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We probably all grew up hearing this from our own We probably all grew up hearing this from our own parents, but here’s why saying “just one bite” is harmful. 
It builds resistance by making your child feel pressured to eat. What does that mean for you guys? Well, firstly mealtime shifts from a low-stakes, curious experience into a power struggle. And once a child associates the table with pressure, they’re more likely to shut down.

The fix isn’t complicated, but it does require unlearning what a lot of us grew up with.

Instead of “just take one bite,” try: “You don’t have to eat it, but you can explore it.”

This new phrasing removes the pressure entirely. It gives your child permission to explore food at their own pace (think: touching it, smelling it, moving it around, even licking it) without the expectation that it has to end in eating. What’s important to know is those actions at mealtime are actually a completely normal (and important!) part of how kids learn to accept new foods.

If mealtime with your toddler feels like a daily battle lately, you’re not doing anything wrong, you probably just need a new mindset and some new guidance.

📲 Head to the BLW Meals app (link in bio) for our full guide on ending mealtime power struggles, plus dozens of others that will help you navigate this new phase.
You’ve got 14 tabs open: “best milk for 1 year old You’ve got 14 tabs open: “best milk for 1 year old,” “what milk is safe to offer” “how much milk is too much milk?!”

One article says cow’s milk. Another says oat. Your mom says “we just gave you whole milk and you turned out fine.” 😅

We got you. Here’s what you actually need to know 👇 Comment BLW MEALS to get everything you need to know about feeding your little one in one trusted place.

🍼Keep in mind this is a transition period for a lot of little ones! It doesn’t happen overnight. ⁣⁣⁣

Depending on your baby’s eating development, transitioning to a new milk at 1 year becomes a supplement to your little one’s diet.⁣⁣ ⁣

⁣⁣It’s perfectly fine if they aren’t drinking as much milk as they were before🤗. The long-term goal is for little ones to be eating their nutrition. 🙌⁣⁣⁣

🍼Some options you have:⁣

- Continue breastfeeding/breast milk + finger foods⁣
- Finger foods + a pasteurized animal milk or fortified plant-based milk⁣
- Water + calcium-rich finger foods. ⁣
- Or a combination of some of the above!

🍼Every family is different! Whichever milk you choose: ⁣⁣⁣

- Check to make sure it is fortified with calcium, fat, protein and ideally Vitamin D.⁣
- As a paediatric dietitian I recommend you try to keep it to ~16 ounces if they are eating other calcium foods such as cheese and yogurt. ⁣⁣This decreases the risk for anemia💚. ⁣The AAP recommends no more than 24 ounces of milk per day after 1 year.
- Water will become their main source of hydration ⁣⁣⁣
- Holding loving boundaries around milk can be hard, so keep in mind it is for their long-term development ❤️⁣

If you want everything you need to know to feed your little one + recipes and meal plans all in one place without having to keep a million tabs open comment BLW MEALS to get the app.📲

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The plot twist nobody asked for. 😩🍎 “cAn I HaVe a The plot twist nobody asked for. 😩🍎

“cAn I HaVe a SnAAAAAAcK” 

Sound familiar? You’re not doing anything wrong-this is basically a rite of passage for toddler parents. But “surviving on crackers and goldfish” isn’t a long-term meal plan, and we know you’re tired of feeling like a short-order cook for a kid who only orders things that come in a package from the pantry. 

That’s exactly why we built BLW Meals. Real strategies for picky eaters, meal ideas that don’t feel like a battle, and a plan to help your toddler ACTUALLY eat at meals-not just graze all day on snacks.

📲 Download BLW Meals (link in bio) and let’s get your kid excited about real food again-no bribery, no bargaining, no snack-only survival mode.

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🗒️Comment “PRINT” to get our PDF showing you how t 🗒️Comment “PRINT” to get our PDF showing you how to prepare finger foods for baby.

Post it on your fridge for all caregivers, stick it in your purse, or share with a friend 🤗

💚For a more extensive list, we show you how to offer over 100+ foods for free in our app.
How would you feel? When starting solids, parents How would you feel?

When starting solids, parents often have their own agenda of what, how and how much their baby should eat, and it’s definitely important to have a plan.However we must also try to put ourselves in baby’s shoes, everything is new for them and it’s a huge transition from only the exclusive milk feeds they were used to. 

✨So next time you feed your baby, allow them to explore foods and let them lead the way in this process-this is responsive feeding! 

