Why I Waited Until My Baby Was Six Months to Start Solids
My pediatrician told me to go ahead and start solids at 4 months but I decided to wait until 6 months. Here’s why.
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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!
When Can Babies Eat Bread? [+best bread choices for babies]
Tips to shop for bread for babies, when baby can start eating bread, + how to serve it!
Second Baby: Breastfeeding is Confusing!
Jess shares how breastfeeding her second baby took a sudden downturn and how she got things back on track.
Breastfeeding is Still Hard (Nita’s experience with Raynaud’s Syndrome)
Second time mama, Nita, shares how painful vasospasms nearly destroyed her breastfeeding experience.
First Baby: Breastfeeding is Time Consuming!
Hi. I’m Jessica. I’m a Registered Dietitian, and a mom who exclusively breastfed both my babies. I haven’t shared my breastfeeding story with very many
First Baby: Breastfeeding is F*ing Hard
Nita found out the hard way: breastfeeding a newborn can be f*ing hard! Here’s her breastfeeding journey about how she persisted through supplemental nursing systems and nipple shields.
Food Before One is Just for Fun (and other LIES that rhyme)
While food before one certainly is fun, food also plays an important role in a baby’s nutrition, growth, and development.
How to Encourage the Pincer Grasp
At 8-9 month, you’ll see your baby developing her pincer grasp. Here are 5 foods you can offer to help her develop this new skill!
Best Milk for Babies: a dietitian’s guide to safely introducing baby to milk
What is the best milk for babies? The right type and amount of milk for babies is important for their growth and development. Read this guide to know when and how to switch milks!
5 Indian Foods to Offer Your Baby
Baby food doesn’t have to be boring! Try these five Indian foods to give your baby a flavourful eating experience!
The Best Sippy Cup (what to look for)
Dietitians spill on the best sippy cup for your baby and when to start using them. Find out why leading experts are warning to limit or avoid babies’ and children’s use of traditional sippy cups and what to use instead!
How to Serve Chicken to Babies (5 easy ideas)
Chicken can be a good source of iron for your baby but you might be unsure how to prepare it. Here are 5 easy ways to serve chicken to your baby!