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Kary Rappaport
OTR/L, SWC, IBCLC, Feeding Specialist

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Veggieful Shepherd's Pie: Family Meal Ideas

Veggieful Shepherd's Pie: Family Meal Ideas

Veggie-ful Shepherd's Pie I hate having to cook dinner after work. I know I am not alone in this sentiment (I'm pretty sure I just heard a collective "amen, sister.") So any make-ahead-and-quickly-reheat or one-pan-meal ideas make me happy. Because of this, and despite the fact that it's still summer and I should be making only raw salads, I decided to make Shepherd's pie. And it was delicious. This dish was identified by my sister, who came to eat with us, as the "best

Comparing Traditional Puree/Spoon-fed Approach to Baby Led Weaning

Comparing Traditional Puree/Spoon-fed Approach to Baby Led Weaning

"Why have an 'approach' at all?" you might ask. This may seems silly to those who just "do it" and never even consider what their personal "approach" might be. "We just fed you" my mother said when I asked her about what she did for me. "We didn't stop to think about approaches." 4 generations of daughters enjoying lunch together. We all were fed in different ways and I'd say we all turned out fairly well! I get this. Many people are too busy to consider the intricacies

5 Signs Your Baby is Ready to Start Solids- Not Age Based!

5 Signs Your Baby is Ready to Start Solids- Not Age Based!

Pretty much across the board pediatricians encourage parents to start solid foods at a certain age (some say 4-6 months, others suggest around 6 months, others 6 months and older.) Between 4 to 6 months is the most common time frame, but this is a HUGE spread in baby time. Major skills and maturation occurs between 4 to 6 months, such as the ability to sit independently. While we can't see it as obviously, your baby's body is also maturing and growing on the inside (the stoma

Best First Foods

Best First Foods

I know that what you want is a simple list of foods and maybe some recipes. Instead I am giving you an essay. I am sorry. I am, truly. But I think part of the problem with health care for infants these days is that we're giving one-size-fits-all recommendations. And when it comes to first foods that is definitely the case. Whether or not the recommendation is rice cereal, vegetables, fruits, or even meats, our healthcare providers are emphatic about it being one of these opt

More Baby Led Weaning In Action

More Baby Led Weaning In Action

8 months old, 2 front-lower teeth. Loving pears (I took one bite and gave her the rest to gnaw on), bell peper sticks (raw, just to munch on), and veggie patties (soft, I broke into pieces about 1.5" square for her to pick up and eat). Corn on the cob- 10.5 months old Ribs- 8.5 months old Heirloom tomato- 8.5 months old #babyledweaning #feeding10montholdbaby #feeding8montholdbaby #feedingbabysolids

7 Tips to Improve Meals Out with Your Baby

7 Tips to Improve Meals Out with Your Baby

FYI- These are tips for actually enjoying eating out with your baby at an adult restaurant in an adult sort of way- without having to skip the conversation to stroll around the restaurant for half the meal, or eat at the “early bird special” hour, or get a to-go box and pay as soon as the meal arrives so you can dash as soon as you shovel your food in. This morning, my husband, Birdie, and I went out to breakfast at our favorite local spot. This is the first time we have done

Baby Led Weaning In Action

One of my Birdie’s first attempts at solid foods: roasted beets. She’s 6 months and 1 week in this video. I roasted them in a bit of olive oil to soften, then let them cool and just placed them on the (clean) table in front of her. She had a nice time trying to pick them up, then sucking and munching on them. She needed some help picking them up and she never really managed to swallow them, but I loved watching her discover the flavor and texture while also working on tong

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