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Share with whoever’s on dinner duty tonight so whe Share with whoever’s on dinner duty tonight so when the plate hits the floor you can just make eye contact and whisper “normal, next 🤪”

12-18 months is a full contact sport: reject the dinner, demand the dinner, wail over dinner, feed the dinner to the dog, then kiss you goodnight like nothing happened.

I’m a pediatric dietitian with two toddlers of my own and I promise you:
This isn’t a you problem.
It’s a them being one problem. 🫶
Follow along while I talk about navigating kids meals and to really learn how to tackle it, comment LINK PLEASE and I’ll send you the link to get free expert-made guides.
Questions about open cups or giving water to your Questions about open cups or giving water to your baby? 📲 Comment BLW MEALS to read our “how to offer liquids” guide in BLW Meals app. 📲 

First, they learn to use the cup. Then, they discover the *thrill* of gravity. 

Open cup skills take time and it's certainly not linear, but the only way for them to learn is to practice. 

⭐️BONUS TIP:  the sooner your little one starts using a cup, the easier it makes it when it’s time to wean from the bottle! 🍼

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Try these at mealtime and I bet it makes a differe Try these at mealtime and I bet it makes a difference! 

When we ask children to notice how a food smells, feels, looks, or sounds instead of asking them to eat it, we remove pressure and replace it with curiosity.

That’s important because children learn to accept new foods through repeated, positive exposures—not by being convinced, bribed, or pressured.

That might look like:

✨ Breaking a piece in half

✨ Smelling it together

✨ Finding the crunchiest bite

✨ Looking for the tiniest piece

✨ Talking about colors and textures

✨ Wondering what a food reminds them of

These moments may seem small, but they’re all part of learning.

Remember: interacting with food is progress. Every touch, sniff, poke, or observation is helping your child become more familiar and comfortable with what’s on their plate.

The goal isn’t to make them eat it today.

The goal is to build a positive relationship with food that lasts a lifetime.

💚 Save this carousel for your next mealtime, and share it with another parent who’s navigating picky eating.

For more expert guidance, family-friendly recipes, and meal plans that take the stress out of feeding kids, check out the BLW Meals app through the link in our bio.
Comment BLW MEALS to get access to our food librar Comment BLW MEALS to get access to our food library where you can search how to safely offer over 150 foods based on your little’s development 📲⁠
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✅️Around 6 months, baby uses the palmar grasp ✋🏼 (they rake food into their palm and hold it with their whole hand, fingers wrapped around it), so at this stage food should be cut into larger, finger-length pieces.⁠
🔸 There’s no “perfect” size, so don’t get caught up on if it’s slightly too big or too small. Think the size of an adult finger or roughly the length of your palm, about 2-3 inches long. The ideal size is one that sticks out of baby’s fist so they can munch on the part they can see 👊🏼⁣, but we know every food is different!
🔸 Because the whole hand closes around the food, baby can’t yet reach the piece hidden inside their fist. That’s normal! They may drop it, squish it, or only eat the tip. This is all part of learning. Offer soft, graspable strips: steamed broccoli florets with the “handle,” avocado spears, banana with part of the peel left on, toast strips, and you will see how much they like to practice.⁠
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👉 Gripping and bringing food to their mouth builds the hand strength and coordination they’ll later use to hold utensils/cutlery🍴⁣
👉 Round, hard foods should be cut in quarters lengthwise (such as grapes, cherry tomatoes etc...)⁠
👉 Other high risk choking hazards such as nuts, and larger seeds should be ground, cooked or cut in a specific way. (You can find more information on this topic in the app📲)⁠
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Breakfast again?? 😅 If you’re stuck making the sam Breakfast again?? 😅 If you’re stuck making the same banana toast or oatmeal every single morning, we made something for you.

We put together our BLW Meals App’s 10 favorite baby & toddler breakfast recipes into a free printable cookbook. You’ll love these easy, dietitian-approved ideas that will take the guesswork out of your mornings.

