Show Notes
Iron is a vital nutrient that our babies and toddlers need to grow, develop, and thrive. But how, exactly do we make sure we’re giving them enough? And where does it come from?
This episode covers:
-what iron is and why we need it
-how much our little ones need in their diet, and how exactly we can give them adequate amounts
-what we can do to ensure our child has enough iron to support their growing bodies.
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FREEBIE - List of iron and vitamin C containing foods
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