I am excited to announce the creation of the term Baby-Led Oral Care (“BLOC”) as an approach that builds upon some of the fundamentals of Baby-Led Weaning (BLW). I coined the term in September when I had the privilege
Families are sometimes so eager to transition to solid foods that they unknowingly expose their baby to unnecessary risk by starting too early. I have worked with numerous families that started feeding solids early to their baby (at 3-5 months
Are you in a snack rut with your child? My easy-to-follow, 4-Ingredient Trail Mix Formula will help!
Trail mix is a fun activity that can inspire your kiddo to try different texture combinations, learn about new
Do you have a baby that holds food in their mouth and refuses (or is unable) to swallow it? In my baby-led weaning (BLW) courses, I educate parents on how pocketing can lead to gagging and choking incidents. In
As a feeding expert and speech-language pathologist, I teach parents to start solids at about 6 months (depending on the baby’s readiness signals). There are two popular feeding methods that parents choose from when introducing solids: 1) the Traditional
Did you know you can offer warm and cozy soups when doing baby-led weaning (BLW)? Introducing your baby to a wide variety of textures is important, including soups! When selecting a soup, it is vital to consider the consistency
Did you know that you can introduce your baby to a breastmilk or formula popsicle as early as 4 months? Here are some tips for starting your little one on frozen pops!
Breastmilk or formula popsicles
When offering puree foods, it’s essential to select a consistency that is safe for baby’s development. Here are three puree textures to try with your baby to assess their swallow and the feeding skills you can teach with each
Learning to drink from a straw is an important developmental milestone. I designed the ezpz Mini Cup + Straw Training System to help babies and toddlers learn how to perform this skill safely. Here are five tips to help
Smoothies are an excellent way for babies to explore a variety of textures, tastes, and temperatures. It’s also a common feeding therapy technique I use to help babies develop their open cup milestones. Here are a few tips to