Healthy Spring...Healthy Babies

Now we all know that when our babies are healthy, they are
happy… and when they are happy, well lets face it, it’s the
blossom of our sanity. There are many little tricks to keep
our babies healthy and what better time to focus on their
health, than in spring! Spring is all about newness, freshness,
playfulness and fun – four main ingredients for baby’s healthy
lifestyle.

With new flowers and leaves introducing themselves to the
world, so too will your baby discover newness this spring. It’s
never too late to start stimulating your baby’s senses. Encourage
your baby to learn and develop by rolling a ball back and forth
from them to you, triggering hand/eye coordination and
motor skills.

Essential fatty acids, spirulina and B vitamins (Solgars
products are great!) are all great for brain development,
growth and for boosting immunity. Make sure you feed
them plenty of organic green vegetables and whole grains.

Another tip for your baby is to integrate them with nature.
Put them in a child carrier and immerse them in the forest’s
fresh air. The ocean air is also a great opportunity to invigorate
and stimulate your little ones growth and health (Green
Monkey organic baby food pouches are great to chuck in
your bag for this kind of occasion).

Along with freshness from the air, freshness from food is also
an asset to healthy babies. Spring is full of exciting new foods
such as spring carrots (vitamin A) strawberries (vitamin C)
and asparagus (antioxidants and folate). Make sure baby gets
plenty of these fresh organic fruits and vegetables! Fresh is
best... an old and true favorite saying.

Don’t forget to play and have fun! The family that plays
together stays together. The more you play, the more you
laugh and laughter is the best medicine for youthful living.
Dance around, act silly, talk in a funny voice! All the things
babies love. This will teach your child to be expressive, a
secret ingredient to happiness.

So this spring, get ready for new beginnings, fresh air,
organic foods, and a whole lot of fun, for these are the simple
things in life that keep baby (and mums and dads) happy,
healthy and full of life.