👶🏽Baby Led Weaning (BLW) is a responsive feeding approach where babies self-feed soft, appropriately sized foods right from the start of solids.

This allows babies explore food, textures, tastes, and mealtime at their own pace while developing important eating skills. ✨

With BLW, babies are offered the same nutritious foods the family is eating (with safe modifications), encouraging:
• independence
• fine motor skill development
• chewing and oral motor skills
• positive relationships with food
• family mealtimes together

Learn more about baby-led weaning and how to identify if your baby is ready to start solids in our BLW Meals App’s free guides. The link to download is in our bio.

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If you’re seeing this at 10pm after wrestling your If you’re seeing this at 10pm after wrestling your toddler down for bed, then it’s a sign that you need our page in your life. 
Save this post for the tips, follow us for the constant support.
The thing about kids is… you have to feed them eve The thing about kids is… you have to feed them every single day. 😅

Not just when you’re feeling inspired. Every. Single. Day.

And while feeding your child doesn’t have to look perfect, it does require a lot of mental energy. Deciding what to make, wondering if they’ll eat it, making sure meals are balanced, and trying to come up with something different again tomorrow can feel exhausting.

That’s exactly why we created the BLW Meals app.

Whether you’re just starting solids, feeding a busy toddler, or trying to make family mealtimes less stressful, you’ll find hundreds of dietitian-approved recipes that are simple, nutritious, and made with real families in mind. Plus, our meal plans take the guesswork out of what to serve, helping you spend less time planning and more time enjoying meals together.

No more staring into the fridge hoping inspiration strikes. If you’re ready to make mealtimes easier, tap the link in our bio to explore the BLW Meals app and discover recipes and meal plans that work for your family.
Hey guys, Vanessa here — mom of 3. If there is on Hey guys, Vanessa here — mom of 3. 
If there is one thing I’ve learnt over the past 20 years of parenting (yes, 20 omg) it’s that the words we use at mealtimes can either create pressure or build trust.

When children feel pressured to eat, they’re often less likely to listen to their own hunger and fullness cues, try new foods, or enjoy eating. But when we use language that supports autonomy and curiosity, we create an environment where healthy eating habits can develop naturally over time.
These are a few of the phrases that have genuinely helped at our table:
✨ “You can stop when your tummy says you’re done.”
✨ “You don’t have to eat it. It’ll be here if you change your mind.”
✨ “Food helps us play, learn, and grow.”
✨ “You can ask for more if you’re still hungry.”
✨ “I wonder what this tastes like.”
✨ “We’ll have another chance to eat in a little while.”
Remember: your job isn’t to convince your child to eat more. It’s to consistently offer nourishing foods, create a positive mealtime environment, and trust that their appetite will do the rest.
Save these to use next mealtime and if you’re looking for more guidance, tap the link in our bio to download our app and start your new-user free trial today.
Wondering when it’s time to start safely offering  Wondering when it’s time to start safely offering bite-sized pieces to your baby? 👶

One of the biggest signs to watch for is the pincer grasp-when your baby starts picking up food with their thumb and index finger. This skill typically develops between 8-12 months and signals they’re ready to begin practicing with smaller pieces of food.

A few important reminders:

✨ There isn’t one “perfect” size. Think around the size of a chickpea or small dice.

✨ You don’t have to stop offering larger finger-length foods. A mix of larger pieces and bite-sized foods can help your baby continue building feeding skills.

✨ Some foods are always prepared differently. For example, grapes and cherry tomatoes should still be quartered lengthwise, and whole nuts should never be offered.

Not sure how to safely serve different foods as your baby grows?

💚 Comment 100 and we’ll send you our FREE Food Library with safe serving guidance for 100+ foods and age-specific recommendations.

Have questions about the pincer grasp? Drop them below! 👇

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We posted about navigating sweets with your toddle We posted about navigating sweets with your toddler and some people had some big feelings in the comments. Our pediatric dietitian, Leah Hackney, addresses one of the main worries parents have: “if I let my children have dessert, that’s all they are going to want to eat”. 

Are you struggling with a toddler who is obsessed with sweets? You will love reading our Navigating Sweets guide in BLW Meals app. There’s so much information just like this on how to handle this stage. 

Share with a friend who’s also in the trenches of toddlerhood with you.
Attention all tired parents! Here are 7 foods yo Attention all tired parents! 

