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Why Us

Our app is designed to help parents, educate them and guide them on how to start solids with their babies through the baby-led weaning (BLW) method. ❤

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Evidence-based easy-to-follow content

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A free food library with more than 100 foods

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Over 600+ quick and easy recipes for baby and the whole family

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Meal plans for each stage created by dietitians

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Keep track of your baby's first foods

Comment FREE LIBRARY to learn how to offer 100+ foods safely to your baby!

🍉Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit! And it’s a great option for baby too!

😎This fruit is so perfect for summer because it’s a great way to hydrate your baby and offer extra vitamins and minerals!

👉We like to encourage parents to offer a variety of flavors and textures to babies as their palates and taste preferences are being formed.

📝You can use our app’s first foods checklist to keep track of the foods you’ve already offered your baby and take notes of how it went each time since it can take multiple exposures for them to learn a food. Comment LINK PLEASE to download our app 📲

🍉Before offering it to baby, check to make sure watermelon is soft: the darker the color or the skin, the softer and grainier they tend to be. Remove black seeds (smaller watermelon seeds are not a choking hazard, but you can remove the larger ones).⁣⁣

💚And try not to stress about offering a magical number of foods to your baby, what matters most is to give them foods that your family eats, are in season, and accessible to you ☺️

Comment FREE LIBRARY to learn how to offer 100+ foods safely to your baby!

🍉Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit! And it’s a great option for baby too!

😎This fruit is so perfect for summer because it’s a great way to hydrate your baby and offer extra vitamins and minerals!

👉We like to encourage parents to offer a variety of flavors and textures to babies as their palates and taste preferences are being formed.

📝You can use our app’s first foods checklist to keep track of the foods you’ve already offered your baby and take notes of how it went each time since it can take multiple exposures for them to learn a food. Comment LINK PLEASE to download our app 📲

🍉Before offering it to baby, check to make sure watermelon is soft: the darker the color or the skin, the softer and grainier they tend to be. Remove black seeds (smaller watermelon seeds are not a choking hazard, but you can remove the larger ones).⁣⁣

💚And try not to stress about offering a magical number of foods to your baby, what matters most is to give them foods that your family eats, are in season, and accessible to you ☺️

💦What you need to know about water for baby 👇

✨Before baby starts solids there is no need to offer water. Their hydration needs can be met with breastmilk or formula, offering water may actually interfere with the milk feeds which are essential for their nutrition.

🍶Once baby has started solids, small sips of water can be offered with meals and throughout the day. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a baby can have 4-8 oz (0.5-1 cup) per day starting at 6 months. This is so that water is not displacing milk feeds. If your little one is struggling with growth you may want to stay on the lower end of these recommendations. If not, then don’t stress too much about the total amounts since they may spit some out and will likely not consume a lot in the beginning.

➡️Here are some things to be mindful of when offering water:

- Prefer small open cups (like the one in the video) or straw cups
- Offer sips of water during and after the meal, just try not to offer it when their mouth is too full to avoid choking
- Offer sips of water throughout the day, preferably when you are also having a drink so they can model your behavior
- Try not to stress about the amount they drink or the mess they make

☀️Keep in mind that hydration needs can change depending on temperature/air humidity, level of physical activity and even growth phases. If you feel your baby is not drinking enough, these are some signs of dehydration to watch for:

- fewer wet diapers
- no tears when they cry
- sunken soft spot on baby’s head
- being overly sleepy

⚠️If you notice these signs in your baby make sure to contact your health care provider.

💚Caring for babies is not an easy task, and parenthood is flooded with so many doubts and concerns. But fear not because we are here for you! Our BLW Meals App was developed by a team of pediatric feeding specialists who are also parents and know exactly what it’s like! We have put together tons of resources to help you out, like guides, meal plans, 600+ recipes and much more!

Comment ‘BLW LINK’ to get sent a link to download it for free or use the link in bio! 📲

💦What you need to know about water for baby 👇

✨Before baby starts solids there is no need to offer water. Their hydration needs can be met with breastmilk or formula, offering water may actually interfere with the milk feeds which are essential for their nutrition.

🍶Once baby has started solids, small sips of water can be offered with meals and throughout the day. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a baby can have 4-8 oz (0.5-1 cup) per day starting at 6 months. This is so that water is not displacing milk feeds. If your little one is struggling with growth you may want to stay on the lower end of these recommendations. If not, then don’t stress too much about the total amounts since they may spit some out and will likely not consume a lot in the beginning.

➡️Here are some things to be mindful of when offering water:

- Prefer small open cups (like the one in the video) or straw cups
- Offer sips of water during and after the meal, just try not to offer it when their mouth is too full to avoid choking
- Offer sips of water throughout the day, preferably when you are also having a drink so they can model your behavior
- Try not to stress about the amount they drink or the mess they make

☀️Keep in mind that hydration needs can change depending on temperature/air humidity, level of physical activity and even growth phases. If you feel your baby is not drinking enough, these are some signs of dehydration to watch for:

- fewer wet diapers
- no tears when they cry
- sunken soft spot on baby’s head
- being overly sleepy

⚠️If you notice these signs in your baby make sure to contact your health care provider.

💚Caring for babies is not an easy task, and parenthood is flooded with so many doubts and concerns. But fear not because we are here for you! Our BLW Meals App was developed by a team of pediatric feeding specialists who are also parents and know exactly what it’s like! We have put together tons of resources to help you out, like guides, meal plans, 600+ recipes and much more!

Comment ‘BLW LINK’ to get sent a link to download it for free or use the link in bio! 📲

When I was growing up, I feel like Brussels sprouts had such a bad rap, but honestly, they taste soooo good when you prepare them correctly. I always use the Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe in our app now whenever I make them and OMG a big hit 💚

This is Scarlett at 7 months old.

At 7 months, babies are usually still using their palmar grasp meaning they scoop food up with their whole hand instead of using fingers and thumb like a pincer. That’s why size and shape really matter!

In our app, the Brussels sprout “How to Serve” guide suggests offering it whole or halved (depending on size) and well-cooked (soft enough to squish between your fingers). Perfect for practice!

You can see here that this meal is supporting Scarlett’s hand-eye coordination, grip strength, chewing skills, and curiosity about new textures and flavors.

Comment LINK PLEASE to download our app and start using our recipes and guides!

When I was growing up, I feel like Brussels sprouts had such a bad rap, but honestly, they taste soooo good when you prepare them correctly. I always use the Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe in our app now whenever I make them and OMG a big hit 💚

This is Scarlett at 7 months old.

At 7 months, babies are usually still using their palmar grasp meaning they scoop food up with their whole hand instead of using fingers and thumb like a pincer. That’s why size and shape really matter!

In our app, the Brussels sprout “How to Serve” guide suggests offering it whole or halved (depending on size) and well-cooked (soft enough to squish between your fingers). Perfect for practice!

You can see here that this meal is supporting Scarlett’s hand-eye coordination, grip strength, chewing skills, and curiosity about new textures and flavors.

Comment LINK PLEASE to download our app and start using our recipes and guides!

Comment FREE APP 📲to have all the info you’ll need to confidently start solids, including a how to choose a highchair!

If you don’t already have a high chair, check out these things to look for👇🏽

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⁠Choose a high chair that:⁠

🔸️Has a footrest and a section between baby’s legs for added stability, this way baby won’t slide forward and can rest their feet (making them more comfortable and should consequently keep them at the table longer).⁠ If you don’t have a foot rest you can use a pool noodle, exercise band or another wooden addition (usually found on amazon).

🔸️Has a back rest that is not leaning back

🔸️Promotes good posture, about a 90 degree angle at joints (hips, knees and ankles). This reduces choking hazard (babies should not be inclined when they eat) and adds comfort.⁠

⁠Other considerations:

One that is easy to wipe down. That is, has few cloth parts or corners and pockets for food to get stuck in. The high chair pictured is almost completely plastic with a removable double tray (kind of like a big plate) so you can clean most of it in just one swipe.⁠

Ideally has a removable tray and adjustable seat. This is helpful for you to sit baby at the table with the rest of the family and join in on mealtimes.⁠

Disclaimer: Sometimes a child may not be able to achieve 90-90-90 positioning for various reasons like a congenital or genetic condition. This does not mean they cannot start solids. In this case, focus on positioning that ensures head, neck, and trunk support. We recommend working with a feeding therapist to ensure safety with modified positions when starting solids.

👇🏼 Tag someone here who will appreciate this tip!⁠

Comment FREE APP 📲to have all the info you’ll need to confidently start solids, including a how to choose a highchair!

If you don’t already have a high chair, check out these things to look for👇🏽

⁠

⁠Choose a high chair that:⁠

🔸️Has a footrest and a section between baby’s legs for added stability, this way baby won’t slide forward and can rest their feet (making them more comfortable and should consequently keep them at the table longer).⁠ If you don’t have a foot rest you can use a pool noodle, exercise band or another wooden addition (usually found on amazon).

🔸️Has a back rest that is not leaning back

🔸️Promotes good posture, about a 90 degree angle at joints (hips, knees and ankles). This reduces choking hazard (babies should not be inclined when they eat) and adds comfort.⁠

⁠Other considerations:

One that is easy to wipe down. That is, has few cloth parts or corners and pockets for food to get stuck in. The high chair pictured is almost completely plastic with a removable double tray (kind of like a big plate) so you can clean most of it in just one swipe.⁠

Ideally has a removable tray and adjustable seat. This is helpful for you to sit baby at the table with the rest of the family and join in on mealtimes.⁠

Disclaimer: Sometimes a child may not be able to achieve 90-90-90 positioning for various reasons like a congenital or genetic condition. This does not mean they cannot start solids. In this case, focus on positioning that ensures head, neck, and trunk support. We recommend working with a feeding therapist to ensure safety with modified positions when starting solids.

👇🏼 Tag someone here who will appreciate this tip!⁠

📍Have you been told that it’s not good to give baby cold milk?

📚Current scientific evidence indicates that properly stored and prepared cold milk (or food) is not harmful or dangerous for baby.

This includes formula, breastmilk or if your child is over the age of 1, cow’s milk, plant-based milks, etc.

Babies who are used to having their milk warmed up may not like cold milk right away, but you can gradually adjust the temperature so they get used to having it cool.

🍼That said, there is no harm in offering milk warm if you prefer. Here are some tips:

- Don’t use the microwave. Microwaving may reduce nutrients in breastmilk/prepared formula and create hot spots which could potentially burn baby’s mouth.
- Warm it up by placing in a bowl of warm water, gently swishing it around. Or place the bottle under warm (not hot) running water and swirl it around.
- Always test the temperature by placing a few drops on your wrist.

We do have plenty of research on the importance of safe times and temperatures for keeping breastmilk and formula. So save this information:

- Freshly expressed milk can be kept at room temperature for up to 4 hours and in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Thawed breastmilk can stay at room temperature for 1-2 hours and in the refrigerator for 1 day.
- Prepared formula should be used within 2 hours of preparation.
- If a bottle of formula has not been offered to baby, it can be stored in the refrigerator and used within 24 hours.
- Discard any prepared infant formula or breastmilk that is left in the bottle after feeding your baby and sitting out for more than the recommended time. The combination of formula or breastmilk and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. Or potentially use the leftover breast milk for a milk bath.

Do you want more evidence-based information on how to feed your baby?

Comment BLW APP to get our tons of resources made by our pediatric feeding team in our app 🤗

📍Have you been told that it’s not good to give baby cold milk?

📚Current scientific evidence indicates that properly stored and prepared cold milk (or food) is not harmful or dangerous for baby.

This includes formula, breastmilk or if your child is over the age of 1, cow’s milk, plant-based milks, etc.

Babies who are used to having their milk warmed up may not like cold milk right away, but you can gradually adjust the temperature so they get used to having it cool.

🍼That said, there is no harm in offering milk warm if you prefer. Here are some tips:

- Don’t use the microwave. Microwaving may reduce nutrients in breastmilk/prepared formula and create hot spots which could potentially burn baby’s mouth.
- Warm it up by placing in a bowl of warm water, gently swishing it around. Or place the bottle under warm (not hot) running water and swirl it around.
- Always test the temperature by placing a few drops on your wrist.

