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5 Ways to Serve Your Baby Eggs! 🍳 #AD Ever feel like you’re serving the same thing day in and day out to your baby? Let’s change things up and add in variety, which is important for developing eaters as they learn to accept new tastes and textures! The best part, eggs are versatile and your baby can literally eat #EggsAnytime. SAVE THIS POST for 5 easy + nutritious ways to serve baby eggs: ➡️Hard boiled – make sure the yolk isn’t runny; we find a 10-12 minute boil is perfect for large eggs! ➡️Scrambled – for a fluffy scramble make sure you whisk the raw eggs well or even give it a whiz in your blender. ➡️Custard – recipe for baby banana custard on our blog - it's a perfect smooth texture for spoon feeding. ➡️Omelette – great way to add in other ingredients like vegetables. ➡️Baby Pancake – have you tried baby banana pancakes? They are so easy and years later our kids still love them (recipe below). 🥚 In addition to being versatile, eggs are a powerhouse of nutrition! They're packed with healthy fats that are essential for your baby's development and provide choline, lutein, vitamin A, and zinc for those growing minds and bodies. 🥞Baby Banana Pancakes: INGREDIENTS⁠ 1 large ripe banana⁠ 1 egg⁠ 1 - 3 tbsp nutrient booster (this could be ground flax, infant cereal, almond flour - use as much as need for a thicker consistency)⁠ ¼ tsp cinnamon⁠ 1 tbsp vegetable oil *for cooking ⁠ DIRECTIONS⁠ In a small bowl, mash banana until slightly runny. A few lumps is OK.⁠ Whisk in egg until well combined.⁠ Add in your choice of nutrient booster & cinnamon.⁠ Heat your skillet or cast iron pan to low or medium heat and drizzle/spray oil.⁠ Drop ¼ cup portion of the pancake batter on the pan. You can also use a large spoon.⁠ Cook for 1-2 minutes, flip, cook for another 1-2 minutes.⁠ ⁠ Tip: if you find your mixture is too runny, add in another 1 tbsp of the nutrient booster.⁠ For more family-friend

It’s a fact of life and as Dietitians, we don’t shy away about talking ‘bout poop! Before we get into things, if you’re new here - we’re Jess and Nita - two friends, Dietitians, and moms of littles. We created Happy Healthy Eaters to support parents in this wild but wonderful time of feeding babies and toddlers with practical, research science-based tips! Okay, back to the poop. Here are a few things you can expect to notice when your baby starts solids: 💩 frequency - they may poop more or less 💩 texture - poops may get harder or softer 💩 undigested food - you’ll likely see bits of food 💩 colour - for example, blueberries can turn their poop almost black! 💩 PRO TIP: if you’re using cloth diapers, you’ll want to get a diaper sprayer and drop the poop into your toilet because it doesn’t wash out nicely in the washing machine anymore! If you find your baby is experiencing some straining or constipation, then you’re going to want to check out our blog post called “Help! My baby is constipated after starting solids!” In this article we share how to tell if your baby is constipated, when to be concerned, and 7 non-medicinal strategies to help your baby poop! Share this post with a friend who needs this :)

Have you noticed this? If I put food on a stick, the appeal increases dramatically for my kids! Last weekend we were at my friend’s for a BBQ. She served pork souvlaki skewers and I didn’t think one of my kids would eat any but he gobbled up the whole skewer full of meat! In general my kids are huge fruit fans but they haven’t yet learned to like guava. Here’s my tip for picky eaters - make fruit kabobs using mostly fruits your kids already know and like but then throw in a couple of pieces of fruit that they haven’t warmed up to yet! I wish I had covertly videoed it but today I made fruit kebabs and added some guava pieces. One of my kids surprised me by taking a small bite of it before setting it aside. If I had just placed some guava slices in front of him, I’m 99% confident he wouldn’t have even touched it. Novelty can lead to curiosity. Curiosity can lead to an open mind. An open mind can lead to trying new foods! Okay, I just read this caption over and I definitely overused the exclamation marks but I’m going to leave them in - I’m pretty excited about this small win :) Follow us, two registered dietitian moms, for more tips on feeding your kiddos! p.s. The skewers can be quite sharp. Use your judgment for when you feel your child is old enough/responsible enough to have them. #pickyeaters #fruitkebabs #foodonsticks #feedingkids