Want it? Just comment ”breakfast”below and we’ll send it straight to you 

(Bonus: lots of them freezer-friendly, so future-you can thank present-you.)

And to access our 700+ recipes for babies, download 🍓BLW Meals App, the link is in our bio.
🥧Comment “quiche” and we’ll send you this crispy p 🥧Comment “quiche” and we’ll send you this crispy potato-crust recipe! 

It’s cheesy, freezer-friendly, and perfect for meal-prepping when you’re running on fumes. Swap the broccoli for whatever veggies you’ve got on hand (cauliflower, spinach, and zucchini all work great) and make it your own. 

And if you loved this recipe, make sure to download BLW Meals App (link in bio) for 700+ dietitian-approved recipes that are baby-friendly and loved by the whole family. One less thing to think about at dinnertime. 🍽️
Starting solids soon? Then your algorithm did you Starting solids soon?

Then your algorithm did you a favor today. 😉

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the advice, conflicting opinions, and questions about what to feed first and how to do it safely? You’re not alone.

We’re a team of feeding professionals who created the BLW Meals app to make starting solids feel less stressful and a whole lot more doable.

Here you’ll find:
✨ easy meal inspiration
✨ safe food preparation tips
✨ expert feeding guidance
✨ real-life feeding wins (and messy moments)

Follow along-we’ll help you take it one bite at a time. And if you want a free library showing you how to offer over 150+ foods safely comment BLW MEALS 💚
Okay so you’ve been to my house then? Are we all Okay so you’ve been to my house then?

Are we all living the same lives 🤪 @theortegaspartyof6 

Follow along because we are right there in the mean trenches with you💚

What’s one thing you bought a lot of hoping your little one would eat it because they loved it once?⬇️
Hey guys, Vanessa here. My daughter was legit on a Hey guys, Vanessa here. My daughter was legit on a grilled cheese marathon until I realised how to stop it without drama.

Every night I’d ask, “What do you want for dinner?” Every night, same answer. I thought I was being a good, respectful parent by giving her a choice.

Turns out that question was the problem.

Toddlers can’t mentally scan every food they’ve ever eaten and pick one. Their brains aren’t built for that kind of open-ended decision yet, so they will just default to their favorite food every time. It’s the only answer their brain can reliably produce under pressure.

Once I understood that, mealtime stopped feeling like a negotiation.

Here’s the shift that worked for us:

I stopped asking what she wanted to eat. I started deciding the meal, and let her choose between two small parts of it.

“We’re having pasta. Do you want carrots or green beans on the side?”

This allowed her to still have control, but in a way that her brain could manage at her level.

And the other piece that mattered just as much: I always kept one food on the plate that I knew she’d eat without a fight. A plate that feels safe is a plate a toddler is more willing to explore.

This one change didn’t fix everything overnight. But it took the daily food standoff down from a battle to a five-minute conversation.

If dinnertime has turned into a nightly negotiation at your house, you’re not doing anything wrong, you just might be asking the wrong question.

The BLW Meals app builds this exact approach into every meal plan, with picky eating guides for the nights you’re too tired to think of the swap yourself.

Link in bio if you want mealtime to feel easier tonight.
📍Comment BLW MEALS for the full guide to safely in 📍Comment BLW MEALS for the full guide to safely introduce allergens to your baby inside our app 🥜

This is one of our most-saved posts, so we’re bringing it back- allergens are one of the top questions we get from parents starting solids.

Parents used to be told to delay these foods. That guidance has changed. The LEAP study and newer research show early, frequent exposure - especially to peanut and egg - may actually help reduce the risk of allergies as kids grow.