We do have plenty of research on the importance of safe times and temperatures for keeping breastmilk and formula. So save this information:

- Freshly expressed milk can be kept at room temperature for up to 4 hours and in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Thawed breastmilk can stay at room temperature for 1-2 hours and in the refrigerator for 1 day.
- Prepared formula should be used within 2 hours of preparation.
- If a bottle of formula has not been offered to baby, it can be stored in the refrigerator and used within 24 hours.
- Discard any prepared infant formula or breastmilk that is left in the bottle after feeding your baby and sitting out for more than the recommended time. The combination of formula or breastmilk and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. Or potentially use the leftover breast milk for a milk bath.

Do you want more evidence-based information on how to feed your baby?

Comment BLW APP to get our tons of resources made by our pediatric feeding team in our app 🤗

We have to let go sometimes😅

This is a huge step in supporting their ability to self-feed!

The food will fall off.

Not a lot will make it in their mouth at some points.

They may drop the fork or food.

It may take longer.

It may be messier.

But this is how they learn, and there are so many benefits for their development and fine motor skills!

This isn’t us “rushing” them to grow up like many may think. Babies are naturally curious, and I would argue that if they are reaching for the spoon or to try a skill on their own if we are preventing them from doing so, we may actually be hindering the learning to eat process.

When they express that they want to practice a new skill, we are just there to support!

Whether it’s with a spoon, mashed/puree foods or safe finger foods our (free) food library has realistic and evidenced-based information on how to offer over 100+ foods to your baby.

Comment “free library” to get it!

We have to let go sometimes😅

This is a huge step in supporting their ability to self-feed!

The food will fall off.

Not a lot will make it in their mouth at some points.

They may drop the fork or food.

It may take longer.

It may be messier.

But this is how they learn, and there are so many benefits for their development and fine motor skills!

This isn’t us “rushing” them to grow up like many may think. Babies are naturally curious, and I would argue that if they are reaching for the spoon or to try a skill on their own if we are preventing them from doing so, we may actually be hindering the learning to eat process.

When they express that they want to practice a new skill, we are just there to support!

Whether it’s with a spoon, mashed/puree foods or safe finger foods our (free) food library has realistic and evidenced-based information on how to offer over 100+ foods to your baby.

Comment “free library” to get it!

Pediatric dietitian (Leah) here!

Where has the time gone😫.

I can’t believe Nico is 4 months old and going to be starting solids in two months.

✅Many health organizations such as WHO, CDC, AAP and more recommend starting solids at or around 6 months.

My first child started at 6 months and a few days so we will see where Nico is at developmentally at that age.

❌Currently his head and neck control is not stable enough, plus his gut is still developing.

He has recently:

-Started reaching for some items and slowly bringing them to his mouth. But is definitely still learning.

-Rolling and tolerating more tummy time.

He also has reflux and is bit more “pukey” than my first, so I’m curious to see how solids go.

Send this to a friend or follow along for when he starts💚.

© If you share this post, please tag @blwmealsapp

#blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids

Pediatric dietitian (Leah) here!

Where has the time gone😫.

I can’t believe Nico is 4 months old and going to be starting solids in two months.

✅Many health organizations such as WHO, CDC, AAP and more recommend starting solids at or around 6 months.

My first child started at 6 months and a few days so we will see where Nico is at developmentally at that age.

❌Currently his head and neck control is not stable enough, plus his gut is still developing.

He has recently:

-Started reaching for some items and slowly bringing them to his mouth. But is definitely still learning.

-Rolling and tolerating more tummy time.

He also has reflux and is bit more “pukey” than my first, so I’m curious to see how solids go.

Send this to a friend or follow along for when he starts💚.

© If you share this post, please tag @blwmealsapp

#blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids

🧇Save these breakfast ideas because they are all winners!!
These are just a few of our app’s favorite breakfast recipes, they are easy to make, full of nutrients and just so yummy! Plus there’s nothing wrong with eating them for other meals too 😉

➡️Here are a few easy ways to add some extra nutrients to recipes:

- Use fruits like bananas, applesauce and dates to lightly sweeten recipes
- Swap sour cream or heavy cream for full-fat yogurt
- Use oat flour instead of all-purpose flour for extra fiber and vitamins

💚If you loved these ideas you need to check out BLW Meals App, there we have over 600 dietitian-approved recipes that baby (and the whole family) will love!!

📱Comment LINK PLEASE and we’ll send you the link to download it!

🧇Save these breakfast ideas because they are all winners!!
These are just a few of our app’s favorite breakfast recipes, they are easy to make, full of nutrients and just so yummy! Plus there’s nothing wrong with eating them for other meals too 😉

➡️Here are a few easy ways to add some extra nutrients to recipes:

- Use fruits like bananas, applesauce and dates to lightly sweeten recipes
- Swap sour cream or heavy cream for full-fat yogurt
- Use oat flour instead of all-purpose flour for extra fiber and vitamins

💚If you loved these ideas you need to check out BLW Meals App, there we have over 600 dietitian-approved recipes that baby (and the whole family) will love!!

📱Comment LINK PLEASE and we’ll send you the link to download it!

Has your baby started using a straw yet?

While open cup practice is the priority, straws can be super helpful as well! The honey bear straw cup is 1) cute and 2) an helpful tool to teach baby.

Learn more about different types of straw cups, when to introduce, additional tips for success, and more in our “How to Offer Liquids” guide 📲

Comment LINK PLEASE to download today 💚

Has your baby started using a straw yet?

While open cup practice is the priority, straws can be super helpful as well! The honey bear straw cup is 1) cute and 2) an helpful tool to teach baby.

Learn more about different types of straw cups, when to introduce, additional tips for success, and more in our “How to Offer Liquids” guide 📲

Comment LINK PLEASE to download today 💚

Do you feel stuck on purees?🤷‍♀️⁠

It can sometimes take a bit of time for babies to become proficient handling whole foods. Don’t get too frustrated! Babies learn to accept different textures at different times💕.⁠

Sometimes, when babies just seem to play around with finger food, but will rapidly consume purees, parents feel like their baby is “only” eating purees, so they start feeding them more often. This can be good for peace of mind, but remember that more exposure to different textures helps your baby to practice and become comfortable handling different consistencies.

Our free Purees & Mashed Foods guide in the BLW Meals app will give you tons of information on navigating this transition.

Here are some things we recommend trying: ⁠

- Make the puree thicker⁠
- Smash the food you are blending or pureeing with a fork to create a lumpier texture.⁠
- Offer the whole food form in an age appropriate way (check out our app for info)
- Offer teethers dipped in favorite purees to help baby work on their chew⁠
- Make sure slippery foods are not too hard to pick up⁠
- Try stick-shaped foods like cucumber (see the app 📲 for multiple ways you can offer them)⁠

Some tips to help you through this process:⁠

- Expect it will take some time!⁠
- Follow their hunger/fullness cues. No need to force it if they don’t accept it or loose interest. ⁠
- It’s common for them to close their mouth or make different faces with the new texture!⁠
- Don’t give up or compare! Every baby develops their skills at a different pace.

⁠

You can find out how to offer almost any food in the food library section on the app! Comment LINK PLEASE and I’ll send it to you📲. ⁠

Did your baby find textures difficult? Let us know in the comments.

Do you feel stuck on purees?🤷‍♀️⁠

It can sometimes take a bit of time for babies to become proficient handling whole foods. Don’t get too frustrated! Babies learn to accept different textures at different times💕.⁠

Sometimes, when babies just seem to play around with finger food, but will rapidly consume purees, parents feel like their baby is “only” eating purees, so they start feeding them more often. This can be good for peace of mind, but remember that more exposure to different textures helps your baby to practice and become comfortable handling different consistencies.

Our free Purees & Mashed Foods guide in the BLW Meals app will give you tons of information on navigating this transition.

Here are some things we recommend trying: ⁠

- Make the puree thicker⁠
- Smash the food you are blending or pureeing with a fork to create a lumpier texture.⁠
- Offer the whole food form in an age appropriate way (check out our app for info)
- Offer teethers dipped in favorite purees to help baby work on their chew⁠
- Make sure slippery foods are not too hard to pick up⁠
- Try stick-shaped foods like cucumber (see the app 📲 for multiple ways you can offer them)⁠

Some tips to help you through this process:⁠

- Expect it will take some time!⁠
- Follow their hunger/fullness cues. No need to force it if they don’t accept it or loose interest. ⁠
- It’s common for them to close their mouth or make different faces with the new texture!⁠
- Don’t give up or compare! Every baby develops their skills at a different pace.

⁠

You can find out how to offer almost any food in the food library section on the app! Comment LINK PLEASE and I’ll send it to you📲. ⁠

Did your baby find textures difficult? Let us know in the comments.

Save for an easy breakfast! ❤️🤍💙

Our BLW Meals App is full of fun and easy recipes like these to help you in feeding your little ones 🎉

Comment LINK PLEASE and check out our 600+ dietitian approved recipes 📲

Tips for 6 months +

- Lightly toast the bread 🍞
- Cut strawberries into thin slices 🍓
- Cut raspberries, blackberries and blueberries into quarters 🫐
- Use fruit-sweetened jam 🍎

Whenever you have doubts about how to offer something safely to you baby (like bread) refer to our app’s Free Food Library 😉

Save for an easy breakfast! ❤️🤍💙

Our BLW Meals App is full of fun and easy recipes like these to help you in feeding your little ones 🎉

Comment LINK PLEASE and check out our 600+ dietitian approved recipes 📲

Tips for 6 months +

- Lightly toast the bread 🍞
- Cut strawberries into thin slices 🍓
- Cut raspberries, blackberries and blueberries into quarters 🫐
- Use fruit-sweetened jam 🍎

Whenever you have doubts about how to offer something safely to you baby (like bread) refer to our app’s Free Food Library 😉

Who else feels like their toddler is surviving off of air and hopes and dreams??!

What is yours living off of🤣⬇️

Honestly?

It’s different for every child, but there can be some developmental reasonings for this!⬇️

1. Growth velocity slows down compared to their first year. They’re still growing (and fast) but it is at a different rate! You may see more “spurts” and “plateaus” and appetites can reflect this!
2. Food selectivity can increase due to an increase in autonomy, independence and general language development. They start expressing taste, texture and smell preferences and we’re navigating a whole new set of meal time challenges.
3. Their preferences may have actually changed! They could be burned out on a food! Or not have a “memory” of eating it if it was offered a few months ago.

Either way: keep offering a favorite food on the plate, and small portions of non-preferred foods. As tough as it is navigating these challenges, keeping it cool has proven to help. And if you’re struggling still, our pediatric feeding team has got you! Send us a DM for more tips!

Who else feels like their toddler is surviving off of air and hopes and dreams??!

What is yours living off of🤣⬇️

Honestly?

It’s different for every child, but there can be some developmental reasonings for this!⬇️

1. Growth velocity slows down compared to their first year. They’re still growing (and fast) but it is at a different rate! You may see more “spurts” and “plateaus” and appetites can reflect this!
2. Food selectivity can increase due to an increase in autonomy, independence and general language development. They start expressing taste, texture and smell preferences and we’re navigating a whole new set of meal time challenges.
3. Their preferences may have actually changed! They could be burned out on a food! Or not have a “memory” of eating it if it was offered a few months ago.

Either way: keep offering a favorite food on the plate, and small portions of non-preferred foods. As tough as it is navigating these challenges, keeping it cool has proven to help. And if you’re struggling still, our pediatric feeding team has got you! Send us a DM for more tips!

I used to think maybe Scarlett just didn’t like dinner. Every evening felt like a meltdown waiting to happen. She’d push the plate away, say “I’m not hungry,” or sometimes she didn’t even want to sit down.

Tbh, I also didn’t like dinner. After a full day of work, it’s difficult to come home and have to come up with meals (and cook them😵‍💫). Dinner was the most overstimulating part of my day. But I wasn’t considering that it was also overstimulating for her. After a long day at pre-school, her little body needed a reprieve, too.

So, I started doing things differently.

🍳 I began serving just 1 or 2 items at a time instead of everything all at once. (smaller portions can be more visually manageable)

⏰I offered her meals a bit earlier, before overtired kicked in. (plus this helped to cut down on her consuming a bag of goldfish haha)

📺I added a 5-minute transition warning to help her shift into dinnertime. (aka moved to a quieter activity or something that made it easier to transition to the table)

🥪And I stopped expecting her to eat a full meal. I focused on connection instead.

