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📍Share with someone who is starting solids! Yogurt is awesome! It’s tangy, creamy and nutrient-rich 🤩 ➡️But there are a few things to consider before offering to baby for the first time: 1. It is made from 🐮 milk, which is one of the top 9 allergenic foods. So it is important to introduce dairy mindfully around 6 months when you start solids. In North America dairy, such as yogurt, cheese and milk (only in small amounts in recipes) can be introduced. It is not recommended to offer milk to drink before 1 year. Our app has a guide and meal plan developed by pediatricians and pediatric dietitians to guide you through allergen introduction😉 2. There is no added sugar, which is not recommended before 2 years of age. The yogurt isle at the supermarket seems to be endless and it can be so hard to know which kind to choose. We recommend plain yogurt with few ingredients, if possible just whole cow’s milk and active cultures. Some people prefer Greek yogurt (like Felipe is eating in the video) because of the thicker consistency that is easier for them to handle and can be a good way to practice spoon skills 🥄 3. ⚠️Beware: if you let your baby self-feed yogurt, it will get messy! But this is all part of the process of discovering new foods and they usually love it! So maybe try offering yogurt right before bath time and make sure you are in the right state of mind. Then just sit back and watch them enjoy 😆 🫐Combine yogurt with different fruits for more flavors, it can also be used as a dip for veggies or spread for crackers and toast. It’s the perfect way to add some protein to a fruit or veggie snack! 👉Do you want to know more about safely starting solids with your little one? Download or BLW Meals App for recipes, guides, meal plans and much more. #blw #yogurt #feedingbaby

🍼 Double tap if you can relate to this ⬇️ 🙋🏻‍♀️Hey guys! Emma here. Weaning baby off the bottle can be confusing and challenging 😰 ☝🏽 Change is hard. It helps to expect some opposition and expect it to take some time. ☝🏽 You may find it emotional, for both you and baby. It helps to have a plan in place, but know that you may need to be flexible with the plan as you go. 🥛 I started transitioning Waverly off the bottle when she was 11 months old with the thought that it would be easier to wean her sooner rather than later. 🐮 My plan was to swap one bottle of formula for a cup of formula per week, then swap from formula to cow’s milk once she turned one. 🤪 IT WAS A MESSY PROCESS!! 🤪 ✅ In total, it took a little over a month to fully wean her off the bottle and a couple more weeks to fully transition to milk. The last bottle was the hardest emotionally, on both of us, and took longer than our planned week to fully wean. There was A LOT of spitting and a lot of resistance during this period, but with consistent presentation, Waverly eventually accepted and has learned to love milk in a cup. ⭐️We have a “Weaning from a bottle” guide in our app BLW Meals (look for it on the Starting solids guide by age) that will be helpful for you if you’re approaching this stage. 📲 download in the apple app store or google play store today! #blw #weaningfrombottles #babyledweaning #weaning

📍Save for reference about milk for babies! 👶🏽  During baby’s first year of life only breastmilk 🤱 or infant formula 🍼 is recommended. 🐮 Before 1 year Animal milks and plant-based 🌱 milks do not contain all the nutrients needed for their development and may be harder to digest 🚫 🌟 After 1 year: 🤱 Breastfeeding or drinking breastmilk can continue beyond 12 months for as long as mutually desired by mother and baby. 👨🏽‍🍼 For formula-fed babies, the recommendation is to switch from formula to whole cow’s milk or fortified plant-based milk after 12 months. Toddler formulas are not recommended unless medically indicated. 🐮 This is what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends regarding cow’s milk for babies: ➡️ Children ages 12-24 months are advised to drink whole milk (if the family drinks whole cows milk). At this stage they can drink up to 2-3 cups per day (16-24 oz/day). ➡️ Children ages 2 and older can drink non-fat (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk. At this stage 2-2.5 cups per day (16-20 oz/day). 🌱🥛  If you opt for plant-based milk, check in with your pediatrician for the best option for your little one. Additionally, it is recommended to start to wean from a bottle around 12-15 months, so they are fully weaned by 2 years. You may want to offer milk in a straw cup or open cup instead of a bottle when you start this transition 🥤 ⚠️ Important - It is not necessary to offer milk on a daily basis. There are many other foods (dairy and non-dairy) that can meet your baby’s nutrient needs! If your family doesn’t drink a lot of milk, that’s okay, no need to pressure them. 💡 For more information about this, refer to our BLW Meals App: you can look up “milk” in our free food library for more details about this. We also have a guide on weaning from the bottle and vegan and vegetarian diets, where you can learn everything you need to know about meeting your baby’s nutrient needs! Download it through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store 📲 #blw #toddler #blwmealsapp #toddlermilk #babymilk

📌Save for a great way to introduce meat to your baby🍔 🍌When we think of first foods for babies, the first thing that comes in mind is usually fruits and steamed veggies. However meat patties can also be a great food for little ones who are learning to eat and these patties are so tender and juicy that they are an excellent option for babies! 🍔Ingredients: - 1 pound (450g) of extra-lean ground beef (chicken, lean pork or turkey can also be used) - 1/2 onion, finely chopped - Black pepper - to taste - 1 pinch of salt (only for 12 months+) - Optional: 1/4 cup finely chopped vegetables such as zucchini, onion, broccoli, carrots or beets. 🧑🏽‍🍳Directions: 1. Finely chop the onion 2. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. 3. Take a spoonful of the meat mixture, form into a ball and then flatten into a patty, arrange on a baking sheet or plate. You can freeze them at this point If you’d like. 4. Heat a cast-iron (or non-stick frying pan) greased with olive oil, place a few patties in (do not overcrowd the pan) cover and cook for about 4-5 minutes. 5. Flip the patties, add splash of water, then cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 160°F (71°C). Cooking time may vary. ➡️These can be offered from 6 months on as long as salt is omitted. We love recipes like this one, that the whole family will enjoy! You can make burgers for the family and offer it deconstructed to baby 😉 Our BLW Meals App has over 450 recipes like this one, that are baby-friendly and the whole family can enjoy. Download it through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today📲 #blwmealsapp #babyrecipes #blwrecipes #babyledweaningrecipe #hamburger #babyfriendly

Have you introduced shrimp? 🍤 It is recommended to introduce shellfish at the start of the solids journey between 6 and 9 months of age, as it is considered one of the top 9 allergens. Shrimp is one way to introduce shellfish into your baby's diet. 6-9 months is a period known as the critical immune window. Evidence shows that delaying the introduction of allergens (specifically peanut and egg) beyond this stage could actually increase the risk of allergy development instead of preventing it. Read more on how to offer shrimp in our free foods section in the app. Download BLW Meals App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store 📲 #babyeating #babyeatingsolids #shrimp #blw #babyledweaning

Pears are in season and a great food to offer to baby! 🍐 ❓ Did you know they are one of the most common first foods, since they are typically soft when ripe, which makes them great for babies! 🍐 Pears are also rich in vitamin C and fiber - which is great to keep your baby regular when starting to eat more solid foods. 💚 There are a few different varieties of pears, and it's important to make sure you are offering a pear that is a safe texture for baby! Download BLW Meals App for more on how to serve pears + more! #blw #babyledweaning

🍒Cherries can be offered from 6 months on as long as you remove the pit and cut them in half or quarters. 🥄In the beginning it may be easier to gently mash them and load them onto a spoon for baby to suck on. 🤏Once your baby has developed their pincer grasp they can be pitted, cut into quarters and offered for them to pick up on their own. I’m this video baby Lara is 9 months old 😊 🍒Another great option is to add them to recipes, like: - pancakes - waffles - muffins - oatmeal - smoothies ➡️Are you looking for ideas for what to offer your baby and how to do it safely? Check out our BLW Meals App, we have a free food library that shows you exactly how to prepare and offer a variety of foods at different stages. Download it through the link in our bio 📲 Share this with another cherry lover ☺️ © If you share this post, please tag @blwmealsapp #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #weaningideas #babyfoodideas #feedingbaby #babyledfeeding #babyledweaning #blw #blwinspiration #babyledweaningideas #firsttimemom

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 year cow’s milk/plant-based milks etc. However, 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. - Throw out any prepared infant formula that is left in the bottle after feeding your baby. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. Do you want more evidence-based information on how to feed your baby? 📲Check out our BLW Meals App, we have tons of resources to help you in your feeding journey and all of our information is based on the newest research and approved by pediatric dietitians, feeding specialists and pediatricians. Download it through the link in our bio. © If you share this post, please tag @blwmealsapp https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling_breastmilk.htm#Feeding https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/formula-feeding/infant-formula-preparation-and-storage.html

👶🏽 When starting solids your baby's stomach will be doing some adjusting. In the early days of weaning, it can be common for babies to become constipated as their bodies adjust to having solids. It's important to offer fiber rich foods to keep your baby regular and to prevent this moving forward. Prunes and pears are two fruits that are fiber rich and high in sorbitol which is a natural laxative. Small amounts of these fruits can help keep everything moving how it should for your baby. Download BLW Meals App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for more easy recipes 📲 #momlife #babyledweaning #6monthbaby #7monthbaby #startingsolids #constipation #homeremedy #babyremedy #easyrecipe #easybabyfood #blw #blwhacks #blwideas

Sorry, there's no magic tricks here. 🥱 Learning to use utensils is a skill that slowly develops over time. You can introduce utensils when you start solids, however many will probably show more interest around 12 months. More developed utensil usage does not occur until a child is close to 2-3 years, so there's no need to rush the process. We have guides in the BLW Meals App to help you out with this and more that you might be curious about on your feeding journey! #blw #babyledweaning #babieseating #babyeating #utensils #blwmealsapp

If already have a high chair, but the footrest isn’t there, check out these tips👇🏽⁠ 🔸️It’s ideal to have a high chair with a footrest because this can ensure your child is sitting at a 90 degree angle with their hips, knees and ankles. This not only helps with development and feeding ability, but may even help assist with choking. This is because a child may be able to push down with their feet on the footrest to assist their body in propelling the food forward or out of their mouth if needed. 🔸️The footrest also gives 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).⁠ ⁠✳️The chair pictured in the beginning is the stokke Tripp trapp, the three babies at the end are all in the ikea antilop high chair. Ideally the baby’s feet would be hitting the foot rest, as in the videos. 📲 For more tips about feeding and everything you need to know to start solids smoothly, check out our BLW meals app. Download in ths google play store or Apple App Store today 💚 #momhacks #hack #blw #babyledweaning

You can help prepare your little one before they start solids! Leah hackney, RD, CSP here- here’s tips to build a strong foundation for them to have success with solids: ✅Getting your baby familiar with the dining environment and mealtime routines can help create positive associations with food ✅Additionally, practicing proper positioning (for short amounts of time) and ensuring they have good head control will make the transition to solids much smoother. ✅Touching and smelling food is great sensory feedback! ✅Tummy time to help with motor development! Our free food library contains over 100 foods with guides on how to prepare and safely offer them based on your baby’s development! Share with a friend who is starting soon 💚 #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyledweaning #blw

Has your little one had carrots 🥕 yet? If they haven’t, learn how to offer them safely ⤵️ 🥕 Carrots are great for babies. They’re packed with nutrients and their mildly sweet flavor makes them a favorite 🙌🏻 But do you know how to offer them safely? 🤔⁠ ⚠️ First of all, it’s important to know that raw carrots are considered a choking hazard for babies and young children. ✅ So, cook until tender. Do NOT offer raw pieces of carrot, carrot sticks or baby carrots‼️ 💡Keep the general rules for starting finger foods in mind: Foods should be soft enough to squish between your thumb and pointer finger ➖ so baby can chew even without teeth. Offer foods in pieces about the length and width of 1 adult finger ➖ that way it’s easier for baby to hold onto with their palmar grasp ✊🏼 6️⃣➖8️⃣ months ✅ Peel the carrot, cut off the ends and cut into sticks, then cook until tender 🍟 ✅ Add carrots to a variety of recipes 🌟 We have some easy recipes in the app for patties, bites, muffins, soups and more 🤩 💡 If you prefer not to start with finger foods, you can also mash cooked carrot and offer it with responsive spoon feeding (where baby leans in to take a bite). If possible, around 7-8 months transition to offering carrots in pieces🙂 ⁠ 9️⃣ months + ✅ Once your baby has developed the pincer grasp 👌🏻, peel the carrot, cut into bite-size pieces and cook until tender ✅ Another option is to grate raw carrot🥕  For more ways to cook carrot and other delicious recipes that are baby-friendly, download our BLW Meals App! We have 450+ dietitan-approved recipes with information on how to offer them at different stages of development. Download in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today 📲 #blw #babyledweaning #blwideas

🍄Save for ways to serve mushrooms to baby! 💡Mushrooms are very nutritious, they contain phosphorus and other minerals such as copper, selenium and zinc. ****They’re also a source of carbohydrates, protein, fiber and B vitamins. 🍄Soft mushrooms are best when starting solids, like Cremini (or Button Mushrooms), Shitake, and Portobello. 📚In our BLW Meals App’s free food library, we show you exactly how to clean and prepare mushrooms for different stages of development. Here are some things to be mindful of: 🔪Mushrooms must be finely chopped or sliced thinly, so they are no longer round (to avoid choking) 🥘It’s best to cook mushrooms before offering to babies 🍳Since mushrooms can be hard for babies to hold on to in the beginning, a good option can be to add them to recipes, like omelets and pasta 😋Don’t be afraid to offer your baby a variety of flavors and textures, this is great for expanding their palate and giving them plenty of nutrients. ➡️If you ever run out of meal ideas, take a look at our app, we have meal plans for each stage (regular and vegetarian) and 450+ recipes to help you out! You can get it through the link in our bio📲 #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #howtoserve

😋 Here is one way to serve corn to baby that is a guaranteed success! 🌽 You can offer corn starting at six months. Just cook until the corn is soft. We recommend leaving it on the cob! 🌽 It's important to remember whole corn kernels can be a choking hazard (think about canned corn that has whole kernels) 🌽 However, if you are serving it on the cob baby really just eats the top of the kernel! When it is cooked soft it is very easy for them to eat. 🌽 If you are feeling nervous about them even eating it on the cob, we have this easy trick for you! If you are wanting more tips on how to offer foods safely to baby we have some exciting changes coming to the Foods section of the app! This section is always free, and can help you safely cut and prepare foods from each food group all reviewed and made by our pediatric feeding team! Download the BLW meals app using the link in our bio for more info 📲 #itscorn #blw #blwideas #babyledweaning #baby6month #6months #startingsolids #blwmealsapp #babyeating #babyeatingcorn #7months #7monthbaby #7monthbabyfood #babyfood #babytiktok #momsoftiktok

