Hey, Kate: Five Tips for Raising a Healthy Prince George

The royal baby name is here: George Alexander Louis.

That makes the new baby's name, including his title, HRH Prince George of Cambridge.

Now, we know the royal couple is getting endless “advice” on raising a healthy baby. But our friends at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta have made it easy to understand the best nutrition and physical activity needs for the royal baby ... and every new parent: 

1. Start with iron: Your baby needs only breast milk or formula for the first 4-6 months. After this time, you may add in iron-rich foods. Plain, pureed meats or iron-fortified infant cereals are good choices. Always feed infant cereal to your baby using a spoon, not the bottle.
2. Nix the juice: Did you know every ounce of juice provides nearly a teaspoon of sugar? Instead, introduce your baby to a variety of veggies and fruits. They have more nutrition than juice, and introducing them early helps your baby learn to love their veggies and fruits!
3. Embrace the mess: Experimentation is key for getting your little one to eat the right foods. Don’t worry about the mess – let your baby touch his food (the more color and texture the better) and allow him to feed himself. Try finger foods like small pieces of ripe banana or avocado, well-cooked squash or potatoes, scrambled eggs, pasta, and finely chopped chicken.
4. Trust your baby: Kids are born with a natural regulator and will let you know when they are hungry and when they are full; never force them to finish a bottle or clean their plate.
5. Reward with fun, not food: Just like with kids at any age, babies should not be rewarded with food.