastes: Suggestions ..........................................284
Parent Concerns..................................................................287
Feeding Your Baby with a Spoon
General ..............................................................................290
Reasons to Switch to a Spoon ............................................290
When to Start & Age/Skill Development ..........................290
Which Type of Spoon to Use ............................................292
Administration of Food by Spoon......................................293
Spoon Refusal: Easing the Transition ................................295
Case Description................................................................ 296
Cereals for Your Baby & Toddler
General ..............................................................................297
Types of Cereals ................................................................297
When & Which to Start......................................................300
Cereal Preparation,Administration & Serving ..................302
Refusal................................................................................303
Parental Concerns ..............................................................304
Sample Menu (4-6 Months) ..............................................308
Helpful Recipes ..................................................................308
Vegetables
General ..............................................................................310
When to Start......................................................................310
Ages of Various Vegetable Introductions ..........................311
Preparation of Vegetables ..................................................314
Vegetable Administration ..................................................316
Vegetable Refusal ..............................................................318
Vegetables & Risks Associated with Some Vegetables ....319
Case Description ................................................................321
Sample Menu......................................................................323
Store Bought & Homemade Vegetable Recipes ................324
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Fruits
General ..............................................................................327
When to Start......................................................................329
Which to Start & How Much ............................................329
Store Bought & Homemade Fruit Preparation ..................330
Fruit Refusal ......................................................................332
Parent Concerns..................................................................333
Case Description ................................................................335
Sample Menu (6-8 Months) ..............................................336
Helpful Homemade Recipes & Combination Ideas ..........336
Fruit Juices
General ..............................................................................338
Types of Juices ..................................................................338
When & Which to Introduce ..............................................339
How to Introduce & How Much ........................................340
Problems,Concerns & Benefits ........................................341
Parent Concerns..................................................................342
Textured & Table Baby Foods
General ..............................................................................345
When to Start & Readiness for Textured Foods ................345
How to Choose Textured Foods ........................................346
Making the Transition ........................................................348
Difficulties Associated with Textured Foods ....................349
Parent Concerns..................................................................350
Homemade & Commercial Textured Foods ......................352
Sample Menu (8-12 Months) ............................................353
Meat & Alternatives: Legumes & Fish ......................................355
Proteins ..............................................................................355
Meats ..................................................................................356
Administration....................................................................357
Legumes ............................................................................359
Fish ....................................................................................363
Case Description ................................................................365
Parent Concerns..................................................................365
Sample Menus ....................................................................366
Recipes ..............................................................................367
Dairy Products for Infants & Toddlers
General ..............................................................................369
Types of Dairy Products ....................................................369
When to Start......................................................................372
Calcium & Dairy Products ................................................373
Dairy Issues & Concerns....................................................376
Parent Concerns..................................................................380
Sample Menu (1 Year Old) ................................................383
Finger Foods for Babies & Toddlers
General ..............................................................................385
When to Introduce & Signs of Readiness ..........................385
How to Introduce................................................................386
Finger Food Refusal ..........................................................388
What to Avoid: Red Flags ..................................................389
Sample Menu (8-10 Months) ............................................389
Cup Use
General ..............................................................................391
Types of Cups ....................................................................392
When to Start Cup Use ......................................................393
How to Ease the Transition ................................................394
How to Offer the Cup: Gradually Mastering It..................395
Cow's Milk
General ..............................................................................396
Weaning to Cow's Milk After 12 Months..........................396
Intake Amount ....................................................................397
Cow's Milk Refusal............................................................397
Cow's Milk Allergy ............................................................398
Issues with Cow's Milk ......................................................401
AWord About… ................................................................403
Case Description ................................................................404
Cow's Milk & Constipation ..............................................405
Milk & Bone Health ..........................................................405
Milk & Obesity ..................................................................406
Cooking Milk Free ............................................................406
Parent Concerns..................................................................406
Eggs
General................................................................................411
Availability,Safety & Preparation......................................412
Egg Refusal ........................................................................415
Egg Allergy ........................................................................416
Vaccines & Eggs ................................................................417
Case Description ................................................................418
Parent Concerns..................................................................419
Section 5:
Issues Related to Feeding & Nutrition
Burping
General ..............................................................................424
When to Burp ....................................................................424
Identifying Signs of Readiness to Burp ............................425
How to Burp Your Baby ....................................................426
Helping Your Baby Swallow Less Air ..............................427
Parent Concerns..................................................................428
Hiccups & Feeding
General ..............................................................................430
