We see online all the time “baby friendly recipes”, “baby led weaning recipes”, “6 month old food ideas”, etc. So it’s easy to think that we need special recipes for our babies. But here’s the truth…you don’t! Not only is it extra work to make one meal for you and a seperate baby friendly recipe, it’s also not helpful to be eating different foods from your baby from the perspective of modeling eating behavior! Also, allowing baby to partake in “adult meals” means it’s that much easier to introduce foods with different flavors, textures, and spices - expanding your baby’s palate and the types of food they will accept. Plus - who wants to be eating baby finger foods all day everyday? It’s absolutely possible to serve your baby - even your little 6 month old - the same food that you’re having. Meals YOU actually enjoy too! There are obviously some considerations, which I go over in this episode (hint - the guidelines out there for babies and salt intake are more flexible than you think and it’s easy to omit added sugar and make almost any food safe with a few modifications!). I also talk about how to deconstruct meals and make meals easier for your baby to consume. This goes for whether you’re doing purees or finger foods for baby! And good news - if your family meal plan could use a little more variety and tweaking to make things healthier and baby friendly - don’t worry - my newly revamped 60 day Baby Led Feeding Meal Plan walks you through the first 30-60 days of starting solids with family friendly recipes - good for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and adults. You’re all going to love them! This meal plan makes sure that all your baby’s nutrient needs are covered and each meal is perfectly balanced (as well as contains iron rich foods for baby led weaning)!. It also strategically introduces allergens to your baby in a step-by-step way over 60 days so you never have to worry about which highly allergenic foods to introduce when, and how to introduce them to your baby. Each and every recipe in the meal is safe and appropriate in texture for your baby, while keeping your baby advancing in eating skills and challenged with various textures from my Texture Timeline™. Get out of that mealtime rut and enjoy tasty, healthy meals for the picky eaters and baby led weaning babies in your home - without cooking more than one meal for everyone! I want to give you your time back with your baby so you can just look forward to mealtime instead of spending time figuring out which ones to make. I wish I had something like this when I started solids with my boys! Get the 60 day Baby Led Feeding Meal Plan here! Leave a review and win! Help The My Little Eater Podcast hit #1 on the charts and reach even more parents who may need some extra help when it comes to feeding their little ones! All you need to do is head over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a quick review about what you loved about this episode, or a previous one. Thanks so much in advance for your continued support. As a thank you, you’ll be entered to win a 15 minute call with me where you can ask me anything about feeding. Just make sure to leave your Instagram handle so I can find you if you’re the lucky winner! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 60 DAY BABY LED FEEDING MEAL PLAN: https://mylittleeater.com/blfmealplan/ Grab this epic meal plan to have over 80 recipes to use when starting solids with your baby, to serve as nutritious meals for picky toddlers, and just for the whole family to enjoy! If you do have a baby just starting solids, it also includes info on moving through my signature Texture Timeline™, as well as allergy introduction. It ensures variety and takes the guesswork out of what’s for dinner for up to 60 days! All of the meals are balanced to keep the babies, toddlers, and adults getting all the nutrition they need. BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ Starting solids isn’t meant to be just another thing you have to stress over as a parent - it’s supposed to be fun! So, let me help you keep it that way and ensure you raise a baby who loves all food! My Baby Led Feeding Online Course will help you start solids with confidence, ensuring you have the knowledge to gently push your baby through textures to prevent picky eating and be healthy in all aspects. GET 15% OFF BUMKINS PRODUCTS If you’re looking to start solids with your baby, or add some fun to your picky toddler’s meals, then you need to get the gear! Head over to Bumkins to grab some of my favourite feeding supplies, like their long-sleeved bib, chewtensils, or one of their first feeding sets - perfect for starting solids with your little eater! And for the picky toddlers in your life, let them pick out some gear - they have an entire character shop including Disney princesses and superheroes, which helps make mealtimes fun for your toddler again. And make sure you use my code at checkout for 15% off your purchase. Use code MYLITTLEEATER15 https://www.bumkins.com/ EP. 44 - THE TRUTH ABOUT SALT: https://mylittleeater.com/44-saltforbabies/ HOW TO MAKE FAMILY MEALS BLW FRIENDLY: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-friendly-family-meals/ SKIP TO... What makes a recipe baby friendly? (4:32) Sugar for babies (7:48) Salt recommendations for babies (10:03) How to modify family meals for your baby (15:45) Baby Led Feeding Meal Plan (20:40)

On this 100th episode of the My Little Eater Podcast, I’m bringing back my “how to serve” series. Because, at the end of the day, I want you to feel prepared to start solids with your little eater, and being confident in how to serve fish to your baby (among other things) will help with that! Fish is an important food for babies, not just nutritionally where it’s an excellent source of protein for babies, it’s an iron rich food, and some types even have essential omega 3 fatty acids for proper brain development. But it’s also important from an allergen standpoint, introducing it early and often is key in helping to prevent an allergy from developing, and understanding how to cook fish for baby led weaning will help make that possible. This is why I’m giving you all my top tips today for serving fish to your baby, including going over my favourite fish to serve babies, and how I would offer it (this one will surprise you!). I’ll also give you a bit more info about why fish is such a great option, from a nutritional perspective, for your baby’s growth and development. Leave a review and win! Help The My Little Eater Podcast hit #1 on the charts and reach even more parents who may need some extra help when it comes to feeding their little ones! All you need to do is head over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a quick review about what you loved about this episode, or a previous one. Thanks so much in advance for your continued support. As a thank you, you’ll be entered to win a 15 minute call with me where you can ask me anything about feeding. Just make sure to leave your Instagram handle so I can find you if you’re the lucky winner! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ Starting solids isn’t meant to be just another thing you have to stress over as a parent - it’s supposed to be fun! So, let me help you keep it that way and ensure you raise a baby who loves all food! My Baby Led Feeding Online Course will help you start solids with confidence, ensuring you have the knowledge to gently push your baby through textures to prevent picky eating and be healthy in all aspects! If you’re looking to start solids with your baby, then you need to get the gear! Head over to Bumkins to grab some of my favourite feeding supplies, like their long-sleeved bib, chewtensils, or one of their first feeding sets - perfect for starting solids with your little eater! And make sure you use my code at checkout for 15% off your purchase. BUMKINS DISCOUNT CODE (15% OFF): MYLITTLEEATER15 https://www.bumkins.com/ EP. 46 - BEST TYPES OF FISH FOR YOUR BABY: https://mylittleeater.com/46-safefishforbabies/ FISH GUIDELINES FREEBIE: https://courses.mylittleeater.com/fishguidelinesforbaby SKIP TO... What age can babies have fish? (1:56) The benefits of serving fish to your baby (2:51) Are there downsides to serving your baby fish? (7:11) Where fish fits on my Texture Timeline™ (9:37) My favourite fish to serve babies (12:13)

To celebrate Christmas and the ending of another year at My Little Eater™, I wanted to air the most popular episode EVER from the podcast. So, here’s a recap of all of my expert tips on how to figure out how much to feed your baby after starting solids and how to implement a feeding schedule for your baby. Hands down, this is still the most common topic I get questions on! WHEN do I feed my baby? HOW OFTEN do I feed my baby? And WHAT about milk feedings… where do they fit in? So this episode will be golden for you if you’ve ever been confused about how many meals to offer your baby through the first year, when to fit nursing, or bottles in with solid foods, and squeezing in those all important naps! I’m also sharing my sample feeding schedules for every age range from 6-12 months, complete with solid meals, milk feeds, and naps, so you can have an actionable approach to solids and be all set to enjoy this journey with your little one! As always, if you get value from this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts! You know I’m forever grateful for everyone’s support and THANK YOU all for making it another amazing year on The My Little Eater Podcast!  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Starting solids with your baby isn’t something you should have to stress over, especially if you start with my Baby Led Feeding Online Course! This course gives you all the steps to know what to feed your baby, how to feed it to them (with video demos!), common choking hazards, and how to master responsive feeding. It’s specifically designed to help parents just like you feel confident, and know you’re not alone on this journey. Enroll today and get started! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ If you love the schedule ideas I share here, make sure to download my sample schedules freebie I discuss. You’ll be fully prepared for each of the stages along this feeding journey! SAMPLE FEEDING SCHEDULE FREEBIE  https://my-little-eater.ck.page/6d5668d14d I also mention my free readiness guide for deciding if your baby is ready to start eating solid foods. Many of my clients come to me unsure if it’s the right time - so make sure to grab this freebie too! READINESS SIGNS FREEBIE:  https://courses.mylittleeater.com/readinesschecklist SKIP TO… The basics of feeding schedules and consistency (4:10) Relationship between solid foods and milk feedings (5:42) Natural progression of adding meals by age (8:15) 6-7 month old (9:36) 8-9 month old (12:20) 10-12 month old (13:49) Milk requirements by age (16:02) Sample schedules by age (17:56)

In this episode of “The My Little Eater Podcast”, I address today’s troublesome reality for many parents around the world dealing with the effects of this pandemic. If you are struggling with meal ideas, how to respond to your child when they want their tenth snack of the day, or what to do if you run out of your child’s safe foods - you NEED to listen to this episode! I address your fears and anxieties, while providing tangible solutions that you can begin implementing right away. If you are still worried about what to cook during this pandemic, or how to prepare healthy, delicious meals with limited ingredients, after listening to this episode, I have a blog post for you. Take a look at “Family Friendly Meal Ideas to Make Out of Common Pantry Items” - it’s written specifically for our current reality and can even give you tips on what to include on your next grocery order! (https://mylittleeater.com/pantrymeals/) I’m always here to help, and if you enjoyed this episode, please remember to leave me a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts, spread the word, and share this episode with a friend who may need it. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Do you have a toddler that is starting to show signs of picky eating behaviour? Are you struggling with how to respond to your toddler’s snack demands, picky eating habits, or meal refusals? Did you listen to this podcast and think: “give me more info!”? Then you need my Feeding Toddlers online course! (https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/) SKIP TO... Our current reality (0:47) Problem #1: Snacks all day (4:58) Problem #2: What to cook (9:01) Problem #3: Running out of a picky eater’s safe food (13:45)

In this episode of “The My Little Eater Podcast”, I reveal the top 5 factors that could be sabotaging your toddler’s picky eating progress! Want to know if you may be inadvertently doing one of these 5 factors? Listen in! I let you know: what it is, why it’s affecting your toddler’s progress, and what to do about it. Did you listen to this podcast and think: “give me more info!”? Then you need my Feeding Toddlers online course! Enroll now and get access, immediately, to my client only support group that I talk about so much - the community there is amazing! (https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/) In the meantime, did you find this episode helpful? I’d love to hear your feedback! If you could please subscribe on whatever podcast platform you usually use, and it would be awesome if you could even leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I’d so greatly appreciate it! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Do you have a toddler that is starting to show signs of picky eating behaviour? Is your baby just transitioning into toddlerhood and you want to be prepared? Enroll in my Feeding Toddlers online course now to be fully prepared and confident moving forward. (https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/) I’ve also talked about A LOT of different topics throughout this episode that I have tons of info on in various blog posts. Head on over to my blog page to get more information on topics I’ve touched on today, or to get all the tips I’ve shared over the years. (https://mylittleeater.com/blog/) SKIP TO... Welcome Back (0:48) Factor 1: Not Being Consistent (4:05) Factor 2: Giving Up Too Early (8:26) Factor 3: Pressuring Behaviours (12:00) Factor 4: Offering Too Much Milk (14:16) Factor 5: Not Agreeing With Your Partner (16:20)

In this episode of “The My Little Eater Podcast”, I cover an incredibly popular topic regarding the concept of baby led weaning - gagging versus choking! I teach you what the difference is, why gagging is actually a positive thing (that’s right, it is!), and how to move past your fears regarding this topic in order to confidently feed your baby. If you are still feeling completely terrified of gagging, don’t know how to start feeding solids, or just want all of the info to be prepared, enroll in my Baby Led Feeding course now and start feeding solids with complete confidence! (https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/) If you learned something from this podcast, feel more confident when you're feeding your baby because of it, or simply enjoyed the content - please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Are you starting solids, but worried your baby may not be ready? Grab my free readiness guide for starting solids today! (https://mylittleeater.com/lead-page/) Already started solids but still feeling worried about gagging? Check out my free guide to help you overcome those fears and enjoy mealtimes with your baby! (https://mylittleeater.com/lead-page-2/) Want to know where to find one of those teethers I mentioned? Grab the “Comotomo Silicone Teether”, the “Zoli Bunny Dual Nub Teether”, and the Zoli Chubby Gummy Teether” in my Amazon shop! (https://www.amazon.com/shop/mylittleeater) Are you still worried about your baby choking but don’t know where to find an infant CPR course? Check out the Thrive Training Institute and earn your certification, from home, in as little as 30-45 minutes. Use my code: MYLITTLEEATER5 to earn $5 off your course purchase. (https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/courses/cpr-aed?ref=c5ab5c) *Please note that the above resources contain affiliate links. SKIP TO... Introduction (0:47) Tip #1: Know the Difference Between Gagging and Choking (2:42) Tip #2: Watch Videos (10:20) Tip #3: Desensitize the Gag Reflex (13:13) Tip #4: Take Infant CPR (16:22)

