Fruit Sweetened Cranberry Sauce

November 22, 2021
cranberry sauce with cranberries on the table in the backgrounds

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no added sugars for children under 2, but kids love to be a part of holiday meals. Here’s an easy recipe that is perfect for babies. It’s sweetened with fruit, so it will not be as sweet as you may be used to, but babies do not need their foods to be as sweet. This has been a hit at our house every Thanksgiving since I started making it. It requires only 3 ingredients and you have the option of using all frozen or packaged foods, making it extremely convenient. Alternatively, you can opt for fresh options as well.

How to Introduce Allergens to Your Baby

November 14, 2021
Food allergens with the word food allergy in blocks

Many parents have expressed fear in regards to introducing allergens to their baby. This makes sense. The idea that your child could have an allergic reaction to a food is scary. The recommendations for allergen introduction have changed recently, so you may have done something completely different with an older child. Know that these recommendations are to help reduce the risk of allergies, but there is nothing you can do that is guaranteed to prevent allergies. If your child ends up with a food allergy, it is not your fault.

Poop Problems When Starting Solids

November 17, 2021
baby standing in diaper

One of the things new parents find most surprising is how focused they are on their child’s poop. Whether your child struggles with constipation or diarrhea, poop problems can add another layer of stress to starting solids. First off, know that there will be changes to your child’s poop. We expect that. Their digestive system has a lot to learn. There are ways to help them through the transition and make it more comfortable for everyone.

What to do with Halloween Candy

October 28, 2021
kid laying in candy

You get a bucket full of candy just for wearing a costume! But now that Halloween is over, what’s the best plan for dealing with all of that leftover candy? Should you use the Witch Switch? Just throw it out when they’re not looking? Tell them you threw it out and video it in hopes of getting a viral reaction? My answer, as pediatric dietitian, may surprise you.

How to Introduce Solids to Babies

November 6, 2021
Baby eating solids with green puree on face

While there are many people with strong opinions on baby led weaning versus purees, that’s not what this post is about. This post will be going over some of the key points we look at when introducing solids to babies. First we need to determine if they are developmentally ready to start solids. Then there are a few key nutrients that we should focus on. Lastly, there are a couple of things that we should avoid.

How to Choose a Jam for your Child

November 5, 2021
baby eating jam

While a peanut butter (or nut-free alternative) and jelly sandwich has been the go-to option for a no-fuss meal forever, how do you know if you’re picking out the best jam or jelly for your baby? There are so many options in the jelly aisle that it can be overwhelming. Should you be looking for lower sugar or higher fiber? What’s most important?

How to Bottle Feed a Breastfed Baby

October 8, 2021
bottle feeding a baby

There are many reasons why you may want to offer a bottle to a breastfed baby. First, it is a great way to get your partner or another caregiver involved and give you a break. There may be a time that you need to be away from your baby (like going back to work), so knowing they can take a bottle can give you peace of mind. Pace feeding is a technique that can prevent overfeeding and bottle preference, preserving your breastfeeding relationship.

Breastfeeding Tips for Going Back to Work

November 12, 2021
Baby drinking from bottle

exclusively breastfeeding, you may have no idea how much milk your baby is getting each feed, so how do you know what they need? Here are some tips for breastfeeding parents to help figure out how much milk your baby might need.

What is Baby-Led Feeding?

November 6, 2021
baby self feeding broccoli

While baby led weaning is a feeding strategy for introducing solids to your baby, baby led feeding focuses on setting up the foundation of responsive feeding. Responsive feeding is the idea that your child is in charge of certain aspects of eating. It is not up to the caregiver to determine what or how much a child eats. You trust that your child will honor their hunger and satiety cues. This sets them up for balanced eating in the future.

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