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Start Healthy Stay Healthy pledge GIVEAWAY

February 11th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under

Gerber is dedicated to educating consumers on the importance of starting good eating habits early through the Start Healthy, Stay Healthy campaign.  Did you know that French fries are the most commonly consumed vegetable by toddlers age 15-24 months?  Or that soda is being served to infants as young as 8 months?  These are findings from Gerber’s Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS), a groundbreaking study of the dietary patterns and nutrient intakes of 3,000 infants and toddlers from 4-24 months, which revealed inappropriate foods entering the diet at a shockingly young age and that as many as 25% of children did not consume a single fruit or vegetable serving on a given day.  Due to this shocking information, Gerber is spreading the word about www.starthealthystayhealthy.com and encourage mothers to take the Start Healthy, Stay Healthy pledge.

Create your own Start Healthy Stay Healthy pledge and don’t forget to check out the Start Healthy, Stay Healthy YouTube channel!

Share your pledge with us in the comments section below, and you’ll be entered to win a Gerber diaper bag filled with a recipe tin and teddy bear!

Receive additional entries:

1. For blogging about the contest and let us know in a separate comment
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This giveaway closes February 23, 2009 at 11:59 pm central time. Be sure to include a valid email address. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org and will be notified via email and announced on this post.

If winner does not claim prize by February 25, 2009 they will forfeit their prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

USA residents only please.

Congrats to our winner, Lily Kwan!

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  1. #1 Margaret Smith on February 11, 2009:

    I pledge to give my kids healthy snacks, like fruit and yogart, instead of candy and sweets.

  2. #2 Jean D. on February 11, 2009:

    I didn’t realize it might take so many attempts to get kids to eat new, healthier foods. I pledge to have more patience and persistance when introducing new good-for-you foods to them.

  3. #3 Jean D. on February 11, 2009:

    I’m an email subscriber, which is how I discovered this giveaway today.

  4. #4 Jean D. on February 11, 2009:

    tweeted you!

  5. #5 Christy G. on February 11, 2009:

    I pledge to only cook with whole foods. Thanks for the giveaway!

  6. #6 Christy G. on February 11, 2009:

    I blogged, http://iluvsurprizes.blogspot.com/2009/02/lipstick-to-crayons-gerber-giveaway.html

  7. #7 Christy G. on February 11, 2009:

    I tweeted, http://twitter.com/christygold/status/1200838123

  8. #8 Christy G. on February 11, 2009:

    I faved you on technorati, christygold

  9. #9 Christy G. on February 11, 2009:

    I stumbled, christygold2

  10. #10 Christy G. on February 11, 2009:

    I added you to my blog roll, http://iluvsurprizes.blogspot.com/

  11. #11 Cindi on February 11, 2009:

    Greetings! A major chronic illness that runs in our families is diabetes. My husband and I watch the number of carbohydrates and sugars that our sons take in. We also have a water filter on our
    kitchen sink faucet! I also believe in eating smaller meals throughout the day, than 3 big meals. I hope that it regulates blood sugar more efficiently. Along with trying to eat properly, being more active is part of our lifestyle. Many thanks…..Cindi

  12. #12 Cindi on February 11, 2009:

    I am subscribed to your newsletter and Rss feed!
    Thanks, Cindi

  13. #13 MRS.MOMMYY on February 11, 2009:

    pledge not to be so lazy and cook healthier and teach my children portion control

  14. #14 Jessica Cote on February 11, 2009:

    I pledge to be the best mother to my child as I can possible!

  15. #15 Linda Lansford on February 11, 2009:

    I pledge to give my grandkids healthy food

  16. #16 Sheila H on February 11, 2009:

    I pledge to never make them eat something I wouldnt eat myself, but they have to have their veggies!

  17. #17 Sheila H on February 11, 2009:

    Im a subscriber!

  18. #18 Sheila H on February 11, 2009:

    I have you faved in technorati! mom2anutball

  19. #19 Sheila H on February 11, 2009:

    I have your button! http://mom2anutball.blogspot.com/

  20. #20 Darlene on February 12, 2009:

    I pledge to buy healthy foods.

  21. #21 Stacy on February 12, 2009:

    I pledge for us to be more physically active.

  22. #22 Vergie on February 12, 2009:

    EAT HEALTHY AND TO SLEEP GOOD.

  23. #23 Judy O. on February 13, 2009:

    I pledge to serve more vegetables!

  24. #24 Melissa Butler on February 13, 2009:

    To continue to remain smoke free ~ currently 2 years 1 month and 14 days without one! I also plan on eating more organic and NO boxed meals.

  25. #25 Michele Wesley on February 15, 2009:

    I pledge to eat more fruits & veggies.

  26. #26 Charlene on February 15, 2009:

    I pledge to have more patients with my son, he is a very picky eater and mainly lives on peanut butter and hot dogs.