In this introductory episode of “The My Little Eater Podcast”, I reveal the details of the journey that brought me to where I am today - Registered Pediatric Dietitian, owner of My Little Eater, Mom, and your biggest supporter while you learn about feeding your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! Hear about my mistakes as a first-time mom, what I have to say about mom-guilt, where my kids are on their feeding journey now, and how my courses can help you to raise a happy, healthy little eater of your own! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Is your baby brand new, between 6-12 months, or even, still on their way? You need my: Baby Led Feeding online course, found here: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/! Is your baby not so little anymore, over 12 months, and/or you are seeing the signs of picky eating emerge? You need my: Feeding Toddlers online course, found here: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/! Just want to look around, get to know me, see what I can do for you? Find more info here: www.mylittleeater.com SKIP TO... Hello (0:47) My Journey Begins (1:15) Feeding My Babies (3:17) Feeding My Toddlers (7:02) My Journey Continues (11:03) How to Raise Happy, Healthy Little Eaters (12:45)

That’s right - The My Little Eater Podcast is coming! Season 1 of the podcast is launching on April 6th, 2020 to all of the popular streaming apps, including: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and more! You’ll be able to listen to my expert feeding advice on demand - listen while you run, drive, or even during nap-time! The episodes are nice and short (I know how precious your time is), but are packed full of my best tips. On this first season of the podcast, I’ll be talking to you about… >> My Journey with Feeding My Kids >> Overcoming the Fear of Gagging/Choking in Baby Led Weaning >> The Top 5 Ways We Sabotage Our Picky Eating Plan >> Feeding Kids During a pandemic >> How Much Should My Baby Be Eating? >> Night Wakings and Milk Feedings with Little Z’s Sleep >> Time management hacks to make cooking for babies less stressful >> Baby Sign Language with WeeTalkers >> The ONE Feeding Strategy that will Change Mealtimes Forever >> Simple Tips to Eliminate Food Throwing - For Good! >> Bonus: The “Three E’s” of Food Play with Melanie Potock >> My Top 8 Foods for Starting Solids >> Feeding Schedules for Babies 6-12 months >> From Baby to Toddler: Changes to Expect when Feeding >> Feeding Schedules for Toddlers >> How to Stand in your Confidence as a Parent with Myla Leinweber >> What to do when your toddler is sweet obsessed? >> How to Foster Independence in the Kitchen with Adeline Dubreuil >> What is Baby Led Feeding? >> Baby Led Weaning Myths You Can Ignore! >> Raising body positive kids with Verena Dickson >> What to Do When Your Toddler Just Won’t Eat! >> Safe Foods for Picky Toddlers >> Foods to Avoid for Babies Under 1 >> Protein Needs for your Toddler >> Season Finale - Potty Training Q&A with Allison Jandu Don’t miss a single episode! Subscribe to The My Little Eater Podcast on your favourite streaming site, but don’t forget to leave me a rating and review at Apple Podcasts. This will really help to get the podcast out there so more parents can benefit from these tips, and feel confident raising their healthy little eater! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you’re looking for someone to show you all the ins and outs of feeding your baby solid food for the first time, and every time after that, you’re in luck! My Baby Led Feeding online course is the perfect fit! I’ll be showing you how to introduce solids to your baby for the first time, and how to gradually move them through various textures so they’re skilled at feeding themselves a variety by their first birthday. Enroll now to know you’ll have the knowledge to feel confident starting this new journey with your little eater! (https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/) Are you already past the baby stage and wondering how to feed your newly independent toddler? That’s okay! My Feeding Toddlers online course is for you! I can prepare you for all the changes that happen in toddlerhood, and set you up with the techniques you need to ensure you know how to respond when your toddler throws you a curveball. If you’re already familiar with some of these changes, and beginning to see picky eating tendencies, or maybe you’ve been dealing with some pickiness for a while, this course will help with that too! Enroll now to feel prepared and be confident knowing how to react to any mealtime situation. (https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/)

If you have a baby who has started solids recently or will be before your holiday dinner, this episode is for you! Today I’m talking all about those staple holiday foods, which are considered baby led weaning friendly and tips on how to serve them! Whether it’s turkey, stuffing, gravy or other traditional Christmas foods, I want you to feel prepared and know exactly how to build your baby’s plate during your holiday dinner. Luckily, there are MANY staple holiday foods that you’ll likely see at your dinner that are totally safe and easily modifiable for your baby to enjoy. After all, having them be able to take part will only add to the spirit of the holidays! I’ll also be covering some practical tips on what you should bring to make holiday dinners easier for you and your baby and the importance of adjusting your expectations during these busy times! If you found this episode valuable, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you get access to each weekly episode first! And if you found this episode or any of my episodes helpful, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! Knowing I can help parents like you and have an impact on your feeding journey truly means the world to me :) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: For all the information you could ever need to start solids with your baby, check out my Baby Led Feeding online course. This will show you how to feed your baby from 6 to 12 months in a way that will set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating, and can actually help prevent picky eating! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ If you’re already into the toddler stage or close to it, and be prepared to prevent or manage picky eating, check out my Feeding Toddlers online course. This gives you all the steps you need to begin enjoying happier mealtimes with your toddler! FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ If you want to be equipped with tips to manage comments about your baby’s eating habits during the holidays make sure to check out the blog I have on this, or if you prefer to listen I have a podcast episode too! BLOG - MANAGING “HELPFUL” FAMILY MEMBERS DURING HOLIDAY DINNERS : https://mylittleeater.com/managing-helpful-family-members-during-the-holidays/ PODCAST - HOW TO HANDLE NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S EATING DURING THE HOLIDAYS https://mylittleeater.com/88-holiday-feeding-struggles/ Check out this IG reel for an easy hack to remove the sharp bone from the turkey drumstick so you can safely serve it to your baby! IG REEL: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXUidK6pI2J/ If you’re looking for any of the recommended highchairs or feeding accessories mentioned in the episode you can find them in my Amazon Shops or my blog post linked below. You can also find Bibado bibs on their website and use my code below to snag a deal! AMAZON US: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mylittleeater AMAZON CAD: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/mylittleeater FAV FEEDING ACCESSORIES: https://mylittleeater.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-my-favourite-feeding-accessories/ BIBADO DISCOUNTS CODES: use MYLITTLEEATER and MLEBOGO for 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER OR SAVE 50% OFF ONE ITEM WHEN YOU BUY TWO. And finally, here’s my recipe for a healthy and Baby Friendly Cranberry Sauce recipe for your holiday meals! BABY FRIENDLY CRANBERRY SAUCE RECIPE: https://pages.convertkit.com/69e0974744/a7b2b79007 SKIP TO… Turkey (2:08) Ham (7:47) Gravy (9:36) Potatoes (11:29) Vegetables (13:18) Cranberry sauce (15:35) Bread stuffing (16:59) Charcuterie boards (18:33) Desserts (20:40) Overall tips for feeding your baby over the holidays! (21:44) Keep expectations low (28:36)

In this episode I’m going to be covering a much requested topic at this time of year, and that’s everything you need to know when it comes to feeding your sick baby or toddler and what you can expect during this time. As we enter cold and flu season, babies and toddlers seem to be sick constantly - which means constant stress for parents like you!  A lot of things can change when they get sick including how much they eat, what foods they’ll actually eat and the quantity of it. As a parent who has been there and been so stressed about all these things, I wanted to really dig into what you can expect when they’re sick, as well as give you some recommendations for nutritious and hydrating foods for your sick baby or toddler too!  If you found this episode valuable I would be so grateful if you would subscribe to my podcast, so you can be the first to know when I release a new episode each week! Reviews can really help spread my podcast to other parents just like you, so don’t forget to leave a really quick review on Apple Podcasts and a five star rating too :)  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Starting solids with your baby? If you’re unsure where to start, start with my Baby Led Feeding Online Course! This course will provide you with everything you need to know about feeding your 6-12 month old, from the right feeding gear, to what foods to serve and how to serve them, helping you build healthy eating habits early! The course teaches you how to confidently move through each phase of feeding (from puree to finger foods), preventing picky eating habits from the start.  BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ If you’re have a toddler and you’ve started to notice picky eating tendencies, and you want to get a handle on them before they get worse, check out my Feeding Toddlers online course. This course gives you everything you need when it comes to feeding your toddler, like the Division of Responsibility and actionable tips to handle their constantly changing eating habits like a pro! FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ If you prefer to read instead of listen into the podcast you can check out my blog I have on this topic, which will give you all the same tips and advice mentioned here!  FOOD, NUTRITION & YOUR SICK BABY/TODDLER: https://mylittleeater.com/food-nutrition-your-sick-baby-toddler/ If you’re considering one of the supplements mentioned in the episode, check out my Amazon shops for all my recommendations! AMAZON US: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mylittleeater AMAZON CAD: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/mylittleeater As promised, here’s a recipe to my favorite Garlic Sauce you can incorporate into your child’s meal when they are feeling under the weather  GARLIC SAUCE (TOUM DIP): https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/lebanese-garlic-sauce/ SKIP TO… What to expect when your baby is sick (1:26) Stick to a normal feeding schedule as much as possible (3:30) Focus on hydration from foods and fluids (6:23) Immune boosting foods (12:14) Avoid large portions (16:56) Avoid catering to your toddler’s food requests (17:52) FAQ’s for feeding your sick baby or toddler (21:09)

In this episode I’m going to be giving you some practical tips to handle common feeding struggles that happen during the holidays, including how to address negative comments you might get from family members about your child’s eating habits. Arguably one of the most common things I hear from parents is dreading when they have to go to a large family dinner, already anticipating the clash of different feeding styles everyone has. This can be tough - especially if you have a picky eater and you’ve been working hard on their feeding habits! Sometimes it can seem easier to just avoid going to get togethers so you don’t have to deal with it, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Listen to my 5 tips that I know will give you the confidence to handle those negative comments and struggles that come up with grace! Remember that the holidays are about love and the feeling of togetherness, and my wish for you is to be able to enjoy holiday dinner with your family! If you found this episode valuable, be sure to subscribe to my podcast (there’s a new info packed episode each week!) and leave me a review on Apple Podcasts! It means the world to me when I get to read how the information I cover has such a positive impact on so many parents! I’m forever grateful for each and every one of you :) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: For all the information you could ever need to start solids with your baby, check out my Baby Led Feeding online course. This will show you how to feed your baby from 6 to 12 months in a way that will set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating, and can actually help prevent picky eating! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ If you’re already into the toddler stage, or close to it, and you want to know how to handle the changes that happen in toddlerhood, as well as be prepared to prevent or manage picky eating, check out my Feeding Toddlers online course. This gives you all the steps you need to begin enjoying happier mealtimes with your toddler! FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ If you want to read these tips instead of listening to the podcast I’ve got you covered! Head over to my website and read the blog I’ve written on this topic instead! MANAGING “HELPFUL” FAMILY MEMBERS DURING HOLIDAY DINNERS: https://mylittleeater.com/managing-helpful-family-members-during-the-holidays/ SKIP TO… Tip 1: Remember where they’re coming from (3:39) Tip 2: Talk to your family ahead of time (5:02) Tip 3: Address negative comments with grace! (14:05) Tip 4: Decide whether it’s worth the effort or fight (17:52) Tip 5: Choose to focus on the positives! (19:21)

In this episode I’ll be giving you a breakdown of all my favorite baby products out there! As a new mom, it can be so hard to navigate the massive amounts of products for your baby that are on the market. And trust me, marketing of these products makes you feel like you should buy them all because you “might” need them! But, which ones do you really need? Which is a waste of money? I’ve done the guessing work for you! I’ve vetted each of these products myself, and go into detail on which products I know are useful as a new mom, and which ones are a money grab! We’ll be chatting about everything from baby monitors, sleep sacks, bouncers, breast pumps and bassinets, right down feeding accessories and of course my Baby Led Feeding online course. All the products I talk about in this episode can be found in either of my Amazon Shops linked in the "Additional Resources" section below! If you prefer to read about all my must-have products, make sure to check back for my blog post that includes all the links to every single product mentioned here too! :) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Don’t forget about my amazing Black Friday sale going on NOW! Both my Baby Led Feeding online course and my Feeding Toddlers online course are both 25% OFF until Monday November 29th! Don’t miss out on the biggest sale of the year! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ FEEDING TODDLER ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ CANADA AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/mylittleeater US AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mylittleeater SAFE BEGINNINGS INFANT CPR: https://safebeginnings.thinkific.com/courses/infant-child-cpr-choking-and-injury-prevention?ref=db040c Use code mylittleeater to get 20% off the CPR course! BIBADO BIBS: https://bibado.co Use code MYLITTLEEATER to get 10% your entire order or MLEBOGO to get 50% off one bib when you buy two. SKIP TO… Sound Machines (2:45) Baby Monitors (3:39) Breast Pump (9:11) Baby Bouncer (10:34) Diaper Organizer (12:18) Wet Bag (13:37) Diaper Bags (14:51) Electric Nail File (16:34) Baby Freda Products (17:26) Sleep Sacks (20:37) Bassinet (22:08) Baby Carrier (23:12) Infant Courses (24:09) Feeding Accessories (29:20)