Raspberries are so tasty and tart and can be offered at 6 months! We love offering big flavors to babies as it can help expand their palate and get them used to lots of different flavors. ⚠️However small round foods like raspberries can pose a choking hazard, so it’s important to offer them in a way that is safe for baby to eat, as shown in the video above. If you ever wonder about how to serve something safely, just hop on our BLW Meals App, there we have a free food library that shows you exactly how to offer foods at different stages. Download it through the link in our bio and take a look at all of the resources 📲 👉When choosing raspberries for baby, look for soft ripe ones. These can easily be squished so they are no longer round and safer for baby. Even without the pincer grasp, babies usually can pick them up to self-feed, like Luca in the video above. 🥄Another option is to mash them and place them onto a spoon for baby to suck on. 🤏Once your baby has developed their pincer grasp they can be cut in half or quarters. 🥞 Another great option is to add them to recipes, like: - pancakes - waffles - muffins - oatmeal - smoothies - purees ➡️Are you looking for ideas for what to offer your baby and how to do it safely? Check out our BLW Meals App, we have a free food library that shows you exactly how to prepare and offer a variety of foods at different stages. Download it through the link in our bio 📲 ❄️If you don’t have access to fresh berries, frozen ones are great too and can be practical to keep on hand to add to recipes! © If you share this post, please tag @blwmealsapp #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #weaningideas #babyfoodideas #feedingbaby #babyledfeeding #babyledweaning #blw #blwinspiration #babyledweaningideas #firsttimemom © If you share this post, please tag @blwmealsapp

Dr. Dina DiMaggio, pediatrician here! @pediatriciansguide Here are my top tips for dealing with a sick baby who isn’t eating their normal amount. Tip 1: Don’t stress! This can be hard! But most of the time, children’s appetites will return to normal once they are feeling well. Tip 2: Prioritize fluids. It’s ok if they are not eating their solids but they definitely need to be drinking to avoid dehydration. Signs of dehydration: - no urine output for 8 hours - their mouth looks dry - no tears when they cry It can be helpful to offer liquids that they like! Things like foods that have high water content (like watermelon), popsicles, ice pops made out of breastmilk/formula, Pedialyte, or smoothies. You may find you have to offer small sips throughout the day and slowly increase as they drink more and more. Tip 3: Give Ibuprofen or Tylenol to manage fever If your child is younger than 3 months, speak with your pediatrician prior to giving them any medication and talk to your child’s doctor for questions regarding dosage. Tip 4: If your child is struggling with symptoms causing pain like sores from Hand, Foot, Mouth or Strep Throat, pain reducers can help them eat better Tip 5: Decrease Congestion Baby’s tend to eat less if they are congested. Things to help with this: cool mist humidifier, saline drops, steam showers or nose suckers *it is recommended to avoid using the nose sucker frequently because babies tend to not like them and they can cause swelling in the nose or bleeding, making it harder to breath As always, we recommend speaking to your child’s pediatrician if you have any concerns about their symptoms or food/water intake. Check the app for lots of soup, popsicle, and smoothie recipes to help your little on get through this sick season! #sickbaby #blw #blwmealsapp

Who loves mango?🙌⁠ ⁠Mango is one of our favorite fruits! It is such a gorgeous color, and is packed with fiber and Vitamin C. ⁠ ⁠Here’s how 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 are wanting more photos and videos on how to offer foods to baby while you are cooking, check out our free Foods section in the app. ✨Download the BLW Meals App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today.✨ #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #babyledweaning #mango

🥖Bread is a basic food item in so many homes and we get lots of questions on how to offer it to babies, so here are some tips: 📝HOW TO CHOOSE Bread should ideally contain: - less than 5 grams of sugar per slice - no honey - little sodium (ideally less than 50-100 mg sodium/slice, if possible) - No large seeds or nuts - Whole grains/oat flour 💡Sourdough (homemade or bakery) can be a good option as it’s not as processed as bread made with baker’s yeast and generally has fewer sweeteners and preservatives. 🍞 HOW TO OFFER 👀Always keep a close watch when offering bread to your little one as it is considered a choking hazard. Bread can easily get gummy and chewy, sticking to baby’s mouth - they may not know how to deal with this. 🥖Some types of bread (especially very soft ones) may be more likely to form a hazardous “gummy ball” in baby’s mouth, like white sliced bread (such as “wonder bread”) So it may be best to wait until ~ 9 months when your baby has more developed chewing skills. However, bread can be offered around 6 months, here are some options: - Lightly toast bread slices and cut into 1-inch pieces or finger-length strips - Offer crusty ends of a baguette or loaf (these usually hold up to baby’s sucking and gnawing) 🥯Although bread is very practical, it may not be as nutrient-rich as other grains or roots and can easily fill up their small stomachs. 🥜So when you serve bread, always try to offer something with it for added nutrition, such as nut butters, spreads and dips. ⚠️ Note: Since the main ingredient in most types of bread is wheat flour, which is one of the most common allergens, it’s important to introduce gluten (wheat) mindfully away from the other top allergens. Check out our app for more information on allergen introduction. If you are wanting more info on how to offer foods safely to baby, Our BLW Meals App has a free food section showing you exactly how and when to offer a variety of foods to babies. You can download in the apple app store or google play store. #babyledweaning

Is your baby a avocado lover? 🥑 Avocados are PACKED with nutrients and healthy fats. The creamy texture makes avocado versatile and it can be used in various recipes, including smoothies! Check out the free foods section in the BLW Meals App to learn more about how to serve! #blwmeal #blw #babyledweaning #babyledweaningideas #blwmealsapp #avocado

Struggling with mealtimes? 😩 You are not alone! Get over 20 free feeding guides to make feeding your little one easier in BLW Meals app! 👶🍽️✨ #blwmealsapp #blw #babyledweaning #startingsolids #babyfood #toddlers #toddlersoftiktok #babiesoftiktok

Here’s an easy way to teach your baby to take bites. Have you tried this? For more info on learning how to chew and take bites you can download our app 📲  Leah here (pediatric dietitian)! We tried this with Luca around 9/10ish months when he was at his prime in mouth stuffing. We didn’t do it all the time but found it was a nice way to teach him to take bites and to pace the meal a bit. It works best with foods like breads, pita, naan, or some softer finger foods like sweet potato. But feel free to try it with what you have! Send this to a friend who is starting solids or navigating mouth stuffing💚

Some mothers can feel like switching to whole milk (or plant based) is their only option. It actually isn't! 🤎 If you're still nursing your baby, you don't need to stop. If you're still pumping, you also don't need to stop. ⭐️Other options are to offer fortified milk in a cup or calcium-rich foods. Our BLW Meals Babies all get their calcium in different ways! 🍓 Waverly drinks whole cow's milk in her cup. 🍓 Wes drinks water and eats calcium-rich foods like yogurt. 🍓 Scarlett still breastfeeds. Every family is different! We have great information on this in the guides section in the BLW Meals App. Link in bio to download 📱 #blw #babymilk #milkfeeding #breastfedtoddler #toddlermilk #babyeating #blwmeals #blwmealsapp #momtiktok

Did you know how nutritient dense chickpeas were? ⭐️ Chickpeas are a common ingredient in vegan/vegetarian cooking. Even if you aren’t vegan or vegetarian, you can still cook delicious recipes for your baby using garbanzo beans/chickpeas! 😋 Because chickpeas are so versatile, you can make just about anything with them. One of our favorite ways to use them is to make chickpea patties or chickpea bites! Check out our free foods section in our app for more on how to serve 📲 #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #weaning #weaningideas #babyfoodideas #feedingbaby #pediatrics #babyledfeeding #babyledweaning #blw #babyledweaning6months #startingsolids6months #babyledweaning7months #babyledweaning8months #toddlernutrition #blwmealideas #blwlunch #blwdinner #6montholdbaby #babyfoodrecipes #babymeals #healthybaby #healthybabyfood #pouches  #blwinspiration #blwrecipes #babyledweaningideas #firstfoods #parentsofinstagram #parenthood #parentingadvice #parentingsupport #parentinghelp #momstruggles #raisingtinyhumans #motherhoodintheraw

Chia pudding is a quick, nutritious way to serve chia seeds and get necessary nutrients in for your baby! Chia seeds can also be used as a coating on certain foods to make it easier for babies pick up slippery foods. We use chia seeds in many of our recipes. Download BLW Meals App for more 📲 #blw #babyledweaning #chiapudding #babyeating

Does your baby seem to reject the highchair? Maybe it's time to try their own little dining space like a weaning table. A weaning table is a kind of dining or feeding table for babies where they sit to eat. There are lots of different styles of weaning tables to decide from with some suitable from 8 months and others suitable from 1 year. 🍽️ Weaning tables are often used by parents and families that practice Montessori because they allow the baby a feeling of independence. It's still good to have your child sit at the family tables for dedicated meals so that they benefit from the social aspect of dining together. You can make a choice as to which meals you eat together based on your family schedule and cultural practices. #montessori #blw #babyledweaning #babyeating #startingsolids

⚠️ 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 (search BLW meals app in your app store and look for the strawberry logo). I promise you’ll find it a little peace of comfort during this difficult journey. 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. #blw #startingsolids #babyledweaning #babyfood #babyfoodrecipes

Calling all breakfast lovers! 😋 French toast is an easy way to transform leftover bread into something special in a matter of minutes! This recipe is so easy to make and can be offered from 6 months on. 🍓 Are you all about easy recipes? Our BLW Meals App has over 400 recipes like this one. Download in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today! #blwmeals #babyledweaning #blwmealsapp #babyrecipes

Has your baby tried pears? 😋 💚 Pears are in season and a great food to offer to baby! 💚 Did you know they are one of the most common first foods, since they are typically soft when ripe, which makes them great for babies! ⭐️ Pears are also rich in vitamin C and fiber - which is great to keep your baby regular when starting to eat more solid foods. ⭐️ There are a few different varieties of pears, and it's important to make sure you are offering a pear that is a safe texture for baby! You can search “pear” in our free foods section in our app. Its free to download in the Apple app store or Google Play store 📲

Are you starting solids or moving to finger foods soon? #blw #startingsolids #babyfood

🍼Are you confused about how to offer milk to your nursling after 12 months? ☝🏽First, let me say that there is no right or wrong way to end your breastfeeding journey. There is just the way that works for you as a mother. One of the questions that you probably get asked often is “when will you stop breastfeeding?” 🤷🏽‍♀️ For Vanessa, she will let Scarlett decide when to stop or when she decides that shes over it…maybe these things will intersect and maybe they won’t. It’s important to remember that you are also a participant in the breastfeeding journey and your mental and physical health matters just as much as your baby’s. 🍼Now, what I want to share with you is something that I have realized a lot of moms wonder: do I NEED to switch to cow’s milk if I’m still nursing my baby? ✨The short answer is no. Can you? Of course! If you are away from your baby, if you feel like weaning, or your family drinks cows milk, you can absolutely offer it! You have options, and there’s no perfect way to do it, and it depends on your breastfeeding goals and capacity. 💕What’s important to know is that just because your baby is 12 months old, you don’t need to stop nursing if you don’t want to. Cows milk or comparable fortified plant-based milks are just one way to help meet fat, calcium, vitamin D and energy needs during this transition. You can read more about that in the app📲(link in bio). #breastfeeding #breastfeedingjourney #blwmealsapp #babyledweaning #babynursing #nursingmom

7 months eating our banana and date blender muffins from the app📲

Save this recipe for Thanksgiving 🦃 😂 Okay, but it's really more like pumpkin pie "filling" but this recipe is so simple and can easily be mixed together while you are making your regular pumpkin pie. 🎃 It's so important to introduce our babies to family traditions and holiday flavors! I'm sure that pumpkin spice lovers out there will agree that babies must be introduced to these wonderful spices as soon as possible. Download BLW Meals App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for more easy recipes for the holidays! #babyrecipes #holidays #blw #easyrecipe #babyledweaning

Does this happen to you?🥲 This is Scarlett at 7 months old in the Ikea high chair with the Nuby plate. Not going to lie, this method isn’t fool proof! Even in the video she was still able to lift up the corners the first time her mom, Vanessa, put the plate down. We’ve seen a few different combinations of high chairs and plates, but many babies are still able to flip them so here’s what we recommend: 1. Make sure the tray is clean (no crumbs or ridges so there is a tighter seal) 2. Disperse water droplets over the entire back of the silicone plate 3. Press down the plate so the water disperses underneath 4. Try again if it doesn’t work the first time. 5. Ditch the plate if needed! If the plate is becoming too much of a distraction, no need to force it! They don’t need it to learn to eat💚. If you need more tips and guides on how to start solids, what to expect, and how to offer food safely to your little one, download the BLW meals App 📲using the link in our bio #momlife #momhacks #babyhacks #feedinghacks #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #babyledweaning #babyeating

🫐 Save for a yummy low-sugar muffin recipe! Blueberries are always a great idea, so how about using some for these delicious muffins?! I love that these incorporate chick peas, providing extra protein and fiber. All of the recipes in the BLW Meals App are fruit-sweetened, low-sugar, and approved by dietitians. This delicious recipe was developed by nutritionist Sarah Osbon @snackswithjax. There are lots of other great recipes of hers among our app's 400+ recipes! You can download our app through the link in our bio for more! Here's how to make them - For MUFFINS: -2/3 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (no sugar or additives) - 4 tablespoons Date Paste - 1/4 cup milk (cow's or plant-based - 1 used soy) - 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs) - 2 cups all purpose flour (or brown rice flour) - 1teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) For CRUMBLE (12 months+) - 2 tablespoon melted butter (or coconut oil) - 2 tablespoon flour - 2 tablespoon hemp hearts - 2 tablespoon coconut sugar OR raw sugar (for 12 months) For CRUMBLE (12 months+) - 2 tablespoon melted butter (or coconut oil) - 2 tablespoon flour - 2 tablespoon hemp hearts - 2 tablespoon coconut sugar OR raw sugar (for 12 months +) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375° (190°C). 2. Grease a muffin pan or line with cupcake liners silicone molds. 3. In a blender or food processor, combine milk, Greek yogurt, chickpeas and date paste. 4. Blend until smooth. 5. Pour into medium bowl. Mix in 2 eggs. Add baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Mix until combined. Gently fold in blueberries. 6. Add to prepared muffin pan. 7. Optional for 12 months +: Mix together melted butter (or coconut oil), flour, hemp hearts, and coconut sugar (or raw sugar) and sprinkle on top of muffins before baking. 8. Bake for 25 minutes then allow to cool before serving. These muffins can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days. #recipes #blwrecipes #muffins

