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As a registered dietitian and mom, Dana combines professional expertise and personal experience when it comes to childhood nutrition. She believes food should be fun and that it’s never too early to involve kids in the kitchen. Dana lives outside of Chicago with her husband and 2 kids. She loves trying new recipes and exploring the local farmers market with her family.

Dana Peters - Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian (RD)

M.S. Human Nutrition & Dietetics

B.A. Journalism, Spanish

Mother of 2

As a registered dietitian and mom, Dana combines professional expertise and personal experience when it comes to childhood nutrition. She believes food should be fun and that it’s never too early to involve kids in the kitchen. Dana lives outside of Chicago with her husband and 2 kids. She loves trying new recipes and exploring the local farmers market with her family.

Dana'S ARTICLES:

Baby sitting in grass eating strawberry
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Updated 03/04/22

Strawberries for babies: When can babies eat strawberries?

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Toddler eating bowl of spaghetti
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Updated 02/14/22

16 Easy Toddler Meals (in 30 Minutes or Less)

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by Dana Peters - Pediatric Registered Dietitian Pediatric Registered Dietitian
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Updated 12/06/21

When can babies drink water and how to offer it

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by Dana Peters - Pediatric Registered Dietitian Pediatric Registered Dietitian
Thanksgiving picky eating toddlers
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Updated 11/24/21

How to deal with picky eating over the holidays

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by Dana Peters - Pediatric Registered Dietitian Pediatric Registered Dietitian
Thanksgiving food for babies and toddlers prep list
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Updated 11/17/21

Everything you need to know about Thanksgiving food for babies and toddlers

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by Dana Peters - Pediatric Registered Dietitian Pediatric Registered Dietitian
How to serve healthy Halloween treats for toddlers to keep their nutrition on track during trick or treating
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Updated 10/25/21

Trick or treat tips for a fun and healthy Halloween

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by Dana Peters - Pediatric Registered Dietitian Pediatric Registered Dietitian
Introduction to purees infant eating baby food for the first time
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Updated 10/22/21

Purees: A complete guide to first foods

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by Dana Peters - Pediatric Registered Dietitian Pediatric Registered Dietitian
food allergies in babies toddlers
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Updated 10/13/21

Everything parents need to know about food allergies in babies

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by Dana Peters - Pediatric Registered Dietitian Pediatric Registered Dietitian
baby gagging vs choking blw
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Updated 11/08/21

Baby gagging vs. choking during BLW: How to tell the difference

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by Dana Peters - Pediatric Registered Dietitian Pediatric Registered Dietitian
baby led weaning vs purees
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Updated 02/01/22

Baby-led weaning vs. purees: Which method is better?

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by Dana Peters - Pediatric Registered Dietitian Pediatric Registered Dietitian
A teething 6 month old practicing baby led weaning with starter foods like peaches.
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Updated 08/13/21

Baby-led weaning: A complete guide to first foods

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