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My Little Eater – Feel confident raising healthy little eaters

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My Little Eater – Feel confident raising healthy little eaters

Giving parents confidence to raise healthy little eaters

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Download one of these info-packed cheat sheets to maximize feeding success!

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How to know if your baby is ready for solids - whether BLW or starting with purees!

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How to overcome the fear of gagging/choking in baby led weaning

I want to overcome my fear of gagging!

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Get inspiration for your picky eater with this 7 day whole food toddler meal plan

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Our online courses walk you through the ins and outs of feeding your baby, toddler or preschooler, transforming you into your very own feeding expert who is raising a healthy, happy and adventurous eater!

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Hi, I’m Edwena!

I’m a pediatric dietitian, mom of two amazing boys and lover of all things related to baby and toddler feeding! I have seen first hand the overwhelm, the worry and the confusion that sometimes comes with feeding kids, and now I’m here to help transform those feelings into complete confidence and excitement using expert feeding strategies, evidence based nutrition advice and mom to mom connection…so you can enjoy raising a healthy eater!

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  • Just want to say how grateful I am to have found Edwena’s courses! I took the toddlers course after taking the baby led feeding course because I knew her style of teaching and knew I would get the results! The courses basically walked me through what to do at each stage and were so easy to follow along. The bite sized lessons made it work with my busy mom schedule and I loved that I could go back and revisit things anytime I wanted. I gained so much knowledge and confidence and just have to spread the word about it. Thank you for my happy eater!

    Katie Rainer, Mom of 7 month old

  • Almost finished with your Baby Led Feeding course and just wanted to say how amazing it/you are! I have actually bought several feeding courses (yes I’m that mom!) and yours has been the BEST! Very thorough and well done!! Thank you x 1000 and you will be my go to recommendations when everyone (inevitably) comments on how well baby eats!

    Amanda Klein, Mom of 5 1/5 month old

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#14: Feeding Schedules for Toddlers