This week's episode is all about getting your kids cooking, and I couldn’t think of a better person to help me cover this topic than Katie Kimball of Healthy Kids Cook. Katie and I both agree - getting your kids in the kitchen as early as possible (and safely of course) can have SO many benefits, and instill lifelong skills that will follow them and flourish as they grow. I know from experience the benefits my family has had with getting my kids in the kitchen as early as I could! My boys can both cook exceptionally well (arguably better than me, but don’t tell them that) and I can say confidently it’s because I always included them during meal prep, even with the little tasks. Listen in to learn about the most popular question Katie and I get - what age can I start involving my child? Plus, what tasks they can do, how to progress and grow their cooking skills and how to entice them to get involved when they don’t seem interested. Ps. if you have a picky eater, this episode has some helpful tips for you too :) If you found this episode or any of my episodes helpful, and you know other parents will benefit from them, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review, I’ll be forever grateful! Reviews help make sure the episodes make it to parents just like you, who want to raise a happy, healthy eater! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: For all the information you could ever need to start solids with your baby, check out my Baby Led Feeding online course. This will show you how to feed your baby from 6 to 12 months in a way that will set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating, and can actually help prevent picky eating! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ If you’re already into the toddler stage, or close to it, and you want to know how to handle the changes that happen in toddlerhood, as well as be prepared to prevent or manage picky eating, check out my Feeding Toddlers online course. This gives you all the steps you need to begin enjoying happier mealtimes with your toddler! FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ KATIE'S BIO: Katie Kimball, the national voice of Healthy Kids Cooking, is a blogger, TEDx speaker, former teacher, and mom of 4 kids who founded the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, recommended by The Wall Street Journal in 2020 as the best online cooking class for kids. Her blog, Kitchen Stewardship helps families stay healthy without going crazy, and she’s on a mission to connect families around healthy food, raise critical thinking skills using the lab of curiosity that is the kitchen, and grow the Kids' Meal Revolution where every child learns to cook. If you want to learn more about the Katie’s Kids Cook Real Food E-course, find some cooking tutorials to get your kids cooking, teach your child safe knife skills or look at her Cookbook, find all the info you need on her website! https://kidscookrealfood.com SKIP TO… The inspiration behind Healthy Kids Cooking (3:17) Age appropriate kitchen tasks for your child (7:47) Skills to teach your kids in the kitchen (14:19) Breaking down tasks so they’re more manageable for your little one (18:05) Strategies to help when your child doesn’t want to take part (20:31)

On this episode of the My Little Eater Podcast, I’m so excited to chat with Mallory Whitmore, also known as The Formula Mom, to really dig into the world of baby formula and the (unfortunate) shame associated with it. Mallory and I both experienced the guilt so many moms out there feel when they choose to use baby formula and bottle feed vs. struggling through breastfeeding when it just wasn’t working. In this episode, we talk about all the things you want to know about formula feeding, like why it is so stigmatized, why it’s not okay to make moms feel less worthy than those who can breastfeed, and why support for moms who choose to formula feed is needed - desperately! We discuss the common myths about the different kinds of baby formulas on the market and how to choose the right one that works for you - after all, there isn’t a one size fits all approach here! Will you help me make sure valuable episodes like these make it the parents who need them most? All you need to do is head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review, I’ll be forever grateful! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Starting solids isn’t meant to be just another thing you have to stress over as a parent - it’s supposed to be fun! So, let me help you keep it that way. My Baby Led Feeding Online Course will help you start solids with confidence, ensuring you have the knowledge to gently push your baby through textures swiftly, helping your baby develop a love for all foods, and fine tuned eating skills by the time they’re 12 months! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ We all know toddlers love thinking they run the show - including at mealtimes. Mealtimes are when families come together to enjoy each other's company, and having a picky toddler who protests foods at every meal can take that enjoyment away pretty quickly! Enroll in my Feeding Toddlers Online Course now, and get started early on curbing bad mealtime behaviours before they start, all while setting your toddler up to be an adventurous eater! FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ MALLORY'S BIO: Mallory is a mom of 2, educator, advocate, and certified infant feeding tech. She's the face behind The Formula Mom, an online platform that helps new parents make informed, confident, and supported infant feeding decisions-- without guilt or shame! She can be found on Instagram @theformulamom or on her website. Check out her Instagram for more helpful tips and education on formula feeding your little one, without the guilt and shame! https://www.instagram.com/theformulamom/?hl=en Make sure to check out her website for helpful resources on formula feeding, a full formula guide and informative blogs too! www.theformulamom.com. SKIP TO… Experiencing the guilt as a first time mom (3:00) Why is formula feeding so stigmatised? (10:10) Myths about formula (13:02) Why formula feeding support is needed (18:47) Different types of formula out there (23:30) Advice for expecting and new moms (33:00)

On this episode of the My Little Eater Podcast, I’ll be talking about how to balance breastfeeding on demand with solid foods - right from 6 months and into toddlerhood! Breastfeeding on demand, also known as responsive feeding and feeding on demand, is recommended up to 6 months of age at least, but what about when you begin introducing solid foods? It’s safe to say, we all know continued breastfeeding is recommended by the World Health Organization past 6 months and well into toddlerhood. This means you have to consider how the relationship between solid foods and milk feedings changes as your baby continues to grow and requires the bulk of their nutrition from solid foods. It’s all about finding a balance that works for you, your baby, and meets their nutritional needs best! Listen in to learn how to manage solid food offerings and milk feedings according to age, and how to best honour continued breastfeeding on demand past 6 months, 12 months and beyond! Ps: Don’t miss out on the draw I’m doing for a $100 Amazon gift card - all you have to do is head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review to be entered! Oh, and make sure to leave your Instagram handle so I can find you if you’re the winner :) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Starting solids with your baby isn’t something you should have to stress over, especially if you start with my Baby Led Feeding Online Course! This course gives you all the steps to know what to feed your baby, how to feed it to them (with video demos!), common choking hazards, and how to master responsive feeding. It’s specifically designed to help parents just like you feel confident, and know you’re not alone on this journey. Enroll today and get started! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ Out of the baby phase? All good, I got you covered! My Feeding Toddler Online Course is the nest step, and is so beneficial to start incorporating the lessons learned here early on so you don’t get stuck with a picky eater. The Feeding Toddler course will give you the strategies you need to prevent picky eating, or stop it from progressing any further, helping you raise a happy, adventurous eater for life! FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ Knowing when to feed your baby is one of the most common questions I get from parents who are starting solids or progressing with solid food offerings with their baby. Having some sort of schedule for solids and breastfeeding as your baby gets older can help make sure you utilize every mealtime opportunity to help them get all the nutrition they need as they require less breastmilk closer to 12 months. FEEDING SCHEDULES FOR 6-12 MONTH OLDS: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-schedules-6-12-months/ SKIP TO… What breastfeeding on demand look like with your baby (1:35) Breastfeeding when starting solids (3:05) The link between too many nursing sessions and delayed solid food acceptance (5:09) When it’s safe to implement scheduled feedings (8:28) Solid food snack introduction - nursing sessions will decrease naturally (14:32) Breastfeeding on demand at night and how it affects day time intake (16:35)

On this episode of the My Little Eater Podcast, Stephanie Alexandre from Alexandre Dairy Farm will be joining me to chat about something you may be hearing more about lately, and that’s A2 milk! We talk about what A2 milk is, how it’s different from the traditional cows milk most supermarkets carry, if it’s a good milk for toddlers and babies, the health benefits of it and it's potential link to lactose intolerance and dairy intolerances. I’ll be honest, I’ve heard about A2 milk briefly, and read a few articles about it, but my knowledge around it was pretty limited. But now that I’ve learned so much, it’s actually something I’ll be paying much more attention to in the future and I’m excited to share with you everything I learned from chatting with Stephanie, and her views on what is being named “the digestible dairy”. If you find this podcast has been a great resource, and helps answer your questions about feeding your baby or toddler, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts! I’m currently doing a draw for a $100 Amazon gift card for everyone who leaves a review on the podcast, so head over and get your review submitted soon! Oh, and make sure to leave your Instagram handle so I can find you if you’re the winner :) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Starting solids with your baby and sudden uncertainty is setting in? Starting solids can be nerve wracking and I get that! Start with my Baby Led Feeding Online Course! This course gives you all the steps to get your baby on their way to loving food, eating it safely, and eliminating any stress you’re feeling! This course is tailored for babies aged 6-12 month old, and gives you the confidence to move through each phase of feeding (from puree to finger foods) at the right pace for you and your baby. BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ Entering the picky toddler phase is the worst! My Feeding Toddler Online Course can help nip any bad habits in the butt before they become a real problem. This course will give you all the tricks to get you on the right path to raising an adventurous and happy eater, and leave you with stress free mealtimes. FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ Dairy is not something every family includes in their diet, and here at My Little Eater™, we understand that! If you need help with figuring out which milk alternative is best for your toddler, this blog is the best place to start. HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST MILK FOR YOUR BABY & TODDLER: https://mylittleeater.com/besttypeofmilk/ And if you want to find the best options for other popular dairy products, like yogurt and cheese, check out these two blogs for all the details you need. BEST YOGURTS FOR YOUR BABY: https://mylittleeater.com/bestyogurtforbaby/ CHEESE FOR BABY LED WEANING: https://mylittleeater.com/best-cheese-for-babies/ STEPHANIE'S BIO: As fourth generation dairy farmers with over 40 years of experience, Blake and Stephanie Alexandre founded Alexandre Family Farm in Crescent City, California in 1988, and began bottling under their brand in 2017. Along with their five grown children and spouses, they operate the only certified regenerative organic and 100% A2 dairy and mobile coop egg ranch in the United States. Their products include 59 oz. eco-carton milks, distributed nationwide, and eggs, bottled milks and yogurts available west of the Rockies. If you want more info on the products they offer and about their farm check out their website: ALEXANDRE FAMILY FARM: https://alexandrefamilyfarm.com SKIP TO… About Stephanie and her family’s journey in the dairy industry (1:50) The science behind A1/A2 cows milk (5:51) Is there any benefit to producing A2 milk vs. A1 milk? (9:00) Dairy sensitivity and it’s increasing prevalence (9:55) Does it matter if your baby drinks one or the other? (13:50) The homogenization and vitamin fortification process (19:55) Is the nutritional content different for grass fed cows? (26:00) Why it may not necessary to transition your child to low fat milk (27:26)

On this episode of the My Little Eater Podcast, I’m so excited to have Dr. Nkeiruka Orajiaka, a board certified pediatrician join me to chat about all things RSV and what to look for if you think your baby has it. With the cold and flu season upon us, now is the perfect time to learn more about what RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is, what the typical RSV symptoms are, how to prevent it and when to seek medical care. RSV in babies can be very, very dangerous, mostly because unlike adults, their little bodies just aren’t ready to battle the congestion and breathing difficulties that can follow. I’ll be the first to admit, when my boys were young I truly didn’t know the difference between RSV and the common cold, but with all the craziness lately with COVID, it’s so important to be diligent! And that’s why I know this information will be so valuable to all of you! As always, if you find this podcast helps answer your questions about feeding your baby or toddler, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts! I value each and every one of you, and nothing makes me happier than hearing how my podcast impacts you! By leaving a review and rating, your name gets added into a weekly draw for a 15 minute 1-on-1 video session with me, so you can get tailored advice to tackle any feeding problem that pops up. Make sure to leave your Instagram handle, so I can find you if you’re the lucky winner :) ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: If you want more advice to help keep your kids healthy and happy, check out Dr. Orajiaka’s Instagram and blog. Here you’ll find even more tips for parents just like you! CHECK OUT HER BLOG: https://drnkeiru.com/blog/ FOLLOW HER ON INSTAGRAM: @dr_notajiaka If you’re ready to feel confident when feeding your babies and toddlers, check out my online courses to learn more and get started now! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ DR. ORAJIAKA'S BIO: Dr. Nkeiruka Orajiaka is a board certified Pediatrician with a Masters in Public Health from Columbia University, New York. She currently practices as an Emergency Medicine Pediatrician in Ohio. She is a passionate health educator and a strong advocate for children's health and safety and uses her social media platforms: dr_notajiaka and her blog drnkeiru.com to do that. She has been featured on many media and parenting outlets for both writing and speaking on health, safety and wellness of kids She is a mom of 3 kids- teen, tween and a preschooler. SKIP TO… Welcome to the podcast Dr. Orajiaka! (1:40) What exactly is RSV? (2:55) Who can get RSV? (6:19) The symptoms of RSV (7:35) Recommendations for handling decrease of intake in babies with RSV (11:20) How to protect your baby against RSV (15:52)