Per the WHO and Food Allergy Research & Education, the top 9 allergens are:
🐟 Finned fish
🥛 Milk & dairy
🌾 Wheat
🦐 Shellfish
🥜 Peanuts
🌰 Tree nuts
🥚 Egg
🫘 Soy
⚪ Sesame (the newest addition to the list)

A few things to know before you start:
Offer allergens earlier in the day, and skip the nap right after so you can watch for a reaction.
Space them out - don’t introduce two new allergens (like peanut and egg) on the same day, so you’ll know which one caused it if there’s a reaction.

If your baby has severe eczema, a diagnosed autoimmune condition, or a family history of food allergies, loop in your pediatrician or allergist before you start.

Track any reactions (photos/video help) and share them with your pediatrician.

Save this for reference, and send it to a friend who’s about to start solids 👶

Want exact amounts, timing, and prep for all 9 allergens? BLW Meals App🍓has a full 30-day allergen meal plan built for this. Download it-link in bio.
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Any questions? Send us a DM! Someone from our pediatric feeding team will get back to you!

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I didn’t know I was creating a “more” monster 😆 Co I didn’t know I was creating a “more” monster 😆
Comment LINK PLEASE to get our baby sign guide and other tips to make feeding your kids EASIER.
As a pediatric dietitian, I don’t mind because teaching my little one’s baby sign (even before 6 months old) is one of the best things I’ve done at meals.
Not only has it shortened the length of their meltdowns (because I can kind of decipher what they want), but it’s encouraged them to communicate multiple ways (even babbling) which has so many developmental benefits!
Our Speech-Language Pathologist, Emma, taught me that pairing a sign with the spoken word (like signing “more” while saying “more”) actually reinforces language development, not delays it - a myth she gets asked about all the time!

Follow for more guidance on safely and confidently feeding your little ones!

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Ever stare at your baby’s plate and wonder if you’ Ever stare at your baby’s plate and wonder if you’re actually doing this right? 😅

Here’s the simple formula we use for every meal: **1 energy food + 1 iron food + 1 fruit or veggie.** That’s it. That’s the plate.

No stress, no second-guessing, just a quick mental checklist so you know your baby’s getting what they need, even on the busy days.

These chicken patties (iron food ✅) are one of our most-loved recipes because they’re soft enough for baby to gum before teeth show up, and they freeze beautifully for meal prep.

Want more recipes like this, nutritious and easy to make? That’s exactly what our app is for, we have over 700 BLW-friendly recipes, all mapped out so you never have to wonder “is this a balanced meal?” again.

📲 Comment BLW MEALS to download our app and take the guesswork out of feeding.
“What do I do if my child won’t eat?” ”Should I ju “What do I do if my child won’t eat?”
”Should I just offer an alternative?”
The anxiety about whether or not your kid is eating can be really overwhelming. It feels like it goes against our job as parents. 

Follow along and comment LINK PLEASE if you want expert-made guidance and recipes to make this stage easier!
💬Since we get asked this so often, we thought it would be helpful to bring the conversation out onto the feed.
If a child chooses not to eat anything at all at a set meal time, simply offer food again at the next meal or snack time.
Children should be able to say☝🏼 “no” to food. This helps them connect to their body’s hunger and fullness cues.
When you offer a meal and your child doesn’t eat it, instead of offering them an alternative, store the food safely in an airtight container in the fridge. Then, re-offer at the next meal.  If the next meal is breakfast, then just serve breakfast normally💚.
💚If you have already stumbled into the practice of offering an alternative, it’s okay! You can always change your mindset and begin anew.

Does this happen to you at mealtime? Let us know in the comments. ⤵️

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Comment BLW MEALS if you want a safe step-by-step Comment BLW MEALS if you want a safe step-by-step guide on starting solids made by a pediatric dietitian. 

This is Luca at 6 months old and he had:

Day 1 Egg

Day 2 Egg + broccoli omelet (recipe in the app 📲) 

Day 3 Avocado (mashed) 

Day 4 Pasta (rotini)+ tomato sauce + tomato wedge + broccoli 

Day 5 High iron fritter+ oat cereal + orange (recipe in the app 📲) 

Day 6 Meatball + cauliflower+ orange (recipe in the app 📲) 

Day 7 Peanut butter (thinned) + steamed apple

He didn’t eat much at first (even if I would responsively feed him). So I  offered small portions to reduce waste, prioritized spacing out the top 9 allergens, and tried to offer similar foods that I eat so he can mimic me.

