Supplements can have an important role in your child's diet, but they're not replacements for food. Supplements are always a hot topic with our clients. We are constantly asked what supplements we recommend for kids. Here's our short, main message: The only supplement most babies and kids all the way to age 18 likely need are vitamin D, per the AAP. However, in certain circumstances supplementation may be warranted, especially if your child's diet is very limited or if you offering a supplement helps you minimize the pressure you put on your child to eat.  ​ Here are some additiona ..read more

It’s PUMPKIN TIME!  Every year these pumpkin recipes (see below) are on repeat all autumn long in our home. The chili post is adapted from Wellness Mama and it’s delicious! These recipes also happen to have easy dairy-free modifications for those who need it, and they’re also egg-free!  Why is pumpkin such a nutritional powerhouse? Just one tablespoon fulfills your child’s vitamin A needs for the whole day (ages 1-8)! Vitamin A, specifically as beta carotene in pumpkin, supports eye health and vision, skin and the immune system. Pumpkin also has tons of other vitamins and mi ..read more

Whole cooked broccoli is a great option for babies 6+ months who are feeding themselves, a method known as Baby-led Weaning. (We teach this method in a flexible way in our online Infant Course if you need help!) Broccoli forms a natural handle that small hands can easily hold and offers texture that feels good on teething gums. Many babies love broccoli, but some need to be exposed to it multiple times to learn to like it! Many people assume that we have to serve babies plain, steamed veggies…but babies can eat foods cooked the way the family eats it as long as it’s cooked through and soft ..read more

Looking for anything to make life easier right now? Here are just a few we've come across over the years that we have found super helpful! What are your “life hacks” for feeding? Maybe ways you manage the mess, make meal prep easier or help save your sanity? Send us a message with your tips ..read more

Let’s talk about if babies and kids can eat “too much fruit.”  Recently in our Clients Only Facebook group, a mama asked if she should cut off her kiddo when he eats too much fruit. In general, we recommend the model “You provide, child decides.” This mean that you offer the food of your choosing and they decide how much of it to eat. Yes, that means they may eat much more than a child’s size serving of fruit. Is this OK? Well, let’s look at the big picture. Fruit is full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytonutrients (plant nutrients that have disease-preventive effects). It is hydra ..read more

Does your kiddo only want your food, even if it’s the same thing they’re eating? Why do they do this, and how do you deal with it? I’m an OT specializing in feeding therapy and I see this type of behavior all the time in my clients. Your kiddo may be exercising their independence - “I do SELF” - and they want some control over their environment. They may not realize that the food on their plate is *exactly the same,* but it doesn’t matter - they want YOURS. They may also be testing limits and learning about boundaries. Fun, huh? So, what can you do to encourage them to eat their own food ..read more

This post was inspired by our team member Sarah, who literally ordered 7 apples (she thought) and received 7 BAGS OF APPLES. No returns. Yup, these are her real apples her family is slowly eating through. She’s taking suggestions for apple recipes, by the way. We decided to call a bunch of grocery stores to get their tips for ordering groceries online. Please keep in mind that very store is different! Download the store’s app for the best ordering experience. Plan ahead. Many delivery or pickup options aren’t available right away; you may need to wait a few days. If you have to wait for pic ..read more

Let’s talk tips for serving the same meal to everyone in your family when possible...and why it's sometimes not possible.  Before we start, did you grab our free Family Meal Toolkits for Dinner and Breakfast yet? (That’s where these meals came from!) Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter where great resources like these come out first.  Why do we want to eat the same meal as a family when possible? It’s easier, cheaper, and helps your kid learn to eat a greater variety of food in the long run. ​ The problem? Kids don’t always want to eat what we serve ..read more

Image via @shafferwoman "I assumed all babies would willingly take a bottle..." When you learn about breastfeeding during pregnancy, you hear terms like “supply and demand” and are taught how important a good latch is for successful milk transfer. However, very few people talk about the fact that many breastfed babies refuse to take bottles of breast milk, something many moms don’t expect. We see images of baby bottles everywhere and assume that all babies will drink from them.   Interestingly, the bottle is easier for a breastfed baby to drink out of since it’s a static process. Some b ..read more

When serving veggies and fruits to babies, toddlers and young eaters - think color!  We recently featured various veggies and fruits of all the colors of the rainbow on our Instagram account. Our followers asked us to compile the charts into one printable document...so here it is! A few things to keep in mind:  We have divided the foods into babies and toddlers. If you take our online Infant Course you will learn how to feed your baby whole foods and strips of food safely and with confidence. The serving suggestions provided are simply ideas and do not describe every way to serve ..read more