Real life over here 😵‍💫 Babies starting solids be like: you just cleaned the floors? Think again! 😵‍💫 No joke, babies starting solids are inevitably messy! But there's nothing like a good bath to fix it afterwards! Try to stay calm it won't always be like this. Although we may get stressed when this happens, it's important to let the little ones explore, experiment and have fun. It's part of learning- we have to let them practice to learn to eat. If you're worried this will create bad table manners, try to remember that they're still babies! They have plenty of time to learn the skills for a family's cultural food and etiquette practices such as "proper" utensil usage. These skills are still developing even when your child is 2-3 years. It may also help prevent sensory aversions to a variety of foods, textures and smells when they explore like this. So you're supporting their development! Download the BLW Meal App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for more tips and guidance for starting solids with your baby 🥰

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Have you been told your baby “needs teeth” to start finger foods? 🦷⁣ We are asked this a lot because some parents have family members saying they should wait until their babies have multiple teeth to start solid foods or finger foods.  ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Guess what? This could not be further from the truth! Babies can learn to chew and start solids without having teeth. You don’t even have to start with purees 🤗⁣⁣⁣. This little one is 9 months and barely has their bottom two teeth coming in. ⁣🔑They key is to serve foods that are “smushable” and have the proper softness for your baby to gum and chew. ⁣⁣Plus baby teeth are under their gums, which provide the rigidity and strength needed to mash foods. Check out our app’s Food section for advice on how to prepare finger foods safely for your baby (link in bio📲)! ⁣⁣⁣Teeth come in at totally different times for every baby. If we waited for each baby to have multiple teeth, it’s possible we would miss other development milestones that help baby learn to eat. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣It’s better to wait for all the signs of readiness for starting solids instead 🤗 We have a free guide in the BLW Meals App that helps you navigate all the questions you may have when you start solids, including an easy to follow guide to Readiness! Have you started your BLW journey yet? Drop an emoji if you have! © If you share this post, please tag @blwmealsapp #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #weaning #weaningideas #babyfoodideas #blw #blwideas #blwinspirationnutos

Have you introduced pineapple? 🍍 Pineapple is a great source of vitamin C, fiber and potassium and is a refreshing fruit that can be offered fresh or frozen. Pineapple can be offered both when they are sweet or tangy. You can search any food in our free foods section in the BLW Meals App to learn how to safely serve 💚 #blw #babyledweaningideas #babyledweaning #pineapple #babyeating

Make these for later! 🍓 🤍 Yogurt melts are nutritious, delicious, good practice for pincer grasp, and so easy to make! ✌🏽 This recipe calls for 2 ingredients and you can change the flavor by mixing in different fruit. Ingredients -1 cup plain Greek yogurt (no sugar or additives). The higher fat percentage you use the creamier they are. - 1/4 cup strawberry puree (or other fruit) We have over 400 recipes in our app! Download in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store 📲 #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #babyrecipes #blw #babyledweaning #6months #7months #8months #blwideas #blwrecipes

Get 10 free guides on starting solids made by our Pediatric feeding team in BLW Meals app. 💖In the beginning stages of starting solids, keep your expectations low. Your baby may struggle picking up the food and feeding themselves. Babies at this stage are still developing their dexterity and will practice hand-eye coordination as they bring food to their mouths. 💡They may eat very little or may surprise you and eat a lot. 🌟We like to think of this period as LESS about eating and MORE about exploring, tasting and creating positive interactions with food. The eating comes with time and practice! 🍼Remember, up until the age of one, milk feeds (whether breastmilk or formula) are your baby’s main source of nutrition. 😬Don’t stress out if they don’t seem to actually be eating. They are learning so much just by interacting with the food! Share with us how your baby’s first food went! ⬇️ Or if you haven’t started, any questions you have💚 #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #weaning

Have you ever made chia pudding? 🥣  😋Chia pudding is a pudding made from chia seeds, milk, fruit and sometimes sweetener (12 months+). It is a super easy and nutrient dense breakfast or snack for babies. 🤎I love making this on weekends for the week ahead and adding in berries or cooked cinnamon apples to switch up the presentation and flavor. I’m always looking for ways to add beneficial nutrients in Wesley’s diet and chia seeds are a great way to add omega-3’s and healthy fiber. 🥄Chia Pudding can be offered on a spoon, respectfully allowing baby to come towards it and take a bite if they still haven't developed spoon skills. 👐🏽Alternatively, it can be placed on baby's tray for them to feel the texture with their hands and bring some to the mouth. ⭐️ The great thing about it is, you can get creative and add in different fruits, purées, or nut butters. Whatever you’re feeling! The BLW Meals App offers a few different Chia Pudding Recipes that you can use for inspiration. #blw #babyledweaning #chiapudding

👇🏼Tag someone who’s ready to start introducing solids⁠⬇️ 🥄🖐🏻In order to start introducing solid foods, be it puréed or finger foods, all babies need to show the following signs of readiness:⁠ ✔️ BE ~6 MONTHS OLD TO START, WHO organization recommends exclusive breast milk or formula until 6 months, before this their and digestive systems may still be immature for solids. ✔️ BRINGS OBJECTS TO THE MOUTH: if baby still doesn’t bring toys to their mouth, they probably won’t put food in either.⁠ ⁠ ✔️BE ABLE TO SIT ON THEIR OWN⁠ WITH LITTLE OR NO SUPPORT + HAVE GOOD HEAD AND NECK CONTROL ➡️ Babies don’t need to sit up by themselves for a long time. But if you sit them down it helps if they have good head control and can sit for a few seconds or with minimal assistance.⁠ ➡️ This reduces the risk of choking. If there’s a piece of food in the mouth that needs to be expelled, it’s important to be in an upright position. This way babies can use their gag reflex safely (there’s more about this in the app). ✔️ SHOWS INTEREST IN FOODS: when babies see that the family is eating, they may watch and mimic. ✔️ FADING TONGUE THRUST: Baby opens their mouth and accepts food without strongly pushing it out with their tongue, meaning their tongue thrust is integrating and fading. ⁠This reflex does not need to be entirely gone. ❌If baby still doesn’t show all the signs of readiness, wait. Enjoy the last few weeks of exclusive milk feeds (breastmilk or formula). It’s SO much easier… Waiting until baby has the signs of readiness can save you and baby so much stress. ⁠ Stay away from comparisons, every baby has their own time! If your baby isn’t meeting these signs for whatever reason or was born prematurely, speak with your pediatrician before starting solids. 📲 Do you know how to identify when your baby is ready? We’ll show you how to start solids confidently with our app, BLW Meals App. Download in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today #startingsolids #babyledweaning #blw #babyeating #babiesoftiktok

💖In the beginning stages of starting solids, your baby may struggle picking up the food and feeding themselves. Babies at this stage are still developing their dexterity and will practice hand-eye coordination as they bring food to their mouths. 💡They may eat very little or may surprise you and eat a lot. 🌟We like to think of this period as LESS about eating and MORE about exploring, tasting and creating positive interactions with food. The eating comes with time and practice! 🍼Remember, up until the age of one, milk feeds (whether breastmilk or formula) are your baby’s main source of nutrition. 😬Don’t stress out if they don’t seem to actually be eating. They are learning so much just by interacting with the food! 📲If you need more information about starting solids, download BLW meals app! You can find everything you need for this stage. Link in Bio. #blw #babyledweaning

Frozen fruit is great for helping little teeth! It doesn't need to be frozen for long, ten minutes is long enough to offer your baby a treat that is hard to gnaw on, whilst acting as a chilled soothing agent. As your baby munches on the fruit, it will become soft - making it easier for them to eat 🍓 Download the BLW Meals App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for more helpful tips! #babyhack #momhack #babyteething #blw

🍌Bananas are a favorite first food! ➡️It’s no wonder that Banana is the most researched food in our app’s Free Food Library, it can be safely prepared for baby to eat in less than 30 seconds, is so tasty, and is the perfect texture for them 🤩 Besides being easy to carry around for an on-the-go snack, bananas can be used to sweeten recipes without added refined sugars and can even be used as egg substitutes in many recipes! 🍌Here are some of our favorite banana recipes from the app: - Banana Pancakes - Banana Oatmeal - Banana Hemp Muffins - High Iron Banana Oatmeal “Fritters” - Banana Ice Cream - Banana Oat Cookies 📲All of these recipes can be found in our BLW Meals App, along with over 500 more dietitian-approved recipes. You can download it through the link in our bio. © If you share this post, please tag @blwmealsapp #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #blw #blwfoods

Don’t stop offering! 🛑 🍓 Babies really are exploring and learning everything in their environments and they make funny faces ALL the time. ☝🏽 Sometimes it’s easy to feel discouraged by some of the faces babies make when they are getting used to solids. But that doesn’t mean they hate something – it just may mean they need more time. 🥦  If we immediately jump to make a second meal or stop offering a specific food, we take away their opportunity to learn how to eat it, and learn to like it. 👉🏽 Also, offering a second meal may lead baby to “hold out” and skip the first one while they wait for their favorites on the second meal. 💡 Our pediatric dietitian Leah Hackney, RD, CSP recommends you serve favorites with new foods and vary how offer them so they don’t get stuck in a rut. It can take over 10-20 exposures to a food before they may feel comfortable tasting it on their own. 💚 In this video, baby Luca ended up loving his food. But don’t be discouraged if your baby is still exploring! 🌟 If you want more tips, recipes and guides on starting solids download the BLW Meals app using the link in our bio 📲#baby #babyledweaning #blw #babyfood #startingsolids #momlife

This recipe is a guaranteed favorite for the whole family, and vou can stick it in the oven to bake while you get everything else in order. We love easy recipes that are practical and nutritious, that's why our BLW Meals App has over 400 recipes to make cooking for your family a little easier! Download in the App Store or Google Play Store today! 📲 PANCAKE TRAY BAKE Ingredients: -3 cups all purpose flour -1 tablespoon sugar (only for 12 months +) -1/2 teaspoon salt (only for 12 months +) -1 & 1/2 teaspoon baking powder -3 eggs -2 cups milk -1 tablespoon butter (melted) -1 teaspoon vanilla -Your choice of mix-ins: berries, apples, bananas, nut butters.. Directions: Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). 2. Grease a 9x13 sheet pan or line with parchment paper. 3. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. 4. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a fork or whisk, then add the remaining wet ingredients and mix well. 5. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture, try not to overmix. 6. Pour onto prepared tray and spread evenly. 7. Place your choice of toppings on top. If family members have different preferences you can divide it into 4 parts and place different toppings on each quarter. 8. Bake for 10-15 minutes, let cool a little before cutting into squares or using cookie cutters to make fun shapes!

Logan here 👋🏽 It took me a while to figure out that egg-nog was made using raw eggs. It's in the name, but for some reason it didn't register. Most store bought egg-nog is made using pasteurized eggs, which can be considered safe for consumption. The main issue lies in the sugar content. I picked up an egg-nog carton last week and it had 18g of sugar for one serving. 😵‍💫 I wanted Wesley to be able to experience it in a safe and fun way, so I created this vegan & sugar free Egg-less Nog I'm sharing it with you here! We've got lots of innovative recipes like this in BLW Meals App (click the link in bio to download for free) 📲 #christmasrecipe #christmas #blw #babyledweaning #eggnog #eggless #blwmealsap

Have you served lamb to your baby? Lamb is a great source of iron and protein for babies. You can cook ground lamb into meat patties, roast lamb in the oven or grill lamb chops to serve. Read more about how to offer in the BLW Meals App 📲 #blw #babyledweaning

Does your little one love oatmeal? 💚 Oatmeal is one of the most common first foods, and babies tend to love it! The reason we recommended oats is because they are so versatile and nutritious! Find yummy oat recipes in the BLW Meals App. Download in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store 📲 #happybaby #babyeating #blw #oatmeal #babytiktok #babyledweaning #blwtips

Meals dont have to be fancy to meet nutritional needs! When I dont have time to make homemade mac and cheese, I reach for store bought and boost nutrition by adding things like hemp seeds or nutrional yeast. We don't like to add any more stress to your day around food. Some meals you may have more time to prepare a variety, and other times you won't (or you just may be mentally tapped out) & that’s okay! Download the BLW Meals App to learn more about building a balanced plate for your baby! #blw #babyfood #beforeandafter #easymeals #babytiktok

If you’re anything like me, then you’re probably always looking for ways to boost nutrition for your baby! Wesley loves pancakes and yogurt. To switch it up and add nutrition, I like to add fruits & nut butters 🍓 One thing I love about the BLW Meals App is all of the different pancake recipes! Plain pancakes can get boring, quick. Download today in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 📱 #blw #babyeating #food #babyfood #babyledweaning #babyledweaningideas #blwmealsapp

🦞Have you introduced lobster? Lobster is one way to introduce shellfish to your little one. It is a great source of protein, zinc, iron and magnesium. It is considered one of the top 9 allergens and newest research indicates to introduce it around 6 months of age when starting solids. If your baby has a family history of fish or shellfish allergy, consult your pediatrician before introducing shrimp, lobster and other seafood. How to offer 6 months + (with a palmar grasp): - Lobster should be cooked before offering to baby. - To help avoid choking hazards, cut lobster into thin slices going parallel to the tail since the texture may be stringy and hard for babies to chew. - Another option is to chop it up and add it to recipes, like cakes or patties. 9 months + (with a pincer grasp): - Offer it cooked in thin bite-sized pieces or shredded - You can also continue to offer it in recipes. Take note: when cutting lobster, make sure to never leave large, rounded shapes which could pose a choking hazard. Depending on the size of the lobster cut vertically down the tail to prevent this. If you want more more tips on how to cook and offer foods safely to your little one, we have a free foods library in the app with over 70 foods that are photographed by our Nutritionist specializing in BLW and reviewed by our Pediatric Dietitian and SLP/Feeding therapist. This is a sneak peak of how to offer lobster before it is added to the app, as our review process from our healthcare professionals takes time💚. #blwmealsapp #babyledweaning #blw #lobster #shellfish

We show you exactly how to offer a variety of foods in our app’s food library link in bio📲. 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

🥔Potatoes are a great food for babies! They’re a good source of energy and vitamins and pair well with so many things. 🍠Since they’re a staple in many homes, people often wonder how to offer them to babies. Here are our tips: ➡️Peel the potato and cook it until it’s soft enough to easily squish between your thumb and index finger. 🍲Potatoes can be boiled, steamed, baked, roasted, cooked in the microwave or air fryer. 6 months + - Offer potatoes in wedges or sticks, one adult finger long and 2 fingers wide, for them to easily hold on to - Potatoes can also be mashed and offered with a spoon 🤏After the pincer grasp, around 8-9 months: - Potatoes can also be cut into bite-size pieces 📲Our app also has lots of delicious potato recipes! Just type “potato” into our recipe section for lots of delicious recipes to choose from!

