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Comment BLW MEALS to download our app and access o Comment BLW MEALS to download our app and access our Free Food Library that shows exactly how to offer foods safely to your baby, at 6 months, 7 months and on.

The general way to test if a food is safe for your baby is by doing the “squish test” - just press the food between 2 fingers, if it easily squishes, that means babies can gum them even without teeth. 

And keep in mind that bigger shapes are safer in the beginning and easier for them to hold and self-feed. Start offering soft bite-sized pieces of food once your baby is using their pincer grasp (around 8-9 months).

If you’re ever in doubt about how to offer something to your baby, just check our food library!
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EASY OVERNIGHT FOCACCIA

Ingredients:

- 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (6 g) active dry yeast
- 2 cups (480 ml) lukewarm water
- 5 tablespoons (75 ml) olive oil, divided
- whole rosemary leaves, to choice
- 2 teaspoons (12 g) salt, optional (only for 12 months+)
- Your choice of toppings for decorating (I like using halved cherry tomatoes and black olives)
- Water should feel warm if you stick your finger in it, but not to hot for you to hold it in there for a few seconds

Directions:

1. Pour the lukewarm water into a bowl and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for about 15 minutes, until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and the 2 teaspoons salt (if using).
3. Pour the bloomed yeast mixture into the flour and mix with a spatula until it comes together into a sticky ball of dough. There’s no kneading needed.
4. Rub the surface of the dough with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12–48 hours. 
5. When you’re ready to bake, pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into the bottom of a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan and spread it around to coat.
6. Deflate the dough by using 2 forks to pull it from the outside edges toward the center.
7. Plop the dough in the middle of the oiled pan.
8. Let rest at room temperature for 3–4 hours, until it looks puffy and has spread out in the pan.
9. ~20 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
10. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the dough. Use your fingertips to press down and stretch the dough out to the edges of the pan, leaving dimples all over the surface.
11. Decorate with the rosemary and other toppings of your choosing.
12. Bake on the middle rack for 25–30 minutes, until deep golden brown on top. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
Baby constipation and toddler constipation remedy: Baby constipation and toddler constipation remedy: try this constipation smoothie for babies and kids 🍓

If your little one is struggling to poop, it’s not always the food’s fault. Babies and toddlers have a digestive system that’s still developing, so constipation is super common, especially when starting solids, switching to cow’s milk, or going through big transitions like potty training.

A few things that can help get things moving:

💧 Increase fluids. Offer water with meals (and breast milk or formula as usual for babies)

🏃 Get them moving. Tummy time, bicycle legs, and active play all help stimulate the gut

🍑 Offer fiber-rich (and sorbitol containing) foods like prunes, pears and peaches. Other foods with fiber like berries, and chia seeds too.

Constipation smoothie for babies and kids:

- 1/2 cup frozen berries
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 small banana
- 3-4 prunes
- 1 tbsp chia seeds

Blend until smooth and serve in an open cup or straw cup. Freeze leftovers into popsicles!

If constipation is ongoing, painful, or you notice blood in the stool, check in with your child’s doctor.

Get more baby-led weaning recipes, picky eater guides, and constipation-friendly meal ideas in the BLW Meals App 📲 Link in bio!

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Comment “Banana Bread” for the best baby banana br Comment “Banana Bread” for the best baby banana bread I’ve ever made. 

And when this happens to you (which it will), search “banana” in the app to find our top rated banana recipes the whole family will love.
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You probably know that calcium is crucial for chil You probably know that calcium is crucial for children’s healthy growth and development.
While milk is a popular calcium source, there are also unexpected and delicious alternatives to add to your child’s diet. 🌟

Search “calcium” in our app’s free food library to find more options to offer your little one! Comment BLW MEALS for if you need a link to download it. 

Remember, introducing a variety of unexpected calcium sources to your toddlers’ diet will not only promote strong bones and teeth but also expand their taste preferences and provide a diverse range of nutrients. 🥗

Share your favorite unexpected calcium source below!
Can you relate? I enjoy cooking, and making fancy Can you relate?

I enjoy cooking, and making fancy things like a Beef Wellington every now and then, but the reality is that cooking on a daily basis is more about survival 🤪

Whether you’re feeling inspired to cook, or just need to feed your family quickly, we are here for you! BLW Meals App (link in bio) has over 700 baby-friendly recipes to make your life easier 💚
💚 We are constantly being asked how much baby shou 💚 We are constantly being asked how much baby should be eating during their first year.

The truth is that there is no rule for this⁣⁣⁣🤷‍♀️⁠⁣⁣⁣⁠

👉 Each baby has their own needs and these can even change from one day to another. What matters is to give your little one the opportunity to eat and let them show you how much they need.

