Nutrition

Download Our Free Guide to Nutrition & Feeding

Posted by Carewell Team on Thu Apr 18 2024

We created our Nutrition & Feeding guide for family caregivers who support loved ones with unique nutritional needs. Providing healthy, balanced snack and meal options is essential, but that’s often easier said than done. For instance, if your loved one has chewing and swallowing difficulties, they might benefit from food and beverage thickeners. But if you’ve never heard of these products or aren’t familiar with how they work, making the right choice can be overwhelming.Read More

Buying Guide: Hypoallergenic Formula

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Jun 28 2024

Using a hypoallergenic formula is crucial if your baby is one of the 4.9% of children with a cow’s milk allergy. These formulas contain predigested milk proteins, making them easier to absorb. They also reduce the risk of common food allergy side effects, including diarrhea, vomiting, and colic. We carry several types of hypoallergenic formulas at Carewell. This buying guide highlights our five favorite formulas and features pros, cons, and real customer feedback.Read More

Buying Guide: Pediatric Nutrition (Vitamins, Supplements, and Shakes)

Posted by Chad Birt on Wed Jun 26 2024

Parenting is the best job you’ll ever have, but meal and snack times can be especially stressful. If your little one is a picky eater or has nutritional challenges that affect their weight and development you need to be able to support them. But it can be difficult knowing where to start. We’ve created this shoppable list of our favorite pediatric nutrition products to make things easier. It features nutritional shakes, electrolyte solutions, and vitamins suitable for infants and toddlers.Read More

What Is Enteral Feeding? Everything Family Caregivers Need to Know

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Jun 07 2024

If you care for a loved one who experiences difficulty chewing and swallowing, you’ve likely considered enteral nutrition. This approach ensures your child or senior gets the calories and nutrition needed to thrive while reducing the risk of side effects like choking and aspiration.Read More