Guess what? Dinner got easier.

I used to think maybe Scarlett just didn’t like dinner. Every evening felt like a meltdown waiting to happen. She’d push the plate away, say “I’m not hungry,” or sometimes she didn’t even want to sit down.

Tbh, I also didn’t like dinner. After a full day of work, it’s difficult to come home and have to come up with meals (and cook them😵‍💫). Dinner was the most overstimulating part of my day. But I wasn’t considering that it was also overstimulating for her. After a long day at pre-school, her little body needed a reprieve, too.

So, I started doing things differently.

🍳 I began serving just 1 or 2 items at a time instead of everything all at once. (smaller portions can be more visually manageable)

⏰I offered her meals a bit earlier, before overtired kicked in. (plus this helped to cut down on her consuming a bag of goldfish haha)

📺I added a 5-minute transition warning to help her shift into dinnertime. (aka moved to a quieter activity or something that made it easier to transition to the table)

🥪And I stopped expecting her to eat a full meal. I focused on connection instead.

Guess what? Dinner got easier.

📍Save for a super easy red, white, and blue recipe 🇺🇸

Want to make a cool festive recipe, but are feeling overwhelmed by labor-intensive options out there?

🤩We’ve got you covered! This recipe is so easy to make and requires few ingredients-plus, it has lots of protein, vitamins, and fiber!

📲You can find over 600 more baby-friendly recipes like this one in our BLW Meals App + we show you how to serve them at different stages. Comment LINK PLEASE to download it.

FROZEN YOGURT BARK

Ingredients:

- 2 cups plain, unsweetened yogurt (full-fat Greek preferred)
- 1 cup ripe banana, mashed (~2 bananas)
- ~1 cup mix-ins: fresh or frozen berries, chopped nuts, granola, sugarless jam, desiccated coconut, chopped dried fruits...

👩‍🍳Directions:

1. Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
2. Mix in the yogurt and stir to combine. For a creamier texture, it can be
blended, but it can also just be mixed with a spoon. If using sugarless jam, you can mix it in before spreading onto the baking sheet.
3. Spread mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ~1/2 inch thick.
4. Place the toppings of your choosing on top and push in lightly. When choosing toppings be mindful of choking hazards, berries should be halved, quartered or thinly sliced and nuts should be finely ground.
5. Freeze for at least 2 hours. Then break into pieces and serve. Alternatively you can use cookie cutters to make fun shapes.

*Note: They melt pretty quickly, so remove from the freezer right before serving and store leftovers right away.

👉These can be offered from 6 months on as long as the allergen dairy has been introduced. It’s also important that all of the mix-ins be prepared safely for your babies stage. You can find out exactly how to do this in the app’s (free) food library 😉

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Want to make a cool festive recipe, but are feeling overwhelmed by labor-intensive options out there?

🤩We’ve got you covered! This recipe is so easy to make and requires few ingredients-plus, it has lots of protein, vitamins, and fiber!

📲You can find over 600 more baby-friendly recipes like this one in our BLW Meals App + we show you how to serve them at different stages. Comment LINK PLEASE to download it.

FROZEN YOGURT BARK

Ingredients:

- 2 cups plain, unsweetened yogurt (full-fat Greek preferred)
- 1 cup ripe banana, mashed (~2 bananas)
- ~1 cup mix-ins: fresh or frozen berries, chopped nuts, granola, sugarless jam, desiccated coconut, chopped dried fruits...

👩‍🍳Directions:

1. Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
2. Mix in the yogurt and stir to combine. For a creamier texture, it can be
blended, but it can also just be mixed with a spoon. If using sugarless jam, you can mix it in before spreading onto the baking sheet.
3. Spread mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ~1/2 inch thick.
4. Place the toppings of your choosing on top and push in lightly. When choosing toppings be mindful of choking hazards, berries should be halved, quartered or thinly sliced and nuts should be finely ground.
5. Freeze for at least 2 hours. Then break into pieces and serve. Alternatively you can use cookie cutters to make fun shapes.

*Note: They melt pretty quickly, so remove from the freezer right before serving and store leftovers right away.

👉These can be offered from 6 months on as long as the allergen dairy has been introduced. It’s also important that all of the mix-ins be prepared safely for your babies stage. You can find out exactly how to do this in the app’s (free) food library 😉

📍Comment LINK PLEASE for some free starting solids guides and more meal inspiration 📲.

Are you feeling like feeding your baby is overwhelming?

💚The truth is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. We recommend starting with one meal per day at 6 months and then gradually adding more as your little ones starts getting more interested. Meals can be simple like the ones above or you can make small adjustments the what the rest of the family is eating so it’s safe for baby!

There are so many ways to feed your baby, so try not to stress about doing things “the right way”. Here are just a few guidelines to help you out:

🥦Offer food in safe sizes and textures (see how in our app’s free food library)

🥚Introduce the top allergens mindfully (see our allergen guide in the app 📲).

❄️Offer a variety of flavors, textures and even temperatures

🧂No need to add salt before 12 months

🍭Try not to offer added sugar until the age of 2

🤓Our team of pediatric feeding professionals is constantly working to bring the best resources for you to help support you in feeding your family.

Besides 600+ baby-friendly recipes, we have meal plans for each stage so that you have ideas on what to offer your little one every day of the month. 💚

📍Comment LINK PLEASE for some free starting solids guides and more meal inspiration 📲.

Are you feeling like feeding your baby is overwhelming?

💚The truth is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. We recommend starting with one meal per day at 6 months and then gradually adding more as your little ones starts getting more interested. Meals can be simple like the ones above or you can make small adjustments the what the rest of the family is eating so it’s safe for baby!

There are so many ways to feed your baby, so try not to stress about doing things “the right way”. Here are just a few guidelines to help you out:

🥦Offer food in safe sizes and textures (see how in our app’s free food library)

🥚Introduce the top allergens mindfully (see our allergen guide in the app 📲).

❄️Offer a variety of flavors, textures and even temperatures

🧂No need to add salt before 12 months

🍭Try not to offer added sugar until the age of 2

🤓Our team of pediatric feeding professionals is constantly working to bring the best resources for you to help support you in feeding your family.

Besides 600+ baby-friendly recipes, we have meal plans for each stage so that you have ideas on what to offer your little one every day of the month. 💚

⚠️ To start solids (with purees or finger foods), baby must have good head and trunk control. But this does vary for every little one!

The reason this is commonly recommended is because a baby who is able to sit on their own with minimal or no support (with good head and trunk control) may have a reduced risk of choking. This gives them more stability when picking up food from their tray and bringing it to their mouth. We wouldn’t want a baby who is falling over to have food in their mouth and to go into a position where the food blocks the airway.

How do you know if they are sitting correctly? 🤔

✅ Sit them for a few seconds on the floor to see if they stay straight (always monitoring). If they immediately fall to the side or backwards, they are not quite ready yet.

✅ Put them directly in the high chair. They should sit straight with their head upright. If they lean to the side or forward A LOT, and they are not able to get back to hold a more central, they are not quite ready yet.

But there are other requirements to start solids

👇 ⁠ ✔️Be 6 months old ⁠

✔️Brings objects to their mouth ⁠ ✔️Shows interest in food ⁠ If your baby does not meet all of these requirements yet, it’s okay to wait 😉!!

⁠ If you’re overwhelmed by this journey too, know you are far from alone. That’s why we created the app. I promise you’ll find it a little peace of comfort during this difficult journey. Type FREE APP below and we will send you the link ❤️.

Disclaimer: We do not recommend purposefully “sitting” a baby and leaving them unattended or in a harmful position. This video is for educational purposes to show the differences in their trunk control and the mother was right there to catch them.

Also, sometimes a child may not be able to sit upright on their own at this age for various reasons like a congenital or genetic condition. This does not mean they cannot start solids. In this case, we recommend working with your pediatrician and a feeding therapist to ensure safety with modified positions when starting solids.

⚠️ To start solids (with purees or finger foods), baby must have good head and trunk control. But this does vary for every little one!

The reason this is commonly recommended is because a baby who is able to sit on their own with minimal or no support (with good head and trunk control) may have a reduced risk of choking. This gives them more stability when picking up food from their tray and bringing it to their mouth. We wouldn’t want a baby who is falling over to have food in their mouth and to go into a position where the food blocks the airway.

How do you know if they are sitting correctly? 🤔

✅ Sit them for a few seconds on the floor to see if they stay straight (always monitoring). If they immediately fall to the side or backwards, they are not quite ready yet.

✅ Put them directly in the high chair. They should sit straight with their head upright. If they lean to the side or forward A LOT, and they are not able to get back to hold a more central, they are not quite ready yet.

But there are other requirements to start solids

👇 ⁠ ✔️Be 6 months old ⁠

✔️Brings objects to their mouth ⁠ ✔️Shows interest in food ⁠ If your baby does not meet all of these requirements yet, it’s okay to wait 😉!!

⁠ If you’re overwhelmed by this journey too, know you are far from alone. That’s why we created the app. I promise you’ll find it a little peace of comfort during this difficult journey. Type FREE APP below and we will send you the link ❤️.

Disclaimer: We do not recommend purposefully “sitting” a baby and leaving them unattended or in a harmful position. This video is for educational purposes to show the differences in their trunk control and the mother was right there to catch them.

Also, sometimes a child may not be able to sit upright on their own at this age for various reasons like a congenital or genetic condition. This does not mean they cannot start solids. In this case, we recommend working with your pediatrician and a feeding therapist to ensure safety with modified positions when starting solids.

📍Comment SEASONAL to get this printable list of produce that is typically in season in July in North America!

🤔Buying seasonal produce not only can support local farmers, but also the produce may be less expensive and will often taste the best! ⁠It’s also helpful to purchase fruit that is in season as it is often nutritionally at its peak.⁠

📝So make sure to take this list with you the next time you go grocery shopping and see how many of these you can check off by the end of the month!

💡Don’t forget, in BLW Meals App’s (free) Foods Library we have many different ways you can cook, cut, and season some of these foods so they are safe for your little one🎈

Don’t have it yet? Comment BLW LINK to download it for free today or use the link in bio.

🍎 Some of the foods we will be talking about this next month will be seasonal to some parts of the US/Canada (fruitsandveggies.org/USDA.gov)⁠. 🧭This will definitely vary depending on where you are located but many of these foods will be at their peak ripeness this month.⁠⁠

⁠⁠

🤩We do our best to add new seasonal recipes each month in the app so you can always have inspiration on what to serve your family.

📍Comment SEASONAL to get this printable list of produce that is typically in season in July in North America!

🤔Buying seasonal produce not only can support local farmers, but also the produce may be less expensive and will often taste the best! ⁠It’s also helpful to purchase fruit that is in season as it is often nutritionally at its peak.⁠

📝So make sure to take this list with you the next time you go grocery shopping and see how many of these you can check off by the end of the month!

💡Don’t forget, in BLW Meals App’s (free) Foods Library we have many different ways you can cook, cut, and season some of these foods so they are safe for your little one🎈

Don’t have it yet? Comment BLW LINK to download it for free today or use the link in bio.

🍎 Some of the foods we will be talking about this next month will be seasonal to some parts of the US/Canada (fruitsandveggies.org/USDA.gov)⁠. 🧭This will definitely vary depending on where you are located but many of these foods will be at their peak ripeness this month.⁠⁠

⁠⁠

🤩We do our best to add new seasonal recipes each month in the app so you can always have inspiration on what to serve your family.

We show you exactly how to offer a variety of foods in our app’s food library comment FREE APP to get sent the link📲.

Most foods can be offered to babies from the start as long as they are the appropriate size and texture.

However ⬇️

There are a few things that should not be offered to babies:

🚫Honey - don’t offer any food containing honey before 12 months as there is a risk of bacteria contamination that may cause botulism.

🚫Salt - baby’s have lower sodium needs which can be met with breastmilk/formula or what’s naturally occurring in foods. Small amounts are likely not harmful, just be mindful of not specifically adding salt to your baby’s food before the age of 1.