Causes for Hiccups ............................................................430
Who Hiccups? ....................................................................431
Hiccups & Feeding ............................................................431
Duration of Hiccup Episodes ............................................431
Dealing with Hiccups ........................................................432
Oral Thrush in the Breast & Bottle Fed Baby
General ..............................................................................434
Symptoms & Effects on Feeding ......................................434
Predisposing Factors of Yeast Infection for Mothers
& Babies ............................................................................436
Treatment............................................................................438
Case Description ................................................................442
Parent Concerns..................................................................442
Nutrition & Diet: Important Factors in Oral Health
General ..............................................................................446
How Nutrition Affects Oral Health ....................................446
How Diet Affects Oral Health............................................448
How Oral Health Affects Nutrition ....................................451
More to Know About Dental Health ..................................452
Parent Concerns..................................................................455
The Pacifier & Effects on Feeding & Nutrition
General ..............................................................................456
When to Start & Stop Pacifier Use .....................................456
Pacifiers & Their Effects ......................................................456
Pacifier Safety ....................................................................460
Parent Concerns..................................................................461
Summary ............................................................................462
Gastroesophageal Reflux
General ..........................................................463
Types of Reflux ..................................................................464
Diagnosis of Reflux.............................................................468
Treatment...........................................................................469
Reflux & Other Conditions .................................................472
Parent Concerns & Tips......................................................474
Case Description ................................................................478
Stool Characteristics of Babies & Toddlers
in Health & Diseases
General ..............................................................................479
Age & Normal Stool ............................................................479
Factors Affecting Stool Consistency ...................................480
Normal & Abnormal Stool Patterns .....................................481
Stool Patterns,Parent Perceptions & Switching Formula 485
Case Descriptions ..............................................................486
Parent Concerns.................................................................488
Conclusion..........................................................................489
Constipation
General ..............................................................................491
Causes of Constipation ......................................................491
Symptoms of Constipation ................................................494
Diagnosis ............................................................................496
Prevention ..........................................................................497
Treatment............................................................................498
Parent Concerns..................................................................501
Conclusion..........................................................................504
Crying & Fussing In Relation to Feeding & Nutrition
General ..............................................................................506
Causes ................................................................................506
Suspecting a Cause ............................................................511
Measures to Control the Fussy Baby ................................512
Parent Concerns ................................................................513
Case Description ................................................................516
Conclusion..........................................................................516
Section 6:
Food Allergy & Food Safety
Feeding & Food Allergy
General ..............................................................................520
Common Food Allergies ....................................................521
Adverse Reactions to Food ................................................523
Allergy Symptoms..............................................................525
Diagnosis ............................................................................527
Treatment............................................................................528
Prevention ..........................................................................531
Case Description ................................................................532
Parent Concerns ................................................................532
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Water,Fluids & Drinks
General ..............................................................................538
Thirst & Recognizing Thirst ..............................................538
Sources of Water ................................................................539
Types of Water....................................................................540
Other Beverages & Sweet Drinks ......................................541
When to Introduce ..............................................................543
How Much Fluid Your Child Needs ..................................544
Developing Water Habits ..................................................546
Salts ....................................................................................546
Other Fluid Issues ..............................................................548
Parent Concerns..................................................................549
Safe Feeding & Food Safety
General ..............................................................................552
Food Poisoning ..................................................................552
Choking ..............................................................................555
Feeding & Safety Tips........................................................559
Section 7:
Growth Characteristics & Assessment
Growth Charts & Assessment of Growth Patterns
General ..............................................................................566
Assessment of Growth,Growth Charts & Percentiles …..566
Normal Growth Patterns ....................................................573
Abnormal Growth Patterns ................................................575
Parent Concerns..................................................................577
Conclusion..........................................................................580
The Food Groups: Making Sense of Portion Size
& Activity Level
General ..............................................................................581
Food Guide Servings..........................................................583
My Pyramid........................................................................584
The Food Groups of the Pyramid ......................................585
Activity Level & Calories ..................................................589
Making Sense of Portion Size (Instead of Servings) ........589
Food Group Age Requirements: Servings & Portions ......591
Practicality..........................................................................593
Parent Concerns..................................................................594
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Nutritional Assessment
General ..............................................................................595
How to Determine if Your Child is Growing Well ............595
Parent Concerns..................................................................598
Failure to Thrive
General ..............................................................................599
Normal Growth Patterns ....................................................599
Causes of Poor Weight Gain ..............................................600
Indicators of Poor Weight Gain..........................................603