On this episode of the podcast, I’m teaching you about why the size of finger foods for baby led weaning is so important. There literally can’t be a “one size fits all” approach to preparing finger foods for your baby. Texture of foods and the development of various oral motor skills have to be considered as well. Understanding why larger pieces of food are often safer for your baby, not to mention easier for your baby to move around in their mouth, is key to seeing progression with baby led weaning, and in preventing choking. Whenever I show pictures of baby led weaning finger foods for 6 months, I hear from a lot of concerned parents that the large size of the foods will cause their baby to choke. When in reality, small pieces of food are more likely to be choked on - especially in the beginning. I think we have this picture in our head of our parents and grandparents, and maybe even us with our older kids, cutting up their food so they can eat bite sized pieces and more easily chew them. What we’re forgetting is that babies are brand new to this! They don’t know how to move that tiny piece of food around in their mouth, they don’t have molars to chew it with, or even know how to move their mouth in a way that would grind down that tiny bit of food. Older kids will because they have experience on their side! This is not to say that babies need teeth or to know how to do all those chewing motions to have finger foods - not at all (they have to start somewhere!). We just have to know how to prepare food safely for them, which is why often bigger pieces of food are perfect as baby led weaning starter foods. Listen in to hear more about how I recommend you prepare baby led weaning starter foods, and if there are any exceptions to the rule of offering larger sized pieces in the beginning. Leave a review and win! Help The My Little Eater Podcast hit #1 on the charts and reach even more parents who may need some extra help when it comes to feeding their little ones! All you need to do is head over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a quick review about what you loved about this episode, or a previous one. Thanks so much in advance for your continued support. As a thank you, you’ll be entered to win a 15 minute call with me where you can ask me anything about feeding. Just make sure to leave your Instagram handle so I can find you if you’re the lucky winner! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: TEXTURE TIMELINE CHALLENGE: https://mylittleeater.com/texture-timeline-challenge-live If you’re ready to jump into starting solids with your little one, and want to learn more about how to do baby led weaning and purees, or maybe you want to learn about spoon-feeding your baby, self-feeding, and when to stop purees, enroll in my Texture Timeline™ Challenge! It kicks off February 23rd, 2022 and runs for 5 days with live support from me every single day! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ Starting solids isn’t meant to be just another thing you have to stress over as a parent - it’s supposed to be fun! So, let me help you keep it that way and ensure you raise a baby who loves all food! My Baby Led Feeding Online Course will help you start solids with confidence, ensuring you have the knowledge to gently push your baby through textures to prevent picky eating and be healthy in all aspects! If you’re looking to start solids with your baby, then you need to get the gear! Head over to Bumkins to grab some of my favourite feeding supplies, like their long-sleeved bib, chewtensils, or one of their first feeding sets - perfect for starting solids with your little eater! And make sure you use my code at checkout for 15% off your purchase. BUMKINS DISCOUNT CODE (15% OFF): MYLITTLEEATER15 https://www.bumkins.com/ SKIP TO... Why small pieces of food are difficult for a baby to handle (3:35) Why you also need to consider the texture of finger foods (6:42) Why some babies struggle with softer textures (10:10) Why larger pieces of food may be more difficult to choke on (12:15)

On this episode of the My Little Eater Podcast, I’m digging into what the true purpose of your baby’s growth chart (or toddler's) is, and what it tells you about their health and growth. Growth charts seem to be either an exciting or a stressful thing for parents, depending on where their child lands on the growth curves. And this is basically because most times, how your child is growing and reaching developmental milestones, all have to do with their overall health. This podcast covers what exactly growth curves and growth percentiles are, what it means if your child falls in the 5th percentile vs. the 95th percentile, and when you should truly start to worry, or seek further medical opinions. As always, if you find this podcast helps answer your questions about feeding your baby or toddler, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts! This gets your name in a weekly draw for a 15 minute 1-on-1 ask video session with your’s truly, so we can tackle those feeding questions together! Make sure to leave your Instagram handle, so I can find you if you’re the lucky winner :) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Starting solids with your baby? If you’re unsure where to start, start with my Baby Led Feeding Online Course! This course gives you all the steps to get your baby on their way to loving food, eating it safely, and preventing picky eating before it starts! This course is tailored for babies aged 6-12 month old, and gives you the confidence to move through each phase of feeding (from puree to finger foods) in a step by step manner, supporting good eating habits early! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ If you're worried your toddler is developing bad mealtime habits, or you’re noticing picky tendencies, this course is for you! My Feeding Toddler Online Course is the best place to start. This course will give you all the tricks to get you on the right path to raising an adventurous and happy eater, eliminating mealtime battles for good! FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ Healthy Height has been an all time favourite of mine to help support my son’s growth and give him that extra boost of nutrition. They currently have chocolate, vanilla flavours, as well as unflavoured, making it easy to use in shakes, smoothies and even recipes! Plus it’s absolutely delicious. And as a bonus, you can get 15% off your first order by using my special code EATER15! Head over to their website to take advantage of this great offer! HEALTHY HEIGHTS: https://healthyheights.com/?rfsn=4877317.200f46&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=4877317.200f46 SKIP TO… What is a growth chart? (1:40) When should you worry? (5:05) What are some normal changes you may see on your child’s growth chart (11:05) Genetic factors that contribute to growth outcomes (12:00) Circumstances that can cause a deviation from their “normal” curve (13:45) Check out my online courses if you’re struggling with feeding issues (23:10)

On this episode of the My Little Eater Podcast, we’re covering how to serve pumpkin to your baby, including the health benefits of pumpkin for your baby. There’s no better time than now to jump into this topic, given that fall and thanksgiving are here! Typically though, most of us prefer to decorate with it, instead of including it in our meal plans - but I’m here to change that! Pumpkin is such a versatile food, making it super easy to incorporate in a variety of dishes, adding a unique and rich flavour. It’s easy to pair with sweet and savoury flavours, making the possibilities endless! There are also tons of health benefits of pumpkin for babies, including a TON of Vitamin A, fiber, iron and B vitamins, just to name a few! Luckily, pumpkin can be served safely to babies early on, and can easily be one of your baby’s first foods when they start solids :) So, how do you serve pumpkin to your baby (or toddler)? Depending on their age you can offer it pureed, roasted as a side dish, make it into pasta sauce, baked goods and more! I’ll go through it all in this episode and I think you’ll love it! If you find these episodes help answer your questions, and tackle all baby or toddler feeding questions, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts! If you try pumpkin with your baby over the holidays, I’d love to see the cuteness! Share a pic of your baby trying it out and tag me, @mylittleeater, on Instagram! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Starting solids with your baby? If you’re unsure where to start, start with my Baby Led Feeding Online Course! This course will provide you with everything you need to know about feeding your 6-12 month old, from the right feeding gear, to what foods to serve and how to serve them, helping you build healthy eating habits early! The course teaches you how to confidently move through each phase of feeding (from puree to finger foods), preventing picky eating habits from the start. BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ If you’re past the baby stage, and are now dealing with picky tendencies quickly arising, my Feeding Toddler Online Course can help teach you techniques to stop these tendencies before they become a bigger problem. These tried and tested solutions will ultimately eliminate mealtime battles and bring back happy mealtimes for your entire family. FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ SKIP TO… When you can introduce pumpkin (1:30) Health benefits of pumpkin (2:00) What type of pumpkin should you buy? (2:55) How to serve pumpkin to your baby and toddler (4:45) Recipes to include pumpkin in (10:09)

On this episode of the My Little Eater Podcast, we’re talking all about plant based diets for babies and toddlers! With the increased popularity of plant based diets, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing more vegan and vegetarian babies. So today I want to give you all the deets around whether it’s okay (from a health perspective) to raise your baby or toddler on a plant based diet. I’ll be diving into how to make it well designed and breaking down all the dietary concerns to keep in mind to keep your baby healthy and thriving! This podcast will give you peace of mind if your family decides to take the plant based route, or if you perhaps have a toddler who happens to be on a prolonged meat strike . As an added bonus, I’ve even created a FREE plant based recipe bundle to take the guessing out of making balanced meals for your little one. I also want to note that for the purpose of this podcast, when I refer to a plant based diet, I’m referring to either a vegan baby or a vegetarian baby - not just those who eat a large amount of vegetables and still eat eggs, meat, dairy, and seafood. As always, if you get value from this episode, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts! And, if you give any of the free recipes a try I’d love to hear your thoughts. Better yet, share a pic of your baby trying out the recipe and tag me, @mylittleeater, on Instagram! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: As I mentioned in the episode, I’ve created a free downloadable resource that includes delicious and easy plant based meals that have all been tested and approved by yours truly! You can rest assured that these meals are all nutritionally balanced and completely suitable for babies, toddlers, and the whole family! FREE PLANT BASED RECIPE BUNDLE: https://courses.mylittleeater.com/plantbasedrecipes  Starting solids with your baby? If you’re unsure where to begin, start with my Baby Led Feeding Online Course! This course will provide you with everything you need to know about feeding your 6-12 month old, from the right feeding gear, to what foods to serve and how to serve them, helping you build healthy eating habits early! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ Have a toddler who turns their nose up at meat whenever it’s served? Or maybe you want to try going plant based but your toddler has very limited foods they’ll eat. Regardless of the situation, my Feeding Toddlers Online Course can help teach you techniques to handle picky eating before it gets worse! This course also has a whole section dedicated to supplements for toddlers which, as mentioned in this episode, is important when considering a plant based diet.  FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ AMAZON SHOP (CANADA): https://www.amazon.ca/shop/mylittleeater AMAZON SHOP (US): https://www.amazon.com/shop/mylittleeater EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT IRON FOR YOUR BABY: https://mylittleeater.com/3363-2/ SKIP TO… What the current research says (4:00) Iron intake for babies (8:00) Are they getting enough B12? (13:40) The importance of Omega-3’s (14:42) Ensuring they’re getting adequate calcium (17:53)

In this episode, we’re talking all about first birthdays because it’s BIRTHDAY WEEK here at My Little Eater™! We’re celebrating four years as MLE, and I wanted to weigh in on this really popular topic for your sweet baby’s first birthday milestone... sugar or sugar-free smash cake, what’s better? Typically, I see opinions fall either very strongly on the sugar-free side, or very strongly on the sugar-filled side - so where do I fall on the spectrum? I’m a little more in-between! Listen in to hear what the actual nutritional recommendations are when it comes to offering sugar at 1 year old, why it’s really ok if you opt not to go the sugar-free route, what I decided for my own boys, and whether or not I would change my mind if doing it all over again today. Here’s the thing, at MLE we never judge or criticize your decisions as parents - you know what’s best for your family - so you won’t catch any of that here. But you will be able to hear both sides of this argument, and better be able to assess what exactly will work for your family. Plus, as an added bonus, you can download my favourite added sugar-free smash cake recipe below - because I’ll be honest, a lot of them are kinda gross. As always, if you get value from this episode, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts! And, I’d love for you to share some pictures of your baby enjoying their first birthday cake (and if you use my smash cake recipe, let me know your thoughts!) by tagging me on Instagram - these pictures are always so sweet! Enjoy this milestone with your baby - no matter what you choose! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: As I mention in the episode, this smash cake recipe is typically only available to members of the Little Eaters Club. This is my monthly membership program that offers you ongoing support for any questions or changes that come up, as well as provides you with access to an extensive library of resources, guides, and recipes to help you tackle this whole feeding your kids thing with confidence! And if you’ve previously completed one of my courses, it also provides you with the opportunity to chat one-on-one with me in my monthly coaching calls, exclusive to members. LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ Now that your baby will be entering the toddler stage, it’s time to learn how to handle the changes that happen in toddlerhood, and be prepared to prevent or manage picky eating. Check out my Feeding Toddlers online course for all the steps you need to enjoy happier mealtimes with your toddler! FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ FREE SMASH CAKE RECIPE: https://courses.mylittleeater.com/episode-78-ultimate-smash-cake-recipe MORE ON OFFERING SUGAR/SWEETS: https://mylittleeater.com/healthyrelationshipwithsugar/ SKIP TO... The nutritional recommendation (4:30) Why it’s ok to offer a sugar-filled smash cake (7:10) What I decided for my own kids (8:32) Would I choose sugar or sugar free now? (9:29) My favourite smash cake recipe (13:07)

In this episode, I break down a very common concern among parents….mouth stuffing! I’m willing to bet that at one point or another you’ve seen your baby or toddler with cute little “chipmunk cheeks”. But, that moment of “Aww they’re so adorable!” is quickly replaced with panic when you think about how much food they’ve stuffed into their mouth, and how unsafe that must be for them! That’s why I wanted to take some time and really break this problem down so we can understand why this happens, the purpose that it serves (there are some pros to this, so stay with me!), how we can help them get through this phase, and what we can do to discourage this behaviour when we witness them doing it. I’m covering it all in this episode, so get ready to take some notes because this short episode is jam-packed (kinda like your baby’s cheeks ;) ) with lots of tips! If you get value from this episode, please remember to leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts - I read every single one - and don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there. Finally, pass along this info to your friends, like I said, I’m willing to bet almost every parent has seen this before, so they’ll benefit from these tips too. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: For all the information you could ever need to start solids with your baby, check out my Baby Led Feeding online course. This will show you how to feed your baby from 6 to 12 months in a way that will set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating, and can actually help prevent picky eating! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ If you’re already into the toddler stage, or close to it, and you want to know how to handle the changes that happen in toddlerhood, as well as be prepared to prevent or manage picky eating, check out my Feeding Toddlers online course. This gives you all the steps you need to begin enjoying happier mealtimes with your toddler! FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ MORE ON MOUTH STUFFING: https://mylittleeater.com/troubleshooting-common-feeding-issues-mouth-stuffing-huge-bites-and-more/ AMAZON SHOP (CANADA): https://www.amazon.ca/shop/mylittleeater AMAZON SHOP (US): https://www.amazon.com/shop/mylittleeater SKIP TO... Why do babies over-stuff their mouth? (1:54) How to help your baby build oral-awareness (5:22) How to help them when they do over-stuff their mouth (9:22) How to teach your baby or toddler to take smaller bites (11:44)

