Online courses for baby and toddler feeding from a pediatric dietitian and mom
The holidays are an exciting time for all of us, but especially so when you have a baby in the home ready to start solids! Things get ten times more exciting! Most of us can’t wait to introduce them to the deliciousness that is Christmas dinner. In fact, it’s one of the most rewarding aspects […]
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 […]
It’s very common for first time parents to feel a little overwhelmed by the idea of starting solids, particularly how to start and what to start with. It often seems like you finally get a hang of this milk feeding thing before – BOOM – time to throw another curve ball at you with some […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s almost back to school time and I’m going to give you all the info on packing lunches for picky eaters you need – from how to pack a nutritious lunch to get them out of that food rut, what lunch packing gear I recommend, strategies for picky eaters, and even my favourite lunch combinations […]
Gagging and choking. **cringe** Two of the most concerning topics for most parents of babies ready to start solids. And rightfully so! Like most parents, you probably have a long list of questions such as – how do I prevent my child from choking, how can I tell when my baby is gagging or choking, […]
Ready to have your breakfast and snack woes put to an end? Enter oatmeal fingers! I was first introduced to oatmeal fingers about 1 year ago when one of my best friends from university came to visit me from across the country and she blew my mind with what she called “eat your oatmeal anywhere” […]
Iron. We hear about it all the time, but is it something to add to the long list of feeding worries for moms? Well…iron really is a big deal. It has a very important role in the body, especially in our little ones who are growing and developing so rapidly. And why we worry so […]