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🇨🇦🇨🇦HAPPY CANADA DAY!!🇨🇦🇨🇦 🇨🇦🇨🇦HAPPY CANADA DAY!!🇨🇦🇨🇦 It's the kickoff to a wonderful long weekend celebrating our nation coming together, and this weekend our sister nation 🇺🇸is celebrating their national Independence Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 ⠀ I'm so grateful to have so many US and Canadian followers who support me each and every week, and so as a little thank you, I'm offering 15% off each of my online courses!⠀ ⠀ 👶 Baby Led Feeding - a baby led approach to introducing solids 👶⠀ ⠀ ➡️ This course is for all my mamas and papas out there who are looking to start introducing solids soon, or perhaps have already started on purees and want to begin introducing finger foods safely. It focuses on progressing them through a variety of textures and flavours in a timely manner, so that you can raise a baby who loves all types of foods, prevent picky eating and is skillfully eats all the same meals as you! It's all video based and shows you exactly how to serve ALL types of food, shows you tons videos of babies eating at different ages and stages, and includes recipes, meal plans, nutrition information and more!⠀ ⠀ 🧒 Feeding Toddlers - raising happy, healthy little eaters🧒⠀ ⠀ ➡️ This course is your go-to step by step approach for how to prevent and manage picky eating in toddlerhood, raise a healthy eater and manage mealtime behaviour. I show you WHAT to serve your toddler exactly and cover all their nutrition needs through meals, snacks, beverages, supplements, growth issues and more. I also cover HOW to feed toddlers to prevent/manage picky eating (cause in case you didn't know...it's not the same as babies, nor is it the same as adults!). There is a tactful way to setting up the mealtime environment, offer food, speak to your toddler at the table, meal plan for them and encourage them to eat a variety without pressuring them...and it all needs to be done in a step by step manner!⠀ ⠀ For more information on both of these courses, head to the link in my profile and learn more!⠀ ⠀ To all my US And Canadians out there - enjoy your day/weekend with your families and let me know...what's a fav summer holiday food you are excited to offer your baby/toddler this weekend? 🌽🍓🥩🎂
Did you know that it's really normal for babies to Did you know that it's really normal for babies to go through a bout of constipation when starting solids? Up until that point, they're used to an all milk diet! Add in the addition of solids and it can sometimes take time for your baby's digestive system to adjust to the change!⠀ ⠀ I've written a detailed blog post on ALL you need to know about constipation...what normal poops look like, what my strategies to prevent/manage constipation are, and even notes about supplementation and when to seek out medical help. Click on the link in my profile to read it! 🔗🔗⠀ ⠀ One strategy for overcoming constipation is to offer high fiber foods and natural laxatives. Here are my top recommended foods that can do the trick (potentially on their own, or combined with the other strategies outlined in my blog post!). ⠀ ⠀ ➡️ Prunes, pears, & plums (think "p" fruits) not only have good amounts of fiber, but also a type of sugar called sorbitol, that works as a natural laxative that can help soften stools. Offer in slices, warmed up, and softened or mashed, depending on your child's progression with foods. ⠀ ⠀ ➡️ Veggies like beets, broccoli, carrots, & sweet potatoes are all great sources of fiber. Wash them well and leave the skin on potatoes to get the most fiber content!⠀ ⠀ ➡️ Beans/lentils/Chickpeas - These are easy to incorporate in chili, soup, casseroles or burgers You can also mash them up and put them on toast like a spread!⠀ ⠀ ➡️ Berries like blueberries, raspberries, & strawberries, as well fruit like avocados have the most fiber content. All of these fruits can be incorporated into smoothies, or served raw. If you are serving berries to a baby following BLW, be sure to quarter them so they don't pose a choking hazard. Apple should be softened by warming it up before offering or shredding it. ⠀ ⠀ 💡Did you know the ripeness of bananas actually matters for constipation? Serve only yellow/ripened bananas, and avoid green/unripe bananas!⠀ ⠀ ➡️ Seeds & Mix-ins - Chia seeds are high in soluble fiber which soften stools more and make it easier for it to pass. Mix-ins like psyllium husks, or wheat germ, can be added to applesauce or oatmeals/baby cereals.
I don't know about you, but when the summer heat k I don't know about you, but when the summer heat kicks in and I just want to be out and about with my kids...the last thing I feel like doing is cooking!