In this episode of the My Little Eater Podcast, I teach you how to spoon feed purees to your 6 month old baby - the baby led feeding way! This may seem intuitive to you, and not like something you need to be taught at all...BUT there are some tricks to doing this in a responsive way that respects your baby’s internal hunger cues, and allows for proper oral motor skill development. You see, many of us spoon feed purees the same way that we’ve seen on television, or how other parents around us have done so. And often this might include games to distract the baby into accepting the spoon, such as… “Open up for the airplane! VROOOOMMM!”. Or, we may put the spoon in their mouth and automatically swipe up, and then clean their chin off with the spoon. These are examples of some really common things that parents do, but are they actually helpful for your baby who’s just learning about starting solids? Unfortunately, not really. That’s why I’m going over the steps that I’d like to see you take when spoon feeding your baby. Following these steps will assist with their development, food exploration, and will encourage them to self-feed sooner rather than later (which is the ultimate goal!). If you find this information helpful, please leave a rating and review at Apple Podcasts (and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!). And please share this episode with another parent about to start solids with their baby - puree feeding is a great way to begin and these tips will get them started on the right foot! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: For all the information you could ever need to start solids with your baby, check out my Baby Led Feeding online course. This will show you how to feed your baby from 6 to 12 months in a way that will set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating, and can actually help prevent picky eating! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ BABY LED FEEDING: https://mylittleeater.com/babyledfeeding/ SKIP TO... The Baby Led Feeding Method (2:21) The 4 steps of spoon feeding (3:52) Other tips to consider when spoon feeding (9:58) How long should spoon feeding purees last? (14:04)

In the Season 3 finale, I’m sharing another clip from my most recent coaching call in my exclusive membership program, the Little Eaters Club. I had the pleasure of speaking with Megan about her 1 year old son, and let me tell you, her question is a common one! Many parents message me concerned about their child’s portion sizes - I hear worries from both ends of the spectrum...either they’re eating seemingly so little, or so much the meal feels never-ending. In Megan’s case, her son is eating for at least 40-45 minutes per meal, with no end in sight - and let’s be real here - no one has time for that 3 times a day! Megan’s biggest concern is honouring her son’s hunger and fullness cues, while still keeping mealtimes to a reasonable time frame. So, how do you strike that balance? Listen in to find out my recommendation! If you get value from this episode, please remember to subscribe, rate, and review it at Apple Podcasts. And since this episode is answering such a common concern among parents, please share it with your friends so they can test out my recommendation as well! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you’d love to have the option to chat with me whenever a concern or question arises, be sure to check out my monthly membership program, the Little Eaters Club! I release new content monthly so you can continue learning about feeding your child, everything from nutritional information, to guides for common issues that arise, you’ll have access to an entire library of resources. You’ll also get monthly recipes, all tested and approved by me, so you can feel confident that you’re feeding your baby, toddler, and whole family healthily. And of course, you’ll gain access to these coaching calls as well as a Facebook community of parents ready to support you. (Please note the coaching calls are for course grads only, so check out my baby and toddler courses if that’s something you want - you can even bundle them with the membership!). LITTLE EATERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ ONLINE COURSES: https://mylittleeater.com/online-courses/ SKIP TO... Megan’s struggle with balancing portions and the length of mealtimes (6:21) Why your baby may be eating for 40-45 minutes (8:31) My recommendation (10:16)

In this episode, I talk to Emily from the Little Eaters Club about how to bump up the number of foods that her son Elliot eats. He’s always been a little bit of a picky eater, but recently it’s gotten worse and he’s now only eating about 4 foods! Don’t worry though, even though he’s only eating a few bites at each meal, his growth has been normal and he weighs about the same as his twin brother. Listen in while I go through a mini assessment of what foods Elliot likes, and his eating habits. I find out that his favourite foods seem to be softer, sweeter, carbohydrates. So, we walk through a couple examples of food chaining to try with foods Emily knows that Elliot will eat. Then, I give her ONE MORE strategy to try to target and overcome his picky eating ways. I hope this episode is helpful and that you can use these tips to improve your mealtimes with your picky eater. Please feel free to reach out to me on Instagram, @mylittleeater, with any questions you have about your little one, and if you have a minute, you can leave me a review at Apple Podcasts. I would really appreciate it and it helps get this podcast out to other parents like you that need help feeding their toddlers too! And while you’re there, please subscribe to get notified when new episodes come out. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: To get the foundational information you need to confidently feed your toddler, manage picky eating, and raise a healthy, adventurous eater, sign up for my Feeding Toddlers Course. You’ll be getting a step-by-step plan on how to feed your toddler, along with all the nutritional info you need to feed them healthily too! FEEDING TODDLERS COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ And if you want more support and access to a community of parents just like you, then you’ll want to join the Little Eaters Club. We have a private Facebook group where you can ask questions that will be answered by myself, my team, and other experienced parents. You’ll also get access to recipes designed for the whole family, a video and resource library, along with monthly live coaching calls, for course grads, like the one in this episode. LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ MORE ON SAFE FOODS: https://mylittleeater.com/22-safe-foods-for-picky-toddlers/ MORE ON FOOD CHAINING: https://mylittleeater.com/64-food-chaining/ SKIP TO... Mini-assessment of Elliot’s eating habits (6:18) Food chaining (14:50) Serving a slightly less preferred food as the safe food (19:50)

In this quick tip episode from my “How to serve…” series, I’m teaching you all about lentils! These are an amazing option for babies and toddlers - they’re versatile, so can be added to many, many recipes, they’re nutritious, and they’re an easy texture for babies just beginning solids. I know they may not be something that many people think of adding to their regular meal rotation, but I’m here to convince you to give them a try! So I’ll be giving you everything you need to know about serving lentils to your baby and toddler. Including why they’re so nutritious, how to prepare them, what phase of my signature Texture Timeline™ they are part of, and ideas on tasty ways to offer them to your baby. If you get value from this episode, please remember to subscribe, rate, and review it Apple Podcasts. And since this episode is giving out some really valuable tips on what to feed your baby who's just starting solids, please share it with your friends who also have babies at this stage! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you love my “How to serve series…” you’re going to LOVE my Baby Led Feeding online course - I show you, with video, how to serve ALL types of foods safely to your baby, so you can start solids with absolute confidence, and enjoy this milestone moment with them! And, if you’re looking to have pediatric dietitian tested and approved recipes for your baby, toddler, and whole family available to you monthly - it’s time to get in on the Little Eaters Club. All new content releases in this membership every month, so you can continue learning about feeding, and also have access to ongoing support for whatever comes up! BABY LED FEEDING COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ LITTLE EATERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ SKIP TO... Why you should include lentils in your baby’s diet (1:31) Why lentils are Phase 2 of my Texture Timeline™ (7:13) Ideas for how to serve lentils to 6 month olds, and up (9:40)

In this episode, I’m talking about what to do when your toddler won’t feed themselves. Sometimes your toddler hasn’t been given a chance to feed themselves because maybe you thought they weren’t taking in enough nutrients on their own, or they were sick and you needed to give them some extra help until they recovered. The fact is, now they’ve come to expect you to feed them, and they aren’t interested in doing it themselves. So regardless of why it happened in the first place, we need to break the cycle and get your toddler to feed themselves soon! I’m sharing 6 great tips that can help you progress from you feeding your toddler...to them feeding themselves! Pick one or two tips to try first, and remember to be consistent. Be gentle with yourself, and with your toddler. It’s probably going to take some time, but with consistency, your child will develop the desire to feed themselves on their own. If you get any value from this episode, please leave me a review at Apple Podcasts. I would really appreciate it, and it helps get this podcast out to other parents like you to help them with feeding their toddlers too! Also, please subscribe to get notified when new episodes come out. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you’re interested in learning more about how to confidently feed your toddler, manage picky eating, and raise a healthy, adventurous eater, then my Feeding Toddlers Course is for you. Sign up today for a step-by-step plan on how to feed your toddler. FEEDING TODDLERS COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ Get out of that mealtime rut! Download this free 7-day meal plan for easy to make, healthy, completely balanced, dietitian approved meals designed for your toddler. FREE 7 DAY TODDLER MEAL PLAN: https://courses.mylittleeater.com/7-day-toddler-meal-plan SKIP TO... Tip #1: Communicate with your child (9:06) Tip #2: Give them familiar foods (13:49) Tip #3: Try self-feeding at one meal per day (15:20) Tip #4: Have your child feed a stuffy or doll (17:07) Tip #5: Take your time when feeding them (18:05) Tip #6: Hand-under-hand method (20:18)

On this episode of the podcast, I’m calling it like it is and getting fired up about something I feel very strongly about…mixing purees and baby led weaning! But, more importantly, I’m here to tell you that spoon feeding is NOT wrong, or bad for your baby. Period. I listened to another podcast over the past weekend that sparked this episode of my own, and I’m not pointing any fingers, but I will explain why I wholeheartedly disagree with their stance on puree feeding and whether or not you can combine puree feeding and baby led weaning. I’ll chat about the main controversy of purees vs. baby led weaning - does it really need to be one or the other? I’ll go over how to do baby led weaning and purees, in fact, I’ll share with you the benefits of doing so! And we’ll cover some other important topics like why I feel strongly that you need to feed your baby in the way that feels right for your family, and how baby led weaning is not better than spoon feeding, despite what some experts would have you believe (pssstt…it’s not a competition, there is no winner here). So, if you’re sick of hearing about the black and white of feeding, or parenting for that matter, and want to learn about how you can safely exist in that grey area in-between in a way that benefits both you and your baby - download and listen now! Let’s collectively decide to throw out any narrative that suggests you have to do things one way to be a “good parent” and if you do it another way you’re causing irreparable harm…nope. I don’t agree with that, and I’m over reading about it online. You CAN find a happy medium in feeding (and in other things too ;) ), and I’m here to help you do just that. P.S. Don’t forget to send this to another parent that could benefit from finding their happy medium by learning about how to do baby led weaning combined with purees. Leave a review and win! Help The My Little Eater Podcast hit #1 on the charts and reach even more parents who may need some extra help when it comes to feeding their little ones! All you need to do is head over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a quick review about what you loved about this episode, or a previous one. Thanks so much in advance for your continued support. As a thank you, you’ll be entered to win a 15 minute call with me where you can ask me anything about feeding. Just make sure to leave your Instagram handle so I can find you if you’re the lucky winner! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ Starting solids isn’t meant to be just another thing you have to stress over as a parent - it’s supposed to be fun! So, let me help you keep it that way and ensure you raise a baby who loves all food! My Baby Led Feeding Online Course will help you start solids with confidence, ensuring you have the knowledge to gently push your baby through textures to prevent picky eating and be healthy in all aspects! EP. 76 - SPOON-FEEDING USING THE BABY LED WEANING METHOD: https://mylittleeater.com/spoon-feeding-purees/ TEXTURE TIMELINE CHALLENGE: https://mylittleeater.com/texture-timeline-challenge-live If you’re ready to jump into starting solids with your little one, and want to learn more about how to do baby led weaning and purees, or maybe you want to learn about spoon-feeding your baby, self-feeding, and when to stop purees, enroll in my Texture Timeline™ Challenge! It kicks off February 23rd, 2022 and runs for 5 days with live support from me every single day! If you’re looking to start solids with your baby, then you need to get the gear! Head over to Bumkins to grab some of my favourite feeding supplies, like their long-sleeved bib, chewtensils, or one of their first feeding sets - perfect for starting solids with your little eater! And make sure you use my code at checkout for 15% off your purchase. BUMKINS DISCOUNT CODE (15% OFF): MYLITTLEEATER15 https://www.bumkins.com/ SKIP TO... My opinion on combining BLW and purees (2:09) Important considerations if you’re mixing both methods (5:37) Why it’s ok to switch or combine approaches (9:33) Real-life examples of using purees and baby led weaning together (18:23)

