When it comes to teaching utensil milestones, the age range is from about six-months to six years of age. We start encouraging dipping with a spoon from 6-12 months of...

Did you know that at 2 years of age you can introduce a training knife to your toddler? Around that timeframe your tot is also ready for a larger spoon...

As your toddler gets older, their hydration needs will change. They will require more ounces of liquids during mealtime, snack time and even sips of water throughout the day. But...

Smoothies are a great way for babies to explore a variety of textures, tastes and temperatures. It's also a common feeding technique to help babies develop their open cup and...

Whether you are making homemade baby food or offering safe baby-led strips, introducing herbs and spices is an important way to challenge your baby's taste buds. Since we avoid adding...

Most babies are ready to start straw drinking around nine months of age, although some babies may show signs of readiness a bit sooner. To know if your baby is...

Cinco de Mayo is often celebrated with Latin music, delicious food and festive drinks. And your baby can join, too, with some slight modifications to traditional recipes. Here are a...

There are many feeding transitions that occur when your baby officially turns into a toddler. That first birthday is a huge milestone for swallowing, oral motor, feeding and eating skills....

Did you know that introducing a yummy dip and teaching your toddler the art of dipping (the action of dipping a food / spoon into a dip) can help reduce...

Medical professionals know that there are many benefits of open cup drinking. But most parents are unaware of the developmental advantages that come from having their baby drink from an...

Are you confused about when and how to offer peanuts to your baby? In this blog I will teach you how to prepare peanuts for safe consumption, plus why it’s...

I conduct Baby Led Weaning (BLW) classes for both parents and professionals, and I recommend offering fresh fruit, such as pears, as a fundamental first food for baby.  Here are...

Getting kids in the kitchen to decrease picky eating tendencies is very popular on social media. But you may be worried that it will take more time to get dinner...

Breakfast can be a great time for exposing your kids to new textures and tastes. Share that morning sunshine with my delicious tips for preparing and serving pancakes to your...

Parents often ask me how to introduce an apple to their baby safely. Below I have outlined my expert feeding tips to avoid choking risk and to discover safe ways...

Teaching your baby to drink from an open cup is a messy but important milestone for your baby. As a pediatric feeding specialist, I sometimes see parents struggle with teaching...

Waffles can be a terrific texture for both babies and toddlers. Here are some yummy ways to prepare, serve, freeze and reheat waffles for your kids.  Preparation: Since dry waffles...

Every parent has to choose what type of cup they are going to use with their baby or toddler. However, most families aren’t aware that their choice can affect their...

Back to school anxiety can occur for parents, therapists, teachers and kids. This overwhelming feeling is real, and it can wreak havoc for children who already struggle to eat. Here...

Are you curious about how your baby is going to grasp food or hold a spoon? Many of the families I work with want to know what fine motor feeding...

I’ve had the opportunity to work with hundreds of daycare centers. During my courses on baby-led weaning (BLW) and choking prevention, I have learned about the various rules applied at...

Are you taking a road trip with the kids this summer? Traveling in the car for several hours means hungry and thirsty kiddos. So, on this blog I have provided...

If you are a mom or a mom-to-be of multiples, you may wonder how you can feed more than one baby at the same time. Welcome to baby-led weaning (BLW) mama...

Many parents I work with aren’t sure what dishes and feeding gear are needed for starting solids. This can lead to buying 5 (or more!) different types of dishes. But the...