🚫Sugar - it’s recommended by the AAP to hold off on all kinds of refined sugar and sweeteners until close to 2 years old. Try sweetening recipes with fruits instead. Some great options are ripe bananas, applesauce and even dates or date paste (find all of them in our app!).

🚫Choking hazards - hard and round foods are the biggest choking hazards. Foods that are hard like nuts should be ground before offering and round foods like grapes or berries should be cut in half or quarters, depending on their size.

⁉️And what about food allergens?

The newest research suggests introducing the top allergenic foods (egg, dairy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, fish, shellfish) early on. ☝🏼However it’s important to do this mindfully and offer one allergen at a time.

📲We have a guide in our app showing you exactly how to go about this and a meal plan with suggestions on how to introduce each one!

Did you learn something from this post? Let us know below!

💚

If you share this post please tag @blwmealsapp

#blwmealsapp #blwmeals #firsttimemom #mealsforbaby #firstfoods

We show you exactly how to offer a variety of foods in our app’s food library comment FREE APP to get sent the link📲.

Most foods can be offered to babies from the start as long as they are the appropriate size and texture.

However ⬇️

There are a few things that should not be offered to babies:

🚫Honey - don’t offer any food containing honey before 12 months as there is a risk of bacteria contamination that may cause botulism.

🚫Salt - baby’s have lower sodium needs which can be met with breastmilk/formula or what’s naturally occurring in foods. Small amounts are likely not harmful, just be mindful of not specifically adding salt to your baby’s food before the age of 1.

🚫Sugar - it’s recommended by the AAP to hold off on all kinds of refined sugar and sweeteners until close to 2 years old. Try sweetening recipes with fruits instead. Some great options are ripe bananas, applesauce and even dates or date paste (find all of them in our app!).

🚫Choking hazards - hard and round foods are the biggest choking hazards. Foods that are hard like nuts should be ground before offering and round foods like grapes or berries should be cut in half or quarters, depending on their size.

⁉️And what about food allergens?

The newest research suggests introducing the top allergenic foods (egg, dairy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, fish, shellfish) early on. ☝🏼However it’s important to do this mindfully and offer one allergen at a time.

📲We have a guide in our app showing you exactly how to go about this and a meal plan with suggestions on how to introduce each one!

Did you learn something from this post? Let us know below!

💚

If you share this post please tag @blwmealsapp

#blwmealsapp #blwmeals #firsttimemom #mealsforbaby #firstfoods

Imagine if someone gave you a ladle to eat your food 🤣.

That’s what it can be like if we give baby a utensil that isn’t ideal for self-feeding. ⁠

⁠

What to look for in a self-feeding utensil:⁠

- Shorter handle (potentially with grips or ridges)⁠
- Shallow spoon bowl ⁠
- Rounded edges ⁠

⁠

Some brands we use:⁠

Eztotz⁠

Ezpz

Bumpkins Baby

Grabease

NumNum gootensil ⁠

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👶🏼 You can introduce utensils when you start solids, however many will probably show more interest around 12 months, there’s no need to rush it! ⁠

In the beginning the baby will mostly play with the utensil, because that’s how they explore and learn.⁠

🥄 To teach your baby you can do the following: first you pre-load the food onto the utensil (just a little bit of food). Hold it in front of baby so they grab it from you and only have a short distance to bring it to their mouth. ⁠

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🥄After they get used to taking the utensil from you, let your baby pick it up, explore it and eventually bring it to their mouth. You can guide baby’s hand and show them how to stab foods. After a few days the baby will be able to stab on their own and then you can just leave the fork there to use whenever they are ready.⁠ ⁠

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🥄They will switch back and forth between using their hands and the utensils even into toddlerhood. That’s okay! ⁠

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🥄 Let baby try, and even make mistakes, it’s a part of the process! Baby will only learn how to stab a piece of food if they try on their own. Make sure to demonstrate what it looks like on your plate! Babies learn how to do things by watching you 🤗.⁠

⁠

We have an entire guide on utensils in our app. Comment “BLW APP” or use link in bio to download 📲⁠

Imagine if someone gave you a ladle to eat your food 🤣.

That’s what it can be like if we give baby a utensil that isn’t ideal for self-feeding. ⁠

⁠

What to look for in a self-feeding utensil:⁠

- Shorter handle (potentially with grips or ridges)⁠
- Shallow spoon bowl ⁠
- Rounded edges ⁠

⁠

Some brands we use:⁠

Eztotz⁠

Ezpz

Bumpkins Baby

Grabease

NumNum gootensil ⁠

⁠

👶🏼 You can introduce utensils when you start solids, however many will probably show more interest around 12 months, there’s no need to rush it! ⁠

In the beginning the baby will mostly play with the utensil, because that’s how they explore and learn.⁠

🥄 To teach your baby you can do the following: first you pre-load the food onto the utensil (just a little bit of food). Hold it in front of baby so they grab it from you and only have a short distance to bring it to their mouth. ⁠

⁠

🥄After they get used to taking the utensil from you, let your baby pick it up, explore it and eventually bring it to their mouth. You can guide baby’s hand and show them how to stab foods. After a few days the baby will be able to stab on their own and then you can just leave the fork there to use whenever they are ready.⁠ ⁠

⁠

🥄They will switch back and forth between using their hands and the utensils even into toddlerhood. That’s okay! ⁠

⁠

🥄 Let baby try, and even make mistakes, it’s a part of the process! Baby will only learn how to stab a piece of food if they try on their own. Make sure to demonstrate what it looks like on your plate! Babies learn how to do things by watching you 🤗.⁠

⁠

We have an entire guide on utensils in our app. Comment “BLW APP” or use link in bio to download 📲⁠

Does your toddler do this? It isn’t just about being “picky”. It can actually come down to sensory sensitivity and personal boundaries.

Sometimes toddlers are more likely to try or accept food (like broccoli, here) when it’s served in a separate bowl rather than directly on their plate.

For many toddlers, especially those who are cautious eaters, having different foods touch or mix can feel overwhelming. Broccoli might feel intrusive when it’s placed next to a familiar or preferred food. Even a small amount of broccoli “juice” seeping into other foods can make the whole meal feel “contaminated” to a sensitive child.

Sometimes serving broccoli in a separate bowl gives your child more control. They can see the food, smell it, and decide whether or not to engage with it (remember the Division of Responsibility). This simple change reduces pressure, supports autonomy, and keeps the mealtime environment calm and positive.

Over time, repeated exposure without pressure builds familiarity. A child who wouldn’t touch broccoli last week may surprise you by taking a bite when they know it won’t spread across the plate or mix with other foods.

Offering new or less familiar foods separately shows respect for your child’s preferences while still encouraging variety. It’s not “giving in”, it’s being understanding of your child and their preferences. Remember that mealtime isn’t a battlefield and it shouldn’t feel stressful.

Does your toddler have a food they seem to never want to try?

Does your toddler do this? It isn’t just about being “picky”. It can actually come down to sensory sensitivity and personal boundaries.

Sometimes toddlers are more likely to try or accept food (like broccoli, here) when it’s served in a separate bowl rather than directly on their plate.

For many toddlers, especially those who are cautious eaters, having different foods touch or mix can feel overwhelming. Broccoli might feel intrusive when it’s placed next to a familiar or preferred food. Even a small amount of broccoli “juice” seeping into other foods can make the whole meal feel “contaminated” to a sensitive child.

Sometimes serving broccoli in a separate bowl gives your child more control. They can see the food, smell it, and decide whether or not to engage with it (remember the Division of Responsibility). This simple change reduces pressure, supports autonomy, and keeps the mealtime environment calm and positive.

Over time, repeated exposure without pressure builds familiarity. A child who wouldn’t touch broccoli last week may surprise you by taking a bite when they know it won’t spread across the plate or mix with other foods.

Offering new or less familiar foods separately shows respect for your child’s preferences while still encouraging variety. It’s not “giving in”, it’s being understanding of your child and their preferences. Remember that mealtime isn’t a battlefield and it shouldn’t feel stressful.

Does your toddler have a food they seem to never want to try?

Last one: be patient and relax💕

If you are struggling with some of these, see how you can adapt things by searching our Starting Solids Guides In the app 📲. Comment FREE APP and we will send you the link!⁠⁣⁠⁣

Here are some questions you can ask yourself to see how to make meals easier:⁠⁣

🗓Am I following a routine? ⁠⁣

Babies always feel safer in a routine.⁠⁣ This also helps them tune in to their hunger and fullness cues.

🍓Am I always offering a variety of foods?

Variety makes food more interesting. By offering a variety of different foods to your baby you lower the risk of turning them into selective eaters later on.⁠⁣

👩‍👦Am I eating together with them? ⁠⁣

Eating together with your baby is a key way to help them eat! Babies imitate our actions and copy the way we eat.⁠⁣

🥦Am I allowing them to touch and mash the foods?⁠⁣

Playing with their food is part of their development and helps foster a healthy relationship with food. ⁠⁣

⏳Am I allowing them to eat at their own pace?⁠⁣

Every baby is different, they have their own pace and there’s nothing wrong with that. Some babies take longer to eat than others. Try to respect their pace.⁠⁣

🍽Am I allowing them to eat as much as they want (without pressuring them to eat more)?

Every baby has their very own appetite, some will eat only a fraction of the portion you give them, if any, and some will devour it all.

💆🏽‍♀️Am I relaxed and connecting positively with them during meals?

Making meals a relaxing and stress free environment is extremely important. I know it’s very hard to stay panic free when your baby doesn’t eat. Try to keep composed while in front of them. Pressure to eat may turn the meal into a negative experience. They need to understand that their decisions will be respected.⁠⁣

Last one: be patient and relax💕

If you are struggling with some of these, see how you can adapt things by searching our Starting Solids Guides In the app 📲. Comment FREE APP and we will send you the link!⁠⁣⁠⁣

Here are some questions you can ask yourself to see how to make meals easier:⁠⁣

🗓Am I following a routine? ⁠⁣

Babies always feel safer in a routine.⁠⁣ This also helps them tune in to their hunger and fullness cues.

🍓Am I always offering a variety of foods?

Variety makes food more interesting. By offering a variety of different foods to your baby you lower the risk of turning them into selective eaters later on.⁠⁣

👩‍👦Am I eating together with them? ⁠⁣

Eating together with your baby is a key way to help them eat! Babies imitate our actions and copy the way we eat.⁠⁣

🥦Am I allowing them to touch and mash the foods?⁠⁣

Playing with their food is part of their development and helps foster a healthy relationship with food. ⁠⁣

⏳Am I allowing them to eat at their own pace?⁠⁣

Every baby is different, they have their own pace and there’s nothing wrong with that. Some babies take longer to eat than others. Try to respect their pace.⁠⁣

🍽Am I allowing them to eat as much as they want (without pressuring them to eat more)?

Every baby has their very own appetite, some will eat only a fraction of the portion you give them, if any, and some will devour it all.

💆🏽‍♀️Am I relaxed and connecting positively with them during meals?

Making meals a relaxing and stress free environment is extremely important. I know it’s very hard to stay panic free when your baby doesn’t eat. Try to keep composed while in front of them. Pressure to eat may turn the meal into a negative experience. They need to understand that their decisions will be respected.⁠⁣

Here’s what you need to know before offering egg to baby ⬇️

Egg is a great food to offer babies, it is a good source of protein, healthy fats and vitamins.

🥚 It is also easy for baby to self-feed! It’s just important to know how to offer it in a way that is safe to reduce the risk of choking. And that’s where we come in - our BLW Meals App has a free food library that shows you exactly how to offer foods safely at different stages. Comment FREE LIBRARY and we’ll send you the link to download it. 📲

Since egg is a top food allergen, it’s important to introduce it mindfully in the beginning.

🥚Current research recommends spacing out the top 9 allergens, like egg. A few reasons for this is that if there is a reaction, you can clearly identify what food your child may be reacting to. Another reason is that a young baby may not consume very much in the beginning and it does need to be ingested to determine if they are allergic. If there is not a reaction the first time you offer it, you can try again a second time.

☝🏻It’s important to note that they may not have a reaction the very first time, but it is possible for some people to develop allergies to foods at any point-even later in life. However even with this possibility, the current allergy research indicates that DELAYING the introduction of allergens such as egg may INCREASE the risk for developing food allergies. Since everyone is different, there is not “specific amount of times” you need to introduce it. You can continue to offer if no reactions have occurred.