In this quick tip episode, I’m doing another installment in the “How to serve…” series - and this one comes as a request from a listener...honey! Let’s start by clarifying that honey - in ALL forms - is unsafe for your baby under 1 year of age. I go into why in the episode, so if this is news to you, please make sure you listen to that info because it can actually be very dangerous for babies. Now, once your baby gets past that 1 year mark...how do you introduce honey to them? Can they just have it as is? I go into all the details for you! From why I recommend actually waiting until 2 years old (if you can), different ideas for serving it safely, when it’s considered a choking hazard, and whether some honeys are considered more nutrient dense than others. As always, this is all backed by research, so you can trust that I’m giving you the best info to ensure you’re keeping your baby safe, while also enjoying this fun stage of letting them test out new foods and flavours! If you get value from this episode, please remember to subscribe, rate, and review it Apple Podcasts. And since this episode is giving out some really important info on safety for babies, please share it with your friends who also have babies at this stage! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you’d like to submit a request for a topic you’d like to see covered on the podcast, you can do that below. I’m getting ready for Season 4, so let me know what you wanna know! If you love my “How to serve…” series, you’re going to LOVE my Baby Led Feeding online course - I show you, with video, how to serve ALL types of foods safely to your baby, so you can start solids with absolute confidence, and enjoy this milestone moment with them! And if you’re really enjoying learning about the research behind these really specific topics, and just want to know all the details about everything feeding related so you’re prepared for the next 5-7 years with your baby - it’s time to get in on the Little Eaters Club. New content releases in this membership monthly, so you can continue learning about feeding, and also have access to ongoing support for whatever comes up! PODCAST TOPIC REQUEST: https://form.asana.com?k=Ol1IPPR9rMj2mEb-Fy6VEQ&d=1145127509713011 BABY LED FEEDING COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ LITTLE EATERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ SKIP TO... Why you need to avoid honey under 1 year of age (2:04) How to introduce honey after 1 year old (6:41) Is honey a choking hazard? (9:11)

In this episode, I run through some examples of what you can say to your toddler to create a no pressure environment that gets them to eat. I give you some tips that will make meal time conversations a breeze, and help encourage your toddler to try new foods. Now, they may not try a new food the very first time it’s offered to them, but with exposure and the phrases I’m sharing with you today, your child will learn a growth mindset and be more open to trying new foods in the future. Following these suggestions will create a pressure free environment that considers your toddler’s feelings, and gets them to explore food at their own pace. The number one tip I find that works wonders on setting the right environment going into a meal, is to have no agenda of getting them to eat anything. This takes the pressure off of you, as the parent who’s providing the food, and off your toddler, who’s the one deciding how much they want to eat. When you approach mealtime, I want you to think “this is not about eating and nutrition at all” and when you get into that mindset, you can be more neutral in terms of how you speak to them. This removes some of that emotion that may make you say things that can be pressuring. Instead, the focus will now be on using factual statements only. Don’t worry, I’ve got all the examples you need in this episode. If you find these tips helpful, please take a few minutes to go over to Apple Podcasts to leave a quick review. It would be great to hear from you and get your feedback on this episode, or on the podcast in general. Don’t forget to subscribe, so you don’t miss out on future episodes! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you’re interested in learning more about how to achieve stress-free, healthy meal times with your toddler, while squashing picky eating in its tracks, then my Feeding Toddlers Course is for you. Sign up today for a step-by-step instruction on how to feed your toddler. If you’ve got the foundational knowledge from completing one of my courses and you’re looking for more support, then you may want to join our Little Eaters Club. You’ll have access to a private Facebook group full of supportive parents who want to share in your feeding journey and answer any questions you may have. The Little Eaters Club also includes extra resources and free coaching calls with me, if you’re a course grad, so join today. FEEDING TODDLERS COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ MORE ABOUT TALKING TO TODDLERS AT MEALS: https://mylittleeater.com/talking-to-toddlers/ SKIP TO... Stop focusing on how much they eat and their nutrition (2:19) State only the facts and remember to empathize (7:13) If they don't like everything - that's ok! (11:04) Don't let your toddler take over your role in feeding (14:39)

In this quick tip episode, I’m giving you my best advice on curing that sense of overwhelm that comes with information overload in the parenting world! I think you know what I mean...you’re scrolling social media and there’s one tip on something, you go a little further and there’s another...but it’s the exact opposite of the first one. What do you do? Who do you trust? What’s the right answer?! I’ve been there, I’m navigating the pre-teen world right now, and it’s so new, and it’s so overwhelming! I love having access to experts at my finger tips, thanks to Instagram, but at the same time, I recognize that it can cause me a lot of stress, and cause some self-doubt to sneak into my parenting. And from the messages I get on Instagram, the same is happening to you! I hear things like… “We’re starting solids soon, but I have no idea where to start, and I can’t decide how to feed them!” OR... “My toddler is barely eating anything, they’re not growing. I feel like I’ve tried everything, every tip out there. I don’t know what to do.” If you heard my interview with Dr. Becky at Good Inside last week, then you know she defines confidence as trusting that your feelings are right, and ok, in the absence of certainty. So you don’t question your feelings, you trust in what they’re telling you, and therefore in what you decide to do based on those feelings. This is what I want for you. I want you to know that even if you don’t know what to do, or you feel something an expert is suggesting isn’t a good fit for you, that’s ok. None of this reflects on whether you’re a good parent or not. You’re a good parent whether you know exactly what to do, or not. So, to get that level of confidence, I have ONE tip that is super easy to try, but maybe not always as easy to follow, if I’m being honest. I want you to try it out for a month, and see how it goes. It’s been a life saver for me, and my stress-levels, and I feel much more confident in the choices I make as a parent, as a result. As always, if you get value from this episode, please remember to subscribe, rate, and review it at Apple Podcasts, it helps me so much and I’m incredibly grateful for it! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you think you need a one-stop-shop to get all your feeding answers, and you trust me (which I so hope you do!), check out my online courses. I even have a bundle discount for buying both, which sets you up for success and confidence in feeding for the next 7+ years! ONLINE COURSES: https://mylittleeater.com/online-courses/ THE FEEDING BUNDLE: https://courses.mylittleeater.com/offers/FMTgKHot/checkout INTERVIEW WITH DR. BECKY KENNEDY: https://mylittleeater.com/68-confident-parenting/ SKIP TO... Information overwhelm in parenting (0:46) Overwhelm in feeding your kids (6:29) Today’s quick tip (10:47)

In this episode, I’m so, so excited to talk with Dr. Becky Kennedy, a very popular clinical psychologist that you probably know from Instagram. Her content really resonates with me, and I just love how confident it makes me feel as a parent, so I wanted you to have the chance to experience it too! The topic we dive into today is, you guessed it, confidence. Here at My Little Eater™, we aim to be there for you to help you feel confident on your feeding journey with your baby, and hopefully this episode will help carry that into other aspects of parenting as well. Today, Dr. Becky shares a great definition of what confidence is, that’s a little different from the mainstream media, and we talk through how you can use it to feel confident as a parent and to approach confidence building moments with your children. She even runs through a script of what to say when your child comes to the table, and then 2 minutes later, decides they’re done with the meal. She gives you the tools you need to build confidence in your child, while holding firmly to your boundaries. You’ll find out exactly what to expect will happen from using this strategy, and what results you’ll see eventually, with consistency. I really hope you enjoy this episode with Dr. Becky, and if you get any value at ALL, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe, rate, and review it. It’s a great way to help me get this podcast out to other parents like you, who are looking for strategies to raise happy and healthy families with confidence. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you want to learn more about breaking generational cycles, how to do things differently from how you were raised, how to shift intergenerational patterns, and get strategies to make those changes, check out Dr. Becky’s Reparenting Ourselves workshop. REPARENTING OURSELVES WORKSHOP: https://learning.goodinside.com/courses/reparenting-ourselves FOLLOW DR. BECKY ON INSTAGRAM: @drbeckyatgoodinside GOOD INSIDE PODCAST WITH DR. BECKY: https://goodinside.com/podcast/ FIND MORE COURSES AND WORKSHOPS WITH DR. BECKY: https://learning.goodinside.com/ If you’re ready to feel confident when feeding your babies and toddlers, check out my online courses to learn more and get started now! https://mylittleeater.com/online-courses/ DR. BECKY'S BIO: Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, resilience, and parenting. She specializes in thinking deeply about what’s happening for kids and translating these ideas into simple, actionable strategies for parents to use in their homes. Dr. Becky's goal is to empower parents to feel sturdier and more equipped to manage the challenges of parenting. Dr. Becky runs a popular Instagram page, @drbeckyatgoodinside, has a Top Kids and Family Podcast, Good Inside with Dr. Becky, and authors a weekly newsletter, Good Insider. She also runs a variety of virtual parenting and self-care workshops, lectures on various mental health issues, and consults for organizations. Dr. Becky received a BA in Psychology and Human Development, Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude, from Duke University and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. She is a mother of three young kids and lives in NY. SKIP TO... Meet Dr. Becky (3:54) Definition of confidence (8:53) Confidence in toddlerhood (16:07) Example of confidence building and setting boundaries (21:24) What it means if your child cries, or has a tantrum, as a result (28:13) How the way YOU were raised affects your ability to build confidence as a parent (31:32)

In this episode, I’m continuing on with my “How to serve…” series, and today I’m talking all about peanuts! This is a food that many parents feel a lot of hesitation about, due to the fact that it’s the top allergen for children in North America. This fact can cause a lot of anxiety for parents, which may result in them delaying the introduction of peanuts, but the newest research tells us we need to introduce them early and often to decrease the chance of an allergy developing. So my goal is to give you all the details on how to do this safely to help relieve some of that anxiety! Now, most of you will know that I believe the right time for starting solids is when your baby is showing all the developmental signs of readiness. This is typically around 6 months of age, maybe a week or two earlier or later, depending on the child. But, with peanuts, in some cases an allergist may ask you to introduce them even earlier, even around 4 months of age, if there’s a family history of allergy as this may help decrease the chance of an allergy even further. So today, I’ll share how to do this safely from 4 months of age, and then also chat about serving them all the way up to older than 2 years of age. I’ll also be explaining how this all fits into my signature Texture Timeline™ tool for advancing in textures. So, take a minute and download this episode so you can listen to it when you have a spare 15 minutes, because it’s a must listen for ALL parents! As always, if you get value from this episode, please rate and review it at Apple Podcasts! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you want to learn all my best tips for how to safely serve all foods from the very beginning so that you confidently move through each phase of feeding your baby to prevent picky eating, the Baby Led Feeding course is for you! BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ TEXTURE TIMELINE™ CHALLENGE: https://courses.mylittleeater.com/texturetimelinechallenge MORE ON INTRODUCING PEANUTS & TREE NUTS: https://mylittleeater.com/introducingpeanutsandtreenuts/ SERVING PEANUTS SAFELY: https://mylittleeater.com/peanuts SKIP TO... Facts and nutrition on peanuts (2:27) How to serve peanuts: 4 - 6 months old (6:07) How to serve peanuts: 6 months - 2 years old (9:30) How to serve peanuts: 2 years old and up (13:20)

In this episode, I’m sharing with you all the research I’ve done on babies and toddlers digesting starch. This is another topic that I’ve been asked about several times by worried parents who are just trying to decide what food is best to serve as a first food for their baby. I’m glad that I can clear up any confusion about grains rotting in a baby's gut - which is the main point of what I’ve been hearing, and is not exactly true! So it’s time for some myth-busting! Starting with, explaining what starch is, and what food it's found in. You may be surprised...it’s in more foods than just grains, and it would be hard to avoid giving them to your baby. Then, I break down exactly how starch is digested by your baby, and bust that myth that babies can’t digest it. Finally, I get into why it's important to introduce starches at around 6 months of age, rather than waiting until they’re 2 years old. If you get value from this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review it at Apple Podcasts. I would really appreciate it, and it helps get this podcast out to other parents like you to help them with feeding their babies too! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you’re interested in learning more about what foods are best for your baby, how to serve them, how to prevent picky eating, and how to advance your baby onto finger foods in a non-stressful way, then my Baby Led Feeding Course is for you. Sign up today for a step by step instruction on how to feed your baby. BABY LED FEEDING COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ MORE ABOUT DIGESTING STARCH: https://mylittleeater.com/babies-and-starch SKIP TO: What is starch? (3:16) How is starch digested? (4:10) How is it digested in babies? (6:44) Should you wait to introduce starches to your baby? (12:59)

Today’s quick tip is all about choosing the right plate for your baby or toddler! Parents ask me all the time about what products I recommend for starting solids, and then also for picky eaters – and one of their main concerns is choosing the “right” plate. So today I’m going to share some of my favourites, and my best tips for picking plates for your kiddos.

First, I share all the traits I personally look for when shopping. I’m sure you’ve noticed that the baby section of every store is filled with numerous options for everything – and everything says that it’s recommended, or backed by research, etc. So how do you choose? I’ll give you my list of what to look for when shopping for plates for babies and toddlers, and then also answer the popular question – divided or undivided? Finally, I cover when you should start using them, brand recommendations, and if you really need the ones that suction to the table/tray (spoiler…yes, you probably do!).

As always, if you get value from this episode, please rate and review it at Apple Podcasts! And let me know your favourite plate – maybe there’s another new one out there I’m missing!

