I hate saying that kids will like certain vegetable dishes over others (because every child is different), but in my experience as a pediatric dietitian and mom, there is a certain affinity kids have to certain veggie dishes over others. I (and many others) like to attempt to explain why certain dishes work over others…but […]
How to choose the best type of milk for your baby & toddler
Knowing what to type of milk to transition your baby onto can be a tricky choice. As parents, we always want our little ones to be consuming the healthiest option to allow for proper growth and development. However, we are hearing a lot about what the healthiest option could really could mean. Questions I hear […]
4 Reasons Why It’s OK To Combine Purees & Baby Led Weaning!
Last week I talked about my definition of Baby Led Feeding and how you can use this approach to starting solids with your baby. Missed it? Read about it here. In a nutshell, it’s letting your baby lead the feeding process, with us parents being super responsive to their cues and stages of readiness (all […]
What is Baby Led Feeding?
There are so many terms thrown around in the internet world that are used interchangeably to describe the process of moving your baby onto food that’s not breastmilk or formula. We hear about infant weaning, baby led weaning, infant self-feeding, puree feeding, introducing solids…and the list goes on. And it can get pretty confusing trying […]
A dietitian-mom’s real opinion on puree food pouches
Puree food pouches – they’re a parents dream! Always there when you need them, filled with ingredients that your child would “never” eat otherwise, and seemingly perfect meals/snacks for babies and toddlers. So what could I possibly say about them besides – they’re a gift from the heavens! Ok, so maybe I’m being a bit […]
The Ultimate Lunch Packing Guide
It’s almost back to school time and I’m going to give you my ultimate guide for packing lunches – from how to pack a nutritious lunch to get them out of that food rut, what lunch packing gear I recommend, and even my favourite lunch combinations and list of ideas! Ready? Let’s go! Packing a […]