📲 Our app also has an allergen guide with everything you need to know about introducing the top food allergens, as well as lots of easy and delicious egg recipes.

Here’s what you need to know before offering egg to baby ⬇️

Egg is a great food to offer babies, it is a good source of protein, healthy fats and vitamins.

🥚 It is also easy for baby to self-feed! It’s just important to know how to offer it in a way that is safe to reduce the risk of choking. And that’s where we come in - our BLW Meals App has a free food library that shows you exactly how to offer foods safely at different stages. Comment FREE LIBRARY and we’ll send you the link to download it. 📲

Since egg is a top food allergen, it’s important to introduce it mindfully in the beginning.

🥚Current research recommends spacing out the top 9 allergens, like egg. A few reasons for this is that if there is a reaction, you can clearly identify what food your child may be reacting to. Another reason is that a young baby may not consume very much in the beginning and it does need to be ingested to determine if they are allergic. If there is not a reaction the first time you offer it, you can try again a second time.

☝🏻It’s important to note that they may not have a reaction the very first time, but it is possible for some people to develop allergies to foods at any point-even later in life. However even with this possibility, the current allergy research indicates that DELAYING the introduction of allergens such as egg may INCREASE the risk for developing food allergies. Since everyone is different, there is not “specific amount of times” you need to introduce it. You can continue to offer if no reactions have occurred.

📲 Our app also has an allergen guide with everything you need to know about introducing the top food allergens, as well as lots of easy and delicious egg recipes.

Who loves mango?🙌⁠

Scarlett lives in the Caribbean where ⁠mangoes grow on a tree in her yard. Mangoes are packed with fiber and Vitamin C. ⁠

In this video, Scarlett is trying out a whole mango with some of the peel still on to help with her grip.

⁠Here’s some other ways you can offer them to baby!⬇️⁠

🥭 6 – 8 months: ⁠

Cut a slice of mango against the pit, cut this part again into long slices, leave a portion of the skin on so that it’s not so slippery.⁠

You can also keep all the skin on the slice and make a checkered cut onto the peel (being careful not to break it), then you turn it inside out. If it’s a big mango you can cut this slice in half to make it easier to hold on to.⁠

⁠🥭 9 months +: ⁠

Then after they develop the pincer grasp, you can just take off the peel and offer the mango cut in smaller pieces.⁠

⁠🥭 The fibers on mango can lead to choking, so if the mango is fibrous, offer it in the shape shown in the video, that way the mango is cut into smaller pieces and so are the fibers.⁠ Some little ones have an oral reaction to the skin of mango, if it persists and is uncomfortable you can hold off on offering again and connect with your pediatrician.

⁠⁠If you want more photos and videos on how to offer foods to baby while you are cooking, check out our free Foods section in the app. ✨Comment LINK PLEASE to download!

Who loves mango?🙌⁠

Scarlett lives in the Caribbean where ⁠mangoes grow on a tree in her yard. Mangoes are packed with fiber and Vitamin C. ⁠

In this video, Scarlett is trying out a whole mango with some of the peel still on to help with her grip.

⁠Here’s some other ways you can offer them to baby!⬇️⁠

🥭 6 – 8 months: ⁠

Cut a slice of mango against the pit, cut this part again into long slices, leave a portion of the skin on so that it’s not so slippery.⁠

You can also keep all the skin on the slice and make a checkered cut onto the peel (being careful not to break it), then you turn it inside out. If it’s a big mango you can cut this slice in half to make it easier to hold on to.⁠

⁠🥭 9 months +: ⁠

Then after they develop the pincer grasp, you can just take off the peel and offer the mango cut in smaller pieces.⁠

⁠🥭 The fibers on mango can lead to choking, so if the mango is fibrous, offer it in the shape shown in the video, that way the mango is cut into smaller pieces and so are the fibers.⁠ Some little ones have an oral reaction to the skin of mango, if it persists and is uncomfortable you can hold off on offering again and connect with your pediatrician.

⁠⁠If you want more photos and videos on how to offer foods to baby while you are cooking, check out our free Foods section in the app. ✨Comment LINK PLEASE to download!

Hi-Emma here! I’m one of the Speech-Language Pathologists on the team and Wesley’s mom.

Here’s what I offered Wes for breakfast last week vs what he actually ate.

M: Banana pancakes*, plain greek yogurt, blueberries

T: Leftover banana pancakes*, scrambled egg, cherries

W: Scrambled egg with cheese, PB toast with chia, pineapple

R: Yogurt waffles*, strawberries

F: Scrambled eggs, toast with butter, cherries

*recipes in app

Did you notice he barely touched his last plate?

After 12 months, it’s normal for babies to start developing preferences and becoming more selective. Growth also slows at this point so some days (or meals) you may notice them eat less.

Wes also seemed a little under the weather the day he barely touched his plate which may be the reason he wasn’t interested in eating.

Whatever the reason, if your baby skips or refuses a meal, try not to fret. They will often make up for it at another meal or another day.

If you’re looking for more guidance on what’s normal vs not at this age, check out the 1-year old guide in our app. Comment “BLW APP” or use link in bio to download it.

Hi-Emma here! I’m one of the Speech-Language Pathologists on the team and Wesley’s mom.

Here’s what I offered Wes for breakfast last week vs what he actually ate.

M: Banana pancakes*, plain greek yogurt, blueberries

T: Leftover banana pancakes*, scrambled egg, cherries

W: Scrambled egg with cheese, PB toast with chia, pineapple

R: Yogurt waffles*, strawberries

F: Scrambled eggs, toast with butter, cherries

*recipes in app

Did you notice he barely touched his last plate?

After 12 months, it’s normal for babies to start developing preferences and becoming more selective. Growth also slows at this point so some days (or meals) you may notice them eat less.

Wes also seemed a little under the weather the day he barely touched his plate which may be the reason he wasn’t interested in eating.

Whatever the reason, if your baby skips or refuses a meal, try not to fret. They will often make up for it at another meal or another day.

If you’re looking for more guidance on what’s normal vs not at this age, check out the 1-year old guide in our app. Comment “BLW APP” or use link in bio to download it.

💚Are you starting solids soon?

It can definitely feel overwhelming!

That’s why we created BLW Meals App📲 to have all the info you’ll need to confidently start solids at your fingertips. Comment FREE APP and we’ll send you a link to download it for free!✨

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💚Are you starting solids soon?

It can definitely feel overwhelming!

That’s why we created BLW Meals App📲 to have all the info you’ll need to confidently start solids at your fingertips. Comment FREE APP and we’ll send you a link to download it for free!✨

We have all of the info above categorized by your little one’s developmental age, plus a free food library so you can look up how to offer over 100+ foods safely to your baby. All guides, recipes, and meal plans are created by our pediatric feeding team and are regularly updated with new content.

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💚There’s no “perfect” way to do this! Plus we wanted to note that eating A LOT is subjective! There’s no “perfect amount” that each baby should eat because everyone has individualized nutrient needs.

💡It’s important to note that every scenario will be different depending on the context of the meal. Find what works for you!

❓One of the most common questions we get is “If my baby finishes everything do I offer more?”

🌟Here’s some tips we like to give to help prepare you:

1. Have a plan ahead of time. Ask yourself: Are you okay with serving more of that food? Is there enough to serve, or do you want to save some for later?

2. If there’s enough and you feel comfortable, it’s okay to serve more! You don’t have to serve the original full portion, you can start small and determine how many seconds are available.

3. You don’t have to serve that food again that day!🥪 Sometimes we overcomplicate nutrition, and we want to fill their bellies so we may get into a cycle of only offering favorites. But YOU are the one in charge of what food goes on the table, babies decide if they eat it. We can be considerate to their preferences, but we don’t have to cater to it every time. You’ve already served a favorite (and seconds of it). They can move on to the other foods available, or wait until the next meal.

4. Know that babies can self-regulate around food! This is a learning experience for them to also learn their limits and what feels right for their bodies.

Comment FREE APP to get more free starting solids guides 📲

💚There’s no “perfect” way to do this! Plus we wanted to note that eating A LOT is subjective! There’s no “perfect amount” that each baby should eat because everyone has individualized nutrient needs.

💡It’s important to note that every scenario will be different depending on the context of the meal. Find what works for you!

❓One of the most common questions we get is “If my baby finishes everything do I offer more?”

🌟Here’s some tips we like to give to help prepare you:

1. Have a plan ahead of time. Ask yourself: Are you okay with serving more of that food? Is there enough to serve, or do you want to save some for later?

2. If there’s enough and you feel comfortable, it’s okay to serve more! You don’t have to serve the original full portion, you can start small and determine how many seconds are available.

3. You don’t have to serve that food again that day!🥪 Sometimes we overcomplicate nutrition, and we want to fill their bellies so we may get into a cycle of only offering favorites. But YOU are the one in charge of what food goes on the table, babies decide if they eat it. We can be considerate to their preferences, but we don’t have to cater to it every time. You’ve already served a favorite (and seconds of it). They can move on to the other foods available, or wait until the next meal.

4. Know that babies can self-regulate around food! This is a learning experience for them to also learn their limits and what feels right for their bodies.

These Energy Balls are so tasty and packed with nutrients that support your little one’s health!

Our feeding app for little ones has over 600 more recipes like this one, easy to make and packed with nutrients! Comment ‘LINK PLEASE’ 💚

🥜PB ENERGY BALLS

Ingredients:

- 1/4 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 6, packed) or Date Paste
- 1/2 cup plain peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, optional (only for 12 months +)
- 1 tablspoon chia seeds (or flax seeds or hemp seeds)
- 1 cup quick oats (or rolled oats) - gluten-free if necessary

Directions:

1. If using dates, cover with warm water and soak for 10 minutes, then drain (reserve the water) and pulse in a food processor or blender until they’re in small pieces or form a ball. If using date paste, just mix with the other ingredients.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse or mix until well combined (you want consistently small pieces but not overly processed). If you feel it’s too dry add a little bit of the soaking water.
3. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, squeezing with your hands to mold them together (about 12 balls).
4. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Can also be eaten right away.

Storage:Can be kept in airtight container for 1 week in the fridge or at room temperature, in the freezer for 3 months.

Suitable from: 9 months + as long as allergens (peanuts and wheat) have been introduced.
If using cocoa powder, consider offering early in the day due to small amounts of caffeine.

Share this recipe with someone else who will love making them!

These Energy Balls are so tasty and packed with nutrients that support your little one’s health!

Our feeding app for little ones has over 600 more recipes like this one, easy to make and packed with nutrients! Comment ‘LINK PLEASE’ 💚

🥜PB ENERGY BALLS

Ingredients:

- 1/4 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 6, packed) or Date Paste
- 1/2 cup plain peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, optional (only for 12 months +)
- 1 tablspoon chia seeds (or flax seeds or hemp seeds)
- 1 cup quick oats (or rolled oats) - gluten-free if necessary

Directions:

1. If using dates, cover with warm water and soak for 10 minutes, then drain (reserve the water) and pulse in a food processor or blender until they’re in small pieces or form a ball. If using date paste, just mix with the other ingredients.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse or mix until well combined (you want consistently small pieces but not overly processed). If you feel it’s too dry add a little bit of the soaking water.
3. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, squeezing with your hands to mold them together (about 12 balls).
4. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Can also be eaten right away.

Storage:Can be kept in airtight container for 1 week in the fridge or at room temperature, in the freezer for 3 months.

Suitable from: 9 months + as long as allergens (peanuts and wheat) have been introduced.
If using cocoa powder, consider offering early in the day due to small amounts of caffeine.

Share this recipe with someone else who will love making them!

🍼Keep in mind this is a transition period for a lot of little ones! It doesn’t happen overnight. ⁣⁣⁣

Depending on your baby’s eating development, transitioning to a new milk at 1 year becomes a supplement to your little one’s diet.⁣⁣ ⁣

⁣⁣It’s perfectly fine if they aren’t drinking as much milk as they were before🤗. The long-term goal is for little ones to be eating their nutrition. 🙌⁣⁣⁣

🍼Some options you have:⁣

- Continue breastfeeding/breast milk + finger foods⁣
- Finger foods + a pasteurized animal milk or fortified plant-based milk⁣
- Water + calcium-rich finger foods. ⁣
- Or a combination of some of the above!