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In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with Heidi Miller, a speech language pathologist who specializes in extreme picky eating. She is also the author of the HMS Feeding Protocol which she uses to treat picky eating and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). She gives us her perspective on using food chaining to ease picky eating with children. She also gives an example of food chaining and shows us how you can get your child to go from eating chicken nuggets, to chicken Milanese! This episode will give you a little insight into what feeding therapy might look like. But before trying this technique, you might want to determine if your child is simply picky, or if there’s something else at work and they’re a true problem feeder. In some cases, a referral to a feeding specialist may be needed, such as an SLP like Heidi, or an OT - you just want to make sure they specialize in feeding! If you have questions for Heidi, you can DM her on Instagram @hmsfeedingandspeech. As always, please feel free to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you’ve enjoyed this episode, or you found the information useful. I would really appreciate it so that I can get this podcast out to other parents like you, and help them with feeding their babies and toddlers too. Don’t forget to subscribe, so you don’t miss out when new episodes are released! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: For more about feeding your toddler, including other strategies used in feeding therapy to prevent or manage picky eating, check out my Feeding Toddlers online course. It's time to enjoy happier mealtimes with your toddler! FEEDING TODDLERS: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ If you’re a speech therapist, or occupational therapist, that’s interested in using the HMS Feeding Protocol to expand your picky eater’s food list, you can find it here. (https://heidimillerspeech.com/) CONNECT WITH HEIDI ON INSTAGRAM: @hmsfeedingandspeech DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY:https://mylittleeater.com/9-the-one-feeding-strategy-that-will-change-mealtimes-forever/ WHEN PICKY EATING MOVES FROM NORMAL TO EXTREME: https://mylittleeater.com/pickyeatingspectrum/ HEIDI'S BIO: Heidi Miller MS, CCC-SLP, COM is a speech language pathologist, feeding specialist and certified orofacial myologist who works with children (0-18) and families to improve their speech and feeding skills. Heidi has a specific interest in picky eating. She recently published the HMS Feeding Therapy Protocol for Expanding Repertoire of Picky Eaters and Children with ARFID to help other speech therapists and occupational therapists treat this population. Heidi believes through her 20 years of experience treating this population she has developed a treatment protocol that empowers the child and allows them to confidently learn to eat new foods in a safe environment. Heidi has a true passion for this work as eating can be very challenging and disruptive to a family who has a child that struggles with a limited repertoire. Heidi Miller holds a Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University, Bachelor of Science from University of Wisconsin- Madison and Minor in Education. SKIP TO... Heidi’s perspective on food chaining (4:24) The importance of the division of responsibility (8:27) How to explain the process to your child (14:20) Is your child a picky eater or a problem feeder? (17:07) Food chaining example (21:24)

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the first of a new series I’m going to be doing on how to serve various types of food! This is something that I do, in much more detail, inside my Baby Led Feeding online course, and I know it’s a highly requested topic, so I wanted to begin sharing more about how to safely serve various foods, and where they fit in my signature Texture Timeline™, as well. Today, I’m starting with a wonderful summer fruit, something that’s in season where I live right now, and is so delicious...strawberries! These are a great option to serve to your baby for many reasons, and I go into some nutritional facts, and allergen facts, regarding strawberries in this episode too. Finally, I share how to safely serve them at different stages for babies, and for toddlers. As always, if you enjoyed this quick tip episode, please leave me a short review - I read every one! I’d love to hear what you think, or ideas for future episodes, so please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave that info in a review there. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you’re looking to confidently move through each phase of feeding your baby in order to prevent picky eating, you need my Baby Led Feeding online course! BABY LED FEEDING: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ And, if you’re looking to begin progressing through textures, but don’t know where to start or how to move forward, sign up for my FREE Texture Timeline™ Challenge to learn about the different phases and practice with some recipes that I provide for each phase. TEXTURE TIMELINE™ CHALLENGE: https://courses.mylittleeater.com/texturetimelinechallenge EP. 54 ON BUYING ORGANIC: https://mylittleeater.com/54-organic/ OATMEAL FINGERS RECIPE: https://mylittleeater.com/basic-oatmeal-fingers-for-baby-family/ SKIP TO... Facts on strawberries (2:16) How to safely serve strawberries to babies (6:26) Serving strawberries to toddlers (10:35)

In this episode, I’m answering a question a lot of you have asked... “Do toddlers need bedtime snacks?”. I’m sure this has happened to you, your toddler comes to you just before bed and says: “I’m hungry!”. So, do you give your little one something to eat, or are they just stalling? Today, I’ll clear up any confusion around this topic. There are a few things to consider when choosing if a bedtime snack is needed, such as when the last time they ate was, and what time they’re going to bed. I’ll explain what the purpose of a bedtime snack is, when it’s warranted, and when it isn’t - that’s right, I don’t always recommend a bedtime snack! However, for the times when a bedtime snack IS actually warranted, I’ll go over some tips to keep in mind, along with any exceptions to the rule. Lastly, I include how to put the snack into your schedule and give you ideas for good bedtime snacks to serve. So, please tune in and find out if your toddler needs a snack before bed, and what to actually serve them if they do! As always, if you’ve enjoyed this episode, or you found the information useful, please feel free to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This allows me to get this podcast out to parents like you who are looking for help with feeding their babies and toddlers too. Oh... and don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll get notified when our new episodes are released! If you have any questions, just head over to Instagram, @mylittleeater, and send me a DM. I'd love to hear from you! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Have you joined the Little Eaters Club yet? If you do, you’ll get access to a ton of recipes designed for the whole family, and I’ve tested every one so I know you’ll like them. We also have an ever growing video library covering common challenges and frequently asked questions, along with guides, resources, and so much more! All for the exclusive founding member’s pricing of $14 per month – for life - when you sign up before midnight on June 28th (ADT). You can try it out and cancel at any time, so come join our community today! LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ FEEDING TODDLERS COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ FEEDING SCHEDULES FOR TODDLERS: https://mylittleeater.com/14-feeding-schedules-for-toddlers/ THE DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY: https://mylittleeater.com/9-the-one-feeding-strategy-that-will-change-mealtimes-forever/ BUILDING HEALTHY TODDLER MEALS AND SNACKS: https://mylittleeater.com/my-golden-rule-to-building-healthy-toddler-meals-and-snacks/ WHY A LITTLE HUNGER IS NOT AN EMERGENCY: https://mylittleeater.com/why-a-little-hunger-is-not-an-emergency/ MORE ON BEDTIME SNACKS FOR TODDLERS: https://mylittleeater.com/bedtimesnacks/ SKIP TO: Purpose of the bedtime snack (3:42) When are bedtime snacks warranted (7:03) Tips to keep in mind when planning bedtime snacks (8:43) Exceptions to the rule (16:37) Ideas for bedtime snacks (22:59)

On this episode of the podcast I’ve got some special guests joining me to talk all about the benefits of flax seeds, chia seeds and hemp hearts - otherwise known as super seeds! Kim and Tina are the founders of Tiny Sprouts Foods, where they formulate seed mixes for babies and toddlers to help them meet their nutritional needs. And as a lover of the benefits of seeds, I’m always tossing them into dishes we make at home as an added nutrition booster because it’s just so easy! Kim and Tina explain many nutritional benefits of seeds - fiber, omega-3’s and iron are among some of the nutrients they offer, plus so many more - and this episode digs deep into them all…plus how they can even help a picky eater! And if you have a toddler, you know the importance of preventing constipation and seeds are a great example of a high fiber food for constipation. Make sure to listen in to get more details and find out easy and safe ways to incorporate them into your baby or toddler’s meals! Plus… if you’re wondering how the heck you store them, you’ll want to check this episode out too! Trust me when I say you’ll be shocked (I know I was)! Leave a review and win! Help The My Little Eater Podcast hit #1 on the charts and reach even more parents who may need some extra help when it comes to feeding their little ones! All you need to do is head over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a quick review about what you loved about this episode, or a previous one. Thanks so much in advance for your continued support :) As a thank you you’ll be entered to win a 15 minute call with me where you can ask me anything about feeding. Just make sure to leave your Instagram handle so I can find you if you’re the lucky winner! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: BABY LED FEEDING ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ Starting solids isn’t meant to be just another thing you have to stress over as a parent - it’s supposed to be fun! So, let me help you keep it that way and ensure you raise a baby who loves all food! My Baby Led Feeding Online Course will help you start solids with confidence, ensuring you have the knowledge to gently push your baby through textures to prevent picky eating and be healthy in all aspects! FEEDING TODDLERS ONLINE COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ If you have a toddler or child aged 1-8 years old and you want to prevent or manage picky eating and learn how to enjoy stress free, happy mealtimes as a family - enroll in my Feeding Toddlers Online Course now! Get started early on curbing unwanted mealtime behaviours before they start, overcome picky eating and set your toddler up to be an adventurous eater! TINY SPROUTS PRODUCTS: https://tinysproutsfoods.com/?ref=HMdDMKNbQV--I If you want to try some of these amazing super seed blends mentioned in the episode, you can use the code MYLITTLEEATER and get 10% off your purchase! TINY SPROUTS BIO: Tiny Sprouts Foods is a children's nutrition company that produces easy, convenient, nutrient-rich products that offer functional health benefits to the developing child. They are committed to making every bite count through their debut range of Organic Superseed BoostersTM, which can easily be added to any food to boost nutritional content and support a child’s daily health needs. Leading with a transparent and simple approach, Tiny Sprouts Foods strives to reduce mealtime stress and help parents & caregivers navigate children’s nutrition, enabling children to sprout, grow and thrive to their best potential. You can find out more about their products on their website, with their Digestive Booster being their best selling product! Also head to their Instagram and find out more info about each super seed and some yummy recipes. WEBSITE: https://tinysproutsfoods.com/?ref=HMdDMKNbQV--I INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tinysproutsfoods/ SKIP TO… Tiny Sprouts story (2:25) What are the “super seeds”? (3:55) Mulled vs. whole: what’s better? (11:19) Storage (13:59)

In today’s quick tip episode, I’m addressing a really common question that I get about whether or not it’s ok to use a kid’s table for toddlers. Montessori style tables where kids can sit at them independently without the need for a booster seat, or high chair, are very popular. And I can definitely see the appeal! So today I’ll break down what I like about them, as well as provide you with the top 4 reasons that I actually don’t recommend them. Despite the positives that I see from them, like the increased independence and social interaction with other children their own age, there are many reasons why I will always choose to recommend eating together at a family table, over separate tables for kids and adults. Now, I’m not one for an all or nothing approach, you know that! I truly believe you have to decide what works best for your family, and take this information and consider whether changing up how you currently do mealtimes at your house is something you’d like to try. As always, if you enjoyed this quick tip episode, please leave me a quick review - I read every one! I’d love to hear what you think, or ideas for future episodes, so please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave that info in a review there. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you’re looking to have happier mealtimes with your toddler, it’s time to enroll in my Feeding Toddlers online course! FEEDING TODDLERS: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ And if you need that little extra boost of support, encouragement, and knowledge to keep raising a healthy little eater, you need to be part of my membership program, the Little Eaters Club! LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ MORE ON KID’S TABLES: https://mylittleeater.com/kids-versus-family-table SKIP TO... What I like about kid’s tables (1:52) 4 Reasons I don’t recommend kid’s tables (2:53)

This special Father’s Day episode is one that you’re gonna love! I’m honoring the Father’s role in feeding - whatever that may look like - by getting all the details and tips from my own husband, Jimmy Kennedy! Now, usually there’s one parent that’s more invested in the feeding role than the other. However, there is no hard and fast rule around this. Often I see Moms are much more involved in feeding their kids, especially if they’re the ones around them more. It all starts with the first year of life, where Mom may be breastfeeding, or they’re on maternity leave with the baby. They’re the first one starting solids with their baby, or they may be present for more of their meals. But there are more and more families who are making this a joint role, which is amazing to see! Nowadays, there are many Dads joining our client support group, now known as the Little Eaters Club. In fact, we’re seeing an increase in Dads sending us messages asking about our philosophies and teachings. They’ve done the research about feeding and are struggling because their wives want to take a different approach. It can be so challenging trying to find balance between two different approaches. My husband and I touched on this topic briefly today, but I’ll dive in deeper in a podcast that’s coming soon. So please stay tuned! For today though, we’ll share our different approaches to feeding, some tips that helped our kids become independent, adventurous eaters, and some advice for all the new Dads out there. If you get value from this episode, please leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. This helps me get this podcast out to parents like you who are looking for strategies to help with feeding their babies and toddlers too. Oh... and don’t forget to subscribe, so you’ll get notified when new episodes drop! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Little Eaters Club officially launched this week…. Yay! You’ll have access to baby and toddler friendly recipes that the whole family will enjoy, an ever growing video library covering common challenges and FAQs, as well as resources and guides to make feeding way easier. Join in on the fun today! LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ READ ABOUT THE INTERVIEW HERE: https://mylittleeater.com/fathers-feeding SKIP TO: Meet my husband, Jimmy (4:14) Tips to raise independent, adventurous eaters (8:30) My feeding approach vs. Jimmy’s feeding approach (13:14) Advice to find balance between two different feeding approaches (16:35) Advice for new Dads that want to be more involved (18:12)