Don't make the mistake of sticking with something if it isn't working for you when your baby starts solids! Hi, my name is Leah. I'm a Pediatric Dietitian of 10 years and a second time mom. Here are some of the things that I immediately ditched when my second baby started solids. 1. The bib - all he wanted to do was eat it and tug on it. I knew that we only have so much time he would tolerate in the highchair so that was one of the first things I immediately ditched. 2. The plate. He was more interested in the plate than the food. And again, I knew we only had so much time that he would want to be in the chair + I wanted to optimize that time as best I could. I know that the mess is going to happen whether I want it to or not, and whether the bib or the plate is there or not. So as a second time mom I’m embracing the mess and focusing on keeping mealtimes positive. 3. High expectations- I completely forgot just how long this process takes, that they're still learning and they really aren't very coordinated yet. So sometimes it takes what feels like five minutes to pick up the food just because it's so slippery and their fine motor skills are still developing. Follow along if you would like more realistic starting solids tips and feeding advice. #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #weaning

One of our most asked questions in DM is “what to do if my baby is throwing food”. If you are currently in this stage, just know that it is a completely normal part of learning when starting solids. Babies explore the world with their hands, their mouths… and yes, sometimes by launching food off the high chair. The simple trick that can really help is to try offering less food at a time. When the tray is full, your baby might feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or unsure where to start. That can lead to more tossing, more mess, and more frustration (for both of you). Instead, place just one or two pieces of food on the tray. This keeps things calm and focused and gives your baby space to explore without the pressure of too many choices. Less food on the tray also: 💚 Reduces waste (yay for fewer cleanups) 💚 Encourages slower, more mindful eating 💚 Helps your baby stay engaged with the meal 💚 Gives you more chances to respond to their cues If they finish a piece and seem interested, just offer a little more. This also teaches them pacing which is a beautiful part of learning to self-regulate. Throwing won’t stop overnight. But with consistency and patience, you’ll see progress. And remember: every baby develops at their own pace. We have a great guide in BLW Meals app on Food Throwing made by our Feeding Therapist/Behavior Analyst Bri Abraham, BCBA and our Pediatric Dietitian Leah Hackney. Use the link in bio to download.

Avocado is a great first food for babies! Many families love it as a first food because it is soft and squishable and easy for baby to mash with their gums. It also a great source of nutrients such as: Healthy fats: to help with baby’s brain growth Folate: Helps baby grow Potassium: Helps with their muscle and heart health Calories: Babies have little stomachs so it’s important to make sure what nutrition they eat counts! 🥑Avocados are so versatile! They can be served alone, added to favorites like pasta, lightly toasted breads, as a sauce or even in pancakes! In our BLW Meals App we have lots of yummy recipes with avocado, here are some of our favorites: - Amazing Avocado Toast - Egg Avocado Mash - Whipped Avocado Hummus - Avocado Grilled Cheese - Easy Avocado Quesadilla If you want some inspiration for what to offer your baby, download the BLW Meals App. Get full access to all the exclusive content (600+ recipes, a year of meal plans, expert feeding guides) in our app today for less than $4 per month 📲

If your baby is in daycare/school and you pack their lunch, then you know what struggles come with this! 🏫 Wesley started Montessori School a couple of months ago. After the first two weeks or so of sending his lunch, I started to panic. I didn't want to pack the same thing over and over. I didn't want to pack foods that were difficult to eat or that he might need lots of help with. Lastly, I wanted to ensure that I was packing nutrient dense foods that he would want to eat! 🍓 The BLW Meals App has quite literally saved me so much stress. I can pull up the app, filter it by time and type of recipe so that Wesley's meals are good to go and planned for the week. ✨ The thing that is most helpful is, the majority of the recipes are freezer safe and can be stored for up to 6 months. This saves me lots of time. I like to pick a day on the weekend that I am not busy and prep and cook everything for the following week. #blwmeals #blwbaby #toddlerlunch #lunchbox #babylunch #daycarelunch #montessori #montessorischool

Did you know how easy it is to make homemade jam? Get this recipe + more easy nutritious recipes in our App! BLW Meals App 📲

☝🏻Looking for that one trick to help baby learn to use utensils? 🧞‍♀️Sorry, there’s no magic tricks here. 🍴Learning to use utensils is a skill that slowly develops over time. 👶🏼 You can introduce utensils when you start solids, however many will probably show more interest around 12 months. More developed utensil usage does not occur until a child is close to 2-3 years, so there’s no need to rush the process. 💡We do have a few tips to help them learn along the way: 🥄eat with your child so they have a model and can learn from imitation 🥄give them lots and lots of opportunities to practice 🥄try preloading the utensils and holding it just in front of baby so they grab it from you and only have a short distance to bring it to their mouth. 🥄try providing them with multiple utensils so you can help with preloading or be prepared if one accidentally lands on the floor 🥄let them explore, play,  and have fun with the utensils 🥄expect them to switch back and forth between their hands and the utensil 🥄let them make mistakes! 🥄if they don’t seem interested in using utensils, take a break and try again another week 👀What to look for in a self-feeding utensil: - Shorter handle (potentially with grips or ridges) - Shallow spoon bowl - Rounded edges If you need more information on utensils, In our app, BLW Meals, we have an entire guide on utensils to help you! 📲 #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #babyledweaning

Svae for easy homemade pouches! But is it okay to offer pouches when doing BLW? Absolutely! Purees can totally fit in with BLW as long as we are letting baby lead the way! Although we don't recommend using pouches all the time, they can be very useful at times. Here are some ways pouches can be used: -For a convenient snack when you are on the go! - To serve nutritious purees -As a way for baby to learn to suck from them - To offer a variety of flavors (savory too!) Download BLW Meals App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today! #blw #homemadebabyfood #babypouches #babyledweaning

Hi! Emma here-I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in feeding and swallowing + a mom of 2. Starting solids can feel overwhelming. I get it. That’s why our team of pediatric feeding specialists made BLW Meals app. The goal was to put a resource together so parents had everything they needed to know about feeding their baby in one spot. Get instant access to our starting solids guides, food library, and over 600 baby-friendly recipes in the app.

Naps and schedules are a gamble for us at 5 months! We’ve moved him to around 2 naps a day but we’re still flexible with whether he needs a third if he decides to cat nap. But with other activities and my toddler we have to roll with a lot of things and keep the routine flexible. 💚When he starts solids I’m likely going to start to offer one meal around: -8/8:30 am, ~20-60 minutes after his first milk feed OR -11:30/12pm after his second nap That way if there’s an allergic reaction I have time to navigate it or I don’t miss the reaction because he’s sleeping. 💚If I could only offer a meal in the evening (depending on childcare): -5/5:45ish around the family meal. Then keep him up for around an hour to monitor for signs of allergies if needed. Follow along for feeding tips! #blw #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood

💓There is such a rush of emotions when you enter the ‘starting solids phase.’ It feels like the last 6 months FLEW by for us🥰! We are excited to be tackling BLW for the second time as we navigate starting solids with our second son, Blaine. 👶🏻Blaine turned 6 months on February 4th and we will be sharing his starting solids journey when he shows all the signs of readiness. Will you be starting solids this month? #blw #babyledweaning

"Should we wait 3-5 days for each food?" You can... but it may take a long time to introduce foods and then you may only have 5-7 foods introduced in the first month. Meaning you may miss some of the critical immune window for introducing the top 9 allergens. ⭐️There's actually no evidence that we need to space out every single non-allergenic food and wait three days with each new food that you offer. 🍓A recent study indicated that, based off of clinical experience, pediatric practitioners were recommending that one new food per day is okay unless you are a baby with high risk for food allergies. This study even noted that the current recommendations may need to be re-evaluated since "the current recommendation limits infant food diversity and may delay early peanut introduction." 🥑Even with the top 9 allergens, allergic reactions tend to happen quickly and within a few hours according to the Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research. The recommendation is to offer the top allergens 3 days in a row to monitor baby's response to them. 📱 In the BLW meals app we have baby's first 30 days of starting solids. You'll notice that we start with one food per day and gradually start combining foods. We did this because we want to keep our expectations low, to let them explore the food, but also to note that you can safely offer a new food each day! #blw #babyledweaning #blwmealsapp

There are so many options of hydrating foods for baby and kids! ☀️The heat and humidity of summer make staying hydrated more important than ever, especially with babies and kids constantly on the move. Drinking water isn’t the only way to avoid dehydration 👩‍🍳Try incorporating some of these hydrating foods into your child’s diet this summer: 🍓strawberries (all berries) 🍉watermelon 🍍pineapple 🥝kiwi 🥤smoothies (check out the recipes in our apps!) 🍊cirtus fruits (like oranges, grapefruit, lemons) 🍅tomato 🥭mango 🥒cucumber 🍏applesauce 🍑peaches 🧡cantaloupe 🌟Remember: for babies under 1, breastmilk/formula is not only the primary source of nutrition, but also hydration for the first year! You can introduce water around 6 months, but don’t worry if they don’t drink much. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, our pediatric dietitian Leah Hackney wanted to let you know you are probably doing just fine with keeping your little one hydrated this summer. 🤗 Tag a friend who can use this info! For more info on how to serve these foods, recipes and meal inspiration download the BLW meals app 📲 #BLW #babyledweaning #babyfood #toddlerfood #summer #babiesoftiktok #nutrition

Does your baby love mac and cheese? Try this! ⬇️ • 2 cups dry pasta • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or lower sodium cheese such as mozzarella for under 12 months) • 1 cup pumpkin puree • 1/2 cup low sodium white beans, drained and rinsed • Seasoning to taste. Directions: Make pasta as per package directions. Drain water and place in a casserole dish. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 3. In a blender, combine pumpkin, white beans and seasoning. Blend until smooth. 4. Stir this pumpkin mixture into the pasta, and then stir in the cheese. You can sprinkle some extra cheese over the top if you'd like. 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and all is heated through. Download the BLW Meals App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for more yummy and nutritious recipes 😋 #macandcheese #babymacandcheese #pumpkin #pumpkinseason #blw #blwmealsapp #babyledweaning #pumpkinrecipes #baby #blwmeals #babyrecipes #recipes

Watermelon can be served to babies as a finger food starting at 6 months! 🍉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. Use link in bio 😉

Leah (pediatric dietitian) here! Some of the things I bought for this first week of starting solids: - Avocado- super nutrient dense with fat for brain health, fiber and minerals - Broccoli- fiber-rich and full of vitamins and minerals - Sweet potato-carbohydrates for energy and vitamin A for eye health - Eggs (the first allergen introduction)- protein, fat and choline + even a little iron! - Carrots- a great fiber source with vitamin A for eye health - Bananas- source of carbohydrates for energy, potassium for muscles and heart and also minerals - Strawberries- great source of fiber and vitamin C - Peaches- a source of fiber, carbohydrates for energy, also vitamin C & A - Plumcot (if he gets a little constipated)- these can really get things moving if baby is constipated! I’m likely not going to do all of those this week or in that order, but it’s good to have the foods on hand and incorporate them into our meals to make starting solids easier. I’ll be following our baby’s first 30 day meal plan that I made with our pediatricians and other pediatric dietitian in our stories so be sure to watch there or send to a friend who is starting soon!#blw #startingsolids #babyledweaning #babyfoodrecipes

📍Save for a super cute V-day breakfast 💕 If you are feeling overwhelmed by elaborate (time consuming and expensive) Valentine’s meals and activities, we feel you ♥️. That’s why we came up with this breakfast idea that’s pretty simple to do. 🍓Start by adding chopped strawberries into your favorite pancake batter (we have some delicious baby-friendly recipes in our app.) Download in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today! 🥞Once the pancakes are cooked, cut them with a heart-shaped cutter. ❣️Then just cut the strawberries into hearts ➡️ These can be offered from 6 months on as long as allergens have been introduced and there’s no added sugar 😉 🤩A heart shaped cutter is a great investment! Use it to make heart-shaped 🥪Sandwiches 🥙Quesadillas 🧀 Cheese slices 🍎Apple slices 🍉Watermelon slices 😁basically anything is cuter as a heart! 💚And don’t forget that what matters the most is being with your little one, eating with them and discovering a new world of flavors. They probably won’t remember their first Valentine’s day, but they will remember being loved 🥰 You are doing an amazing job!💌 #blw #babyledweaning #valentinesday #valentinesdayideas #valentinesdayforkids #valentinesdayrecipe #pancakerecipe

Save this for an easy breakfast or snack! ⬇️ This muffin recipe serves as a great breakfast item and can be saved and stored in the freezer to pull out for a quick snack. (It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months, which is great for prepping ahead.) If you are all about practical and nutritious recipes you can find over 400 like this one in our app, and you can filter them to find exactly what you’re looking for! You can download our app for free through the link in our bio. 📲 Banana Hemp Muffins 🍌: 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose) 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup shelled hemp hearts 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1/3 cup avocado oil (or other preferred oil) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg, lightly whisked Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). 2. Grease a muffin pan or line with 12 cupcake liners. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix well. 4. In a separate bowl, combine bananas, vanilla, oil and egg. 5. Add wet mixture to dry and stir until just combined, careful not to over mix. 6. Scoop mixture into prepared muffin tins and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden and done. 🧊 Can be kept at room temperature for about 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. 👶🏽 Suitable from: 6 months + as long as allergens (egg and wheat) have been introduced. #recipe #babyrecipes #muffins #blw #blwmeals

If baby doesn’t eat it, atleast I will! Get our app with over 600+ pediatric dietitian-approved recipes and a year of meal plans for less than a cup of coffee per month! Once you know how to adapt recipes or safe textures, life becomes so much easier when your baby can just eat the same foods as you! It’s important to be mindful of things like sodium and salt, which is why all of our recipes in the app are adapted to be lower sodium and mostly fruit-sweetened so you don’t have to think about it. We also provide suggestions on how to safely serve it to your little one or tips to adapt it to your taste too💚. #blwmeals #blw #babyledweaning #babyfood #startingsolids

💚 We are always looking to save time in the kitchen whether it is with batch cooking, meal inspiration for the week (see our monthly meal plans in the app) or quick cooking hacks! ⭐️ Tell us your favorite kitchen hack so other families can save time too ⬇️ #blwmeals #blwmealsapp #blw #babyledweaning #momhacks #foodhacksathome #babyhacks