⠀ ⠀ Whenever the time comes that you wish you could spend all your money on a personal chef and never have to step foot in the kitchen again...remember these few things:⠀ ⠀ 1️⃣ You're totally human and there is nothing wrong with toast and cream cheese or cereal for a meal every once in a darn while. You're not a bad parent for not having it all together a few times out the 49173173 meals we have to make in a year. Every Friday night? We get takeout. Every Saturday? We go out for lunch. This mama is exhausted by the time the weekend hits and just wants a break. I know not everyone can afford going out for a meal. No problem. You get that frozen pizza or boxed Mac and cheese and give yourself a break if you need to. I forbid the mom guilt...ya hear me!? ⠀ ⠀ 2️⃣ Pre-made, frozen or canned meals don't always mean they can't be healthy! I have a 8-10 frozen, canned or dried food options that I rely on when needed that I've vetted and vouch for that really are pretty healthy. I'll be posting on this soon to give you my go-to products (PS. Costco membership may be required 😆)⠀ ⠀ 3️⃣ Do your best to just add a veggies into whatever fast and easy pre-made meal you do decide to serve. Sliced cucumber, frozen peas...anything with a little colour gets my pass. Not because your child can't survive without eating veggies for a few meals (they can and will be JUST FINE). But because even with these likely more appealing foods for kids, I like to keep them used to the fact that veggies are present at every meal...they can expect to see them and get used to them...no need to assume that even a meal of hotdogs or Chinese can't be accompanied with a few veggies. It keeps the exposures to veggies up, and hey...may even make them more appealing cause it's paired with a typically well liked food.⠀ ⠀ What's your go-to meal when you're tired and exhausted? And yes...a box of crackers eaten out of the bag counts 😆
Ever feel like your toddler is constantly snacking Ever feel like your toddler is constantly snacking? Or that they will eat snacks like it’s nobody’s business but meals...?? nuh-uh! 🙅🏻‍♀️🚫⠀ ⠀ A lot of times, toddlers rule when it comes to WHEN meals or snacks are served. The first indication that they are hungry and we are quick to swoop in and offer something to eat (which we likely do because we feel like they don’t eat much to begin with!). Sometimes I hear things like...”My toddler is a constant grazer but doesn’t eat meals” or “they want a snack not even half hour after lunch”. So for today’s tip, let's take back your role and responsibility as a parent in feeding... and that is to choose WHEN meals and snacks are served! Don’t let role reversals get the best of you!⠀ ⠀ On this weeks podcast episode, I give your the deep down truth around why toddlers need loving boundaries and structure around when we feed them to thrive (click the link in my profile to listen to my podcast). When we feed within carefully planned out times, we allow our toddlers to:⠀ ✔️build up an appetite for meals & snacks ⠀ ✔️ learn how to fill themselves up before ending a meal/snack ⠀ ✔️ trust us that we will always provide regular eating opportunities and a schedule they can count on.⠀ ⠀ When they are constantly grazing, it doesn’t allow them to feel what hunger truly is and understand that hunger is perfectly ok! Instead we teach them to eat as soon as food is available or every time there is the slightest room in our stomachs. It also means that they likely fill up on “snacky, fun foods” (usually empty calories) more so then whole cooked meals throughout the day (and we all know kids and adults prefer snacky food anyday). PLUS - it’s super annoying to have to have snacks on hand all the time!!⠀ ⠀ So set a feeding schedule for your toddler and stick to it! Think of how a daycare is run. Snack time and meal times are set and no one starves in between 😂 Remember to check out the latest podcast episode (episode 14!) to listen to the details on why and HOW to set a feeding schedule!! 😊
So seriously, how can you get your toddler to Just So seriously, how can you get your toddler to Just. Drink. More. Water?! ⠀ ⠀ Here are my tips below 👇⠀ ⠀ 🔵 Pick a fun water bottle!⠀ ⠀ Better yet, let them pick (if they’re able to of course)! This can be fun for them and gives them a little independence too. Let’s give a big high five to all those water bottle companies that make water bottles with Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig – they knew what you needed before you did 😉⠀ ⠀ 🔵 Prompt your toddler to drink from a water bottle every half hour⠀ ⠀ Put that fun water bottle to good use and keep it full with cool, fresh water all day long. If your toddler has access to it, and knows milk or juice is off the table between meals and snacks, they’ll be more likely to quench their thirst with water instead.Prompt them often by setting a timer. Every time it goes off, say “It’s time for a water break!”. Make it fun and even turn it into a game! Who can be the first to race to find their water bottle and take a sip? Maybe declare how hard you’ve worked and brag about how much you deserve this sip of water. Appeal to your toddler’s sense of humour and pride and keep promoting them frequently between meals/snacks.⠀ ⠀ 🔵 Add in novelty with ice cubes and straws!⠀ ⠀ Add ice cubes or a crazy straw to their water for something new and different! Bring more novelty into it by making them their own special ice cubes using different ice cube molds. You can find suggestions for ice cube molds and straw in my Amazon shop (link in profile)⠀ ⠀ 🔵The rubber band trick⠀ ⠀ One game that helps them work towards the goal of drinking a certain amount of water per day is to put a rubber band on their water bottle to signify where you’d like them to drink to. Dare them, challenge them...even use a little reverse psychology! "Can you drink to the rubber band?"⠀ ⠀ 🔵 Add fresh fruit⠀ ⠀ Add frozen/fresh fruit/veggies. Entice them without the added sugar that juice would have. Some good choices include berries, oranges, lemons, or cucumbers, but feel free to add one your toddler really enjoys. ⠀ ⠀ 🔵 Be a role model⠀ ⠀ Use exaggerated sounds that make it sound so good and refreshing that they’ll really want to try! Make big “AHHH” sounds after you

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