Community Posts, Tips & Support on Children's Health & Nutrition

What cups/bottles are your babies drinking out from throughout the day? Also, my boy refuses water so much so we add a dash of juice.. We brush his teeth daily.

Hi! First time mom here…my one year old has suddenly started getting very picky about eating foods he previously LOVED. In particular, I’m seeing it happen with proteins. He tosses aside any protein and focuses only on fruits and carbs 😣 in the last week I’ve had to “hide” chicken in his rice or pasta just to get…

Have y’all been seeing these trends of mammas giving their babies straight butter, tallow, and whipped bone marrow? Obviously babies need lots of fat and fat intake should not be limited because it’s so good for brain development, but does that also apply to saturated fat? We’ve been giving him lots of avocado, egg ...

My husband's family is large, and we are expecting around 40 people. I have planned the desserts, but I'm still unsure about what to offer for the main food. What have you all done in similar situations, or do you have any suggestions?

My husband's family is large, and we are expecting around 40 people. I have planned the desserts, but I'm still unsure about what to offer for the main food. What have you all done in similar situations, or do you have any suggestions?

What are your go to easy dinners when you’re on your own (partner is working, etc). Like one pot, fast, with easy cleanup meals? That a toddler might actually eat? 🙃

Like macaroni with homemade sauces and soups (blended vegetables puree as the sauce) he likes a lot and soups etc. Is this normal for a two yr old? He's not that into solids like meats etc. He's been a great eater until I noticed this about him! He will eat fish salmon with rice is mashed

My spouse, 41, has gastrointestinal issues, allergic to everything, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. He's always dealt with the GI issues, but because of work his blood has risen. Blood sugar is high because he would drink a ton of soda and coffee with creamer. He's been more on a get healthy journey, whic...

I will go first…I hate cleaning sticky Rice or pasta on the floor😭😭😭

She starts wiping food off her tray halfway through eating dinner. Last night she woke up at 2, 3:15, 4:15, and 5 because she was hungry. She eats well during the day both at home and at daycare...I feel like a bad mum

I’m struggling with toddler meals. My LO won’t eat chicken or beef or fish fingers..anything meaty he won’t eat. He used to love veg but recently he’s throwing it off his plate and not eating it. He also used to have a weetabix every morning and now he’s gagging on it and refusing to eat it. the only thing he still ...

My baby is considered majorly underweight and I don’t know what to do. She just seems more weak and always wants to sleep. She doesn’t really met the criteria for a dietician but there are concerns. Can anyone suggest any fatty meals but nutritious for a one year old! I’m willing to try anything, she doesn’t even ha...

my son's dr said I can start on purées what is your guys opinions on starting this young? he drinks 9oz every 2 hours and wants what we have if he smells/ or sees food he cry's he will be 5 months on the 21st

My poor little girl has two molars coming in! She's really off her food, the only things she's eaten today is crackers and yogurt, and shreddies for breakfast. What have you guys fed your little ones when they've been off their food? And any idea how long it's going to take to get these ones through, she's real...

I was eating chips and my one year old who’s fast as hell grabbed a chip (bbq chip) and she ate it I was able to take out most of it but she still most likely swallowed a piece of it she seems fine and playing tho is it concerning :/ ???

Hello mammas! We have been doing puree weaning but I feel my little one is ready for BLW, please can I have some ideas for easy BLW ideas (CMPA friendly please) I feel so lost!

Hey lovelies, my little one will be 2 in June and has completely went off all her food! She used to be a great eater but it’s just gradually gotten worse over the past few weeks and now we are at the point where she hardly eats anything. For example today she has had a banana, a custard cream, a kids wafer thing and...

I'm still teaching myself how to cook! But looking for easy dinner recommendations! I have a 1yo daughter as well, and I offer some of what we're eating and if she's uninterested I give her what I know she will eat. (Normally her meat squeeze pouches and some cheese/fruit)

Hey Mommas! How do we feel about "loose" candy in eggs?? Im filling my kids eggs up for school and realized I have smarties and jelly beans and that they would need to be loose to fit. Is this okay? Would yall allow your child to eat the candy?

This is just a FYI for any concerned mama’s cuz I know I always have been constantly worried.. Is he eating enough? Too much? As long as your baby is continuing to grow and is healthy, don’t stress yourself!!! Many of you may agree / disagree but my Dr. continues to tell me every time to let my kids pace themselves,...