Category: Toddler Nutrition

Health has always been one of my greatest passions; so when I had my first baby, the responsibility of providing for another human life could have been daunting – yet with my knowledge about health, OT background and passion for cooking all coming together nicely I felt secure that all would work out fine. My…

Once we become parents, everything changes: from TV programs to cartoons to nights spent sleeping less than 6 hours interruptedly and dinner-time to three-ring circus. One area in particular that seems to take people by surprise when their toddler hits toddler age is dining out; though kids undoubtedly change lives they shouldn’t dictate or prevent…

Before becoming a mother, my dream was of crafting all baby food myself from scratch and offering my adventurous eater a variety of flavors through homecooked dishes and perfect balanced meals. Unfortunately, reality led me down another route–one full of more squeeze-pack food options than anticipated! Now a new study highlights that not all squeeze…

At times it can be challenging to not worry too much about whether the foods we feed our children are nutritious. While I advise against overthinking it too much, paying special attention to foods which could pose as potential choking hazards can help relieve some stress at meal times and avoid potential issues later. At…

This week, the USDA released its latest dietary recommendations for Americans. It included a section on infants and toddlers’ eating habits. It is recommended that you feed your baby only breastmilk for the first six months and start taking vitamin D supplements as soon as possible after birth. Families should use iron-fortified infant formula if…

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I joke that, if I drew a food-pyramid to represent the foods my toddler eats (like mac and cheese), it would have a large, solid base made up of starches like macaroni and cheese and fruit, with a thick, fat middle section devoted to dairy products (but, let’s face it, mainly cheese). The pinnacle of…

In all my years as a mother, I was never prepared for that moment when I found out my toddler wouldn’t eat the food I put in front of them. It seemed that he would eat anything, from pureed mixtures to a few bites of food he swiped off my plate. His newly onset toddler’s…

We’ve all done it. After spending hours cooking for your family, you are met with a blank stare from your child. It’s hard to have a picky child. We’re here for you. Top picky eater stories include everything from how to supplement their food with vitamins to how to feel understood by a personal essay…

At 18 to 2 years, most children enjoy happily devouring whatever food you offer them by breast, bottle or spoon – whether breastmilk is best, bottle feeding works too or spoon. But suddenly your toddler refuses food? And suddenly your worry sets in: “Why won’t my child eat?”. As both a certified Integrative Nutrition Coach…