This is a guest post was written by Jennifer House, RD, author of Baby Led Weaning: The Parents Guide to Baby Led Weaning Baby-led weaning is the trendy way to introduce your baby to solids. To summarize, baby-led weaning is basically skipping purees and letting your baby feed herself with finger foods. Your baby eats with…
Guest Post: Breastfeeding 101
I am thrilled to have a guest blogger featured on this week’s blog. Twila Collyer is a Doula in Calgary and she has taken the time to write a post about breastfeeding. We all know how wonderful breastfeeding is, but it doesn’t always come so easy (ahem- it certainly didn’t for me). Here’s Twila’s post-…
Baby-led weaning: my thoughts
I introduced my son to solids the only way I thought possible—the traditional “puree, spoon-fed” way. But, turns out, it’s not the only way. I introduced my son to solids the ONLY way I thought possible- the traditional “puree, spoon-fed” way. But is that the only way? Apparently not! I was first introduced to the…
On-the-go snacks for both Moms and Tots
Some quick and easy (and nutritious!) snacks for on-the-go moms and kids! I don’t know about you, but I’m an on-the-go Mom. I am visiting friends, grocery shopping, running errands, going for walks etc. almost everyday and my li’l guy is right along with me. Before we take off, I always make sure that we…
Toddler-Friendly Tofu Recipe
Tofu—it’s easy and quick- you don’t have to worry about defrosting or having to disinfect your counter or sink after. I have started cooking with tofu a lot more now that I have a toddler because I find that it’s a super easy meat alternative that I can throw into stir-fries, pasta salads, pan fry…
Donuts while pregnant? Okay or no-go?
Here’s an e-mail that I received from an expectant Mom earlier this week: “I am four months pregnant and my regular daily meals consist of grapefruit or oranges and almonds for breakfast, organic mixed greens and organic chicken for lunch, a sugary snack in the afternoon (often banana bread, or a donut)and carrots, and meat…
Tips to Create a Healthy Eating Environment For Baby
It is SO important to create a healthy atmosphere for mealtimes, to help your baby develop a healthy relationship with food from day one. First Things First: It is best to feed your baby in a relaxed, distraction-free environment so that he or she can focus on his or her food. Have your baby sit…
Introducing Your Baby to Solid Foods!
I’ve had a lot of questions recently about how to introduce solids. I thought that I would share a recent article that I wrote for Birth of a Mother Magazine on this subject. I’ve been the nutrition contributor for this wonderful Canadian magazine for over two years. If you’re an expectant or new Mom (or…
Top Ten Tips for Traveling with a Tot
Sun, surf and seafood! Three of my favorite things. We just got back from our amazing trip to Maui. It was everything I could have dreamed of- beautiful weather, breathtaking beaches and spectacular sunsets. Oh and the food… to DIE for! We’ve been to Maui a few times with our families, but this was the…
