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We’re Registered Dietitians so we have plenty of healthy eating and feeding tips for babies, toddlers, and the whole family!

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Should I Buy Organic Food For My Baby?

Spoiler alert! All food in the Canadian food supply is safe and nutritious for your baby, regardless of whether it’s grown organically or conventionally.

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Is Salt Bad For Babies?

Feeling confused about how much salt your baby should have? Learn what salt/sodium is, where it’s found, and why there may be concern!

Together in the Kitchen – Why It’s Important to Cook with Your Toddlers

Food prep with kids (especially toddlers!) can be both fun and messy. Here’s why we encourage you to do it anyhow.

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How To Approach Juice With Your Toddler

Should kids drink juice or should parents skip it? Two Registered Dietitians weigh in on when, why, what type, and how much juice is appropriate for children.

How to Help Babies Gain Weight

8 feeding strategies to help your baby meet their growth milestones [+ the one thing NOT to do because it usually backfires]

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Will Starting Solids Help My Baby Sleep Longer?

Feeling exhausted and wished your baby slept longer? Hoping that starting solids might help? Sleep and nutrition experts weigh in on this hot topic.

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Indigenous Milk Medicine Week: Celebrating with Sarah-Anne

Learn from Sarah-Anne Gusdal about the Anishinaabe view of the sacred ceremony of breastfeeding.

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When to Start Brushing Your Baby’s Teeth [+ the 411 on baby’s oral hygiene]

Taking care of your baby’s teeth is easy when you remember this simple four step protocol!

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6 Ways to Use the Instant Pot for Baby Food

With so much to do and usually not enough time, it’s always handy to add more tools in your parenting tool kit. Today’s parenting tool is…a literal tool you might have in your kitchen! An electric pressure cooker, aka an Instant Pot. You’ll learn about a few key ways you can use this kitchen gadget to help with baby and family meal prep!