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If you're a regular here, you know that food is a big part of our life. So, I was keeping my fingers crossed that Theo would be a good eater. And boy, is he ever! He wants to eat anything we're eating, whether it's avocado toast or pulled pork or ice cream. We have to […]
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Looking for some guidance when starting your baby on solids? Get top tips from our paediatric dietitians at Ignite Nutrition
You’re doing great parents ❤️ I’m behind you always ❤️ We can only do what we know, we do the best with the information that we have at the time. I never want you to be hard on yourself or feel guilty, ashamed, etc. of the choices you make when feeding your babies and toddlers. I am here to support you always, and to never judge you - I've been there too, I know what it's like. Follow My Little Eater for more, judgement-free, feeding advice.
Starting solids can be a little overwhelming. With so much information out there it's hard to know what to do. So we've put it all in once place instead.
For swallowing safety, baby should be sitting up alone for a few minutes before starting solids. Sitting up helps with self-feeding and participating in mealtimes.
By: Jacque Ordner BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC
Have you tried this? If you’re nervous about offering baby finger foods, or just want to keep them occupied/give them practice with gnawing and strengthening oral mapping - this is a great place to start! No risk, just fun and flavour :) Learn how to confidently feed your baby or toddler - stress free - with our Baby Led Feeding and Feeding Toddlers courses! Link in profile ❤️ SAVE this for later so you remember to give it a try!
It might be cute for your child to eat with their tiny fingers, but learning to use cutlery has to happen eventually! Luckily it's easier than you think.
Baby-led weaning allows your child to take charge of their eating from day 1 and can be a great way for your child to start solid.
When should you give your baby solid foods? Find the answers to many parent questions about baby starting solids here.
Drinking from an open cup is something your child can do long before you might think. It's also something important for your child to learn soon. Read why.
Confused about cups? You are not alone! One of the most common questions on our private Facebook group and Instagram is “How do I introduce a cup?” We know you have questions about cups given your child’s specific age and stage, so we want to break it down step-by-step so you know exactly how to introduce various cups
Tricked ya. There's actually no top list of BEST foods for starting solids. A VARIETY of whole foods is key. Like as many (safe and nutritious) foods as you can let your baby experience - the better. That being said, here are some of my favs, and we've got lots more ideas inside our newest blog - the 2022 guide to introducing solids to babies. It's a full overview of the latest guidelines and research (on the things that TRULY MATTER) with starting solids that you need to know to make sure your bases are covered. It's got lots of links to more detailed blogs and guides that will give you more detail (if you're looking for it), so you can feel good knowing you're getting an evidence based, up-to-date and multidisciplinary overview on what to pay attention to. Find that