  27. #27 Charlene on February 15, 2009:

    I’m a subscriber :)

  28. #28 traci on February 15, 2009:

    I plege to give my children only healthly food not fast food.

  29. #29 C. clemens on February 15, 2009:

    my pledge is to eat better and lose the weight so i can see my kids grow up.

  30. #30 Vicky Boackle on February 15, 2009:

    i pledge to cut back on fatty foods.

  31. #31 Elizabeth Y. on February 16, 2009:

    I pledge to do the Wii Fit with my son EVERYDAY!

  32. #32 Rosanne on February 17, 2009:

    I pledge to give them pure water, 100% juice, hormone free milk, and more fruits andvegetables preferably organic if I can afford it

  33. #33 carol on February 17, 2009:

    I pledge no soda and no junk!

  34. #34 carol on February 17, 2009:

    I subscribe!

  35. #35 Beverley Justice on February 17, 2009:

    I pledge to get enough rest, eat a sensible diet, and exercise at least three times a day.

  36. #36 Karina on February 17, 2009:

    I pledge to buy healthy organic foods

  37. #37 Tiffani on February 17, 2009:

    I added your botton to my blog site
    thanks
    krazkat13@yahoo.com

  38. #38 elizabeth on February 18, 2009:

    I pledge to take my vitamins EVERY day.

  39. #39 Dierdra Byrd on February 18, 2009:

    I pledge to drink a whole lot more water.

  40. #40 Sonya on February 19, 2009:

    I pledge to serve at least 2 fruits and veggies per meal!

  41. #41 Vicki Wurgler on February 19, 2009:

    I pledge to eat more healthly, less junk food, less sugar, less salt more fruit and veggies. For me and for my family

  42. #42 KarenPr on February 20, 2009:

    Thanks for the contest. I pledge to eat many more fruits and veggies, and to make sure my family does as well. Also, when the weather breaks, I pledge to get out there and get walking.

  43. #43 Laura G on February 20, 2009:

    I pledge to eat more fruit and veggies and to work out 5 days a week

  44. #44 Jammie on February 21, 2009:

    I pledge to keep giving my children good eats. And I pledge to start eating better myself

  45. #45 Chrysa on February 22, 2009:

    I pledge to feed my family healthy food and cut out the junk!

  46. #46 Chrysa on February 22, 2009:

    I tweeted your giveaway! (My username is @ThriftyJinxy)

  47. #47 Chrysa on February 22, 2009:

    I’m subscribed to your RSS feed.

  48. #48 Donna M. Clark on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to have veggies for them to eat every day. Raw if thats what it tkes, but they will eat their veggies.

  49. #49 Donna M. Clark on February 23, 2009:

    I subscribe

  50. #50 Rachel Robertson on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to feed my family healthier foods from breakfast to supper to snacks. I want my family to be around for a long time and in that time to be healthy enough to enjoy each day. I also subscribe.

  51. #51 Beverly M on February 23, 2009:

    i pledge to feed my children more fruits and veggis

  52. #52 Nanette Olson on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to eat healthier and encourage my family to do so too.

  53. #53 DENISE on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to eat more leafy, green veggies, and encourage my kids to do the same.

  54. #54 sharon on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to continue to have my kids try healthy new foods, to expand their palate!

  55. #55 Brooke on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to keep more fresh vegetables around

  56. #56 Tiffany Lane on February 23, 2009:

    i pledge to make my kids make better snack choices.

  57. #57 kathy pease on February 23, 2009:

    i pledge to stop buying junk and to buy more healthy foods like veggies and fresh fruit :)

  58. #58 Marcy Strahan on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to keep fresh fruists & healthier foods in the house for the kids.

  59. #59 Anonymous on February 23, 2009:

    wow, soda at 8 months is crazy. i pledge to lower the intake of soda and junky foods in my household.

  60. #60 leah on February 23, 2009:

    wow, soda at 8 months is crazy. i pledge to lower the intake of soda and junky foods in my household.

  61. #61 Esther on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to keep more fruits and veggies available.

  62. #62 Amy on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to stop buying soda and other sugary drinks!

  63. #63 Heather on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to keep more healthy snacks in the home.

  64. #64 Donna K on February 23, 2009:

    I pledge to try to eat better.

  65. #65 Donna K on February 23, 2009:

    I am a subscriber.

  66. #66 Donna K on February 23, 2009:

    I put your button on my blog.

  67. #67 Tobster on February 24, 2009:

    I pledge to lead by example and eat a well-balanced diet.

  68. #68 Lily Kwan on February 24, 2009:

    I pledge to cook healthy and delicious meals.

  69. #69 Lily Kwan on February 24, 2009:

    I subscribed to your mailing list.