How to Serve Various Foods for Babies and Toddlers

Binge these videos to learn how to SAFELY serve a variety of foods to your baby or toddler!
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My Little Eater™ | Baby Led Feeding & Feeding Toddlers
Tap to try this delicious and nutritious recipe for babies 6 months and up! Since pesto is typically high in sodium, I wanted to share my favorite baby-friendly recipe with you. It’s the perfect, tasty sauce for serving pasta to your baby.
Chicken thighs are very high iron and yes, are very safe for your baby! Using a slow cooker makes the chicken juicy and tender, perfect for shredding to serve to your baby (and the whole family!). Feel free to pair it with your favorite sides like rice and broccoli!
Parents are usually very concerned about serving bigger pieces of food to baby when they first start solids. It may seem like small, bite-sized pieces are easier or safer for baby, but in fact, offering bigger pieces of food at 6 months can be safer, promotes the development of motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and encourages self-feeding. Tap to learn all about why bigger foods are better (and safer) for baby led weaning!

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Tap to get a list of top brands of the best bread for your baby! Toast is a wonderful first food for baby led weaning, so knowing which bread to buy - and what to look for on the nutrition label - will be super helpful. Tap to find out everything you need to know!
Tap to learn all about the best pasta for baby-led weaning. Find out the different nutrients in different pasta varieties so you can decide which is best for your baby. Plus we’ll show you how to serve pasta safely to baby as soon as they start solids at around 6 months of age!
Tap to get this super easy breakfast, perfect for baby-led weaning, and safe for babies just starting solids from around 6 months old and up. We have different flavors included, so feel free to test them all as a simple way to expose your baby to new textures and flavors. These are a fan favorite and we know your baby will love them!

How to Serve Grains to Babies and Toddlers

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We genuinely understand that introducing allergens like peanuts and tree nuts can be very scary and nerve-wracking for many parents! That’s why we’re here to help. In this blog, you’ll learn exactly how to introduce peanuts and tree nuts safely to your baby for the first time, symptoms to watch for, and how to serve nuts after baby’s first introduction. Tap to learn more!
Tap to try this easy, baby-friendly recipe - peanut butter and “jam” on a rice rusk! A delicious and safe way to offer your baby peanut butter (or any other nut butter) when they’re first starting solids! These will be a huge hit with your little one!
Tap to learn more about our top tips for making slippery baby led weaning finger foods easier for your baby to pick up and hold! Baby led weaning can be challenging for many babies in the beginning, and if they’re trying to learn this new skill with a food that is too slippery, it’s going to be that much more difficult!

How to Serve Highly Allergenic Foods to Babies

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Safe from 6 months+, cheese is a delicious and flavorful addition to your baby’s diet! There are so many types of cheese, and not all of them are the best for your baby (or toddler!). Tap to find out which ones are pediatric dietitian recommended and why!
SAVE for when your baby is ready for solid food! Safe from 6 months+, cheddar cheese is a delicious and flavorful addition to your baby’s diet (old sharp cheddar is the best - am I right?). The thing is - cheese is known to be high in sodium, and with how easy it is to serve up either on it’s own or mixed into other foods, it’s likely that it can contribute to very high sodium levels in your baby’s diet. My suggestion is to be mindful of how often you’re offering it and be sure to rotate it amongst other low sodium foods for a few days to keep overall sodium levels lower. If you’d like to try other lower sodium cheeses instead, see our blog on “ Cheese for baby led weaning” for more info and ideas. It’s important not to serve cheese in cubes or in thick chunks! Cubed cheese is hard a

How to Serve Dairy to Babies and Toddlers

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Navigating the meat aisle at the grocery store can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to figure out the best cuts of meat to buy for your little one. With so many different options, it’s hard to know where to start! From beef brisket to lamb chops, there’s a lot to consider regarding which is best for your baby to eat safely. Tap to learn everything about buying meat for your baby and a full list of the most tender cuts of meat to choose from!
Meat can be an important part of your baby’s diet - if you choose to serve it - as it provides an excellent source of iron, something that your baby needs a lot of beginning around 6 months of age. Serving it safely is very important, especially for babies just beginning to eat solid foods - so tap to learn 10 safe ways you can serve meat to your baby!
If you’re wanting to move into more advanced texture and finger foods to prevent picky eating BUT you’re a little scared/worried/anxious - I’ve got you! I’ve got a free workshop called “Baby Led Weaning…but make it purées! How to transition from purées to finger foods without the fear”. Sign up now, spots are limited!

How to Serve Meat and Meat Alternatives to Babies and Toddlers

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Baby Led Feeding (Starting Solids) & Toddler Feeding on Instagram: "➡️ Texture Timeline Phase 2: ✔️ Shredded (steamed) + Puree Step 1: Steam large Brussels sprouts for approximately 8 minutes or until soft enough to easily pierce with a fork. Step 2: Finely chop or shred the steamed Brussels sprouts with a knife. Mix the shredded Brussels sprouts with a puree like hummus or yogurt to add moisture and bind the small pieces together. This will make it easier for baby to chew and swallow. Serve to baby on a preloaded spoon or let them dig in with their hands! ➡️ Texture Timeline Phase 3: ✔️ Halved or Quartered (steamed) Step 1: Place the washed Brussels sprouts on a cutting board. Cut large Brussels sprouts in half or in quarters. Step 2: Steam Brussels sprouts for approximately 8 m
Try these warm apple cinnamon wedges with your baby! They make a perfect BLW breakfast and they’re great for introducing and exposing baby to tree nuts or peanuts! You can choose to roll them in almond or peanut flour, or ground peanuts. Not only will this make it easier for your baby to pick up and hold these slippery apples, but it will give them a new flavor and texture experience, too!
My Little Eater | Baby feeding & toddler feeding on Instagram: "BIGGER is better/safer when offering whole to babies, as we want to encourage biting/gnawing/smushing the berry before it's swallowed, which is more likely to happen when the berry is big and can't be swallowed whole (see video of baby eating an oversized berry). ⁠ ⁠ Strawberries are a great source of fiber and are packed with Vitamin C - which makes them great to pair with non-heme iron sources (like tofu or beans) to help boost the absorption of iron.⁠ ⁠ Strawberries aren't considered a top allergen, however acidic and citrus fruits like strawberries can cause a mild, temporary rash around the mouth or hands or wherever the food comes in contact with the skin. This should go away within half an hour or so and produce no othe

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