Here are 7 foods you’re probably cutting wrong for BLW ❌

Baby-Led Weaning is all about letting your little one explore food and learn how to eat at their own pace. So many foods can be offered from 6 months on as long as they are cut and prepared safely for their stage of development. 

And that’s where we come in, our BLW Meals App🍓has a free food library that shows you exactly how to offer over 100 foods to your baby at different stages, you can also keep track of everything your baby has tried in our checklist. 

Comment BLW MEALS and we’ll send you the link to download it!

Swipe through for safe cutting guides from 6-9 month+

🍓 Strawberries

6 months+

- Offer large strawberries whole for baby to suck and gnaw at
- Cut large strawberries into thin slices
- Mash and offer with responsive spoon feeding (baby leans in to take a bite)

9 months+ 

- cut into quarters or bite-sized pieces

✨Strawberries are not one of the top food allergens

🥚 Eggs

6 months+

- Offer omelet rolls for babies to easily hold and self-feed
- Scramble eggs and offer with responsive spoon feeding (baby leans in to take a bite)

9 months+ 

- cut into omelets into bite-sized pieces
- hard-boil quail eggs and cut in half
- hard-boil chicken eggs and cut into quarters or bite-sized pieces

⚠️Eggs are among the top food allergens and should be introduced mindfully from the beginning, refer to our app for details.

🍎 Apples

Raw apples can pose a choking risk and should be modified for children until the age of 4-5 years old

6 months+

- Cook the apple until tender enough to easily be squished between your fingers, offer in thick wedges
- Offer unsweetened applesauce with responsive spoon feeding (baby leans in to take a bite)

9 months+ 

- Shred with a thick shredder
- Cut into matchstick-thin slices

✨Apples are not one of the top food allergens

🥔 Potatoes

6 months+

- Cook until very tender and easily squished between 2 fingers, offer in finger-length wedges or strips for baby to hold and self-feed
- Mash and let them eat with their hands and get messy
- Mash and offer with responsive spoon feeding (baby leans in to take a bite)

9 months+ 

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If this looks familiar, don’t worry-this behavior If this looks familiar, don’t worry-this behavior is actually a normal part of learning to eat.

So before you start Googling “why does my baby throw food,” we already did that for you. Get the full breakdown (and what to do next) in The Throwdown on Food Throwing Guide, inside the app.

Download it with the link in bio or comment “BLW MEALS” for a free trial.
Have you introduced open cups yet? Drinking from Have you introduced open cups yet?

Drinking from an open cup is a lifelong skill that you can start teaching your baby as early as 6 months. 

There’s no need to stress about them “falling behind” if it takes them some time to learn. It’s just something you can work on when you have the capacity. 

Don’t forget the power of imitation, babies love to mimic us! 

A 6-12 month old baby can have 4-8 ounces of water per day on top of the hydration they receive from breastmilk or formula. However, in the begining we recommend you start with small amounts so it doesn’t displace milk feeds. 
Taking a few sips from their cup throughout the day will usually provide the water they need. Or you can offer ~1-2 ounces (30-60 ml) with each meal.

Some cups that you may start with can be:

- EZPZ Tiny Cup
- Eztotz Silicone cup
- Munchkin Splash cup
- Green Sprouts cup
- Medicine cups or small bottle lids

For more information on how to offer water to your little one check out the “how to offer liquids” liquids guide in the BLW Meals app (link in bio)📲.
Got a 4 or 5 month old? You’re in the sweet spot! Got a 4 or 5 month old? You’re in the sweet spot! ✨ Solids might feel far away, but these little moments right now are actually building your baby’s eating skills, no spoon required.

Here’s what you can start today:
✅ Bring baby to the table! Getting familiar with the dining environment and mealtime routines builds positive associations with food before the first bite
✅ Practice sitting in the high chair (just very short stretches to see improvements!) good positioning and head control make the transition to solids SO much safer
✅ Let them touch and smell your food. It’s amazing sensory feedback and totally counts as “food play.” This is the first step in learning how to eat!
✅ Keep up that tummy time! It builds the motor skills they’ll need for eating

You’re probably already doing half of these without realizing it 💚
Our free food library has 100+ foods with guides on how to prepare and safely offer them based on your baby’s development! Comment “BLW Meals” to get it plus 10+ free feeding guides!
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Your avocado didn’t ripen for 5 days just to die o Your avocado didn’t ripen for 5 days just to die on your counter 🥑💀 3 easy ways to save it before it’s too late. Want recipes this realistic every day? 
Comment “BLW MEALS” and I’ll send the app link! 

