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...
A few summers ago I developed 75 smoothie and juice recipes for my cookbook Smoothie-licious. Since I was working at Parents during the week I primarily tested recipes over the weekends, sometimes making 4 or 5 smoothie recipes a day. I blended, we sipped, discussed,...
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...
Eggs seem like a natural food for babies: soft, mild-tasting, and full of nutrition. But many parents wonder if it's safe to feed eggs to babies. It's true that eggs are one of the more allergenic foods for babies. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and...
I am thrilled to announce that the Baby-Led Feeding cookbook is here! My goal with this baby-led weaning book is to empower moms and dads to raise happy, healthy, independent eaters, and it has been so gratifying hearing early feedback from readers. Whether you want...
The short answer is yes, baby-led weaning is safe...