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7 Easy Ways to Transition to a Sippy Cup

Published Jun 25, 2020 Updated 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...]

Baby Refuses to Eat Solids? Simple Hacks for Easier Mealtimes

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Published Feb 11, 2019 Updated May 02, 2020

Frustrated because your baby refuses to eat solids? Discover simple hacks to introduce new food and get your baby excited to eat! If there's one task I loved most about parenthood, it's making baby food. I geek out over planning which foods to offer and the different combinations I can make. And for the most part, all three of my kids have taken to eating pretty much everything I've made. But, of course, there are those days. Those days when your baby refuses to eat anything—even his favorites—because his gums are tender from teething. He might try a few bites, but will certainly fuss … [Read more...]

Weighing the Real Pros and Cons of Baby Led Weaning

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Published Dec 24, 2018 Updated Feb 07, 2020

Debating whether to introduce baby led weaning to your little one? Take a look at the baby led weaning pros and cons to help you make your decision. By: Tania Griffis During my pregnancy, I was consumed with reading baby books and browsing online forums. I was about to be a first-time mom and wanted to make sure I did everything perfect for my daughter. During one of my frenzied research sessions, I came across a board for "BLW," that I later learned stood for "baby led weaning." What is baby led weaning? Rather than making your child a special meal of purees and mashes, you give … [Read more...]

How to Introduce Cow’s Milk to Your Baby

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Published Nov 19, 2018 Updated Apr 21, 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 tried-and-true 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, relying instead on breast … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Eat

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Published Oct 25, 2018 Updated Apr 02, 2020

Frustrated when your child refuses to eat what you made for dinner? Learn what to do (and not do!) to avoid power struggles and get kids to finally eat. I had cooked orzo pasta for dinner—usually a family favorite—except this particular meal happened to have artichokes. My five-year-old 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 … [Read more...]

Want the Best Transition Sippy Cup? Start with These Options

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Published May 17, 2018 Updated Feb 05, 2020

Want to transition your baby from bottle to sippy cup, or your toddler from sippy to regular cup? Take a look at 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 your baby 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). You might even be looking for the … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Conquer Mealtime Chaos

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Published Oct 02, 2017 Updated Jan 27, 2020

Struggling with mealtime chaos with the kids? Learn effective ways to take the chaos out of dinner with these tips and enjoy your meals once again. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Red Baron® pizza. The opinions and text are all mine. As much as I love family dinners, they don't always go as smoothly as I hope. First, there's the mess. Utensils fall on the ground, food ends up everywhere but the plate, cups are spilled. And somehow, my once-pristine dining table gets covered with sticky goo from who knows where. Then there's the kids being silly instead of … [Read more...]

How to Make Baby Food at Home Easily and Conveniently

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Published May 08, 2017 Updated Jan 27, 2020

Want to give your baby healthy meals but struggling to find the time? Learn how to make baby food at home easily and conveniently. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Thistle. All opinions are 100% mine. If there's anything I geeked out on in the baby stage, it was making baby food. I made baby food for all three kids, poring through recipe ideas and blending and storing their meals. I even tracked all the food they ate and loved watching their reactions as I offered new varieties. The decision to feed my babies homemade baby food came easily. I found so many benefits, … [Read more...]

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