Have you heard that you have to choose between baby led weaning and spoon feeding? This is not true! It is absolutely okay to combine baby led weaning and purees. Let me explain why! Babies are smart. Some people claim that babies will be confused if given both solids and purees. This does not make …
Picky eaters like to be in control. The more independence you allow your child to have, the more you can reduce picky eating. Promoting independent eating skills is not a guaranteed solution to reduce or prevent picky eating of course. Picky eating can occur for many reasons, so sometimes a more thorough assessment from a …
Should a 2-year-old use a knife? Should a 3-year-old use a knife? What age is appropriate to introduce a knife to your child? Toddlers can absolutely use knives! You can introduce a knife to a child as early as 2 years of age. Maybe even a little younger for some children! Does this mean you …
Do newborns need to do tummy time? Yes, even newborn babies need tummy time! But tummy time looks very different at 4 weeks compared to 4 months. If both mom and baby are stable and physically able to, baby should be placed skin-to-skin on mom’s chest immediately after birth. If mom is leaning back or …
If your baby is 6 months of age, sitting up on their own, and eating solid foods, they are ready to drink from a straw! Did you know that traditional spout sippy cups are not recommended? The shape prevents a mature swallow pattern from developing and can cause dental problems such as cavities. Sippy cups …
