This tasty and fun sticky rice ball recipe from my cookbook Real Baby Food are a streamlined riff on onigiri, the popular Japanese snack. This version is stuffed with mega-nutritious salmon, but you could fill them with almost anything, including leftover chicken or vegetables. Since rice...
Whether you plan to make all, most, or some of your baby's food, having a baby food cookbook at the ready will be a tremendous resource for you when your little one starts solids. And believe it or not, I would argue that even if...
Sweet, juicy strawberries are an easy fruit to love, and they're a healthy food for your baby. If you're spoon-feeding purées, you can simply blend raw strawberries in the blender and serve. But if you want to offer this Vitamin C-packed fruit as a finger...
When your baby is starting solids it's tempting to stick with fruits, vegetables, and grains like cereals or toast. But, babies need other nutrients, like protein and fat in their diets too. These mostly single-ingredient, protein-rich finger foods are an easy place to start. There are...
Whether you're practicing baby-led weaning (or baby-led feeding as I like to call it), or just want to add more finger foods to your baby's meals, roasted vegetables are a great option for lots of reasons. First, they're vegetables! Yay! Everyone needs more veggies in their...
When your baby is practicing baby-led weaning, one of the most important things to know is how to cut foods so they're safe and easier for your baby to eat. But, the best food shape for your little one changes as your baby gets older. When...
Sure, avocado toast may be a trendy breakfast for grown-ups, but toast is actually an ideal finger food for babies and toddlers. Cut into thin strips for baby-led feeding, it is easy for babies to grasp. It's a cinch for busy parents to make. It...
You've probably seen photos online of babies practicing baby-led weaning, chomping down on a whole carrot or grasping raw apple slices. But, is this safe? In the case of the raw carrot and apples, nope. But, baby-led weaning certainly can be safe, if you know how...
Get seafood into your baby’s diet early; there are few foods with as many nutritional benefits, including brain-boosting DHA, an especially important omega-3 fatty acid for babies. This mild-tasting, creamy purée from Real Baby Food is an excellent place to start on the fish front. As...
Preparing meat that's soft enough for baby-led weaning can be a little tricky. A grilled chicken breast or medium-rare steak is delicious for bigger kids and grown-ups, but babies need extra soft meat. If you're serving your baby purees, problem solved. I think the easiest way...