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📍Save for a week of breakfast ideas!! Nutritious, 📍Save for a week of breakfast ideas!!

Nutritious, delicious, and actually easy to make 🙌

Most of these breakfasts can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer, so one cooking session can last you several mornings.

All the recipes pictured can be offered from 6 months+ and our app guides you on how to serve them safely at each stage of your baby’s development.

Every recipe is created by our team of pediatric dietitians and nutritionists who are also moms (and yes, they’ve all been tested by our own kids 😉)

We’re constantly adding new recipes so you’ll never run out of breakfast ideas for your little one.

💬 Comment BLW MEALS and we’ll send you the download link!

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Starting solids soon and wondering where on earth Starting solids soon and wondering where on earth to begin?

Comment BLW MEALS to have everything you need to know and a step-by-step plan in one place. 
Maybe you’ve heard about Baby-Led Weaning. Maybe you’ve saved a dozen videos. Maybe you’re excited... and a little nervous, too.

Either way, we’re so glad you’re here 💚

We’re a team of feeding professionals (including dietitians and speech-language pathologists) who created the BLW Meals app to help parents feel confident starting solids.

Around here you’ll find:
✨ simple baby meal ideas
✨ safe ways to serve foods
✨ feeding tips grounded in evidence made simple for tired parents
✨ real-life mealtime moments from our own families

Follow along for daily support, and send this to a friend who’s about to start their solids journey! 

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If you’re googling and doomscrolling feeding quest If you’re googling and doomscrolling feeding questions at 10pm you’ve found the right page!

It’s important they have multiple signs before starting solids. 

Comment BLW MEALS to get over 20 starting solids guides and tips - made by our pediatric feeding team!

Good trunk control is only ONE of the signs of readiness. Other signs of readiness include:

-Being around 6 months old (this is due to them still having a maturing gut)

-Bringing objects to their mouth

-Showing an interest in food

In the second video you can see him tripod sitting with better head control and trunk control. 

Why do we want good trunk control?

His developmental progression helps make it safer to introduce safe finger foods and may reduce the risk of choking. It means they can focus more on eating and less on keeping their body upright!

Many choking incidences occur not only due to a baby’s environment but also whether they are developmentally ready to navigate the food (in proper shapes and textures).

Some babies aren’t able to independently. push themselves into a sitting position at this age and that’s okay! It’s not a necessary milestone to start. We just want to see them have more trunk stability (less wobbliness) and or can sit unassisted or with very minimal assistance for a few seconds. 

Simply put: They shouldn’t be flopping over in their high chair when you start solids. 

If you want to learn how to safely offer over 100+ foods to your little one comment BLW MEALS and we will send you a free food library and over 20 + free starting solids guides!
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Hey guys, Vanessa here. Trying a new food might no Hey guys, Vanessa here. Trying a new food might not register as a big deal to us because we’ve been around long enough to know that tastes shift, flavors evolve, and sometimes you just have to give brussels sprouts a few decades (like honestly why are they my favorite veggie now?!).

The thing is, for a child, it can feel like being asked to leap into the unknown. Unfamiliar. Overwhelming. Sometimes even scary. And that is how Scarlett is about tomatoes.

The way we respond in those moments matters more than we think.

“Just one bite, please? For me?” might sound gentle to our adult ears, but it ties their choice to our approval.
“You liked it last time!” might seem like encouragement, but it can land like shame when their body says no today.
Even “No dessert unless you eat this” turns the whole table into a transaction which means teaching that some foods are rewards, while others are hurdles. (More on that in another post)

Even the kindest instincts like “It’s not that bad,” or “It’s good for you” can accidentally steamroll their experience. Because sometimes the smell really is too much, the texture really is a dealbreaker, and no amount of logic can make it go down easier.

And comparing them to a sibling? That rarely builds courage. Think about how you feel when your parents compare you…

There’s no perfect phrase that’ll turn broccoli into bliss. But there is a way through that’s built on patience, empathy, and structure that doesn’t make eating feel like a test your child has to pass.

Wondering what you SHOULD say to them? 

Our Mealtime Strategies Guide and Tackling Picky Eating Guide are full of small, respectful shifts that help new foods feel less like a battle and more like an invitation. From the language we use to the way we plate and present, we’ve got your back.

Guess what? Peaceful mealtimes aren’t a fantasy. They’re a practice. And it starts with the way we show up. Tap the link in our bio to learn how to start showing up better at mealtime today.
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