Pediatric feeding research shows⬇️ ⁣⁣ 🔸There’s no long-term scientific evidence that if you start (key word) with purées you are delaying your baby’s oral development. The current research does however indicate it’s important to work on transitioning to different textures and more finger foods by the 9 month mark. PMID: [19161546] 🔸There’s also no evidence that offering a combination of finger foods with purées delays oral development. 🔸 We recommend having a plan to advance textures or transition to finger foods around 9 months, but give yourself and your little one grace, because transition periods take time. Purees are a texture or consistency that we eat as adults in foods such as smoothies, yogurts, mashed potatoes, and soups. We believe in offering baby the foods your family eats, so feel free to offer the purees! There’s no one perfect way to feed your baby 🤗⁣ It look different for every family💚. ⁣ Whatever method you choose we recommend letting baby lead the way. ⁣ If you do start with spoon feeding or purees here’s what we recommend:⁣ - Hold the spoon eye-level to baby.⁣ - WAIT a few seconds (so much easier said than done). Count to 5 slowly in your head. - Let them either take the spoon from you, or let them lean into the spoon to eat.⁣ - When they stop leaning in or reaching for the spoon and start showing signs of fullness then they are done 🤗.⁣ - No need to “top-off” just watch their hunger/fullness cues to determine when they are full.⁣ ⁣⁣ Here’s baby Palmer at 6 months trying a mango fruit puree💚. In our app, BLW Meals, we teach you how you can use both methods. If you need any help just check out our app 📲 BLW Meals App 💚

👶🏻Is your baby almost ready to start solids, but you have no idea where to start?! We’ve got you! ⭐️Here are some simple tips that will go a long way on your baby’s starting solids journey. There are many approaches to starting solids and different things can work for different people. We love the baby-led approach for multiple reasons and that is why we work so hard to show families how to go about it 💚 👶🏽 Baby-led weaning is a method of starting solids in which babies have the opportunity to self-feed from the beginning. Research has shown that letting babies self-feed and following their cues can offer many benefits, like the development of oral-motor skills and intuitive eating. You can do this with both finger foods and purees! Learn how to offer over 100+ foods in our app and get our free guides on starting solids. These are some things to be mindful of when feeding at 6-8 month-old babies: ➡️ Make sure the food is soft enough to be easily “smashed” between your thumb and index finger - that way they can chew it even without teeth. ➡️ Offer foods in stick shapes so they can pick it up using their palmar grasp ➡️ Gagging is common and a part of learning how to navigate chewing ➡️ Making funny faces is normal, it doesn’t mean baby isn’t enjoying the food. Don’t stop offering it! ➡️ Space out introduction of top allergens, but introduce them early! Use our allergen introduction guide and meal plans to make this part easier ;) 📲Starting solids can feel daunting. Our BLW Meals app has all the info you need for starting solids in one place. We’ve got over 20+ free expert-made guides to help you navigate this next chapter and a (free) food library which shows you how to prepare and serve over 100 + foods for your baby’s age! #blw #blwideas #babyfood #startingsolids

Top tips that every parent should know when starting solids with their baby: Pediatric Dietitian Leah Hackney, RD, CSP here! 1. Yes, nutrition and specific nutrients like iron/zinc are important to prioritize when baby starts solids. But in the beginning they likely won’t eat as much as we hope and they still get the majority of their nutrition from milk feeds. Our app shows you what foods are iron-rich and even gives examples on how to safely serve them for free! 2. This time should be fun! Even if they don’t “eat” or swallow” the sensory exposure is very developmentally necessary and provides a solid foundation for eating. 3. Offer small portions so we don’t unintentionally pressure them to finish a plate or so we don’t waste a lot of food. For more expert-made guides and tips click the link in our bio. Or send to a friend who is starting solids!#babyfood #babyledweaning #blw #startingsolids #babyfoodrecipes

It’s easy to be hesistant about eating out with your baby, because your’e worried about how they might behave! I know it’s easier said than done, but try not to! ❤️ These are just a few tips that help me when I take Wesley out to eat. I know that when he comes along, me and his dad can’t hang around and chit chat for an hour after eating because by that time Wesley is over it. What we can do though, is make sure that we all enjoy our meal. It’s important to remember that your baby is still learning! In our BLW Meals App (link in bio), we have a lot of great tips on handling meals with your baby. We've also got over 450 recipes to inspire you on the days you're cooking at home! 📲 #blw #babyledweaning #blwmeals #blwmealsapp #babyeating #eatingout #babytiktok #mealtime #blwrecipes

Raw apples can pose a choking hazard to little ones, that is why baking them is a great way to go, and why not add a splash of vanilla while you are at it? Our BLW Meals App has over 500 recipes which you can filter by what you want to offer, cooking time, allergens and much more! We also offer serving suggestions based on you little one’s stage of development. You can download it through the link in our bio.📲 VANILLA APPLES 🍎Ingredients: - 1 large apple (peeled, cored and no seeds) - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted) - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 👩🏻‍🍳Directions: 1. Peel and core the apple, cut it into quarters or eighths (for 6 months) or into smaller bite size pieces once your baby develops their pincer grasp. For detailed information check Apples in the app’s food library. 2. Heat a skillet over low heat and add the coconut oil. 3. Once melted, add the apple pieces and vanilla. Sauté until very soft (5-10 min.), stirring occasionally. 4. Let cool slightly before serving. 👩‍👧Makes 1-2 servings. ❄️Can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, however the apples may start to brown. 👶🏽 These can be offered from 6 months + as long as the apple is cut appropriately and cooked until it can be easily squished between your fingers. How to offer: ✋🏽With palmar grasp (around 6-8 months), offer apple quarters or eighths which baby can more easily hold on to. 👌🏽With pincer grasp (around 9 months +), offer apple in quarters, eighths or cut into bite-size pieces. This recipe was share with us by registered dietitian Nicole Lattanzio from @infant.nutritionist and approved by stunning Scarlett 🤩 © If you share this post, please tag @blwmealsapp #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #babyfoodideas #feedingbaby #snacks #blw #blwmealideas #babyfoodrecipes #babymeals

🍌Bananas can be offered to babies at 6 months ➡️ Hi from Emma (MA, CCC-SLP)- one of the feeding and swallowing specialists on our team here! Banana is the most researched food in our app’s Free Food Library. It can be safely prepared for baby to eat in less than 30 seconds, is so tasty, and is the perfect texture for them 🤩 Besides being easy to carry around for an on-the-go snack, bananas can be used to sweeten recipes without added refined sugars and can even be used as egg substitutes in many recipes! 🍌Here are some of our favorite banana recipes from the app: - Banana Pancakes - Banana Oatmeal - Banana Hemp Muffins - High Iron Banana Oatmeal “Fritters” - Banana Ice Cream - Banana Oat Cookies 📲All of these recipes can be found in our BLW Meals App, along with over 600 more dietitian-approved recipes.

It’s a common misconception that babies need teeth before starting solids. 🦷But how do they break down the food so they don’t choke? Even with no teeth, your baby should be able to tackle solids when given the appropriate size and texture💚  ☝🏼What is important is that your baby is 6 months of age, able to sit unassisted with good head and neck control, is bringing their hands to their mouth and has shown interest in your food when you’re eating. Not teeth… It can be hard to wrap our minds around this but it might ease your mind to remember their teeth are directly under their gums so they are stronger than you think😊 😳Aren’t teeth a necessary part of the digestive process? Well, yes...but at this stage, not really! ☝🏼This is because babies’ first teeth aren’t even associated with chewing. Think about how you chew your food. Do you chew with your front teeth? Nope! When given the proper shape and texture of solids, babies can safely use their gums to mash food before swallowing 💡You may have heard differently from fellow mamas, but this information is supported by the most relevant feeding research and the AAP. This is why serving foods safely for your beginning eater is so important. Check out our free section in the app 📲 for how to serve foods for every stage, whether your little one has teeth or not!

Who loves mango? 🥭 Mango is one of our favorite fruits! It is such a gorgeous color, and is packed with fiber and Vitamin C. You can learn more on how to serve and get some yummy mango recipes in our app. Download in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today 📲

This muffin recipe serves as a great breakfast item and can be saved and stored in the freezer to pull out for a quick snack. (It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months, which is great for prepping ahead.) If you are all about practical and nutritious recipes you can find over 400 like this one in our app, and you can filter them to find exactly what you're looking for! 📲 BLW Meals App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store #blw #babyledweaning #babyled #babyrecipes #recipes #easyrecipe #easybabyfood #muffinrecipe #blwmuffins

Food throwing is hard, but we like to encourage you to keep things positive. You can set boundaries in a loving way. Tell them what you want them to do as opposed to what you don’t want them to do. Other things to try saying: “food stays on the plate” or “food is for eating.” For more tips of food throwing, check out the guide called The Throwdown on Food Throwing in BLW Meals app. 📲

We are constantly being asked how much baby should be eating during their first year. The truth is that there is no rule for this⁣⁣⁣🤷‍♀️⁠⁣⁣⁣⁠ 👉 Each baby has their own needs and these can even change from one day to another. What matters is to give your little one the opportunity to eat and let them show you how much they need. ⏰ We recommend offering solids around similar times each day, and slowly adding in meals as they seem interested. ⁣⁣⁣⁠Some babies eat 1-2 “meals” per day right away, and others take more time to learn. ⁣⁣⁣⁠ 🍽 We like to start with one meal so that you and baby are not overwhelmed with the new skill they are learning. ⁠⁣⁣⁣⁠As baby learns to eat, there will be a natural progression to adding another meal. Remember this is just a guide, if your baby is interested in food you can offer more. And if your baby is taking their time to learn to eat, no need to rush them❤️ #babiesoftiktok #babyledweaning #startingsolids #babyfood #blwmeals ⁣⁣⁠⁠

🍍How to Serve Pineapple to Baby (6 Months+) Baby-Led Weaning Tips👇 Looking for safe ways to serve pineapple to your baby? Pineapple is a nutritious fruit rich in vitamin C and fiber and it’s a great way to introduce new flavors to your baby’s diet! 👶🏾 For baby-led weaning, always ensure pineapple is soft enough to mash between your thumb and forefinger. In BLW Meals App, we show you step-by-step how to safely prepare and serve 100+ foods for babies 📲 ✅ How to offer pineapple at 6 months: - Cut into slices (~1/2-inch thick). Then cut in a half-moon shape (against the core) - Cut into finger-length strips - Offer the core with a little flesh on it for baby to gnaw on Pro Tip: Our Speech-Language Patholigst, Emma Ramker, mentions pineapple core is a great resistive solids to offer as a “food teether” to help babies learn to chew and advance their oral-motor skills. 🧲 Once baby develops the pincer grasp (~9 months), you can switch to bite-sized pineapple pieces. 💡 Don’t have fresh pineapple? - Frozen pineapple (no additives) is a great option-just thaw it first! - Canned pineapple packed in juice (not syrup) and BPA-free cans works too. ☀️ Important tip: Wipe baby’s face after eating pineapple before sun exposure to prevent skin irritation. 🍴 Use pineapple in baby-friendly recipes like smoothies, pancakes, and popsicles! Just type "pineapple" in the recipe section of our app for ideas 😋

🦷 Have you been told your baby "needs teeth" to start finger foods? 🙋‍♀️ We are asked this a lot because some parents have family members saying they should wait until their babies have multiple teeth to start solid foods or finger foods. Guess what?This could not be further from the truth! ✨ Babies can learn to chew and start solids without having teeth. You don't even have to start with purees &2. This little one is 8 months and barely has their bottom two teeth coming in. 🔑 They key is to serve foods that are "smushable" and have the proper softness for your baby to gum and chew. Plus baby teeth are under their gums, which provide the rigidity and strength needed to mash foods. Check out our app's free Food section for advice on how to prepare finger foods safely for your baby. You can download the app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store 💚 #babyteeth #babyfood #babyeating #blwideas #babyledweaning #blwideas #baby

👶🏽 In the beginning stages of starting solids, your baby may not eat a lot. This is totally normal and to be expected! ⭐️ In fact, we like to think of this period as LESS about eating and MORE about exploring, tasting and creating positive interactions with food. The eating comes with time and practice! 👆🏽Babies at this stage are still developing their dexterity and will practice hand eye coordination as they bring food to their mouths. ⭐️ Don't stress out if they don't seem to actually be eating. They are learning so much just by interacting with the food! We have helpful guides in the app to help you along the way. Download BLW Meals App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store 📲 #blw #blwmeals #babyledweaning

How much water should my baby be drinking? Let’s break it down. If your baby just started solids, you might be wondering: “Are they drinking enough water?” or “Should I be worried if they only take a sip or two?” Take a deep breath, you don’t need to stress 💚 Here in the BLW Meals app, we follow expert recommendations that are simple and practical. Here is what our pediatric dietitian Leah Hackney recommends: 🍼 Before 6 months – Babies don’t need any water. Breast milk or formula provides all the hydration they need. 👶 6 to 12 months – Start offering small sips of water with meals. Aim for 2 to 4 oz per day in an open or straw cup. It’s more about practice than quantity right now. 🥤 Around 12 months – Babies can begin drinking 4 to 8 oz of water daily, depending on the weather, activity level, and how much milk they’re still drinking. Don’t worry if they’re still just learning to drink or if they spill a lot because that’s totally normal. Comment BLW APP to download our app and read our guide on introducing cups! Keep offering, model drinking water yourself, and trust that their skills will improve with time. ✨ Remember: You’re building lifelong habits, one sip at a time. You’re doing an amazing job, and your baby is right on track 💚

⭐️BLW is not one size fits all! 🤎No matter how you choose to go about your baby's meals and snacks, as long as you follow your baby's cues and let them LEAD, it's still considered BLW! 🍳BLW is rooted in responsive feeding techniques. Responsive feeding is responding to baby's hunger and fullness cues at meals, and letting them lead the way with eating. ✨There are lots of reasons you might responsibly feed your baby vs letting them self feed. Some may be: - You are out to eat with no highchair available and no suitable finger foods. † Your baby is not feeling well and just not in the mood to eat on their own. ‼️Responsively feeding your baby with a spoon/fork occasionally will not ruin any progress that has been made and won't hinder you moving forward. However, it is very important to never force your baby to eat or pressure them into eating more than they want. 💚We understand that starting and navigating solids looks different for everyone, which is why in the free foods section in our app, you will see a variety of ways you can offer your baby different foods in finger food form, or with a spoon. #internalmonologue #yesitis #blw #babyledweaning #didyouknow #momhack #babyhack #babyfood

