Children's Health & Nutrition

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Pushing my baby to grow up?

My little one is 5 and a half months (of course) my partner and I decided when he was 3months old to put him in his own room in his own big boy cot as I was not managing to sleep. Every-time he moved stuffed etc I would wake up then struggle to get back to sleep. For the first week of doing this, he slept through 12...

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Meal prep

What are some things you guys cook in advance for baby? It’s getting tiring making things every day lol it would be nice to have some meals ready in the freezer and fridge! I’m making some egg bites and some chicken and veggie nuggets, but need some more ideas ☺️ my baby is 8 months old!

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how much food are you giving your baby 6 months

Hi all, my baby girl is 9 months age wise but corrected age is 6 months (born at 27 weeks) we were told to start weening when she is 6 months corrected. I have started solid a few weeks back just wondering how many food pouches do you give a day. I’m going though 2 pouches each meal time so 6 in total alongside 3 bo...

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Starting Meat baby food

My pediatrician said to wait to start meats until 9 months old, but everywhere else I see says to start at 6 months old, I am confused.. WIC gives us a lot of meat baby food too. Would love to start him on meats if it’s actually ok. Here’s my breastfed LO

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8 month Dinner Suggestions

Good evening Moms I been having a hard time trying to pick what meal to feed my baby tonight Any Moms Hage Suggestions That We Can Try ?? 🥰

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Baby food ideas

My baby girl is currently 5 months old and started eating solids (purées). So far she’s only tried applesauce, bananas, and carrots (separately). Can y’all share any combinations or recipes y’all have tried or recommend!??

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Starting purées

The pediatrician told us we could start feeding our baby solids. He mentioned oatmeal, cereal, and fruits. He said to feed our baby three times a day and chase it with her bottle. I completely didn’t think to ask, but should it be the same food for all three times should I then give her the same food the next day a...

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Can crayons harm my son?

My son ate the tip of a jumbo crayon. I kind of read on google that they’re non-Toxic and might just upset his tummy. Im here to kind of look for affirmation that it won’t harm him. Also its too late to call my pediatrician so I am worrying a bit.

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Baby getting too skinny what should I do

She’s strictly brestfeedinf cause she’s allergic to milk She eats all veggies and fruit also chicken she eats like 5 times a day plus breastfeeding What should I do

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Should I be worried? Has anyone else experienced this?

My LO has lost weight recently she was ill a few weeks ago and went off her food and her eating still hasn't really gone back to normal just yet, she does eat healthy lots of fruit and she will eat some veg, but she's quiet picky when it comes to main meals I feel like she eats the same kinds of foods she wo t reall...

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It's been a while since I've been on.. HELP?

So my 17 month old has just been difficult lately, I haven't been on here or social media in a while so I haven't kept up. I'm a FTM who has never been around kids not to mention I'm an only child, so I feel like I don't know what I am doing. So question? How do I deal with a lucky eater? All he wants is Mac and che...

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Primary Color Snowcones for toddlers

A great way to show what happens when mixing primary colors! We got pineapple, cherry, and blue raspberry 🫶🏼

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Toddler keeps putting his hand in his mouth

He starts making like gagging sounds and he thinks it's funny but like it's not 🤦🏽‍♀️ what do I do ? Is there any way for him to stop ? Anyone struggle with this ?

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weaning

i know boiling bubs veg+fruit isn’t the best to keep the nutrients but needs must, would i then be able to use the boiled veg water in bubs formula so he still gets all the goodness ?

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Is there any app for solid food ?

Hello is there any app what u can cook for your baby , solid food recipes

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Toddler refuses food

My toddler is very picky and especially at dinner time its a lot worse. My son won’t even try a new food. When he was a year old he ate everything i put in front of him, i thought it was just a faze but now he’s three its become unbearable as im just running out of options to give him. Any advice on how i can int...

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