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Part 1 of this blog post was all about my reasoning behind implementing a flexible feeding schedule for toddlers and how it’s good for them to be able to understand the difference between hunger and fullness cues. This blog post is going to discuss the details of HOW to implement a feeding schedule in a […]
I work with parents of picky toddlers all the time. I work with parents of toddlers who aren’t sure how to cope with common mealtime scenarios and manage feeding their toddlers. And it’s HARD to know where to start with what seems like a myriad of issues. Today, I’m bringing up a topic (hunger and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]