Muffins can be a fantastic baby-led weaning food for your little one! Here is everything you need to know about baby-led weaning with muffins, from a mom of 3 and pediatric registered dietitian. Whether you’re exclusively practicing baby-led weaning (finger foods), or doing a combination of spoon-feeding and finger foods, this post will walk you…
A Guide to Baby-Led Weaning with Chicken
Here is everything you need to know about baby-led weaning with chicken, from a pediatric registered dietitian and mom. Whether you’re doing baby-led weaning, spoon-feeding, or a combination, this post will walk you through, step-by-step how to safely introduce chicken to your baby. Chicken happens to be the most popular meat in Canada, and the…
Best Dietitian-Approved Baby-Led Weaning Books for Parents
Looking for the best baby-led weaning books? Find the best dietitian-approved books here to help you start solids with your baby confidently. If you are here, you likely are seeking more information about introducing solids to your baby, with specific interest in the baby-led weaning approach! There is a huge range of baby-led weaning books…
A Dietitian’s Top Picks for Baby-Led Weaning Highchairs
Looking for baby-led weaning highchairs? A highchair will become a very important piece of furniture in your home from about 6 months to 2-3 years old, and will definitely help with feeding success as you introduce solids (especially if you’re doing baby-led weaning!). Below are my dietitian-approved tips for choosing the best highchair for your…
Baby-Led Weaning with Quinoa
Here is everything you need to know about baby-led weaning with quinoa, from a pediatric registered dietitian. Whether you’re doing baby-led weaning, spoon-feeding, or a combination, this post will walk you through, step-by-step how to introduce quinoa to your baby. Quinoa is an ancient grain first grown as a food crop 7000 years ago in…
10 Nutritious Breakfast Ideas for Baby-Led Weaning
Not sure what to feed your baby for breakfast? Here are 10 nutritious breakfast ideas for baby-led weaning for infants 6-12 months of age. When babies start eating solids, breakfast is typically the first meal added into their routine as it can be an easy and relatively fast meal to prepare. For instance, you may…
Pancakes for Baby-Led Weaning
Wondering how and when to introduce pancakes to your baby? Here is everything you need to know about baby-led weaning with pancakes. To this day, pancakes are one of my kids’ favorite foods. I think it’s because they are so fun to make, and easy to change up with what you decide to add into…
Baby-Led Weaning with Cauliflower
Wondering how and when to introduce cauliflower to your baby? Here is everything you need to know about baby-led weaning with cauliflower. If you’re wondering how and when to introduce cauliflower to your baby, you’re in the right spot! Here is everything you need to know about baby-led weaning with cauliflower, from a pediatric registered dietitian and mom of 3….
How to Start Baby-Led Weaning with Sweet Potato
Here is everything you need to know about baby-led weaning with sweet potato, from a pediatric registered dietitian. Whether you’re doing baby-led weaning, spoon-feeding, or a combination, this post will walk you through, step-by-step, how to introduce sweet potato to your baby. Sweet potato is delicious starchy root vegetable packed with essential nutrients. It is…
How to Start Baby-Led Weaning with Banana
Here is everything you need to know about baby-led weaning with banana, from a pediatric registered dietitian. Whether you’re doing baby-led weaning, spoon-feeding, or a combination, this post will walk you through, step-by-step how to introduce bananas to your baby. Bananas are a delicious and easy food to offer your baby when they are ready…
Choking & Baby-Led Weaning: 8 Tips to Prevent Choking
Terrified that baby-led weaning or feeding will cause your child to choke on solid foods? Here’s 8 tips to prevent choking when baby-led weaning, plus a list of foods to avoid. Want to read this post in a visual way? Check out my Google web story on Top Tips to Prevent Choking when Baby Led…
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…
On-the-go snacks for Parents and Kids
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 Nuggets
These toddler-friendly tofu nuggets are a surefire hit with kids and adults alike! If you’re looking for a party appetizer to bring, this is it. 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…