I got the idea for this from this pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/286400857524983776/ It's a great way to have fun with veggie sticks and when a child has fun with food, they are more likely to eat that food. On the flip side of that, feeling nervous or angry in general decreases appetite so anytime you can make positive associations at the table and with healthy foods, the better your chances are for your child maintaining his/her appetite and trying new foods. What you'll n

Need a quick and easy lunch in a pinch: Hummus and avocado sandwich. 1 piece of bread, hummus and a quarter of an avocado. Cut in half and serve. Super simple and delicious. #humus #avocado #humusandavocadosandwich #simpletoddlerlunches #feedingbaby #avoidingpickyeating #gettingyourchildtoeatnewfoods #selffeeding

I love these not-meat meatballs and they make a perfect meal for young feeders (baby led weaning- style or toddler snacks). The original recipe can be found on the blog In Jennies Kitchen but I modified it slightly. I do indeed make the ricotta instead of buying it, mainly because it's not nearly as hard as it seems, it's delicious, and it also makes me feel very fancy! Lentil-Ricotta “Meat”balls Serves 2 adults and 1 baby with leftovers Ingredients: 1 cup cooked lentils, pu

"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

I get asked about this frequently, so I thought I’d do a post about making the transition from bottles to cups. This developmental progression can happen whenever you and your baby decide but ideally is well suited to occurring between 6-12 months (12-24 months is fine too, but can be a bit more difficult.) During the 7-10 month window especially, your love bug has the ability to sit up unsupported, hold a cup, tilt their head back, separate the movements of their jaw, lips,

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

I love this phrase. It’s catchy, it’s simple, and it’s true. This is a phrase that has flowy alliteration and a nice little rhyme to it to help you remember, yet sometimes is still so hard to remember. Like when our babies are learning to eat and barely getting anything in and wasting the food we spent time preparing and throwing that food on the floor, and (argh!) suddenly I’ve totally forgotten this phrase or I just don’t trust it anymore and I’m stressed and I sweetly a

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