Online courses for baby and toddler feeding from a pediatric dietitian and mom
It’s summer time and guess what… no one wants to have to stay inside when it’s beautiful and sunny out! That being said, when you have a BLW baby, sometimes the hassle of figuring out what to feed them while travelling or on the go seems like it’s more work than it’s worth. But it […]
Hands down the most common questions I receive around feeding baby is WHEN to feed them…how OFTEN to feed them… and how to solid food fits in with milk feedings. Seriously… every week on Instagram these questions keep coming up and I think it’s so confusing for parents because typically answers to these are so […]
I recently got this question (and many, many other versions of this question) emailed to me and wanted to cover it in a blog post. “Currently, we are trying to wean my girl off her bottles and hopefully less milk. She is 15 months old, uses Dr. Browns bottles, and drinks at least three 8 […]
Did you know that the first type of cup that should be introduced to baby is an open cup? Not a sippy cup. Seems counterintuitive right? Let’s learn about the reasons why. When your baby begins solid food, they will begin to need just a little extra water (1-2 oz./day at 6 months) in their […]
Ahhh, food throwing. It’s like the ultimate test of your patience…can you keep your cool? Can you? Can you? First off, know this. Most babies will go through this stage, and it is totally normal. Does that make you feel better? Didn’t think so. But maybe you can take comfort in knowing that at least […]
It’s so common (seriously…so…so…common) to hear concerns voiced from parents who are doing baby led weaning about how little their baby seems to be eating. It freaks us out, especially when we have nurses or doctors telling us that they should be eating x amount of meals per day (each meal containing x amount of […]
One of the readiness signs for starting solids is that your baby can sit up independently. This usually happens right around 6 months of age, but can be different for every baby. In my opinion, it’s probably THE most important sign of readiness, mainly because it’s the biggest indication that they can eat safely without […]
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 […]