💭Do you wonder about when your baby should move to the table? The answer? There isn’t a specific time you need to do this! In fact, you could start BLW at the table, without a tray, from the very beginning! 💕Scarlett and Waverly both moved to the dining table during the latter part of 2022 when they were about 20 months old. The benefits of moving your little one closer to the table is there will be more opportunities to eat together as a family and they can watch you model appropriate mealtime behavior. 🌟The timeline for moving your baby to the table (as opposed to simply using their highchair and tray) is different for each family. Some of the things to consider are: ▪️Your dining set up: if you have limited space or don’t use a conventional dining table, you may opt to keep your baby in their highchair longer ▪️Your family’s dining habits: if you eat meals together, it may be more appealing to your baby at this stage to move to the table so they can feel even more like part of the conversation. ▪️Your baby’s behavior: if you notice your little one getting fussy or frustrated about not being at the table, that’s a green light to make the switch. 💡Most highchairs are designed so that they convert to a booster or “higher chair” with a few modifications. Vanessa removed the tray from Scarlett’s Ikea chair and it became a “higher chair” which pushes right up to the table. ☝🏼If your highchair doesn’t convert, consider a booster seat for your child. If you’re still deciding which highchair to buy, check out the guide in BLW Meals App (link in bio)📲

I need starting solids to be simple. Two kids is more than double the work, so I don’t want to add to the mental load of feeding my family. We’re offering Nico foods that we eat as a family, but I want to make sure I’m remembering to space out the top 9 allergens in case he has a reaction. That’s why I created this plan with our pediatricians from @pediatriciansguide and my fellow colleague Nicole Lattanzio, RD, IBCLC. Message us if you have any questions! We’re here to help! #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfoodrecipes

Hi I'm Emma, a Speech-Language Pathologists who specializes in feeding and swallowing. One of the most important things parents should know is the difference between gagging and choking. The more confident you feel about this, the more relaxed and positive mealtimes can be for you and your baby 😅The gag reflex is your baby's natural defense mechanism that helps prevent choking. It is sensitive at birth, but desensitizes and slowly gets moved back further into the mouth as baby mouths objects and gets older. ➡️ The gag reflex looks like your baby is going to vomit and can happen with both puree and finger foods. ⚠️ It is very important to study and understand the difference between gagging and choking to know if you should intervene or let them work it out. Staying educated on choking hazards and the difference with gagging verses choking is incredibly important. While gagging, you may see baby: 🔹 Cough 🔹 Make gagging and retching noises 🔹 Vomit or spit up after excessive gagging 🔹 Have watery eyes 🔹 Turn red in the face 🔹 Their tongue may form a cup shape and thrust forward 🔹 You may see the food move forward in their mouth or they may spit it out Note: during this process baby is always breathing. There are some times where baby may have a “silent” gag that does not make much noise. However, the other signs mentioned above may be present, and baby is not choking as it resolves quickly. 🚫Why I recommend you don’t intervene if baby if gagging: If you feel anxious and end up sticking your finger into baby’s mouth to pull the food out, you unintentionally push it even deeper into the baby’s throat and cause real choking. If your baby is really choking, of course intervene immediately. ✅ I ALWAYS recommend parents take an infant CPR class before starting solids. We have a free guide on choking vs gagging in BLW Meals app. Download it with the link in bio. #babyledweaning #blw #babyfood #startingsolids #babiesoftiktok

Save this to make your mornings easier! • Eggs are a popular protein option for breakfast. However, some babies/kids have intolerances and allergies. Egg is one of the most common food allergens and we know making food to accommodate these things can be rough. • The great thing about the BLW Meals App is that you can use the filters in the recipes section to find the perfect recipes for your family. By selecting "egg-free" and "breakfast" vou can find a full list of options. You can even filter it by how long it takes to make! Even if everyone in your home are egg eaters, It's good to switch things up a bit to prevent burnout. These 3 breakfast meals are nutritious and yummy. You can find the full recipes in our BLW Meals App’s recipe section along with 400+ more easy meal ideas! " You can also save and rate your favorite recipes to let us know how you're liking everything. The recipes in the video are: - Egg-Free Breakfast Quesadilla - Strawberries & Cream Oatmeal - Chia Pudding #recipes #blwmealsapp

🙄 Where it seems like everything you serve is awful? ⭐️ Don't worry you're not alone! Babies learn so much through all of their senses! When they are exploring new foods they are getting a variety of textures (smooth, bumpy, grainy etc), plus they get a variety of smells, and flavors! 💚 The taste receptors on a babies tongue may register something as tarte, sweet, salty, etc. But their reaction to recieving these sensations may seem strange to us! Know that it's developmentally common and normal for this to happen! • It takes a lot of patience, but it can take over 10-15 + times for them to get used to a food. • In the meantime, do not stop offering, but make sure you are not pressuring them with "try it" "eat it" or "take a bite" phrases. Just offer it without pressure or expectations and let them explore it in small portions, even if they don't finish it all. We have guides for every age in our app! Link in bio 📲

Learn how to safely prepare beef for your baby! 🙃Many families have doubts about how to offer the meat and are skeptical about choking. Try not to stress! It is safe to offer meat as long as it’s well-done, tender and cut properly. You can find out how to safely offer meat (and other foods) in our app 📲 🥩Since beef has tough fibers, it can be more difficult for babies to chew. So when cooking for babies, it’s important to cook until very tender. 6-8 months old ▪ ground beef patties (hamburger-style) are a good option for this stage as it breaks apart in the mouth and is easy to chew. They are also typically very large and force baby to learn to take smaller bites since they cannot fit it all in their mouth at once. ▪Tender cuts of beef can be cut into strips 2 fingers wide, grilled (well-done), and offered to baby to suck the nutrients. If you offer meat like this your baby may not “eat” as much of it but may do more gnawing instead. 🥄If you prefer not to start with finger foods, you can offer tender meat shredded and on a spoon or mixed with a puree for responsive spoon-feeding. 9 months + ▪If your baby already has developed their pincer grasp👌🏻, offer shredded meat or cooked until very tender and cut into smaller pieces (⚠️be careful not to offer tough pieces of meat, as it increases the risk of choking). ▪Hamburger patties can be offered whole or cut into bite-size pieces to encourage pincer grasp practice. 🍝 Another great option is to use meat in pasta sauces, such as Bolognese sauce. ⚠️ To avoid contamination and foodborne illness, make sure not to offer undercooked meat to your baby. According to the USDA, ground meats must be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 160°F/71°C and steaks or roasts to at least 145°F/63°C. Want easy and delicious beef recipes for baby 🥩? Search for Beef in the recipes section of our BLW Meals App to learn how to make hamburgers, meatballs, sauces and more!📲

Save this for an easy smoothie hack! 🥤  💚We love smoothies for a quick nutritious snack, especially in the summer. 🍓Smoothies are great for incorporating fruits and veggies in a fun way. It’s such a time saver to prep everything for your smoothies in a freezer bag, that way you can just pull it out, add milk/yogurt and blend! 🍌You can see a few smoothie options in this video: - Green Smoothie - Tropical Morning Smoothie - Pink Smoothie - Pineapple Strawberry & Banana Smoothie 🥭Find all of these yummy smoothie recipes within our app! 📲 BLW Meals App #smoothie #smoothies #blw #hack #momhacks

Anyone else fall victim to this parenting trap? 🍴 One of the many "joys" of parenting is the constant cleaning of the kitchen (or kitchens in this case). It can be a struggle for many parents to get organized enough to meal plan, grocery shop, cook, and get everything cleaned up. Don't worry, we've got you covered! In our BLW Meals App we offer: -a guide on kitchen organization -easy recipes -weekly meal plans -a food library telling you how to offer foods to your baby -15+ guides on starting solids categorized by age -first foods checklist (link in bio to download 📱) #blw #babyledweaning #toddlerkitchen #kitchen #organizedkitchen #organization

Is this your little one? 🙋‍♀️ BLW is all about building positive relationships with food. But the first step is babies building a positive relationship with the environment in which food is presented, their HIGHCHAIR! Blaine is a few days from turning 6 months! He is so close to starting solids and you can follow this journey daily here on stories 💚 For the last week I have been sitting him in his highchair for a few minutes a day to get him familiar with his chair and be involved in family mealtime. The benefits from it are amazing! If your little one is already 5 months and has good trunk and head control, it may be helpful to pull out that highchair just for a coulple of minutes And if your baby is almost 6 months and doesn’t sit with minimal support, don’t forget to keep doing a lot of tummy time. This is the best thing to do to make their core strong as they learn how to sit! If your little one is showing signs of readiness for starting solids and you are wanting more support on where and how to start, download BLW Meals App📲 to have access to our free foods library and starting solids guide! #blw #highchair #babyhack

🥝Kiwi is an amazing fruit! It’s packed with vitamin C and can also help with constipation! And yes, you can eat the peel! So here are some ways you can offer it to baby, and if you aren’t comfortable with offering finger foods yet, it can be mashed and offered on a spoon with responsive feeding, where baby leans in to take a bite! 🤔If you ever wonder how to offer something safely to your baby, refer to our app’s free food library. There we have photos and videos showing you exactly how to safely prepare and offer a variety of foods at different stages. 🥝Kiwi can also be added to recipes, like: - Constipation Kiwi Puree - Kiwi Blueberry Smoothie - Fruit Popsicles - Overnight Oats - Mixed in with yogurt ⭐️You can find all of these recipes and over 600 more in our app too!! #blw #startingsolids #blwmeals #babyfood #kiwi

📍Share this with someone who is getting ready to start solids! 🍌The truth is, there are lots of different foods that can be offered from the very beginning of starting solids! Here are a few things to be mindful of: 🥦Offer foods in safe shapes and textures 🧂No salt 🍯 No sugar or honey 🥜Introduce the top allergens individually ➡️Our app has a meal plan for baby’s first 30 days that takes into consideration the newest research on allergen introduction and is approved by pediatric dietitians and pediatricians. So many people have doubts about which foods to start with so having this guide can be incredibly helpful 🤩 🗓This is what the first 4 days look like: 1 - Avocado 🥑  2 - Egg introduction 🥚 3 - Egg with Avocado 🍳🥑 4 - Egg with Broccoli 🥚🥦 🍳Egg is offered 3 days in a row to adequately introduce this allergen. We also try to introduce foods on their own before mixing them together so that baby can learn individual flavors and textures, versus a “mystery mush” with similar texture and flavor. 📲Download our BLW Meals App for the first 30 days meal plan plus meal plans for every month! #blw #blwmeals #tips #momtips

⚠️ Raw carrot is a choking hazard for little ones! ✅ To avoid this risk, cook until tender, and make sure it is safely cut. Do NOT offer raw whole pieces of baby carrots to your baby‼️ 📲Get access our food library which shows you exactly how to offer 100+ foods safely at different stages. https://blwmeals.app.link/tiktok 💡Keep in mind these general rules when starting solids: Foods should be soft enough to squish between your thumb and pointer finger ➖ so baby can chew even without teeth. Offer foods in pieces about the length and width of 1 adult finger ➖ that way it’s easier for baby to hold onto with their palmar grasp ✊🏼 After baby has their pincer grasp (around 8-9 months) soft foods can also be offered in smaller pieces. Foods can be offered on their own or added to recipes! 🥕 These are a few of our favorite recipes with carrots: - Creamy Potato and Carrot Soup - Carrot and Cheese Quesadilla - Carrot Cake Muffins - Carrot Oat Cookies - Carrot Banana Smoothie - Carrot Oatmeal You can find all of these recipes and over 600 more in our BLW Meals App! #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #babyfoodideas

You don’t have to to go out and buy special foods for Valentine’s Day. 9 times out of 10 you can use things that you already have, on hand. 🍓 Strawberries: These are the perfect Valentine’s Day fruit! Their natural shape is already a heart, but to make it more prominent you can cut a small “v” into the top and cut the strawberry in half! 🫑 Bell Peppers: Although these may not be a typical favorites for kids, this can be an opportunity to present them in a new and fun way. Cut strips of bell pepper (from the stem down to the bottom) and arrange two strips in the shape of a heart 🫶🏽 You can even add a fun dip on the side like hummus! 🍕 Pizza Toast: This is a super easy recipe from our app. All you need is bread, marinara sauce and your choice of toppings! I chose spinach, cheese and pepperoni then used a heart shaped cookie cutter to make it more festive ❤️  You can find our version of the Pizza Toast recipe + more in our aBLW Meals App📲 Use the “ready in” filter to find quick recipes that take only a few minutes. #blw #babyledweaning #valentinesday #momhacks #babyhacks

👝Do you struggle with what to pack your baby/toddler for daycare? 🏫 Wesley started Montessori School a couple of months ago. After the first two weeks or so of sending his lunch, I started to panic. I didn’t want to pack the same thing over and over. I didn’t want to pack foods that were difficult to eat or that he might need lots of help with. Lastly, I wanted to ensure that I was packing nutrient dense foods that he would want to eat! 🍓 The BLW Meals App has quite literally saved me so much stress. I can pull up the app, filter it by time and type of recipe so that Wesley’s meals are good to go and planned for the week. ⭐️ The thing that is most helpful is, the majority of the recipes are freezer safe and can be stored for up to 6 months. This saves me lots of time. I like to pick a day on the weekend that I am not busy and prep and cook everything for the following week. #momlife #blwmealsapp #blw #toddlerlunch #montessorimom

Does your baby love pancakes? 🥞 👋🏽 Hey! It's Logan here! Pancakes are popular in my house, because they are quick and easy! 🧊 I love to freeze some for breakfast for the rest of the week, use as a snack, or to pack in Wesley's lunchbox for daycare. 🍠 These sweet potato pancakes are packed with nutrition and taste amazing 🥞 Pancakes are so versatile and you can change the flavor or boost the nutrition in so many ways! ⭐️ If you are wanting to not have to think about what to safely serve your little one, download @blwmealsapp (link in bio) 📲 for more meal and recipe inspiration - We have over 20 different pancake recipes where you can search by ingredients you have on hand!

