ezpz Blog
Feeding Tips + Milestones
Did you know that there are developmental milestones for feeding and swallowing? We are here to help you navigate and achieve these mealtime milestones for infants (6-12 months) and toddlers (12 months-3 years). These ezpz tips should help your kiddos become independent eaters and drinkers!
Warm Beverages for Babies + Toddlers
It’s getting cold outside, which means it’s time for warm beverages. But can babies and toddlers have warm beverages, too? Yes! With the below ideas you can keep your...
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Tips to Help Toddlers that Struggle with Pocketing
One of the feeding concerns parents have with their toddlers (and older kids) is the danger of pocketing. Food pocketing occurs when a child holds leftover food in their...
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When Should Babies Drink Water?
As an international feeding specialist, I teach families across the globe. And no matter what country the parent is from, one of the biggest concerns I hear about is...
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How to Introduce Turkey
Turkey is more than the centerpiece of the picture-perfect Thanksgiving table; it is a surprisingly versatile protein for your little ones. Here are several ideas for preparing turkey for...
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Straw Drinking Safety
In the course of my career as a feeding specialist (25+ years), I’ve always had a hard time finding a safe straw for teaching straw drinking to babies and...
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and we celebrate by educating the public on different topics related to children with Down syndrome. We love our friends with Down syndrome and,...
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Halloween Theme Craft Ideas
Are you looking for something for the kids to be excited about besides candy this Halloween? Kids love to be included in themes, especially around holidays like Halloween. When parents...
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Happy Line for Little Kids
Mealtime with toddlers and preschoolers can be challenging, even for the most experienced parent. But little kids will be more cooperative and excited about mealtime when new foods...
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Back-to-School Sensory Hacks
It’s back to school time and everyone is looking to stay sane during this stressful (okay… also fun) time. Whether you are doing virtual learning, a blended program or face-to-face...
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Celebrating National Dog Day
It’s National Dog Day (NDD) and we are celebrating all the pups out there that put a smile on our face and a skip in our heart! Dogs can play...
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Tiny Line for Tiny Eaters
Babies are more engaged and independent at mealtime when provided with the right feeding tools. When they have some control over mealtime, they are more willing to try new...
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Character Mats Encourage Picky Eaters
Parents of picky eaters want tips on how to help their little ones focus on mealtime (and actually eat!). As a Pediatric Feeding Specialist, one of my most successful feeding...
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Emojis Help Introduce New Foods
Emojis are used every day as a digital way to communicate how we are feeling with others. Emojis have become so common in our culture, in fact, that even children...
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Tips to Help Babies Overcome Pocketing
Do you have a baby that holds food in their mouth and refuses (or is unable) to swallow it? In my feeding courses, I educate parents on how pocketing can...
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Mini Line for Mini Eaters
Toddlers can be more adventurous and independent at mealtime if given the right feeding tools. Setting your little ones up for success at meals can encourage them to try new...
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The Conversation Starts Here
When I was a kid, we had family meetings and difficult conversations while eating at the dinner table. Mealtime was always a safe place to...
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Why Use Two Spoons when Starting Solids?
When starting solids, it’s important to let your baby explore, play and use spoons at mealtime. Using a spoon is a developmental milestone that is critical for baby’s feeding...
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Infant Food Allergy Fundamentals
Filtering through information about infant food allergies and starting solids can be overwhelming for parents. Most of the families I work with in feeding therapy share their confusion about the...
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Does Your Baby Overstuff Their Mouth with Food?
Do you have a baby that consistently stuffs their mouth with food? Are you panicked about the possibility of choking? This is a common fear parents have, and one of...
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An ezpz Smile Makes New Foods Fun
One of the first things children recognize is faces, and usually they are drawn to a smiling face. That’s why the ezpz Mini Mat and Happy Mat can...
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Transitioning from the Tiny Spoon to the Mini Utensils
When your toddler has mastered dipping with the Tiny Spoon, then they are ready to learn how to scoop and spear! Yes – your child has graduated to the...
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Transitioning from the Tiny Cup to the Mini Cup
Once your child has mastered the skill of drinking from the Tiny Cup (baby is drinking independently with no help from adults), they...
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How to Introduce Soup to Your Baby
Parents want to offer their baby a wide variety of textures and family recipes, which includes warm and cozy soups! When selecting a soup for baby, it is important to...
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How to Introduce Romanesco to Toddlers
Parents are oftentimes looking to add more green veggies into their child’s diet, but they don’t know how to make it fun, safe and (most of all) simple. They are...
