Adapted Butter Boards for Baby Butter boards are all the rage. But can you adapt this trend to make it healthy and developmentally appropriate for your baby? Yes! Here are a few ideas that can...
Kid-Friendly Yogurt Parfait Bar Are you stuck in a breakfast rut with your kids? Change up your morning routine with a yogurt parfait! This is a real treat for children because it gives them...
How to Introduce Pasta to Baby Are you wanting to offer pasta to your baby, but nervous about giving them a potentially allergenic food? Navigating a possible allergic reaction on top of starting solids can be...
5 Feeding Principles That Do Not Change at Your Baby’s First Birthday If your baby is about to celebrate their first birthday, your bundle of joy is about to enter toddlerhood. As they transition into this new stage of growth, some of...
5 Hacks for Using Reusable Paper Towels Have you been curious about trying reusable paper towels, but you’re not sure how or when to use them? Our ezpz Reusable Paper Towels + Adhesive Hook are convenient, super...
What to Look for When Choosing a First Fork Did you know that milestones for fork use start in early toddlerhood? Yep! And there are several different features to look for when choosing a safe first fork for your...
How to Introduce a Smoothie to Baby 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...
Herbs + Spices for Baby 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...
Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes for Baby 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...
Homemade Dips to Try With Your Toddler 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...
How to Introduce Peanut to Baby Are you confused about when and how to offer peanuts to your baby? Don’t go nuts… we’ve got you covered! When is the best time to start offering peanut protein?...
How to Introduce Pear to Baby 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 for the Holidays 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...
How to Introduce Pancakes to Babies + Toddlers 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...
How to Introduce Apple to Baby 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...
Troubleshooting the Tiny Cup 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...
How to Introduce Waffles to Babies + Toddlers 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...
Choosing Between a Sippy Cup and a Straw Cup 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 Transitions + Routines 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...
Feeding Grasps 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...
Feeding Tips for Daycare 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...
Feeding Tips for Road Trips Are you taking a road trip with the kids this summer? Traveling in the car for several hours means hungry and thirsty kiddos. On today's blog Ms. Dawn provides a...
ezpz Tips for Feeding Twins (or Multiples) 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...
Dishware for Babies 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...