baby led weaning

30+ baby led weaning breakfast recipes

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baby led weaning breakfast recipes for introducing solids 6 months+ baby breakfast ideas

Do you often wake up in the morning wishing you knew what to give your little one for breakfast?   I know I do.   There are evenings when I do not wish to cook for next mornings, afternoons when I just want to lounge and do nothing, nights when someone needs to take a bath, and so on.   So breakfast for me sometimes means food on the fast lane. What can I possibly give her that is fulfilling, not too hard to make and eventually doesn’t mean a trip to the supermarket at 8 a.m.?   These recipes … Read more

Apple and pear clafoutis (a BLW recipe)

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apple and pear clafoutis - baby friendly recipe

Clafoutis is basically the French term for a thin sponge cake, similar to a waffle in consistency or a thicker pancake, if you wish. The French make it sound so posh, n’est-ce pas? It involves some fruit, whichever is in season, on top of which you pour a thick batter and which gets baked in a butter lined pan, form or oven-proof dish. It couldn’t be any simpler than that. But the French word sometimes puts people off, imagining it’s some sort of fancy dessert only reserved for the royals. Now, some recipes involve also a third step: covering with … Read more

125 first foods for babies with no teeth

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125 first foods for babies with no teeth

Can you imagine eating food without any teeth? Just with your gums alone? I surely find it hard to picture, but we were once like our little ones. Toothless, like a 100 year old grandma. Luckily, there are first foods for babies with no teeth. And I found 125 of them for you to read about.   PIN IT FOR LATER   The original article was written back in 2018. This is a 2021 updated version. Since then, I have re-written and updated this post to reflect the changes I have gone through when it came to my own beliefs/thoughts … Read more

Griddle-pan BLW waffles (a kid friendly recipe)

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griddle-pan blw waffles - sugar free and no waffle maker needed!

1.Griddle-pan blw waffles are not as complicated as they sound. 2. Jamie Oliver is like brussel sprouts – you either like him or you don’t.   Keep these two in mind as you read along.   First, let me crush that myth of needing a waffle maker to make waffles. We are not purists here, we are moms trying to cook something quick and healthy without any additional kitchen gadgets beyond what we already have.   This being said, grab that griddle pan or any pan that looks like a grill and get cooking!   This post contains affiliate links, … Read more

11 delicious kid friendly Easter recipes

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11 kid friendly Easter recipes to fill your Easter basket - baby friendly, toddler friendly, picky eater

Easter. Another holiday spent eating, drinking and generally forgetting why you’re celebrating it. It’s a shame, really, that it has turned into a business for some and an excuse for others. In the hope that this year you might be doing things differently and try not to feed your little one chocolate eggs and whatnot, I bring you a list of recipes for your inspiration. Or if you’re going for chocolate, check out this recipe for a baby friendly approach. Some recipes might have to be adapted, so make sure to read my notes alongside the links. Just like I … Read more

10 reasons why your baby is not eating solids

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reasons baby is not eating solids

So you’ve read the theory, bought the highchair, the bibs, the cutlery, the plates and the water cup. You’ve gone through my posts on the 3 signs that tell you baby is ready for solids, on how to choose the best highchair, on how to teach baby to drink from a cup and even how to spice things up when he can’t have salt in his food.   Yet… you face that little munchkin, put the plate in front of him and… there goes the biggest of cries.   And you’re seconds away from crying yourself. After all that effort … Read more