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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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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

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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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Did you know that purees are only really needed fo Did you know that purees are only really needed for a short period of time before you can move onto finger foods? ⠀ ⠀⠀ In fact, I recommend a swift transition to finger foods after you’ve established that your baby can swallow purees well! Once you see they’ve mastered it...there’s no need to keep them stuck there. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ I recommend moving on and challenging them with some new textures!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ You see...so many times I hear of parents stressed out over the fact that they’re baby is stuck on purees...even as they approach one year of age. And it’s almost always because of:⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ • Delayed introduction to finger foods⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ • Infrequently serving finger foods⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ • Quickly resorting to purees as a backup if they initially refuse a finger food⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ • Sticking to the same, very soft and very easy to mush finger foods instead of branching out to different textures!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ If you’re feeling stuck in the puree phase or are unsure of why and how to move on, There’s a special blog post just for you that includes a free guide I’ve developed on “The Top 5 Textures to Introduce Your Baby” - complete with recipes and finger food ideas! Head over to @mamaknows_nutrition and click the link in her bio to check it out! ❤️ ⠀ ⠀ Psst...she has a special discount on the Baby Led Feeding course for you ;)
Are they full? Are they not? Reading fullness cues Are they full? Are they not? Reading fullness cues can be confusing!⠀ ⠀ Here's a common question I get...⠀ ⠀ "My baby starts to show signs of being distracted at meals, turns their head away or really slows down/stops eating...which tells me they're full. But then if I offer puffs (or a similar, easy to eat favourite food) just to be sure, they start eating it! Does this mean they weren't full and I was misreading fullness cues?"⠀ ⠀ Good question!⠀ ⠀ So here's the thing... picture yourself at a restaurant where you just filled up on a meal and are feeling satisfied. But your friend still has a big plate of fries (or nachos...or chips) sitting at the table. You automatically reach for it because it's easy to eat, absolutely addicting, comforting and one of your favourite foods! You KNOW you're full...and yet...the automatic motion of eating just keeps on happening. ⠀ ⠀ The same thing happens with your baby! Puffs are low calorie, mild flavoured, easy to eat carbs that are usually a favourite! They'll like eat from it when you offer it even when they're full because it's just like those super yummy, addicting and easy to eat fries!⠀ ⠀ So no...you're not misreading their fullness cues. Remember...the key is TRUSTING them that they stopped eating the meal you initially offered because they were full. ⠀ ⠀ Also on another note....I would avoid offering anything "after" the main meal was offered, which can make it seem like its a reward, a back up in case they'd rather not eat the first option, or it promotes this overeating behaviour just because its a favourite food (like fruits or sweets!). If you want to offer a food like puffs or fruit or sweets, I recommend offering it WITH a meal vs after.
Can we all just take a breather for one second and Can we all just take a breather for one second and remember this...⠀ ⠀ If you've put a meal on the table for your child...you've done your job! ⠀ ⠀ 🔹 You aren't a bad mom if they choose not to eat it. They're not hungry. ⠀ 🔹 You aren't a bad mom if they chose everything but veggies. They're still learning. ⠀ 🔹 You aren't a bad mom if they scowl or whine. They're expressing their feelings.⠀ ⠀ If you offer appropriate, pressure free meals at routine times each day, I want to give you permission to simplify your job, let go of any guilt, stress, or feeling of obligation for whatever happens after that. Our babies and toddlers are growing, learning, and really are truly capable of making their own feeding decisions. They did it as babies, and they can certainly do so now!⠀ ⠀ So step back, try relaxing more at mealtimes, and pat yourself on the back for a job well done getting food out at mealtimes. You've won right there. You ARE a good parent.
DO NOT ENGAGE IN A BATTLE!⠀ ⠀ I repeat....⠀ DO NOT ENGAGE IN A BATTLE!⠀ ⠀ I repeat....⠀ ⠀ DO NOT ENGAGE IN A BATTLE!⠀ ⠀ When your toddle or preschooler asks (or whines/cries) for something else to eat, you don't have to engage in a negotiation! You don't have to scold them or get mad at them. And you certainly don't have to give them what they asked for just so they can eat.⠀ ⠀ You acknowledge it and state the facts! In a very kind, empathetic, but most importantly...a very confident way!⠀ ⠀ Next time they do this, try responding with:⠀ ⠀ "I know how much you like ___! It's not on the menu tonight. Tonight we're having _____". ⠀ ⠀ And that's it. Leave it! If they pout, cry, whine, push their plate away....let them. Continue on with your meal, don't say a thing, and remain calm and collected. ⠀ ⠀ You respond with empathy and acknowledgement, and then confidently let them know what IS available to eat. ⠀ ⠀ I've got tons more scripts, tips and "what to do when...." scenarios built out for you in my Feeding Toddlers online course! Check it out by clicking on the link in my bio :) ⠀ ⠀ Do you find it hard not to engage in a battle at the dinner table? Let me know below 👇👇👇
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!⠀ ⠀ If you caught @parent_coaching's story take over on my page yesterday (go watch it in my story highlights if you missed it!), toddlers need loving boundaries and structure to thrive! Well, when we feed them 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 be consistent and empathetic and know you are doing the right thing!

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