⏰ We recommend offering solids around similar times each day, and slowly adding in meals as they seem interested. ⁣⁣⁣⁠Some babies eat 1-2 “meals” per day right away, and others take more time to learn. ⁣⁣⁣⁠

🍽 We like to start with one meal so that you and baby are not overwhelmed with the new skill they are learning. ⁠⁣⁣⁣⁠As baby learns to eat, there will be a natural progression to adding another meal.

Remember this is just a guide, if your baby is interested in food you can offer more. And if your baby is taking their time to learn to eat, no need to rush them❤️⁣⁣⁠⁠

📲 If you want more guidance on how to offer solids so you can confidently feed your little one, download the BLW Meals App, link in bio.
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Apparently smearing sweet potato into the high cha Apparently smearing sweet potato into the high chair crevices is “sensory exploration.”

Cool cool cool. Very educational.

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Wondering how to offer apples to your baby? Apples Wondering how to offer apples to your baby? Apples are a nutritious, fiber-rich fruit and can be a great first food for baby when introduced the right way.

⚠️ Safety tip: Raw apple slices and chunks are a choking hazard for babies and toddlers under 4 years old. But apples can (and should!) be offered before then-the key is to prepare them safely. Always remove the peel and serve them in age-appropriate textures for baby-led weaning.

✅ Easy ways to prepare apples for babies:

🍎 Steam or simmer apples with a touch of vanilla until soft

🍏 Bake apple slices with a sprinkle of cinnamon

🍎 Mix unsweetened applesauce with nut butter for extra protein

🍏 Swap sugar or eggs in recipes with unsweetened applesauce

💡Tip: Our BLW Meals app includes a full food library (with safe serving suggestions for each age), plus a checklist to track which foods your baby has tried.

📲 Comment BLW APP below and we’ll send you the link to get all the apple info (and so much more).
Comment “BLW APP if breakfast is the meal you drea Comment “BLW APP if breakfast is the meal you dread most 👇

Hi, I’m Leah (pediatric dietitian) and breakfast is my least favorite meal of the day. I said what I said.

I’ve usually been up at least once at night with the kids and in the morning I don’t want to think. I don’t want to cook something complicated. I just want to feed my family something good without standing in my kitchen half asleep trying to figure it out.

So here’s a method I use that’s been working for me lately:

✔️ One or two things I can quickly reheat or throw together

✔️ One or two things I just need to chop

✔️ Lots of repeats or leftovers, because if I open a can of pumpkin, you better believe I’m finding two recipes that need it

✔️ Night-before prep so mornings are basically on autopilot

That’s exactly how I built the breakfasts inside our meal plans. To be something doable or give easy inspiration without overthinking it. Comment BLW APP if you want less meal stress.

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When you’re tired and overwhelmed about introducin When you’re tired and overwhelmed about introducing allergens to your baby, you’ll want to save this. 

Allergic reactions I’m looking for after introducing peanut:

Its usually a combination of multiple symptoms like…

-Vomiting (projectile, or something different than usual spit up)

-Rash or hives (usually spreads and is new)

-Swelling (often in combination with hives)

Less often but can happen: diarrhea, anaphylaxis (difficulty breathing/swelling of the airway). 

I also try not to put him down for a nap right after otherwise I may miss a reaction! 

I choose days where I don’t have as much going on or it’s not as stressful in case I need to see a doctor. I love that the meal plan in the app lets me mark where I left off, which is helpful if I need to postpone an introduction to another day. 

Comment BLW APP if you want more step-by-step guidance on allergens and solid foods for your little one! Made by pediatric dietitians <3

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Share this with a friend who’s feeding a baby! If Share this with a friend who’s feeding a baby!

If you don’t have it yet, comment FREE LIBRARY to check out our free food library which shows you how to offer chicken + other foods to your baby. We will send you the link to download for free📲 

👉If you want to offer animal protein to your baby, chicken can be a good option. It can be prepared in many different ways so it’s easy for them to self-feed and chew!

🍔Patties can be shaped so they are the perfect size for baby to hold onto. You can also add a variety of vegetables and different seasonings for them to learn lots of different flavors.

🥘Make the dishes your family already enjoys eating and just alter them slightly so to be appropriate for baby: no salt (if possible), sugar, or honey, and soft enough to smush between the thumb and pointer finger.

🥣Shredded chicken can also be mixed with plain yogurt, cottage cheese or mashed potatoes for spoon-feeding. Once your baby has their pincer grasp (around 8-9 months), they may enjoy picking up shredded chicken to self-feed👌.
The school term is almost over and I’m already sic The school term is almost over and I’m already sick of packing lunches. 

One of the ways I try to make life easier for myself is cooking more at dinner so that I can add it to her lunchbox for the next day. I also don’t put pressure on myself to have perfect Pinterest-worthy lunchboxes because let’s be honest…I’ve got too much going on. 

