Whenever I post a recipe that contains an egg in it on the Real Baby Food Instagram feed, I invariably get questions from parents asking if there's anything that can be used to replace the egg(s) because their baby is allergic. In fact, eggs are...
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...
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...
Do you need an Instant Pot or other multi-cooker to make baby food? Of course not! But, boy, it really can make your life easier. And if you already have a multi-cooker on your counter, making baby food in it is a no-brainer. Here's my...
I love my Instant Pot (a.k.a. my multi-cooker) for a lot of reasons. Beans cook up creamy and tender in less than an hour (without soaking!), meats turn succulent with little coaxing, and I can make hard-boiled eggs for a crowd without breaking a sweat....
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...
I am excited to announce that The Multi-Cooker Baby Food Cookbook launches on November 19 and is available for pre-order now! After two other baby food cookbooks, why an Instant Pot baby food cookbook? When I first started playing with an Instant Pot three or four...
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...