I think it’s important to start where you (and your baby) feel comfortable and follow their lead.

Offer safe textures and shapes, avoid honey and try to have fun with it💚

What was your baby’s first food?⬇️ 

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The top mistake parents make with picky eaters? Gi The top mistake parents make with picky eaters? Giving up after the first “no thank you.”
We almost made it, too. One “I don’t like it,” and it’s so easy to just... stop offering. 
But here’s what actually happened with star fruit: she’d said no before she’d even tried it. Instead of never offering it again, I kept eating it myself. Her siblings ate it, and when we saw it in the store, we talked about how it looked. And then one day, she suddenly wanted in.
That’s it. That’s the whole trick. Kids don’t need a lecture on nutrition. They need repeated, low-pressure exposure — and a little bit of FOMO. 

Watching someone else enjoy a food is one of the most powerful (and most overlooked) tools for picky eaters. It’s not about forcing a bite, it’s about staying in the game long enough for curiosity to win.
One “no” is not a final answer. It’s just day one.
If you’re in the thick of picky eating and feel like giving up on a food-don’t. 

Follow @BLWMealsapp for real first-bite moments, and the small shifts that actually move the needle. 🌟🍓

And if you’re looking for even more guidance on picky eating strategies, we’ve got you covered inside our app ;)
The updates are still changing but here’s some of The updates are still changing but here’s some of the latest⬇️

Here are some other symptoms to look out for in babies and kids:
-watery diarrhea, low appetite, fatigue, and tummy cramps that can drag on for weeks.

✔️ See your pediatrician if diarrhea lasts more than a few days, it’s treatable, but needs a specific antibiotic!

Info is sourced from the FDA, Washington post, CDC, CBC and Johns Hopkins. Public health matters and when it’s working well it often goes unnoticed. We believe it should always be supported💚.

Comment ‘100’ to get a free library showing you how to safely prep food for your baby and toddler based by age and stage.

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🥤Smoothies are a fantastic food option for little 🥤Smoothies are a fantastic food option for little ones! 

✨Not only are they fun and delicious, but they can also be packed with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins to help meet your child’s nutritional needs. 

💚This specific recipe can be a good way to boost iron intake for little ones who eat little or no meat. Iron is vital for your child’s growth and development, and smoothies can be an easy and tasty way to ensure they’re getting enough. 

😉You can also customize the ingredients based on your child’s preferences, making them a versatile option for any meal or snack time.

📲Inside BLW Meals App we have over 700 recipes like this one, that are dietitian-approved and delicious too! Search our recipes by meal, the ingredient you wish to offer, allergen exclusion, and more!

Comment “BLW MEALS” for the link to download now!

🥤Here are some ways to offer smoothies:

- Drink it with your little one and do “cheers” before taking a sip
- Add it to reusable pouches for when you are on the go
- Freeze it in popsicle molds for an alternative way of eating it
Did your baby eat everything... and now your toddl Did your baby eat everything... and now your toddler seems to survive on the same 5 foods? 🙃

You’re not imagining it and you’re definitely not alone.

It’s incredibly common for toddlers to become more selective with food. As they grow, their appetite naturally changes, they begin asserting independence, and they’re often more cautious about trying unfamiliar foods.

The good news? Picky eating doesn’t have to turn every meal into a battle.

Our feeding experts created practical, evidence-based picky eating guides to help you:

✨ reduce mealtime stress

✨ encourage your child to explore new foods (without pressure)

✨ build a positive relationship with food

If you’re ready for calmer mealtimes, comment ”LINK PLEASE” below and we’ll send you the guides. 💚

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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.
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