Does your little one have trouble going poop? Constipation is really common in childhood! There are three things that help with constipation: 🔸Fiber and sorbitol-rich foods 🔸Staying hydrated with small sips of water with meals 🔸Making sure they get a lot of movement and physical activity in! Tummy time, abdominal massage in clockwise direction, and bicycle leg movements can help. Every little one has their own “poop schedule” so it’s important to keep that in mind. If you feel like your little one is uncomfortable and straining to poop, try incorporating some of these foods into their meals: 🍊Fruits - Pears - Peaches - Plums (or soft soaked prunes) - Apricots - Oranges - Mango - Berries In our app you can use the “stool softening” filter in the free foods section to find more options with other fruits, veggies, grains and seeds. #blw #startingsolids #babyfood

🍝Do you find the mess hard to deal with? Don’t worry, we do, too! We do what we can, and try to save extra messy foods for times when we have the capacity to deal with it. ⭐️We even have filters in the recipe section in the app titled “Not so messy” to help save your sanity! Check out the BLW Meals App. Download via Apple App Store or Google Play Store 📲 #blwmealsapp #babymess #blwmeals #doritostriangletryouts

📰Feeding your baby doesn’t have to be complicated! 🗣ONE MORE TIME FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK! 👏FEEDING👏YOUR👏BABY👏DOESN’T👏HAVE👏TO👏BE👏COMPLICATED!👏 Starting solids with you baby can feel overwhelming at first, but we’re here to make that process easier for you. The BLW Meals App offers a food library telling you how to cut and offer foods to your baby, easy recipes, weekly meal plans, 15+ guides containing everything you need to know about starting solids, and a first foods checklist. Download through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store 📲 #blw #babyledweaning #blwmealsapp #blwideas #momtips #momhacks #feedingbaby

Have you offered nut butters to your baby? & Peanut butter and other nut butters are full of nutrition and can be a great addition to manv foods. Here you can see three different ways that you can incorporate nut butters with other simple foods to boost nutrition and keep up exposure. Download BLW Meals App today for more on how to offer allergens!

✋🏽 Teaching sign language before baby learns to verbally speak can help reduce their frustration and help you understand what it is that they are needing/ wanting. 💭 5 easy signs to start with are: ⭐️ More ⭐️ Water ⭐️ Eat ⭐️ All done ⭐️ Milk 💚 Communicating with your baby is such an individual thing and can look different for every family. Some of the babies on the BLW team have been using sign language to help them get their point across, and it's so helpful! 👶🏽 In the beginning it's helpful to note that babies won't do the signs "perfectly" . " and that's normal! ⏰ Over time with practice they will be able to use them in a way that you understand to improve communication! We created a great guide to help you teach your baby some common signs: check it out in our app link in bio📲 #blw #babyledweaning #babysignlanguage #signlanguage #6months #startingsolids #teachingsignlanguage #momsoftiktok #babiesoftiktok

Hey! Logan (dietetic intern) here 👋🏽 i love making easy nutritious for my son, Wesley. These Broccoli Cheddar Bites are a great way to incorporate some veggies and only take about 15 mins to make! You can find this full recipe + more in our app - BLW Meals App 📲 #blw #babyledweaning #babyrecipe

Here’s how to offer strawberries to your baby: 🍓 Strawberries are among the most beloved fruits, especially by babies. They are delicious! 🤤 🍓They are also a source of fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants. They help with constipation and improve iron absorption 💪🏾 🍓How to offer Strawberry to baby: ➡️6 months + ⁠ Choose ripe strawberries, wash them well, and offer them whole if they are large. ▫️Cut in half or into quarters. ▫️In thin slices, although it may be harder for the baby to pick them up at the beginning. 🥄 If you don't want to start with solid foods, you can offer them mashed or crushed with a spoon. ➡️ 9 months + ⁠ ▫️If the baby can do the pincer grasp 👌🏻 you can offer them in smaller pieces. 🍰 If you need recipe ideas to offer strawberries to your baby, take a look at the recipe section of our app and search for “strawberry” to see all the great recipes that incorporate them!🍓 #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #feedingbaby

😩Just when you think you’re going to enjoy your food at a restaurant… HERE COMES THE BABY BANDIT! 🥷🏻 Double tap if this happens to you. 🤣 Honestly, when Scarlett wants to take over my food I actually feel a little jump for joy because I’m like 🥳 “YAY she’s EATING!!” 🚫The issue here, though, is that by allowing her to completely take over my plate, I’m setting a precedent that it’s acceptable to move my plate in front of her or take food from others. 🍽 💡Remember that exploring your plate is a developmentally on target for babies. They learn to eat from mimicking us, so of course they will be curious about what we’re eating. 💚Part of modelling and eating with your baby is to help foster these social aspects of dining. You can read more about it in our guides. Download the BLW Meals App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store 📲 #blw #babyledweaning #momstruggles #toddlermom #blwmealplan

🍽️Eating at a restaurant can be nerve wracking when we don't know how it's going to go with our little ones. Here are 5 tips from Vanessa for when shes eating out with Scarlett! 1. Choose a restaurant environment that you feel comfortable bringing your baby to. I feel more at ease if the dining establishment is casual or offers an area where Scarlett can walk around. 2. Don't put your baby in the highchair right away. Sometimes Scarlett gets sick of sitting in the highchair. 3. Have snacks for your baby while you wait for your order. Check the recipe section on our app - link in bio) and use the filters "on the go/ not messy"! 4. Check out the menu online before you go so you don't spend too much time deliberating. 5. Don't stress about salt content If you're sharing a meal with your baby, remember that the amount of sodium used isn't going to have a huge impact since they likely won't consume enough to matter. #babyledweaning #babysabotage #blw #diningoutwithbaby #eatingout #babyeating #bigenergy #vibes #1yearol

📍Save for a dinner idea tonight! Do you know how to make pasta more nutritious? 🍝 Babies often love pasta and it can be such a practical option! 💚 In our BLW Meals app we have over 450 recipes that can inspire you daily with nutritious, easy and quick options. If you don’t have it yet, download it through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today 📲 #nutritionboost #babyledweaning #blwmealsapp #blwmeals #momsoftiktok #baby #babyeating #pasta #motherhood

🍽️ Does the mess bug you? Don't worry, it gets to us too! 🍝 We do what we can, and try to save extra messy foods for times when we have the capacity for it. ⭐️ We even have filters in the recipe section in the app titled "Not so messy" to help save your sanity! Check out the app through the link in our bio 📲 ☝🏽First of all: try to have a lot of patience and LOW expectations, everyone's reality with starting solids is a little different, and that's OK! Remember your baby is learning and this can take time. This is just a phase that'll soon pass, and before you know it, your little one will be all grown up, so enjoy every moment! ✌🏽Just know it's developmentally appropriate and even helpful for them to get this messy! The sensory feedback and experiences help many little ones tolerate a wide variety of textures and foods. Babies and kids typically need to be able to touch and explore a food on their own before wanting to try it. Next time you think twice about feeding your baby something messy, remember these pointers! #blw #babyledweaning #itookanap #babyeating #sphagetti #cutebaby

⚠️ Small round foods like blueberries are a choking hazard for little ones! ✅ To avoid this risk, squish, mash or cut into quarters. Blueberries also make a great addition to lots of recipes, theses are some of the favorite recipes in our BLW Meals App: - Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Muffins - Blueberry Pancakes - Blueberry Breakfast Cake - Berry Chia Baked Oatmeal You can find all of these baby-friendly recipes, plus over 600 more in our app!

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 in BLW Meals App📲 #strawcup #babiesoftiktok #babyledweaning #blw #blwmeals

Why do babies throw plates instead of eating? It might seem like mischief, but for little ones, tossing food or dishes from a high chair is a form of learning. Around 8–18 months, babies are developing motor skills, testing cause and effect, and exploring their environment which basically means more mess… When a plate hits the floor, they notice your reaction, hear the sound, and see the splash. It’s science, sensory play, and social interaction all rolled into one. While it can be frustrating for caregivers, this behavior is developmentally normal. You can help guide it by offering non-breakable items, using suction plates, and calmly reinforcing mealtime routines. Limit reactions that turn it into a game, and try to read your child’s cues. Like here, Scarlett was flipping her plate because she was done eating. Remember, babies don’t throw food to annoy you. They’re curious, playful, and learning through action. Keep meals low-pressure, introduce food in small amounts, and stay consistent. Over time, with gentle guidance, mealtime will become more about eating and less about launching the plate. Download BLW Meals App (strawberry logo) and get our expert-made guides!

Is it too much to ask for a day off?! These tiny bosses run a tight feeding ship over here. 3 meals + 2 snacks for 2 kids who trash the floor every meal……I’m tired! Things that make my feeding my kids easier: -Meal prepping/planning: Planning out family lunch and dinners helps me feel prepared to get through the week (I use BLW Meals app to think of ideas). -Delivery groceries: I know this is a privilege, but wow has it really opened up a few extra hours in my schedule since we moved a lot further away from a grocery store. I still end up at the grocery store with the kids several times a month and very much enjoy it, but splitting the load has helped tremendously. -Batch prepping ingredients: having fruits and veggies washed and cut makes them easy to mix and match all week -Freezer stash: double recipes and freeze for an easy meal another day -One pot or sheet pan meals: there’s a bunch of these recipes in BLW Meals app (use the filters to search for them) Make feeding your kids easier with BLW Meals app.

Here is how to offer orange for baby led weaning. BLW Meals App has a free food library that shows you exactly how to cut and prepare a variety of foods at different stages so that you are confident in offering food to your baby! 📝We also have a first foods checklist where you can keep track of the foods you introduce. And don’t forget about our guides, meal plans and over 600 recipes that you can filter by a variety of things, including the ingredients you want to use.

The struggle is real! 🫠 It can be so raw to put yourself out on the internet for all to see. Our team knows! Sometimes, we field some comments that can be downright negative about the stuff we share! First off, we want to breate an inclusive community that speaks to everyone in every stage of feeding their baby. Some of the stuff we see said is probably chatter you hear in your own circles, too. Do you get comments like these? Most comments come from a lack of understanding. The BLW Meals App has guides by age that tell you everything that you need to know about BLW so that you can help educate family and friends 💚 download via the link in our bio! #blw #momstruggles #momtiktok #babyledweaning #babyled #blwmealsapp #boundaries

How to Serve Apples to Babies Safely 🍎🍏 Wondering how to offer apples to your baby? Apples are a nutritious, fiber-rich fruit and can be a great first food for baby when introduced the right way. ⚠️ Safety tip: Raw apple slices and chunks are a choking hazard for babies and toddlers under 4 years old. But apples can (and should!) be offered before then-the key is to prepare them safely. Always remove the peel and serve them in age-appropriate textures for baby-led weaning. ✅ Easy ways to prepare apples for babies: 🍎 Steam or simmer apples with a touch of vanilla until soft 🍏 Bake apple slices with a sprinkle of cinnamon 🍎 Mix unsweetened applesauce with nut butter for extra protein 🍏 Swap sugar or eggs in recipes with unsweetened applesauce 💡Tip: Our BLW Meals app includes a full food library (with safe serving suggestions for each age), plus a checklist to track which foods your baby has tried.

Giving micro-portions helps make it easier to tolerate that “new” or non-preferred food on a plate. So try to keep your cool and don’t stress if they’re not interested right away, play the long game with their nutrition💚 If you want more easy tips, recipes, and guides on how to have less meal stress with your little one, download BLW Meals App 📲 #babyledweaning #blw #strtingsolids #pickyeating #toddlerfood

We love time savers! 🥰 Our little ones are the boss of us all day long, it's important to find ways to claim time back for ourselves. Meal prepping some main items for breakfast allows you more time to either lay in bed, do your morning routine or just take some quiet time before you start parenting for the day. All you have to do is heat one or two of the items up and add some fresh fruit or yogurt on the side for a balanced breakfast. The great thing is that I can also use these as a snack! #WinWin You can find these 4 easy recipes + more within our app! 📲 - Blueberry Breakfast Cake - Flax Pancakes - Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes - Lentil Patties

Are you excited to start solids with your baby? Starting solids can be exciting but it could also be nerve-wracking. A lot of times it would be easier if your baby just came with a “how-to” manual. Well, our app can help by giving you a comprehensive background on how to offer foods to your baby. Download it for free through the link in our bio! Are you getting excited about preparing for your baby's first foods? You can find tips in our 0-5 month guide which help you get ready to celebrate this milestone! We have recommendations for highchairs, feeding utensils, and info on what readiness signs to look for in your 6 month old to know they are ready to begin their feeding journey! You can download our app in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store 📲 #startingsolids #babyledweaning #blw #babyfeeding

Unedited clip of a baby trying food for the first time. These are not signs of anything going wrong if you have just started working on self-feeding (whether with a spoon or finger foods). There’s a lot of research that supports babies to learn to self-feed within a few months of starting solids (usually by 9 months). But everyone has a different journey! It’s not realistic to expect them to immediately be great at it or to “eat” a large amount of food. Remember, a large portion of their nutrition during the first year is still coming from milk feeds, and the transition to increasing solid intake takes time! Our app has month by month guides and realistic research-based advice to help you navigate these times. You can get access to the whole app (a year of meal plans, 600+ recipes and more!) for only less than a cup of coffee each month #blw #babyledweaning #startingsolids #babyfood #babyfoodrecipes

When Scarlett first started solids at 6 months old, she wasn’t that interested in food. Fast forward to her being motivated by a pancake to take her first unassisted steps! Her feeding journey turned into a walking milestone moment, and it reminded me of just how connected these early experiences are. Remember that each baby develops at their own pace and interest in food can take time. Some dive in right away, others need weeks (or even months!) to warm up to the idea. What matters most is keeping the experience positive, low-pressure, and full of variety. Here in the BLW Meals app, we believe in trusting your baby’s pace, whether it be with food, or with other milestones. Keep showing up, keep offering, and know that even the tiniest progress is still progress. ✨ Some babies eat more. Some move earlier. Some talk sooner. ✨ Your baby is doing things in their own way, and that’s exactly how it’s meant to be. Celebrate every little win! Download our app and read our free guides on introducing solids.

Find over 600 recipes for baby in our app! 💚 BLW Meals App was designed by pediatric healthcare professionals who are also moms, so we have tons of resources to help you in feeding your little one! Including meal plans, guides, checklists and more!