Diagnosis ............................................................................604
Treatment of Poor Weight Gain ........................................605
Parent Concerns..................................................................607
Practical Tips & Conclusions ............................................608
Sample Menus for 6-12 Months ........................................609
Infant Obesity: Prevention & Treatment
General................................................................................611
Causes ................................................................................611
Prevention & Treatment ....................................................612
Comments & Conclusion ..................................................614
The Overweight & Obese Child
General ..............................................................................615
Causes & Risk Factors ......................................................615
Diagnosis ............................................................................615
Prevention & Treatment Measures ....................................620
Section 8:
Specific Feeding & Nutrition Issues
Iron & Iron Deficiency
General ..............................................................................628
Types & Sources of Iron ....................................................628
How Much Iron is Required? ............................................631
Risk Factors & Causes for Iron Deficiency ......................631
Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency ............................................632
How to Prevent & Treat Iron Deficiency ..........................634
Case Descriptions..............................................................637
Parent Concerns..................................................................638
Conclusion..........................................................................642
Picky Eaters
General ..............................................................................644
Causes of Picky Eaters & Feeding Difficulties..................645
How to Manage the Picky Eater &
Behavioral Feeding Problems ............................................650
What Parents Need To Do..................................................651
When To Be Concerned ....................................................656
Parent Concerns..................................................................659
Vitamins & Minerals
General ..............................................................................664
Types of Vitamins & Minerals ..........................................665
Who Is At Risk for Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency ..........666
Symptoms of Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency ....................669
How to Keep Nutritional Value in Foods ..........................670
Providing Vitamin/Mineral Supplements:
Approach & Risks ..............................................................671
Nutritional Screening & Assessments................................672
Case Description ................................................................673
Parent Concerns & Tips......................................................674
Conclusion..........................................................................676
Vegetarian Babies & Toddlers
General ..............................................................................677
Types of Vegetarians & Nutrient Risk ..............................678
Nutrients of Special Concern ............................................679
Breastfeeding & the Vegetarian Mother ............................680
Timing of Food Introduction in Vegetarian Babies............681
How to Raise the Vegetarian Child ....................................684
Meal Options ......................................................................685
Parent Concerns..................................................................687
Toddlers: Principles in Feeding & Related Aspects
General ..............................................................................688
Growth Requirements ........................................................688
Well-Balanced Diet ............................................................688
Nutrition Specifics..............................................................694
Behavior & Feeding ..........................................................697
Helpful Tips........................................................................700
References ..............................................................................................703
Index ........................................................................................................709
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WHY TO BUY MY BOOKS
1. These books are written by an eminent pediatrician with multiple credentials and 30 years of medical experience,listening to daily parental problems and concerns.
2. Did you know that inappropriate feeding and nutrition in early life can have an impact on your child's future health and habits?
3. Would you not like to provide your baby and child with the best start to life and the best present,since the early years are the most important stage of establishment of nerve connection and brain differentiation? Do not miss this window of opportunity - otherwise it slams shut!
4. Would you not like to ease your parental concern over a multitude of issues related to feeding,nutrition and development of your baby and child? These books offer the best feeding and developmental secrets to success and enhancing your child in all aspects!
5. Would you not like to have all your answers in one book that is offered in a simple,screened and easy to read format with an age by age guide to feeding your baby and young child? No more spending hours pouring over books,websites,magazines or articles to determine whether your child's behavior or development is normal.
6. Did you know that more than 70% of parents have developmental/behavioral concerns and that 15 to 18% of all children have developmental disabilities? The availability of having warning signs and red flags will help identify if your child is at risk for behavioral and developmental difficulties.
7. The better educated the parents are,the earlier a problem can be identified,the better your child's progress and outcome will be. Remember that the first six years of life has the greatest impact on your child's future.
8. The absolute greatest and best gift to offer your child the best start to life in effectively raising your child!
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About Dr. Maurice Levy
The Author at a Glance
Dr. Maurice Levy has 35 years of medical experience in hospitals and in his active pediatric primary care and consultation clinic. As the former Chief of Pediatrics and currently, the Head of Research at North York General Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Dr. Levy has completed numerous degrees and diplomas besides his medical degree in the areas of pediatrics, nephrology, pharmacology, and more. As the leading expert in his field of pediatrics, Dr. Levy has received many awards and published various articles for both health professionals and parents. The following is a brief overview of Dr. Levy’s extensive work with children:
- 35 years of medical experience in hospitals & private practice across the globe
- Trained & worked in various prestigious hospitals in Canada, France and Israel (e.g. Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada)
- Formerly Chief of Pediatrics in the Pediatric Department at North York General Hospital (formerly known as North York Branson Hospital), Toronto, Canada
- Currently Head of Research at North York General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
- Diploma in Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology obtained from The Hospital For Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
- Pediatric Nephrology training at The Hospital For Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
- Research Degree in Clinical Science –University of Montreal, Canada
- Published articles in medical & parenting journals (e.g. “La-Isha”, a journal for parents in Israel; “Toronto4Kids”website for parents; “Life for a Baby” Toronto website for parents)
- Formerly member of various committees & associations such as The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario and the Canadian Pediatric Society and many more
- Received various awards & recently awarded the PTPA (Parent-Tested and Parent-Approved) award winner for a book about feeding & nutrition for babies & children, written for parents in 2010
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