Hummus is a champ when it comes to feeding babies and toddlers (and all the rest of us!). Store-bought is fine, but I love to blend up my own because I can add extra veggie power, like in this sweet potato hummus recipe from Baby-Led...
When I was a mom just starting solids with my baby I was very confused by the rules around dairy. It was clear that my little one wasn't supposed to drink cow's milk--only breastmilk or formula. But, on the other hand, there was yogurt marketed...
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...
This delicious recipe is a mash-up of two of my favorite simple baking projects: banana bread and zucchini bread. It's a quick bread, meaning that there's no yeast or kneading involved. And, unlike many similar recipes, it only requires one mixing bowl. This easy banana bread...
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...
Waffles are a terrific food for self-feeding babies: tender, simple to cut into sticks, and easy to pack with healthy ingredients like whole grain flours and even veggies. These Zucchini Bread Waffles for baby-led weaning, from my cookbook Baby-Led Feeding, are one of my favorite recipes...
When it comes to baby-led weaning, I am all about dips. They're an easy way to introduce new flavors and big nutrition into your baby's diet. Your little one can use steamed veggies (like carrot sticks or broccoli florets) or toast strips as a vehicle...
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...