We've gotten a lot of questions about sweets and treats. Our app (link in bio) has information from our pediatric feeding team about how not to overly restrict sweets since some exposure to sweets can help your child develop a healthier relationship with food in the long run. Check out the brownie recipe thats only sweetened using dates. #blw #babyledweaning #babybrownie #brownie

💚Cauliflower is an excellent first food for baby! After it is cooked, it can be offered on its own, as shown in the video above, or added to so many recipes! 📲In our BLW Meals App, we have a free food library that shows you exactly how to offer over 100 foods safely for your baby’s age. Search your App Store with “BLW meals app” and look for the strawberry logo! 😉We even give you different cooking options at the end of each food! Plus, there's over 600 baby-friendly dietitian-approved recipes and you can use our search bar to look for recipes with the ingredient you want to use, like cauliflower! ✨These are some of the top rated cauliflower recipes in the app: - Cauliflower Cheddar Bites - Baked Cauliflower Nuggets - Cauliflower Cheese Cakes - Cauliflower Chicken Bites - Baked Cheesy Cauliflower What’s your favorite way to have cauliflower? Let us know in the comments below. #blw #babyledweaning #startingsolids #babyfood #babyfoodrecipes

How to offer quinoa to your baby Pediatric Dietitian here! Quinoa can be offered to your little one starting at 6 months. Quinoa is a naturally gluten-free seed that’s packed with fiber, iron, and magnesium to support your child’s growth and digestion. Did you know that it’s actually one of the few plant foods with all 9 essential amino acids? Which makes it a great source of protein for little ones. It does need to be cooked prior to offering-see our (free) guide in the app to learn how to safely prepare and offer it. Look up how to offer 100+ foods (for FREE) with our food library! Click the link in bio #startingsolids #blw #babyfoodrecipes #babyledweaning

How to offer artichoke to your baby: Pediatric Dietitian Leah Hackney, RD, CSP mentions “Artichoke requires a bit of preparation to offer, but is a great source of fiber to support digestion. They also provide folate, vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, choline and magnesium for healthy growth, immune support, and brain development. ” At 6 months: -Remove the harder fibrous leaves until you get to softer leaves that mash easily (these are located closer to the “heart”). These thin leaves can be offered whole as long as they mash easily or you can cut them into strips -Slice the cooked heart in half or in strips -You can also mash the heart onto a spoon for baby to self-feed Around 9 months: -Slice the cooked heart into bite-sized pieces or you can continue to offer in slices as mentioned above If you want more (free) guides on how to safely offer over 100+ foods to your baby click the link in bio to get our food library.#startingsolids #babyfood #babyledweaning

Starting solids myth busting💚⬇️ Some people believe baby-led weaning means NEVER offering purees, but that’s not necessarily the case. Purees are a natural consistency both children and adults eat often. Here are some examples of purees or mashed foods we commonly eat as adults: -yogurt -cream of wheat -pudding -applesauce -tomato soup -hummus and dips -mashed potatoes -smoothies -other cultural dishes such as gravies, sauces, curries etc. Leah Hackney, RD, CSP mentions that “current feeding research recommends giving your baby a wide variety of textures, tastes, and temperatures as possible to provide them with more sensory experiences while eating. Avoiding this texture altogether could possibly lead to an aversion down the road if it’s the only texture offered past the 8-10 month mark”(1). Smoothies are not meant to replace a full milk feed, but can be added to a little one’s diet at 6 months. When made with whole ingredients it’s often just blended fruit, veggies and a little liquid (which is okay to offer at 6 months). There’s no current evidence that they need to be avoided entirely. Bottom line: don’t stress about offering smoothies, just look for whole-food based ones and add nutrition boosters when you can. #startingsolids #blw #babyledweaning #babyfood

Have you ever served soup to your baby? The broth can be tricky, so you can use a slotted spoon to drain some of the liquid out, and just keep most of the bigger pieces of food such as chicken to make it easier for your baby to eat! Search “soup” in our recipe section for more soups to try out for the whole family! 📲

🍒Cherries can be offered from 6 months on as long as you remove the pit and cut them in half or quarters. 🥄In the beginning it may be easier to gently mash them and load them onto a spoon for baby to suck on. 🤏Once your baby has developed their pincer grasp they can be pitted, cut into quarters and offered for them to pick up on their own. I’m this video baby Lara is 9 months old 😊 🍒Another great option is to add them to recipes, like: - pancakes - waffles - muffins - oatmeal - smoothies ➡️Are you looking for ideas for what to offer your baby and how to do it safely? Check out our BLW Meals App, we have a free food library that shows you exactly how to prepare and offer a variety of foods at different stages. 📲 Share this with another cherry lover ☺️#blw #startingsolids #babyledweaning #babyfood

Pediatric Dietitian Leah Hackney, RD, CSP mentions “ Eggs are so nutrient-rich! They are a great source of protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids (healthy fats). Along with folate, vitamins A, D, E and K, B vitamins and minerals such as zinc, iron, manganese and potassium.⁠They are also a source of choline, an essential nutrient which impacts healthy brain development, muscle movement, nervous system and metabolism.” ⁠ ⁠ For babies 6️⃣-8️⃣ months you can serve eggs safely the following ways: - In a recipe - Hard boiled and cut in half (although it may be slippery for some little to pick up) lengthwise - Rolled up omelet - Strips, approximately 1 finger length long and 2 fingers wide ⁠ For 9️⃣➕ months, babies will be developing their pincer grasp so you can offer eggs the same as above or the following ways: - Scrambled - Bite-sized pieces - Small eggs like quail or Cornish (avoiding pickled due to high sodium) and cut lengthwise ⁠ 🍳 Our expert-made BLW Meals App has LOTS of recipes with eggs! ⁠ Just type “egg” into the search bar of the Recipes section and you’ll find plenty of options!⁠ ⁠ ⚠ We do not recommend offering raw or runny eggs to babies due to the risk of Salmonella contamination, which can cause diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, among other symptoms.⁠ 🥚 Don’t forget that eggs are common allergens and should therefore be mindfully introduced between 6-9 months. ⁠ Studies have shown that delaying the introduction of allergens beyond this stage could actually increase the risk of allergy development.⁠ ⁠ 💡 Want more information about allergen introduction? ⁠ Check out the App’s Guide on How to deal with the risk of allergies.⁠#blw #babyledweaning #babyfood #startingsolids #firstfoods ⁠

Does your baby love pasta? 😋 That’s ok! Babies love it and it’s a great source of energy for them. 🤔 When choosing pasta for your baby, opt for pasta types that are bigger and easier for babies to pick up and hold on to, such as Penne, Fusilli, Farfalle, Ziti, Rotini or Rigatoni. Rigatoni is safe to offer because it has ridges easily split apart vertically in baby's mouth when cooked soft, and the tubular shape is larger than their airway. Meaning it is less of a choking risk as larger is easier to gag and propel forward to protect the airway at this stage. Check out more on how to offer in our free foods section in our app. Search “pasta” 📲

🍉You can offer watermelon to your baby at 6 months 😎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. 📝Use BLW Meals (free) food library in our app to learn how to safely offer over 100+ foods to your baby. Use the 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. Link in bio📲 🍉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 ☺️

⏰ Does it feel like your baby takes a decade to eat? 🤔 Sometimes we get messages asking "how long is too long?" or "when should I end the meal if my baby is taking long?". It's important to understand your baby's cues, so you know when they are still hungry or if they are just playing around. ⭐️ YOUR baby will have their own individual cues. Some babies are still hungry and just slower at finishing their meal Others show a variety of signs they are done eating. ⭐️ Some examples of being done may be: - Starting to cry - Pushing the food away - Dropping the food on the floor (on purpose after eating) - Turning their head away, getting distracted - Playing with the food (after they have eaten) ✌🏽 These are just a few examples! If your baby is doing any of these, offer small pieces of food and when they show signs of being full, then you can stop. If you need info on how to start solids so you feel confident feeding your little one, download the BLW Meals App from the link in our bio 📲 #babyeating #blw #babyledweaning #funnybaby #sensualseduction #patience

Can you relate? 😂 😵‍💫 This can be SO triggering and sometimes it hurts our feelings when we take all this time to make a meal for baby and then...the food is a toy. 🌟 As badly as it can hurt, it's important to remember the division of responsibility (Bread more about this in our app) *it's our responsibility to offer foods, it's their responsibility to decide if or how much they will eat. Our app has helpful information to help you navigate these through these tough phases! Download for free in the Apple App store or Google Play Store 📲💚 #baby #funnybaby #babyeating #babytiktok #blw

🙏🏽 Wondering how to make life a little easier? 💚 Feed your baby what you're eating! Meals for BLW don't need to be complicated or intricate. ➡️ They can simply be modifications of food your family is already eating. - In our recipes in the app we make sure to teach how you can offer that same food to your baby, based on their eating development so you don't have to second-guess! - We recommend adding salt to your food after preparation if possible, limiting or eliminating refined sugar and honey, and making sure it's an appropriate texture. Then you can serve it to your little one! 5 tips from our feeding team: ⬇️ 1. Shred meats so they can be easily gummed by your baby. 2. Add salt to the family meal after taking out the portion for your baby. i 0 3. Steam, boil or bake baby's veggies a little longer so they are mashable. ps 4. Watch out for refined sugars and do not serve honey. 5. Start with small portions and then offer more if they finish. Follow their cues on whether they are hungry or full. #babyeating #babyeat #blw #babyledweaning #adultplate #childplate #food

💚 We like to think of this period as LESS about eating and MORE about exploring, tasting and creating positive interactions with food. The eating comes with time and practice! 🍼 Remember, up until the age of one, milk feeds (whether breastmilk or formula) are your baby's main source of nutrition 👁️ Babies at this stage are still developing their dexterity and will practice hand eye coordination as they bring food to their mouths. ⭐️ Don't stress out if they don't seem to actually be eating. 🍓 You can find some great pancake recipes in our app! Download it through the link in our bio 📲 You can also read more about what to expect in our Guides by Age section of the app. Use it as your own little manual as you navigate feeding your baby! #babyeating #blw #blwhelp #6monthold #startingsolids #babyfood #parentsoftiktok #babytiktok #babyledweaning

Save this for how to serve avocado to your baby⬇️ ⁠Avocado is a popular and dietitian-approved first food for many families because it is soft and squishable and easy for baby to mash with their gums. Leah Hackney, RD, CSP mentions “It also a great source of nutrients such as: ⁠ Healthy fats: to help with baby’s brain growth ⁠Folate: Helps baby grow⁠ Potassium: Helps with their muscle and heart health⁠ Calories: Babies have little stomachs so it’s important to make sure what nutrition they eat counts!⁠” 🥑Avocados are so versatile! They can be served alone, added to favorites like pasta, lightly toasted breads, as a sauce or even in pancakes! ⁠In our BLW Meals App we have lots of yummy recipes with avocado, here are some of our favorites: - Amazing Avocado Toast - Egg Avocado Mash - Whipped Avocado Hummus - Avocado Grilled Cheese - Easy Avocado Quesadilla If you want some inspiration for what to offer your baby, comment BLW APP to download the BLW Meals App. Get full access to all the exclusive content (600+ recipes, a year of meal plans, expert feeding guides) in our app today for less than $4 per month 📲#blwmeals #startingsolids #babyfood #babyledweaning #blw

One thing we belieb in here is our app. It’s truly one of the most comprehensive and affordable apps out there for starting solids. Like less than a cup of coffee a month affordable. #blwmealsapp #blw #babyledweaning #startingsolids #babyfood

Top tips on when and how to introduce peanuts to your baby🥜 The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents introduce allergenic foods like peanuts around 6 months of age, in infants without a history of an allergic disorder in the family. Our BLW Meals App has a complete guide that was recently updated to the newest recommendations and reviewed by pediatricians and pediatric dietitians explaining exactly how to tackle allergen introduction📲 Nuts are so nutrient dense and a great option for little ones who are starting solids and often eat a small amount of food! 🥜🌰 ⚠️ However, offering nuts to babies can be scary for a couple of reasons: food allergies and choking hazards. While both of these are valid concerns, they should not keep you from introducing tree nuts to your little ones. ☝️Although in the past parents were advised to delay the introduction of certain allergenic foods to their babies, further research has shown that early introduction may be protective and reduce the risk for allergies as kids grow. The latest LEAP study indicates that “early introduction of peanuts significantly decreased the frequency of the development of peanut allergy among children at high risk for this allergy.” PMID: 25705822 ⭐The current recommendations are to offer the top allergens early and often when starting solids. ⚠️ Whole nuts and nut butters may pose choking hazards for little ones, so here are some ways they can be offered safely: - Grind nuts in a food processor and sprinkle over purees or roll fruits in them. - Add ground nuts, nut flours, or nut butters to recipes like muffins or pancakes. - Thin nut butters out with breast milk, animal or plant-based milk, or water before spreading on toast or pancakes. - Mix nut butters with purees or yogurt. For more detailed information, photos and videos, take a look at our app’s free food library💚

Learning to eat takes time ⏰ 🏅 We're so excited for our babies to get to the next stage that we sometimes forget they are just beginners. 🥄 In fact, when it comes to utensils, the spoon may be mastered after the fork because babies can't "stab" the food. It also is a skill that is refined closer to 2-3 years, so no need to pressure them! 😡 Because babies are still learning you may see them becoming frustrated or impatient because they aren't able to eat as quickly as they'd like. 🤚🏽 Something that you can do is gently guide their hand and teach them to "scoop" and bring it straight to their mouth for them to lean and take a bite. 🥄 Foods that require a spoon have the potential to be messy. This is where patience on your end as the parent comes in. It's important to let baby sort it out themselves with direction and offering help as needed. #blwmeals #blwmealsapp #startingsolids #utensils #babyutensils #babyledweaning #thisisintermediateimabeginner

Pouches can 100% be used when baby starts solids and with baby-led weaning. If you offer them, we recommend your baby also gets exposure to finger foods to help with chewing development. For the family that travels or the working parent on the go, these can be a lifesaver for some meals. Get more tips for starting solids by downloading our app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store 📲 #startingsolids #blw #babyledweaning

Struggling with the mess? 😩 You are not alone! Check out our free 'How to Deal with the Mess' guide in BLW Meals app! 👶🍽️✨#babyledweaning #blw #messy #babiesoftiktok #babyfood

📍Save for a 2-ingredient, refreshing summer snack! Little ones love popsicles, they are cold, tasty, and sometimes a little messy 😂 Popsicles are also great because you can batch make them and keep a stash in the freezer whenever you need something quick. Plus, they are a great option for teething babies! That is why we have various popsicle recipes in our app! There you can find this recipe along with 600+ more, all dietitian-approved!! Download it through the link in our bio📲 CHERRY YOGURT POPSICLE 🍒Ingredients: - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (no added sugar) - 1 cup fresh cherries, chopped 👩‍🍳Directions: 1. Pit and chop the cherries and place in a medium bowl. 2. Mix in the Greek yogurt. 3. Pour into popsicle molds. Freeze for at least 4 hours. Makes 3-4 popsicles, depending on the size of your molds. This recipe can easily be doubled. 👶Suitable from 6 months + as long as allergen dairy has been introduced. And if you don’t have cherries on hand, these can easily be substituted for other fruits or berries 😉 Make this recipe today and share it with someone else who needs to try it out!