🍼Every family is different! Whichever milk you choose: ⁣⁣⁣

- Check to make sure it is fortified with calcium, fat, protein and ideally Vitamin D.⁣
- Keep it to ~16 ounces if they are eating other calcium foods such as cheese and yogurt. ⁣⁣This decreases the risk for anemia💚. ⁣The AAP recommends no more than 24 ounces of milk per day after 1 year.
- Water will become their main source of hydration ⁣⁣⁣
- Holding loving boundaries around milk can be hard, so keep in mind it is for their long-term development ❤️⁣

⁣If you want to learn about which foods are a source of calcium, you can use the filters in the Free Foods section in the BLW Meals app to find out. Comment LINK PLEASE to download 📲

🍼Keep in mind this is a transition period for a lot of little ones! It doesn’t happen overnight. ⁣⁣⁣

Depending on your baby’s eating development, transitioning to a new milk at 1 year becomes a supplement to your little one’s diet.⁣⁣ ⁣

⁣⁣It’s perfectly fine if they aren’t drinking as much milk as they were before🤗. The long-term goal is for little ones to be eating their nutrition. 🙌⁣⁣⁣

🍼Some options you have:⁣

- Continue breastfeeding/breast milk + finger foods⁣
- Finger foods + a pasteurized animal milk or fortified plant-based milk⁣
- Water + calcium-rich finger foods. ⁣
- Or a combination of some of the above!

🍼Every family is different! Whichever milk you choose: ⁣⁣⁣

- Check to make sure it is fortified with calcium, fat, protein and ideally Vitamin D.⁣
- Keep it to ~16 ounces if they are eating other calcium foods such as cheese and yogurt. ⁣⁣This decreases the risk for anemia💚. ⁣The AAP recommends no more than 24 ounces of milk per day after 1 year.
- Water will become their main source of hydration ⁣⁣⁣
- Holding loving boundaries around milk can be hard, so keep in mind it is for their long-term development ❤️⁣

⁣If you want to learn about which foods are a source of calcium, you can use the filters in the Free Foods section in the BLW Meals app to find out. Comment LINK PLEASE to download 📲

📲 Comment FREE LIBRARY to access our app’s Free Food Library showing you exactly how to offer 100+ foods safely to your baby!

🍊Tangerines (also clementines, mandarin oranges) are great fruits for babies! They are easy to peel, naturally sweet, and packed with Vitamin C.
⚠️However the central membrane (pith) and the seeds may be a choking hazard, so it’s important to offer them in a safe way.

➡️6 months + ⁠

In the beginning it’s best to hold the peeled (and seeded) tangerine half in your hand and let baby gnaw on it and suck out the juice. Tangerine segments can easily break off and be difficult for babies to manage at this age, so it’s best to hold it for them.

➡️9 months + ⁠

Once your baby has their pincer grasp you can offer segments (without large pieces of pith and seeds) for them to self-feed, or even cut them into smaller bite-sized pieces.

💚And whenever you are in doubt about how to offer foods safely to your baby, take a look at our app’s free food library.

📲 Comment FREE LIBRARY to access our app’s Free Food Library showing you exactly how to offer 100+ foods safely to your baby!

🍊Tangerines (also clementines, mandarin oranges) are great fruits for babies! They are easy to peel, naturally sweet, and packed with Vitamin C.
⚠️However the central membrane (pith) and the seeds may be a choking hazard, so it’s important to offer them in a safe way.

➡️6 months + ⁠

In the beginning it’s best to hold the peeled (and seeded) tangerine half in your hand and let baby gnaw on it and suck out the juice. Tangerine segments can easily break off and be difficult for babies to manage at this age, so it’s best to hold it for them.

➡️9 months + ⁠

Once your baby has their pincer grasp you can offer segments (without large pieces of pith and seeds) for them to self-feed, or even cut them into smaller bite-sized pieces.

💚And whenever you are in doubt about how to offer foods safely to your baby, take a look at our app’s free food library.

What will be your baby’s first birthday celebration food? 🎂

Check out a few ways our team’s little ones have celebrated! ➡️➡️➡️

However you choose to approach the day regarding sugar intake, the choice is yours! 🍩

Pssst! The banana almond cake is a hugely popular recipe in @blwmealsapp ⭐️

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What will be your baby’s first birthday celebration food? 🎂

Check out a few ways our team’s little ones have celebrated! ➡️➡️➡️

However you choose to approach the day regarding sugar intake, the choice is yours! 🍩

Pssst! The banana almond cake is a hugely popular recipe in @blwmealsapp ⭐️

Comment *LINK PLEASE* and we’ll send you the link to download the app!

#blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfoodideas #firstbirthday #firsttimemom #smashcake #firstbirthdaycake #12monthsold

Nothing like spending a billion dollars to have your child complain. But hey, at least the setting is new, right?

Now you get to enjoy that same dinner battle, just with scenic views or background music. Maybe even an audience, if you’re lucky.

Feeding picky kids is a wild ride. We created our Dining Out guide to help you navigate feeding your child in new environments. Comment LINK PLEASE to start reading!

Nothing like spending a billion dollars to have your child complain. But hey, at least the setting is new, right?

Now you get to enjoy that same dinner battle, just with scenic views or background music. Maybe even an audience, if you’re lucky.

Feeding picky kids is a wild ride. We created our Dining Out guide to help you navigate feeding your child in new environments. Comment LINK PLEASE to start reading!

Comment ‘BLW LINK’ to get a link for information on how to introduce the top allergens in the BLW Meals App 📲

🚨The possibility of an allergic reaction is something that worries every parent. The recommendations concerning the foods that could trigger an allergic reaction has changed massively in recent years. ⁠

In the past, parents were advised to delay the introduction of certain allergenic foods to their babies; however, after further research, the recommendations and guidelines on this matter have been updated.⁠

We now have some newer research that early exposure (and frequent) to these top allergens may be protective and reduce the risk for allergies as kids grow. The strongest research shows there’s evidence for this especially with peanut and egg. Overall, the newer recommendations also include early exposure to other allergens as well (LEAP study)🤗⁠.⁠

🥜 Some of the most common foods that are likely to trigger an allergic reaction according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Food Allergy Research & Education include:⁠

- Fish (finned fish)⁠
- Milk and dairy products⁠
- Wheat⁠
- Shellfish⁠
- Peanuts⁠
- Tree Nuts⁠
- Egg⁠
- Soy ⁠
- Sesame ⁠* is the newest addition to the top allergens⁠

🥜Some tips for allergen exposure:⁠

- Offer early in the day around 6 months and don’t put baby down for a nap immediately after so you can watch for a reaction.
- Space out the allergens. For example do not offer peanut and egg on the same day, otherwise if there is a reaction you may not know which food it is coming from.⁠
- If your baby has severe eczema or other diagnosed autoimmune conditions or your family is high risk for developing food allergies, make a plan with allergy introduction with your pediatrician or allergist.
- Communicate with your pediatrician and record any reactions (photos/videos) as needed. ⁠

Be sure to check out our meal plans which include top allergen introduction so you don’t even have to think about it!

Share with a friend who is starting solids soon!

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🚨The possibility of an allergic reaction is something that worries every parent. The recommendations concerning the foods that could trigger an allergic reaction has changed massively in recent years. ⁠

In the past, parents were advised to delay the introduction of certain allergenic foods to their babies; however, after further research, the recommendations and guidelines on this matter have been updated.⁠

We now have some newer research that early exposure (and frequent) to these top allergens may be protective and reduce the risk for allergies as kids grow. The strongest research shows there’s evidence for this especially with peanut and egg. Overall, the newer recommendations also include early exposure to other allergens as well (LEAP study)🤗⁠.⁠

🥜 Some of the most common foods that are likely to trigger an allergic reaction according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Food Allergy Research & Education include:⁠

- Fish (finned fish)⁠
- Milk and dairy products⁠
- Wheat⁠
- Shellfish⁠
- Peanuts⁠
- Tree Nuts⁠
- Egg⁠
- Soy ⁠
- Sesame ⁠* is the newest addition to the top allergens⁠

🥜Some tips for allergen exposure:⁠

- Offer early in the day around 6 months and don’t put baby down for a nap immediately after so you can watch for a reaction.
- Space out the allergens. For example do not offer peanut and egg on the same day, otherwise if there is a reaction you may not know which food it is coming from.⁠
- If your baby has severe eczema or other diagnosed autoimmune conditions or your family is high risk for developing food allergies, make a plan with allergy introduction with your pediatrician or allergist.
- Communicate with your pediatrician and record any reactions (photos/videos) as needed. ⁠

Be sure to check out our meal plans which include top allergen introduction so you don’t even have to think about it!

Share with a friend who is starting solids soon!

Hi guys-Emma here!

We always hear from parents that gagging is scary and I totally get that, but here are a few reasons to not stress about it (or at least make it slightly less worrisome).

Gagging is not something that we need to prevent!

Choking is something we need to prevent!

We can do so by knowing what foods are higher risk for choking incidents, what are safe textures and shapes, as well as knowing our babies current developmental stage💚.

Here Scarlett is 9 months with her pincer grasp-having some soft smashed kidney beans. Then she has a big gag. It could be from the texture, taste or size, but she recovers and her airway is clear! There’s no intervention needed.

For more a guide on gagging versus choking + how to safely offer over 100+ foods to your baby get our (free) food library. It is made and approved by our board certified pediatric feeding team of dietitians, SLPs, behavior analysts and pediatricians so you can confidently feed your baby.

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Hi guys-Emma here!

We always hear from parents that gagging is scary and I totally get that, but here are a few reasons to not stress about it (or at least make it slightly less worrisome).

Gagging is not something that we need to prevent!

Choking is something we need to prevent!

We can do so by knowing what foods are higher risk for choking incidents, what are safe textures and shapes, as well as knowing our babies current developmental stage💚.

Here Scarlett is 9 months with her pincer grasp-having some soft smashed kidney beans. Then she has a big gag. It could be from the texture, taste or size, but she recovers and her airway is clear! There’s no intervention needed.

For more a guide on gagging versus choking + how to safely offer over 100+ foods to your baby get our (free) food library. It is made and approved by our board certified pediatric feeding team of dietitians, SLPs, behavior analysts and pediatricians so you can confidently feed your baby.

Comment “free library” ⬇️

📍This is what our users loved this month!

BLW Meals App was created to make starting solids and feeding babies easier with expert advice and resources developed by our team o pediatric feeding specialists.

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📍This is what our users loved this month!

BLW Meals App was created to make starting solids and feeding babies easier with expert advice and resources developed by our team o pediatric feeding specialists.

Comment LINK PLEASE to download it and choose your favorites!

🥞Save this recipe!

You’re definitely going to want to make these pancakes, they’re the easiest to make and perfect for little ones who are starting solids!

📲BLW Meals App has over 600 easy recipes like this one, developed by nutritionists and dietitians who are also moms. Comment LINK PLEASE to download our app!

🍎APPLE PANCAKES

Ingredients:

- 4 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce or finely shredded apple
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons oat flour (gluten-free if necessary)
- 2 tablespoons water (or pure apple juice)
- A pinch cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. Beat the eggs with a fork or whisk.
2. Mix in the remaining ingredients, you can also use a blender or mixer if you prefer.
3. Grease a non-stick frying pan with a couple drops of olive oil or coconut oil.
4. Once the pan is heated, use a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) to
pour in the batter. Smaller pancakes are easier to flip and cook
through.
5. When the bottom side starts to brown (1-2 minutes), flip it around and cook the other side (1-2 minutes).

➡️ Suitable from: 6 months + as long as allergens (wheat and egg) have been introduced.

How to offer:
✊With palmar grasp (around 6-8 months), offer pancakes cut into strips 2 fingers-wide and 1 finger-long.

🤏With pincer grasp (around 9 months +), offer pancakes in strips as before or cut into bite-size pieces.

💚 Keep in mind that the amount babies eat will vary, so start small with 1-2 tablespoons of food and advance as you learn your baby’s hunger/fullness cues.

We hope you love these too 💚

🥞Save this recipe!

You’re definitely going to want to make these pancakes, they’re the easiest to make and perfect for little ones who are starting solids!

