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What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Eat

Dec 24, 2020

Frustrated when your child refuses to eat what you made for dinner? Learn how to avoid power struggles and get your kids to finally eat. I cooked orzo pasta for dinner—usually a family favorite—except this particular meal happened to have artichokes. My son crinkled his nose. "I don't want to eat it," he said, without so much as taking a single bite. "Aren't you hungry?" I asked, hoping his hunger would drive him to at least try one spoonful. "I am," he responded, "but I want something else to eat." And when I told him there was nothing else to eat but that, he proceeded to whine … [Read more...]

Children’s Books about Food

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Dec 11, 2020

It's fun to read stories about baking, cooking, eating and giving food. Here are children's books about food to read aloud with your child. "Can we make pastilla?" my son asked. He had been poring through a world atlas that also showed custom food from different regions. This one in particular was from Morocco. We'd cooked Egyptian falafels, Native American fry bread, and latkes for the holidays. As busy moms, we may not always have the time to cook meals from scratch, much less unfamiliar recipes with ingredients we don't recognize. But cooking and eating good food doesn't have to be … [Read more...]

How to Stop Your Baby’s Bottle Refusal

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Nov 30, 2020

Has your baby been refusing the bottle, whether suddenly or from day one? Overcoming bottle refusal is possible with these effective tips! There's no denying it: your baby hates the bottle. She'll sometimes take a bottle from you, but not from anyone else. Feeding her has been miserable for your spouse or anyone who gives her a bottle, especially when it's supposed to be a fun, bonding experience. You don't even feel like you can leave her with a sitter for fear that she'll give whomever is watching her a tough time. It's simply something you don't feel comfortable putting either … [Read more...]

How to Introduce Cow’s Milk to Your Baby

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Nov 28, 2020

Ready to transition your baby from breast milk or formula to regular whole milk? Learn how to introduce milk to 1 year old kids using these methods! The one-year mark couldn't come fast enough for me. As much as I cherished my babies' last few months as, well... babies, I also looked forward to the days they'd each turn one year old. Beyond celebrating a milestone, the one-year mark also meant I could finally give them cow's milk. What's the big deal with cow's milk? Pediatricians recommend holding off on cow's milk until the one-year mark. Until then, we need to rely on breast milk, … [Read more...]

Want the Best Transition Sippy Cup? Start with These Options

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Nov 26, 2020

Want to transition your baby from bottle to sippy, or from sippy to a regular cup? Check out these options for the best transition sippy cup. From messes to your baby's outright rejection, it's not always easy to transition him into using a sippy cup. Maybe the one you tried keeps spilling, or he still prefers his bottle over the cup. Perhaps the one you have makes the liquid come out too fast, or he pushes the spout out of his mouth. It doesn't help when you're so over using bottles (and cleaning the zillion bottle parts). Or maybe you're looking for the best transition sippy cup to … [Read more...]

Baby Feeding Every Hour (And Not Sleeping, Either)?

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Nov 23, 2020

Is your baby feeding every hour and not sleeping well? Learn how to handle cluster feeding and a baby still hungry despite frequent feedings. You knew babies ate a lot, but this much? Over the last few days, your baby has constantly been eating every hour. Your breasts feel empty, which makes you wonder whether you're not producing enough. Is he eating so often because he's not getting enough milk? And when he takes 20-25 minutes each nursing session, no wonder you can't get any breaks. Initially, you understood the demands of a newborn. But at this point, you've had it with feeding … [Read more...]

15 Samples of a 1 Year Old Eating Schedule (From Real Moms)

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Aug 17, 2020

Knowing when and how often to feed your baby (and now toddler) can be confusing. Get samples of a 1 year old eating schedule that work! The 1 year old stage marks so many milestones for kids. They can eat honey, drink cow's milk, and are encouraged to ditch the bottles. Breast milk and formula become optional beverages in favor of solid foods for nutrition. Should he be drinking from a cup or feeding himself? You wonder. Does he still get liquid meals at all, or do I just offer milk with solids? And let's not forget all the other changes, like transitioning from two naps to one, … [Read more...]

7 Easy Ways to Transition to a Sippy Cup

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Jun 25, 2020

Looking for ways to transition from a baby bottle to a sippy cup? Learn easy ways to transition to a sippy cup and the best time to start. I was introducing my then-infant son to a sippy cup and bought what I thought was the fanciest cup ever. It came insulated, had handles (with an option to remove them!) and was covered with a metal casing. Well... that cup with the heavy metal casing? I accidentally dropped it right on my big toe, sending me yelping and hopping through the kitchen. And that was me. I imagined how terrible it would've been if that heavy cup had slipped out of my … [Read more...]

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