If you’re burnt out on lunchbox ideas, check out the lunch box meal plan in our app. We’ve got 30 days of lunchbox meals all planned out for you! 

Comment BLW Meals to download it
Have you been offering iron-rich foods to your bab Have you been offering iron-rich foods to your baby?

Babies are naturally born with iron stores, but these start to drop around 6 months. That is why it’s important to include these foods in your baby’s meals.

It’s also worth mentioning that the iron in meat, fish, and eggs is absorbed easily on its own. However the iron in beans, lentils, seeds, and fortified cereal is absorbed much less efficiently unless you pair it with vitamin C.

Vitamin C converts that iron into a form baby’s body can actually use, think strawberries, orange segments, kiwi, bell pepper, broccoli, or tomato next to the lentils, beans, or cereal.

Swipe through for exactly how much iron is in 30+ foods you can start offering at 6 months, organized by food group, plus what actually counts as a serving (2 tablespoons). All of these values were sourced from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov).

📲Comment LIBRARY and we’ll send you the link to download BLW Meals App and access our Free Food Library, which shows you how to safely offer all of these foods and more.

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One meal your baby eats everything…the next meal t One meal your baby eats everything…the next meal they barely touch their food.

And suddenly you’re wondering…Did they eat enough? Should I offer something else?

Here’s the reassuring truth: babies are naturally intuitive eaters.

Just like with milk feeds, they listen to their hunger and fullness cues. That means their appetite can change meal to meal and day to day.

Some meals will be big. Some will be tiny. Both are completely normal. 

Your role in feeding is simple (even though it doesn’t always feel that way):

✔️ Offer balanced meals

✔️ Keep a predictable routine

✔️ Let your baby decide how much to eat

✔️Trust in their intuitive eating abilities!This approach helps support healthy eating habits and trust in their bodies as they grow. 💚

📱 If you’re navigating the challenges of feeding your little one, the BLW Meals App has a free food library, feeding tips, and 700+ recipes designed by feeding professionals to help make mealtimes easier.

Send to a parent who needs this reminder. ✨
👻Save these spooky recipe ideas! Our BLW Meals A 👻Save these spooky recipe ideas!

 Our BLW Meals App with over 700 family recipes like these and we are constantly adding new and seasonal recipes so you never run out of ideas of what you make for your little ones!

Did you know that themed recipes can be a good way to introduce new or non-preferred foods? Kids may be more willing to try something different if it’s part of a theme like this. You can even try dressing in costume and making the meal/snack a party!

Including your child in the preparation can also be a positive way to expose them to different foods, for them to interact with the food in a way that is not so intimidating to them. All of these recipes can be made with the “help” of your child.

Download BLW Meals App through the link in our bio and type “Halloween” into the search bar to find lots of other fun recipe ideas.
I wasn’t stressing over whether every plate had en I wasn’t stressing over whether every plate had enough variety, whether every meal looked balanced, or whether I had introduced enough different foods that week.

And it wasn’t because I cared less.

It was because I finally understood that feeding kids is a long game.

One dinner doesn’t determine their nutrition.

One rejected vegetable doesn’t mean they’re becoming a picky eater.

Serving the same breakfast three days in a row isn’t a failure.

Our kids don’t need us to get every meal right. They need us to keep showing up, offering food, eating together when we can, giving them opportunities to explore, and trusting that learning to eat happens over hundreds and hundreds of meals.

With my first, I thought being a good eater meant eating more.

With my third, I realized it means trusting your baby to listen to their cues. 

If you’re in the stage where feeding your baby or toddler feels like one more thing you have to get right, this is your reminder: you’re not feeding them for one meal. You’re helping them learn how to eat for a lifetime. 

Follow along for more realistic feeding advice.
May the odds be ever in your favor. #parentsofin May the odds be ever in your favor. 

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🎃 SAVE for pumpkin season fun! All of these recip 🎃 SAVE for pumpkin season fun!

All of these recipes can be offered from 6 months on as long as the allergens present have been introduced. If you’re offering to little ones below the age of 2, just skip the maple syrup in the pumpkin spice smoothie 😉

Whether you’re team PSL ☕️ or not, pumpkin itself is packed with nutrition!

- rich in vitamin A, potassium, iron & more
- high in fiber
- loaded with antioxidants

💡 Pumpkin can easily be incorporated into a wide range of recipes, sweet or savory, cooked or no-bake, breakfast or dinner! Swipe through for a handful of ideas!

📲 Our BLW Meals app has over 700+ recipes that are dietitian-approved and baby-loved so that you ALWAYS have tasty & fun options at hand. Search by ingredient or use the filters to find recipes based on meal type, time, & more!

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