📲BLW Meals App has over 600 easy recipes like this one, developed by nutritionists and dietitians who are also moms. Comment LINK PLEASE to download our app!

🍎APPLE PANCAKES

Ingredients:

- 4 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce or finely shredded apple
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons oat flour (gluten-free if necessary)
- 2 tablespoons water (or pure apple juice)
- A pinch cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. Beat the eggs with a fork or whisk.
2. Mix in the remaining ingredients, you can also use a blender or mixer if you prefer.
3. Grease a non-stick frying pan with a couple drops of olive oil or coconut oil.
4. Once the pan is heated, use a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) to
pour in the batter. Smaller pancakes are easier to flip and cook
through.
5. When the bottom side starts to brown (1-2 minutes), flip it around and cook the other side (1-2 minutes).

➡️ Suitable from: 6 months + as long as allergens (wheat and egg) have been introduced.

How to offer:
✊With palmar grasp (around 6-8 months), offer pancakes cut into strips 2 fingers-wide and 1 finger-long.

🤏With pincer grasp (around 9 months +), offer pancakes in strips as before or cut into bite-size pieces.

💚 Keep in mind that the amount babies eat will vary, so start small with 1-2 tablespoons of food and advance as you learn your baby’s hunger/fullness cues.

We hope you love these too 💚

IYKYK 🤣

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Comment PRINT for a free printable PDF on how to offer foods safely to your baby.

🍉Watermelon is a great first food for baby, just make sure it’s ripe and can easily be squished between your fingers and any seeds have been removed, then cut it into strips that are about 2 fingers wide.

📲And if you ever wonder how to offer foods safely to your baby check out BLW Meals App’s free food library, there we show you how to safely offer 100+ foods to your baby. Comment FREE LIBRARY for the link or use link in bio 😉

Comment PRINT for a free printable PDF on how to offer foods safely to your baby.

🍉Watermelon is a great first food for baby, just make sure it’s ripe and can easily be squished between your fingers and any seeds have been removed, then cut it into strips that are about 2 fingers wide.

📲And if you ever wonder how to offer foods safely to your baby check out BLW Meals App’s free food library, there we show you how to safely offer 100+ foods to your baby. Comment FREE LIBRARY for the link or use link in bio 😉

Comment “PRINT” to get this free pdf showing you how to prepare finger foods for baby.

Post it on your fridge for all caregivers, stick it in your purse, or share with a friend 🤗

For a more extensive list, we show you how to offer over 100+ foods for free in our app 😉

Comment “PRINT” to get this free pdf showing you how to prepare finger foods for baby.

Post it on your fridge for all caregivers, stick it in your purse, or share with a friend 🤗

For a more extensive list, we show you how to offer over 100+ foods for free in our app 😉

💩Constipation isn’t just related to food!

There are many different factors that could be going on if your little one is having slower than normal stool patterns.

☝🏻First, when your baby starts solids it’s common to see changes in how frequently they stool. This does not necessarily mean they are constipated! We go more into detail in our Poop guide (made by our pediatricians from @pediatriciansguide) about what signs to look for, what may be happening, and a plan to help.

Learn more about what foods are stool softening in our free food library. Comment “FREE LIBRARY” and we will send you the link to download it.📲

💩Constipation isn’t just related to food!

There are many different factors that could be going on if your little one is having slower than normal stool patterns.

☝🏻First, when your baby starts solids it’s common to see changes in how frequently they stool. This does not necessarily mean they are constipated! We go more into detail in our Poop guide (made by our pediatricians from @pediatriciansguide) about what signs to look for, what may be happening, and a plan to help.

Learn more about what foods are stool softening in our free food library. Comment “FREE LIBRARY” and we will send you the link to download it.📲

🙋🏾‍♀️Have you ever experienced something like this?

You worked hard, and spent money, on a nice meal for your baby only for it to all be thrown on the ground 🤪

Food throwing can be so triggering and can be a hard behavior to decrease🙈

Why? Because it’s reinforced EVERY time baby does it! As babies learn ‘cause and effect’ they get creative on how to explore their environment and food throwing is the perfect thing for that! By tossing that food over their highchair, they see how others react, what happens to the food (makes a noise, or a mess!) and watch in amazement as the puppies scurry to clean up the scraps.

✔️ By minimizing how fun it is to throw food, babies may stop doing it and learn to communicate their wants and needs by using language.

While this is a behavior that fades with time, there are some things you can do to help this phase end quicker and avoid it entering toddlerhood 😅

1. Only offer a few pieces at a time. That way when the food is tossed, it doesn’t create a BIG scene.

2. Remove anything like a cup, plate, bowl that isn’t needed and will make a loud CRASH when dropped. The bigger the reaction to the environment, the more fun food throwing is for your baby. You can also put a towel or mat down to decrease the noise (and make your life easier for clean up)

3. Remove those puppers. Dogs (and crazy kitties) make food throwing extra fun when they provide a big reaction to running to get that food (or if you are like me, a big reaction as I yell at the dogs to ‘leave it’ whoops!)

Do you feel like you’ve tried EVERYTHING and nothing is working? It’s important to create a customized approach to tackle food throwing which is why we created a guide in the app dedicated just to this, Use link in bio or comment “LINK PLEASE” to download📲

🙋🏾‍♀️Have you ever experienced something like this?

You worked hard, and spent money, on a nice meal for your baby only for it to all be thrown on the ground 🤪

Food throwing can be so triggering and can be a hard behavior to decrease🙈

Why? Because it’s reinforced EVERY time baby does it! As babies learn ‘cause and effect’ they get creative on how to explore their environment and food throwing is the perfect thing for that! By tossing that food over their highchair, they see how others react, what happens to the food (makes a noise, or a mess!) and watch in amazement as the puppies scurry to clean up the scraps.

✔️ By minimizing how fun it is to throw food, babies may stop doing it and learn to communicate their wants and needs by using language.

While this is a behavior that fades with time, there are some things you can do to help this phase end quicker and avoid it entering toddlerhood 😅

1. Only offer a few pieces at a time. That way when the food is tossed, it doesn’t create a BIG scene.

2. Remove anything like a cup, plate, bowl that isn’t needed and will make a loud CRASH when dropped. The bigger the reaction to the environment, the more fun food throwing is for your baby. You can also put a towel or mat down to decrease the noise (and make your life easier for clean up)

3. Remove those puppers. Dogs (and crazy kitties) make food throwing extra fun when they provide a big reaction to running to get that food (or if you are like me, a big reaction as I yell at the dogs to ‘leave it’ whoops!)

Do you feel like you’ve tried EVERYTHING and nothing is working? It’s important to create a customized approach to tackle food throwing which is why we created a guide in the app dedicated just to this, Use link in bio or comment “LINK PLEASE” to download📲

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Babies eating family foods? Best.Thing.Ever.😍

We help families feel prepared and confident in feeding family foods to their baby from the start!

Comment FREE APP and get started 💚

#blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #babyledfeeding #babyledweaning #momstruggles #raisingtinyhumans #motherhoodintheraw #firsttimemom

Here’s some info on introducing egg to your little one⬇️

⚠️If your child is high risk for food allergies or has severe eczema, you may want to connect with your provider to come up with an allergen introduction plan. You can introduce both the yolk and the white together-introducing one before another does increase the risk of developing an egg allergy.

🥚Current research recommends spacing out the top 9 allergens, like egg. A few reasons for this is that if there is a reaction, you can clearly identify what food your child may be reacting to. Another reason is that a young baby may not consume very much in the beginning and it does need to be ingested to determine if they are allergic. If there is not a reaction the first time you offer it, you can try again a second time.

☝🏻It’s important to note that they may not have a reaction the very first time, but it is possible for some people to develop allergies to foods at any point-even later in life. However even with this possibility, the current allergy research indicates that DELAYING the introduction of allergens such as egg may INCREASE the risk for developing food allergies. Since everyone is different, there is not “specific amount of times” you need to introduce it. You can continue to offer if no reactions have occurred.

🔑So what is the takeaway? The current recommendations (from allergy organizations like FARE) are to introduce the top allergens like egg EARLY AND OFTEN.

If you want to learn more about this comment “link please” to download our app and get our Allergy guide. If you don’t want to have to think about how to offer the allergens and space them out, subscribe and get our “baby’s first 30 days” meal plan! 📲

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Here’s some info on introducing egg to your little one⬇️

⚠️If your child is high risk for food allergies or has severe eczema, you may want to connect with your provider to come up with an allergen introduction plan. You can introduce both the yolk and the white together-introducing one before another does increase the risk of developing an egg allergy.

🥚Current research recommends spacing out the top 9 allergens, like egg. A few reasons for this is that if there is a reaction, you can clearly identify what food your child may be reacting to. Another reason is that a young baby may not consume very much in the beginning and it does need to be ingested to determine if they are allergic. If there is not a reaction the first time you offer it, you can try again a second time.

☝🏻It’s important to note that they may not have a reaction the very first time, but it is possible for some people to develop allergies to foods at any point-even later in life. However even with this possibility, the current allergy research indicates that DELAYING the introduction of allergens such as egg may INCREASE the risk for developing food allergies. Since everyone is different, there is not “specific amount of times” you need to introduce it. You can continue to offer if no reactions have occurred.

🔑So what is the takeaway? The current recommendations (from allergy organizations like FARE) are to introduce the top allergens like egg EARLY AND OFTEN.

If you want to learn more about this comment “link please” to download our app and get our Allergy guide. If you don’t want to have to think about how to offer the allergens and space them out, subscribe and get our “baby’s first 30 days” meal plan! 📲

Foodallergycanada.ca

PMID: 25705822

FARE.com

Wondering about sodium? Keep reading⤵️

Sometimes as adults we don’t even recognize when something is salty, because we are so used to the taste! It can be easy to forget if a food will be too salty for your little one; don’t worry we’ve all been there 🙈!

We want to be mindful of high sodium foods because:

🧂Before the age of one year, a baby’s sodium needs are met by the contents of breast milk or formula. The AAP recommends to not add salt to baby’s food, but sometimes it’s found in foods you may offer.

Be mindful of high sodium foods such as:

- Foods that are pickled or in a brine
- Deli meats or sausages (these aren’t recommended under 1 year anyways)
- Aged cheeses
- Broths, stews or soups
- Canned foods such as veggies, meats, and fish

🧂If your little one does have some of these foods don’t panic, there are many low sodium or sodium-free versions you can transition to. The goal is to be mindful, but not stress over every high sodium food. It helps to read nutrition labels when selecting foods for your baby or watch for “low sodium” options. It will likely not harm baby in smaller amounts, however, we do not recommend offering high sodium foods consistently or in large amounts over time.

🔎If you want more evidence-based information on how to feed your little one our BLW Meals App has guides on starting solids along with a free food section which shows you how to offer a variety of foods. Comment LINK PLEASE to download it 📲

- Note some of these foods are not recommended for babies under 12 months—see “Foods to watch out for” guide.📖

Wondering about sodium? Keep reading⤵️

Sometimes as adults we don’t even recognize when something is salty, because we are so used to the taste! It can be easy to forget if a food will be too salty for your little one; don’t worry we’ve all been there 🙈!

We want to be mindful of high sodium foods because:

🧂Before the age of one year, a baby’s sodium needs are met by the contents of breast milk or formula. The AAP recommends to not add salt to baby’s food, but sometimes it’s found in foods you may offer.

Be mindful of high sodium foods such as:

- Foods that are pickled or in a brine
- Deli meats or sausages (these aren’t recommended under 1 year anyways)
- Aged cheeses
- Broths, stews or soups
- Canned foods such as veggies, meats, and fish

🧂If your little one does have some of these foods don’t panic, there are many low sodium or sodium-free versions you can transition to. The goal is to be mindful, but not stress over every high sodium food. It helps to read nutrition labels when selecting foods for your baby or watch for “low sodium” options. It will likely not harm baby in smaller amounts, however, we do not recommend offering high sodium foods consistently or in large amounts over time.

🔎If you want more evidence-based information on how to feed your little one our BLW Meals App has guides on starting solids along with a free food section which shows you how to offer a variety of foods. Comment LINK PLEASE to download it 📲

- Note some of these foods are not recommended for babies under 12 months—see “Foods to watch out for” guide.📖

We always recommend trying to prioritize iron-rich foods when starting solids.