In this quick tip episode, I’m busting one of the most common myths I hear about baby food - “Babies can only have bland food!”. Not true! As you may or may not know, I am a huge proponent of offering your baby a variety of foods right from day 1 of starting solids. And to me this means also including a variety of herbs and spices. So today I’m going to share with you 4 reasons why it’s OK to offer your baby spices, right from their very first solid meal. And I’ll also explain about this window of opportunity that exists for training your baby’s taste buds, and just how I recommend you do so. Finally, I’ll finish off with some easy spice combinations that you can try out at home to take action on this quick tip and start enjoying more flavourful food with your baby today! If you get value from this episode, please take 1 minute to head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review (and don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there!). This means the world to me and helps me get this podcast in front of more parents like you who are looking for strategies to help with feeding their babies and toddlers too! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you’re ready to confidently move through each phase of feeding your baby to prevent picky eating, check out my Baby Led Feeding online course! You’ll find everything you need in there to get started and continue to progress, along with some things you may have never even thought of! BABY LED FEEDING: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE QUICK TIPS: @mylittleeater SAVOURY YOGURT IDEAS: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-AQZkgHRJc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link MORE ON SPICES: https://mylittleeater.com/spices/ SKIP TO... Myth: Babies need bland food (0:58) 4 Reasons to add spices to baby food (2:38) Spice and flavour combinations (7:54)

In this episode, I reveal one of my favourite ways of cooking food in the summer...it’s barbequing! I’m answering a question that has come up a few times in my DMs: “How do I keep BBQ food healthy and safe for my baby or toddler, or even for myself, from a cancer perspective?” I’ve investigated the best methods to make serving barbeque food to your baby more safe, and I’ll give you all the tips in this episode. I’ll also share with you some fun food ideas that are appropriate for both babies and toddlers. All of the information I share today is strictly for your knowledge, and at the end of the day, you need to decide what feels best for your family. I will say that we absolutely BBQ all summer, do we do it daily? No, probably not. But I love the benefits of doing so, and truly feel good about this decision for my family. And I want you to use this information so that you can feel good about the decision you make for your family too, whatever that will be. If you found this episode helpful please leave me a review, it means the world to me. Just hit 5 stars and leave me a line or two about what you loved, on Apple Podcasts! Without these reviews, it’s really hard for me to reach more parents like yourself, and I really want to help as many parents as I can - so please leave your thoughts, share about it, and subscribe. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Little Eaters Club has officially launched…. Yay! You’ll have access to baby and toddler friendly recipes that the whole family will enjoy, an ever growing video library covering common challenges and FAQs, as well as resources and guides to make feeding way easier. Join in on the fun today! LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ HOW TO SERVE MEAT TO BABIES/TODDLERS: https://mylittleeater.com/how-to-serve-meat-to-babies-toddlers/ MORE ON BBQ FOR BABIES: https://mylittleeater.com/bbq-food SKIP TO: Is BBQ safe for kids? (2:03) Tips for keeping your baby safe (6:17) Unique, non-meat, food ideas for the BBQ (11:06)

In this quick tip episode, I’m letting you in on my top 5 ideas for encouraging your toddler to explore meat! Now, does this mean they’ll definitely eat it? No! But, exploring food, touching food, playing with food... these are all great first steps towards actually eating the food. When it comes to picky eating, the strategies are not immediate, there is no one magical, quick fix. But, there are really effective strategies that you can use, at home, to help them make progress, and baby steps, towards being adventurous and trying a food that they’d usually ignore. One of those strategies is food play. I go over why it’s so important to let your toddler play with their food - even at the dinner table - and how to do so in a strategic, non-pressured way, to help encourage them, and work towards seeing some success. If you get value from this episode, please take 1 minute to head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review (and don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there!). This means the world to me and helps me get this podcast in front of more parents like you who are looking for strategies to help with feeding their babies and toddlers too! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you want more info on how to manage picky eating, with a complete step-by-step strategy, and all the nutritional info you need to feed your toddler healthily, it’s time to enroll in my Feeding Toddlers online course! With everything you need to tackle those picky eating tendencies that often show up in toddlerhood, this course is your ticket to happier mealtimes with your toddler. FEEDING TODDLERS: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE FOOD PLAY IDEAS: @mylittleeater CANADIAN AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/mylittleeater US AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mylittleeater SKIP TO... Why try food play? (1:09) 5 Simple ideas for food play with meat (4:57) Bonus tip (10:41)

In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of talking with Amy Morris, our Project Director & Community Manager here at My Little Eater™. We discuss her life as a military wife, and her time solo-parenting while her husband is deployed. She has some great tips to share with you for when you’re holding down the fort at home, alone. We all know parenting isn’t easy, but there can be added challenges as a solo-parent…whether you’re a single parent, or your partner travels for work, or they’re in the military. Solo-parenting means one parent is making all the decisions, and doing ALL the things to raise a child on their own, at least temporarily (because single parenting comes with other unique experiences too). So in honour of Canadian Armed Forces Day, which is celebrated on the first Sunday of June every year, I’m highlighting what it means to be a solo-parent from a military wife’s point of view. We’re talking about parenting on your own, feeding babies and toddlers on your own, and the importance of community. As always, if you get any value from this episode please leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Without these it’s really hard for me to reach more parents like yourself, and I really want to help as many parents as I can - so please leave your thoughts, share about it, and subscribe. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: As I mentioned above, we talked about how important it is to have a community for support while raising your little ones. That’s why I want to invite you to join the Little Eaters Club! It’s the new membership community at My Little Eater™. You'll have access to our wonderful, non-judgmental community, get support, and get all the answers you need to your feeding questions. There’s a huge, and ever-growing, library of resources, monthly recipes, monthly coaching calls, teachings from guest experts, and more! If you’re interested, join now to get access to the exclusive founding member’s pricing of $14 per month – for life.  LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ BABY LED FEEDING COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ FEEDING TODDLERS COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ MORE ON SOLO-PARENTING: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-kids-solo AMY'S BIO: Amy Morris is the Project Director and Community Manager at My Little Eater™. She’s also Mom to two little girls, ages 4 and 2, with another baby on the way. She’s a military spouse who’s just trying to keep everything together, especially when her husband is away for work. She believes in doing the bare minimum when life gets hectic, being proud of all you accomplish as a solo-parent (even if to others it doesn’t look like a lot), and prioritizing the things that will bring you and your kids joy, over other things like dishes and laundry. You can find her in the Little Eaters Club on Facebook, and she’s always willing to give you support if you reach out! SKIP TO: Welcome Amy! (2:02) Prepping for your spouse to leave (7:25) Tips for making meal time a success (11:05) Setting boundaries or schedules without back-up (16:13) What to do when you feel overwhelmed (19:02) Getting help when you need it (20:59) Last words of advice (23:50)

In this special quick tip episode, I want you to place yourself in your toddler’s shoes at mealtime. I’ll provide you with a scenario that I want you to imagine, really get into the character, and realize how you’d feel in that position... Your friend brings you to a restaurant that they’re really raving about - they love it, it’s going to be good, there’s a lot of build up to this special night out. So already you’re feeling the pressure. The chef makes a special meal just for you, they bring it to the table, and it’s a plate of crickets. Note: for the purposes of this scenario, I want you to pretend that you don’t usually eat this food, and you didn’t even know it was a food despite the fact that we know that in many cultures this is part of their regular diet and is eaten quite often. For this scenario, pretend that you didn’t know and have never had them before. After serving your plate, the chef joins you and your friend and watches you while you eat - or don’t eat. They’re encouraging you to take a bite, they say it’s so good, you have to try it. The pressure continues to mount, you politely decline, but they keep pushing. How are you feeling if you’re in this scenario? How might you start to act? Listen in to hear me talk you through the emotions, the forms of pressure, and then I’ll discuss how this relates to your toddler’s picky eating. I want you to understand how it feels for them sometimes at meals, even if we think the food is something that is really good, really common to eat, etc. For them, it could be completely unknown, scary, and not something they’re comfortable with trying. See the parallels? Don’t miss my quick tip for the day to start turning these situations around now! And as always, please head over to whichever platform you listen at and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! Remember to go to Apple Podcasts in order to leave a rating and review as well, I appreciate it so much. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: If you want more info on how to manage or prevent picky eating, with a complete step-by-step strategy, and all the nutritional info you need to feed your toddler healthily, it’s time to enroll in my Feeding Toddlers online course! FEEDING TODDLERS: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE QUICK TIPS: @mylittleeater SKIP TO... Put yourself in your toddler’s shoes (1:58) How empathy helps with picky eating (5:13) Quick tip of the day (9:21)

In this episode, I’m giving you all the information you need in order to decide if you should buy organic food for your family. Maybe you’ve noticed that a lot of baby food packages tout the organic label in the baby food aisle, but is organic really better? We’ll chat about the differences between organic and non-organic foods, and get into the pros and cons. I’ll also share some tips to find balance between organic and non-organic, like buying fresh organic fruits and veggies when they’re in season and more reasonably priced. And, when they’re out of season, substituting them with something else to help with the costs. Additionally, we’ll talk about pesticide residues, and I’ll give you the lowdown on which fruits and veggies are likely to have the highest levels. As always if you get any value from this episode please leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Without these it’s really hard for me to reach more parents like yourself, and I really want to help as many parents as I can - so please leave your thoughts, share about it, and subscribe. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Little Eaters Club has officially launched…. Yay! You’ll have access to baby and toddler friendly recipes that the whole family will enjoy and an ever-growing video library covering common feeding challenges and FAQs. As well as access to resources and guides to make feeding way easier, monthly coaching calls, and a community of supportive parents!  Join in on the fun today! LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/ BABY LED FEEDING COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ FEEDING TODDLERS COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE SAFEST FISH FOR YOUR BABY: https://mylittleeater.com/bestfish/ ORGANIC BLOG POST: https://mylittleeater.com/organic-foods ORGANIC FOODS SHOPPING LIST: https://courses.mylittleeater.com/episode-54-organic-foods SKIP TO... Defining organic and non-organic foods (2:21) What are the risks of consuming foods with pesticide residues? (4:24) Let’s talk about Glyphosate (8:40) So, should you choose organic food? (10:50) Tips for finding a balance between organic and non-organic (15:49) Shopping guide for pesticides in produce (17:26) Final thoughts (20:52)

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with two moms of twins, and I also share some insights from a third mom who wrote to us with her experience. We talk all about feeding twins, from starting solids to what it’s like now as toddlers, and everything in between! Twins seem like a whole new ball game to me, and I honestly don’t know how these moms do it - someone get these moms some super hero capes! We go over all the things that parents of singletons typically ask too - so even if you’re not a parent to multiples, these moms have a lot of wisdom and experience to share that can benefit everyone. We talk about meal planning when time is scarce, what to do if your babies aren’t ready right at 6 months, how to avoid the comparison game, and so much more! As always if you get any value from this episode please leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Without these it’s really hard for me to reach more parents like yourself, and I really want to help as many parents as I can - so please leave your thoughts, share about it, and subscribe. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Have you heard the Little Eaters Club has launched? Join today to get the exclusive founding member’s price! Once you’re part of the LEC, you’ll have access to advanced learning through an extensive video library that will grow each month, monthly recipes, monthly coaching calls, and a community of supportive parents! LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/  BABY LED FEEDING COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ FEEDING TODDLERS COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ MORE ON FEEDING TWINS: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-twins MEET THE MLE TWIN FAMILIES: Victoria is an Occupational Therapist and mom of three who recently relocated back to Nova Scotia from Alberta. Jill is a mom of four (six and four year old girls and 13 month old twin boys) from Nova Scotia, Canada. Her husband is a chef and they all love food! It was always really important to them to pass on that passion to their children, and if they can help any other parents along the way, it’s a huge bonus! SKIP TO... Twin Mom #1 - readiness signs with twins (2:09) Twin Mom #2 - all about flexibility in expectations (12:41) Twin Mom #3 - mealtime and meal prep tips (15:52) Final thoughts (29:22)

In this episode, I chat about choking hazards - this is a hugely terrifying topic for many parents, and I really want you to feel confident that you’re offering food in a safe way for your babies and toddlers! One of the most common questions I get about choking hazards is when certain foods are considered safe....when are the suggested modifications no longer necessary? Today, I dive into this for you, and explain everything from what the current recommendations are, and how foods made the top choking hazards list, to when I recommend reducing modifications, why you should, and how to actually do this in a safe way. I even provide you with numerous examples of a step-by-step process for how to do this, using specific choking hazards. As always, if you get value from this episode, please subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss one! And don’t forget to leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - I read every single one and they truly mean so much to me (and I even use them for future episode topics so leave me what you’d like to hear about too!). ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Little Eaters Club has officially launched…. Yay! You’ll have access to baby and toddler friendly recipes that the whole family will enjoy and an ever-growing video library covering common feeding challenges and FAQs. As well as access to resources and guides to make feeding way easier, monthly coaching calls, and a community of supportive parents!  Join in on the fun today!  LITTLE EATERS CLUB: https://mylittleeater.com/little-eaters-club/  BABY LED FEEDING COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/baby-led-feeding/ FEEDING TODDLERS COURSE: https://mylittleeater.com/feeding-toddlers/ SAFE BEGINNINGS ONLINE COURSE (USE CODE MYLITTLEEATER): https://safebeginnings.thinkific.com/courses/infant-child-cpr-choking-and-injury-prevention?ref=db040c CHOKING PREVENTION: https://mylittleeater.com/choking-prevention/ MORE ON CHOKING HAZARDS: https://mylittleeater.com/choking-hazards-for-babies-and-toddlers/ SKIP TO... What are the current recommendations? (1:16) Factors to consider before stopping modifications (5:03) How to gradually let go of modifications (8:56) How are things chosen as choking hazards anyways? (18:46)