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Nutrition for the Early Years

Dr. Liz Daniels, DO, RDN, FAAP

Nutrition for the Early Years – Guilt-Free Guidance for Feeding Your FamilyNutrition for the Early Years is a pediatric nutrition podcast for parents seeking evidence-based guidance on infant feeding, toddler nutrition, and child health. Hosted by dual pediatrician + registered dietitian Dr. Liz Daniels, this show explores newborn and infant nutrition, introducing solids, baby-led weaning, complementary feeding, formula feeding, multivitamins for kids, growth and development, and picky eating

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All Episodes

28:44

EP 41: What You Might Not Know About Breastmilk with...

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2026/10/05

Send us Fan Mail What if the first drops of milk your baby receives could help protect them from infection and support their developing immune system? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels talks with researcher, inventor, and human milk advocate Elena Medo about what makes colostrum and breast milk so remarkable. They discuss the immune-supporting parts of human milk, common breastfeeding worries, milk supply after a premature birth, and what parents should know ab...

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26:44

EP 40: 3 Things Parents of Good Eaters Have in Common

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2026/09/28

Send us Fan Mail What if raising a great eater is less about what your child eats and more about how you approach food? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels shares three habits she sees in families with confident eaters: trusting kids’ hunger cues, setting loving food boundaries, and modeling a genuine enjoyment of vegetables. She also offers reassurance for parents of picky eaters, especially during ages 2 to 7, with practical ways to reduce mealtime pressure, stop counting bites, and build a he...

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37:30

EP 39: Kids Sleep + Low Iron with Dr. Michelle Hjelm

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2026/09/21

Send us Fan Mail What if your child is getting enough hours of sleep but still isn’t getting the quality sleep their body needs? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels sits down with pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Michelle Hjelm to talk about what healthy sleep looks like in kids, what can disrupt it, and why iron and ferritin sometimes play a role. They break down restless sleep, periodic limb movements, sleep apnea, and the signs parents may notice during the day, inclu...

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40:12

EP 38: What Most People Don't Know about School Lunch...

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2026/09/14

Send us Fan Mail What if school lunch is doing more for your child, and your community, than you realize? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels breaks down the National School Lunch Program, from its history and nutrition standards to what actually lands on a child’s tray today. She explains how school meals support millions of children, why fruit, vegetables, milk, and fortified foods matter, and how school lunch can affect food security, learning, and health. Dr. Liz also compares a real school ...

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42:12

EP 37: 4 Simple Ways to Pack Healthier Lunches...

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2026/09/07

Send us Fan Mail What if packing the “perfect” school lunch is creating more stress than it’s worth? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels shares her own experience with school lunch guilt, wasted food, picky eating, and the pressure to make every meal healthy. She explains why kids may eat very differently at school, how friendships and busy lunchrooms can affect appetite, and why an unfinished lunchbox is not a reflection of your parenting. You’ll learn four practical ways to lower the mental lo...

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48:04

EP 36: Raising Body Confident Kids with Whitney...

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2026/08/31

Send us Fan Mail How can we help our kids feel confident in their bodies when diet culture, social media, AI, and beauty messages are everywhere? Pediatrician and author Dr. Whitney Casares joins Dr. Liz Daniels to share practical ways parents can build healthier conversations around food, movement, appearance, and self-worth. Whitney opens up about her own history with diet culture, what she learned about food noise and GLP-1 medications, and why body confidence matters more than expecting k...

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34:23

EP 35: The Vitamin 75% Of Kids Aren't Getting Enough Of

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2026/08/24

Send us Fan Mail Could vitamin D be one of the few supplements your child actually needs? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels explains why vitamin D matters for growing bones, immune health, and long-term bone strength. She breaks down how much babies, toddlers, older kids, and adults typically need, why breastfed babies often require supplementation, and how fortified milk, fatty fish, and sunlight contribute. You’ll also learn why cheese and yogurt may not prov...

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26:46

EP 34: FIBERMAXXING for Kids: How and Why it Matters

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2026/08/17

Send us Fan Mail What if one of the simplest ways to support your child’s gut, digestion, and long-term health is something most families are not getting enough of? In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Liz Daniels breaks down why fiber deserves more attention, not just when constipation becomes a problem, but as part of everyday prevention. She explains soluble and insoluble fiber, how fiber feeds healthy gut bacteria, and why whole foods often offer more benefits than gummies and powders. You’l...

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35:10

EP 33: Multivitamins vs. Vegetables: Are Kids Really...

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2026/08/10

Send us Fan Mail Could your child’s multivitamin be giving you peace of mind without actually fixing the nutrient gaps you’re worried about? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels explains why multivitamins are not “vegetable insurance” and what growing kids truly need for healthy development. She breaks down the role of carbs, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and key nutrients like vitamin D, vitamin E, iron, potassium, and omega-3s. You’ll also learn why ...