Not sure where to start?

Use the filters in our app’s (free) food library to learn which foods are rich in iron and how to offer them safely to your baby.

Comment FREE APP to get access to this resource.

We always recommend trying to prioritize iron-rich foods when starting solids.

Not sure where to start?

Use the filters in our app’s (free) food library to learn which foods are rich in iron and how to offer them safely to your baby.

Comment FREE APP to get access to this resource.

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How are you feeling with starting solids approaching?

Many caregivers share that they feel excited, a bit sad, and quite overwhelmed 😓 It’s a new stage that involves a bit of learning and prep on the caregivers’ part.

Insert: BLW Meals App! 📲 We created the app as a one-stop shop for you to learn all there is to know about feeding your baby solids. Between the foods library that shows you how to serve different foods, 600+ baby-friendly recipes, guides, and meal plans, you have all the information at your fingertips 💚 Comment FREE APP and we’ll send you a link to download!

Prepare to start solids with your baby by…

⭐ learning all about readiness signs and safe feeding

⭐ having baby play on the floor and mouth stick-shaped teethers

⭐ gathering your supplies for when baby IS ready to start!

Share with a friend who will be starting solids soon! ⬇️

📍Save this for later!

How are you feeling with starting solids approaching?

Many caregivers share that they feel excited, a bit sad, and quite overwhelmed 😓 It’s a new stage that involves a bit of learning and prep on the caregivers’ part.

Insert: BLW Meals App! 📲 We created the app as a one-stop shop for you to learn all there is to know about feeding your baby solids. Between the foods library that shows you how to serve different foods, 600+ baby-friendly recipes, guides, and meal plans, you have all the information at your fingertips 💚 Comment FREE APP and we’ll send you a link to download!

Prepare to start solids with your baby by…

⭐ learning all about readiness signs and safe feeding

⭐ having baby play on the floor and mouth stick-shaped teethers

⭐ gathering your supplies for when baby IS ready to start!

Share with a friend who will be starting solids soon! ⬇️

Comment “LINK PLEASE” to get our app with expert made feeding guides, over 600+ pediatric dietitian-approved recipes, and a year of meal plans for less than a cup of coffee per month!

Did you know that eating together with your baby can:

✨ Encourage them to try new foods by watching you enjoy them.

✨ Build their confidence as they mimic your mealtime skills.

✨ Foster a positive relationship with food from the start.

✨ Create bonding moments that strengthen your relationship.

Your little one learns so much by watching *you*, so pull up a chair, share the same foods, and make mealtimes fun!

It’s a great opportunity to slow down and soak in those adorable baby-led weaning moments. 🥰

What’s your favorite mealtime memory with your baby? Drop it below! 👇

Comment “LINK PLEASE” to get our app with expert made feeding guides, over 600+ pediatric dietitian-approved recipes, and a year of meal plans for less than a cup of coffee per month!

Did you know that eating together with your baby can:

✨ Encourage them to try new foods by watching you enjoy them.

✨ Build their confidence as they mimic your mealtime skills.

✨ Foster a positive relationship with food from the start.

✨ Create bonding moments that strengthen your relationship.

Your little one learns so much by watching *you*, so pull up a chair, share the same foods, and make mealtimes fun!

It’s a great opportunity to slow down and soak in those adorable baby-led weaning moments. 🥰

What’s your favorite mealtime memory with your baby? Drop it below! 👇

Have you noticed this? 🙋‍♀️

I personally find the time around 1-2 years brings on a few unique challenges with feeding.

Babies are still developing their chewing and eating skills, but they’re also expressing more bodily autonomy and wanting independence to practice those skills. Their communication also can make meals interesting too because you may find they will want to practice their “yes’ and no’s” and it can get confusing for us to try to figure out what they want!

Here’s a few important developmental changes that happen around this time:

1. Their growth velocity slows meaning they are still growing, but not as quickly as they were during the first year. This may mean their appetites can reflect this and slow a bit as well. It may seem like they are surviving on air and Ms. Rachel.

2. Their communication skills are booming. We often see a “language explosion” during this period, which includes them expressing both likes and dislikes. Even though they may want to express their opinions, that doesn’t mean we should stop offering non-preferred foods!

3. Around this age they also develop more of an interest in utensils, but they’re still developing the skills to use them “properly.” You may find they get frustrated with this and still switch back and forth to use their hands-this is normal!

4. You may see more selectivity or food rejection, even if they previously ate the food! This can be for a variety of reasons, and some research even indicates this may be a biological change where they are developmentally more cautious to eat certain foods like veggies. This is also around the time we don’t want to fall into the “pressure to eat” trap so you’ll want to follow our sister app @kidsmealsapp to learn ways to help them through this.

If you’re wanting to see our guides for babies over 1 year, our BLW meals app has a lot of content organized by age and development to help you navigate these times! Comment LINK PLEASE to learn more!

Have you noticed this? 🙋‍♀️

I personally find the time around 1-2 years brings on a few unique challenges with feeding.

Babies are still developing their chewing and eating skills, but they’re also expressing more bodily autonomy and wanting independence to practice those skills. Their communication also can make meals interesting too because you may find they will want to practice their “yes’ and no’s” and it can get confusing for us to try to figure out what they want!

Here’s a few important developmental changes that happen around this time:

1. Their growth velocity slows meaning they are still growing, but not as quickly as they were during the first year. This may mean their appetites can reflect this and slow a bit as well. It may seem like they are surviving on air and Ms. Rachel.

2. Their communication skills are booming. We often see a “language explosion” during this period, which includes them expressing both likes and dislikes. Even though they may want to express their opinions, that doesn’t mean we should stop offering non-preferred foods!

3. Around this age they also develop more of an interest in utensils, but they’re still developing the skills to use them “properly.” You may find they get frustrated with this and still switch back and forth to use their hands-this is normal!

4. You may see more selectivity or food rejection, even if they previously ate the food! This can be for a variety of reasons, and some research even indicates this may be a biological change where they are developmentally more cautious to eat certain foods like veggies. This is also around the time we don’t want to fall into the “pressure to eat” trap so you’ll want to follow our sister app @kidsmealsapp to learn ways to help them through this.

If you’re wanting to see our guides for babies over 1 year, our BLW meals app has a lot of content organized by age and development to help you navigate these times! Comment LINK PLEASE to learn more!

🥤Fueling little bodies with big nutrition!

We love smoothies for little ones! Besides being a great way to offer multiple nutrients at once, they can be really fun to make together and customize to your preference 😉

📝A basic guide for building smoothies is:

- Fruit and/or veggie (as many as you’d like, fresh or frozen)
- Protein (milk, yogurt, tofu, nut butters…)
- Fiber (chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp hearts…)

💚🍓And in case you want more ideas, our apps have a bunch of smoothie recipes to inspire you! Our kid-approved smoothies are packed with all the good stuff - vitamins, minerals, and loads of deliciousness!

📱Comment BLW LINK for a link to download the BLW Meals app (6 to 24 months) or KIDS LINK for Kids Meals App (2 to 7 years old)

Top Tip ➡️ We love adding smoothies to re-usable pouches for an easy and nutritious on-the-go or lunchbox snack. They can be frozen and added to the lunchbox to double as an ice pack and snack 🤩

🥤Fueling little bodies with big nutrition!

We love smoothies for little ones! Besides being a great way to offer multiple nutrients at once, they can be really fun to make together and customize to your preference 😉

📝A basic guide for building smoothies is:

- Fruit and/or veggie (as many as you’d like, fresh or frozen)
- Protein (milk, yogurt, tofu, nut butters…)
- Fiber (chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp hearts…)

💚🍓And in case you want more ideas, our apps have a bunch of smoothie recipes to inspire you! Our kid-approved smoothies are packed with all the good stuff - vitamins, minerals, and loads of deliciousness!

📱Comment BLW LINK for a link to download the BLW Meals app (6 to 24 months) or KIDS LINK for Kids Meals App (2 to 7 years old)

Top Tip ➡️ We love adding smoothies to re-usable pouches for an easy and nutritious on-the-go or lunchbox snack. They can be frozen and added to the lunchbox to double as an ice pack and snack 🤩

Why does this matter?

Babies make faces when trying new foods A LOT

…and it doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t like the food!

By making comments like

“It’s not that bad!”

“Do you not like it?”

“What’s wrong?”

Can provide a negative reaction after trying a new food and actually make your baby think they shouldn’t like that food!

So next time your baby scrunches their nose or maybe even spits out their food, PAUSE and let them decide if they like it or not. Chances are even if they don’t like it now, by continuing to offer that food they might surprise you 😉

Looking for more tips on feeding your baby? Check out our app- BLW Meals app for everything you need to know in our spot.

Why does this matter?

Babies make faces when trying new foods A LOT

…and it doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t like the food!

By making comments like

“It’s not that bad!”

“Do you not like it?”

“What’s wrong?”

Can provide a negative reaction after trying a new food and actually make your baby think they shouldn’t like that food!

So next time your baby scrunches their nose or maybe even spits out their food, PAUSE and let them decide if they like it or not. Chances are even if they don’t like it now, by continuing to offer that food they might surprise you 😉

Looking for more tips on feeding your baby? Check out our app- BLW Meals app for everything you need to know in our spot.

Hey guys, Vanessa here. I remember this day so clearly. I was at the beach with my family and Scarlett wanted to nurse… so obviously I obliged. A lady was sitting near us and kept looking over. Finally, she asked me to cover up. The thing is, I was probably more covered with the baby on me than I was before haha.
Some people just don’t get it. Breastfeeding is normal and it should be a mother’s choice whether or not to cover up. With Scarlett being my third, I was very confident feeding in public. Her wanting to nurse at the beach made sense because, at 10 months old, nursing was still her primary source of nutrition.
And at this age, she was still really inconsistent with how much she ate solids.

Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding, or combo feeding, milk is still the primary source of nutrition for your baby until 12 months. Solids are there to support that transition, not take over.

At the beach, Scarlett was overstimulated and not really feeling the idea of snacks. That’s normal. At this stage, babies are learning new textures, flavors, and skills like chewing and self-feeding. The gradual process of moving off milk feeds allows them to build confidence and curiosity around food while still getting the nourishment they need from breastmilk or formula.

Of course this may also mean nursing in public with Negative Nancies like the one I encountered haha.

If you’re unsure about how much your baby nurses or eats solids at this stage, then download BLW Meals app. We’ve included a clear solids timeline, feeding tips, and age-appropriate recipes that complement (not compete with) milk feeds. You’ll find guidance for when to offer solids, how to maintain a balanced feeding schedule, and what’s normal during the transition.

Remember: it’s not a race to cut bottles or wean early. Trust your baby, stay flexible, and let milk and meals work together.

Hey guys, Vanessa here. I remember this day so clearly. I was at the beach with my family and Scarlett wanted to nurse… so obviously I obliged. A lady was sitting near us and kept looking over. Finally, she asked me to cover up. The thing is, I was probably more covered with the baby on me than I was before haha.
Some people just don’t get it. Breastfeeding is normal and it should be a mother’s choice whether or not to cover up. With Scarlett being my third, I was very confident feeding in public. Her wanting to nurse at the beach made sense because, at 10 months old, nursing was still her primary source of nutrition.
And at this age, she was still really inconsistent with how much she ate solids.

Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding, or combo feeding, milk is still the primary source of nutrition for your baby until 12 months. Solids are there to support that transition, not take over.

At the beach, Scarlett was overstimulated and not really feeling the idea of snacks. That’s normal. At this stage, babies are learning new textures, flavors, and skills like chewing and self-feeding. The gradual process of moving off milk feeds allows them to build confidence and curiosity around food while still getting the nourishment they need from breastmilk or formula.

Of course this may also mean nursing in public with Negative Nancies like the one I encountered haha.

If you’re unsure about how much your baby nurses or eats solids at this stage, then download BLW Meals app. We’ve included a clear solids timeline, feeding tips, and age-appropriate recipes that complement (not compete with) milk feeds. You’ll find guidance for when to offer solids, how to maintain a balanced feeding schedule, and what’s normal during the transition.

Remember: it’s not a race to cut bottles or wean early. Trust your baby, stay flexible, and let milk and meals work together.

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