Introducing your baby to solid foods is an exciting milestone for the entire family. It’s not only fun for the baby to explore new foods and textures; they are beginning the lifelong process of healthy eating habits. There are many options; whether you start with the common baby foods from the store or homemade purees, you’ll want to ensure you are providing a wide variety of nutritious foods to your baby. This is where the ‘100’ first foods come in. Introducing a variety of foods is the best way to ensure your baby gets all of the essential nutrients needed, and it’s a great way to develop their palate, hopefully avoiding having picky eaters in the future. This article will guide you on the order in which foods to phase in and why. We will also include a free printable list of the 100 First Foods to help you during…

Are you ready to start introducing solid foods to your baby? Is your baby showing signs of readiness by mastering that cute little pincer grasp? This is an exciting, messy, and sometimes stressful milestone; however, it can be a fun family mealtime experience. The American Academy of Pediatrics has an online fact sheet with basic guidelines on when and how to introduce solid foods. Gill Rapley, the BLW pioneer, also has a website with a lot of helpful information, including links to recipe books and other resources.  In this article, we will dive into the benefits of baby-led weaning and suggest ways to introduce a variety of foods to your baby. Before getting started, the most important thing to remember is to speak to your child’s pediatrician before introducing solid foods for the first time. All babies are different, so even if your friend started BLW foods with their 5-month-old baby, it…

Are you in a school lunch rut because your kids are tired of the same old sandwiches for lunch time? Here are 11 new ideas and healthy easy recipes for your kid’s school lunch boxes that are NOT SANDWICHES.  Whether it’s for school or camp, the idea of packing a lunch bag every day of the week can sometimes be overwhelming or even trivial especially if you have picky eaters at home. As busy parents, we want healthy school lunch ideas that our kids will like and that are also quick and convenient. Having multiple kids, I can attest to this! Taking into consideration your child’s or their classmates’ allergies or food restrictions can also make packing lunches tough. Last year was the first time we had to deal with that since my daughter was at a nut-free school. I was excited to learn of all the alternatives available for…