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37:09

EP 32: 4 Ways To Break The Cycle Of Dinnertime Stress

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2026/08/03

Send us Fan Mail Will family dinner ever feel peaceful again? Dr. Liz Daniels explains how picky eating, parental worry, and pressure can create a stressful cycle at the table. The good news is that parents can help break that cycle without cooking separate meals or forcing one more bite. In this episode, Dr. Daniels shares four practical shifts: trust children to decide how much they eat, create a warm invitation to the table, release expectations about what they must eat, and use calm, obje...

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27:11

EP 31: Iron Deficiency in Babies: Why “Borderline” Is...

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2026/07/27

Send us Fan Mail Could your baby have low iron even when you are offering healthy, iron-rich foods? Dr. Liz Daniels shares her personal experience with her son’s low hemoglobin and explains why iron deficiency is common, treatable, and never a sign that a parent has failed. You will learn why borderline hemoglobin should not be ignored, how iron supports brain development and growth, and why food alone may not correct an existing deficiency. Dr. Liz also explains the difference between ferrit...

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29:32

EP 30: Cow Milk Protein Allergy in Babies: Signs,...

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2026/07/20

Send us Fan Mail Could your baby’s fussiness, spit-up, or unusual stools really be caused by cow milk protein allergy, or is dairy being blamed too quickly? In this episode, Dr. Liz Daniels explains what cow milk protein allergy, or CMPA, is, how it differs from a true IgE dairy allergy, and why normal newborn digestion can look like a food reaction. She shares the key signs parents should watch for, how CMPA is properly diagnosed through dairy removal and reintroduction, and why cutting dair...

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22:06

EP 29: Baby Spit Up Explained: What's Normal, Red...

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2026/07/13

Send us Fan Mail 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 b...

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21:22

EP 28: 7 Mistakes NOT to Make in Feeding Your Toddler

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2026/07/06

Send us Fan Mail 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, flavor...

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29:07

EP 27: Top 5 Foods for Your 1-Year-Old

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2026/06/29

Send us Fan Mail 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 mak...

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37:13

EP 26: Added Sugar: The Conversation Every Parent...

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2026/06/22

Send us Fan Mail Is added sugar really the problem, or is it the way it quietly shows up in everyday kid foods? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels shares clear, caring guidance for parents who want to understand added sugar without fear or shame. She explains why babies under two do not need added sugar, how sugar can affect teeth, gut health, appetite, and long-term health, and why the weekly donut date may not be the biggest concern. You’ll hear where added su...

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27:31

EP 25: The “Are They Getting Enough?” Spiral: Newborn...

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2026/06/15

Send us Fan Mail Is your newborn getting enough milk, or are you stuck watching every feed, diaper, and sleepy stretch with worry? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels shares clear, caring guidance for parents in the first days and weeks of newborn feeding. She explains why advice can change from day to day, what normal newborn weight loss looks like, when milk usually comes in, and why very sleepy babies may need extra support. You’ll hear how jaundice, latch, we...

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73:39

Episode 24: Why the Perfect Baby Food Plate Isn’t...

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2026/06/08

Send us Fan Mail What if the perfect first food matters less than your baby’s chance to practice? In this episode of Nutrition for the Early Years, Dr. Liz Daniels talks with Kim Grenawitzke and Kary Rappaport from Solid Starts about baby-led weaning, oral motor development, gagging, flavor exposure, and toddler picky eating. They explain why babies need real chances to touch, taste, chew, spit, gag, and try again. Parents will hear why the 6 to 9 month window is so helpful for introducing bo...

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36:45

Episode 23: Stronger After Baby: Postpartum Recovery,...

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2026/06/01

Send us Fan Mail Is postpartum healing less about “bouncing back” and more about building strength for the long run? In this episode, Dr. Liz talks with postpartum fitness and nutrition expert Val Warner about what moms really need after birth and beyond. Val explains why moms are technically forever postpartum, and why healing takes more than a six-week checkup. You’ll learn how breathwork, pelvic floor care, core rebuilding, strength training, and enough food all work together to support r...

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24:22

Episode 22: Your Toddler Needs More Carbs Than...

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2026/05/25

Send us Fan Mail Is your toddler refusing meat and reaching for carbs and fruit instead? In this episode, Dr. Liz helps parents breathe easier about toddler protein needs. She explains why young kids usually need far less protein than many parents think, and why carbohydrates play such an important role in growth, brain development, and energy. You’ll learn how toddlers can meet their protein needs through simple foods like milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, beans, nut butters, grains, and seeds. D...

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