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Ever notice how normal it is for moms to talk about their children’s poop? I’ll be honest, when I became a mom I had no idea how often poop could be the topic of conversations. I mean, I’m not even phased by it. I’m talking colour, consistency, frequency, the whole nine yards. Now, before I […]
In this episode, I am spilling all of my expert tips on how to figure out a feeding schedule for your baby. Hands down, this is the most common topic I get questions on…. WHEN do I feed my baby? HOW OFTEN do I feed my baby? And WHAT about milk feedings… where do they […]
You know how family dinners are played out in movies and on TV? Everyone sits at the table, and they laugh and share a good, heartfelt conversation like it’s no big deal. Meanwhile…we’re over here screaming “JUST EAT YOUR FOOD” and are wrestling with our toddlers to sit down and get one more bite in. […]
In this episode, I am giving you a list of the top 8 foods that I recommend to any parent who is beginning the journey into solid foods with their baby. Because you know I love to give you all the details, I’ll be sharing my tips on how to ensure these starter foods are […]
In this episode, I’m tackling one of the biggest pet peeves of moms everywhere, and a typical toddler mealtime behaviour – food throwing. I don’t know what could be more frustrating than cooking a nice meal just to have your baby or toddler toss their entire serving on the floor. The family dog might love […]
Today we’re covering all those “what do I do when…” questions that come up for so many babies and toddlers who are learning to eat solids. When babies or toddlers aren’t proficient in chewing certain textures yet…they can pocket food in their mouths. What to do?? When they’re unsure of what to do with solids […]
In this episode, I am speaking with Carly Tulloch of Wee Talkers! For those of you who are not familiar with her (go follow her now, she’s amazing!), she is a pediatric speech-language pathologist. Today, we talk about baby sign language – yes this is a thing! You’ll learn what it is, how it can […]
Meat (which for the purpose of this blog post includes: beef, lamb, pork, game meat, and poultry) can be offered to babies as early as 6 months of age. In fact, it’s one of the first foods recommended to offer babies as indicated by Health Canada and the American Academy of Pediatrics. This is because […]
This is an important topic to cover, no doubt, and is one of the first things parents look up when just starting solids. It can also be a cause for confusion, especially as babies turn to toddlers and we start to become more unsure of whether or not something still constitutes a choking hazard. Did […]
Deciding what approach to take when starting solids is a big decision to make! This is especially true for that first time mom who might not have experience with any method at all, and is wondering… “What if I make a mistake???” “What if one is drastically better than the other?” “What if I ruin […]