Raise your hand if you’re in need of a quick, nutritious and tasty baby recipe you can prep, cook, and serve in less than two minutes? 🙋🏽‍♀️ #ad with Get Cracking Enter our Baby Apple Spice Mug Cake! Here’s why you’ll love this recipe: ✅ It’s quick! We’re not lying, this recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare! ✅ It’s nutritious! This is no ordinary cake! Thanks to the goodness of eggs and all of the other ingredients the result is a cake that will offer your baby protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins & minerals like choline, iron, and B vitamins. Basically, all the stuff babies need for optimal brain development! ✅ It’s tasty! When we developed the recipe, we chose to naturally sweeten it with applesauce, because babies don’t need added sugar. The hint of cinnamon is also 👌🏾. ✅ Allergy prevention! Current best practice recommendations are to offer allergens, like eggs, early at 6 months and often to prevent food allergies. This mug cake is a creative way to repeat egg exposure in a way that’s easy and approachable for babies! Okay - enough bragging. You can snag this recipe by visiting our blog or comment “cake” and we’ll send it your way. You can also check out additional nutritious egg recipes at Get Cracking! Before we go - we have one ask. If you make this recipe use the hashtag #BabyMugCakeMagic and tag us! It warms our heart to see you prepare our recipes in your kitchen. Recipe link: https://happyhealthyeaters.com/mug-cake-for-baby/

Many people are surprised to learn this… Meat is now on the list of recommended FIRST foods for babies! One of the top nutritional needs babies have when starting solids is to get more iron, which is why high iron foods are recommended as baby’s first foods. Not only is meat high in iron but one of the types of iron found in meat is considered highly bioavailable. This simply means that the body is able to digest and absorb more of it. Okay, so now that you understand the benefit of offering meat to your beginner eater but, if you’re like most parents we work with, you might be wondering exactly HOW to prepare and offer it safely! We’ve got you covered. It’s not as hard as you may think! Follow us for more baby feeding tips! https://happyhealthyeaters.com/when-can-babies-start-eating-meat/

While there isn’t one “right way,” to go about things, this is the strategy we use in our homes when it comes to sugar [sponsored by the Canadian Sugar Institute] When shopping for core foods like yogurt, cereal or pasta sauce, we like to check the ingredient list and look for low or no sugar added options. That way, their bliss point for sugar is low so when we offer foods like candy, cake or ice cream it’s more satisfying! And yes, contrary to popular belief we absolutely serve these sweet foods to our kids. Check out our blog post that teaches you how to look for sugar in food, and which types to be more mindful of! (hint: you don’t need to worry about 🍇 or🥛) https://happyhealthyeaters.com/how-to-spot-sugar/ Again, this is just one game plan! We’d love to know -How do you strike that balance between “all foods fit” and being mindful of nutrition recommendations? #HealthyKidsHappyLife #SugarAwareParenting #HealthyKidsChoices #BalancedKidsDiet #spotthesugar #allfoodsfit #balancedeating #dietitianmama #nutritiontipsforkids #parentingtips #feedingisparenting

Let’s make a baby friendly broccoli cheddar egg muffins. This recipe is easy peasy, freezes well, and can be served any time of the day. You can find the recipe in our eBook "Whole Food Recipes for Your Baby" ($12 US)...but tbh, your whole family will love it. Give it a try and let us know what you think! https://happyhealthyeaters.com/product/whole-food-recipes-for-your-baby/ #babyfoods #dietitian #nutritiontips #startingsolids #startingsolidstips #babyeats #babyrecipe #firstfoods #firstmeal #registereddietitian #babyfeeding #hungrybaby #babyfoodrecipes #whatmybabyeats #toddlerfood #healthybabyfood #eggs #eggmuffins #cheese #broccoli #6monthsoldbaby #7monthsoldbaby #blwrecipe #fingerfoodideas #babyfoodrecipe #eggmuffin #ironrich #whatmybabyeats #first100foods #fingerfoodsfirst

👶🦷 We think of allllll the things like buying the right high chair, getting cute feeding gear, and learning about starting solids...then your baby pops their first tooth, and then what? [sponsored post with Manitoba Dental Association] What about keeping your baby's gums and teeth healthy? We’re Dietitians so it’s a no-brainer that we believe nutrition is key in those early years, but so is setting the stage for healthy oral care! Take notes, because here’s what you really need to know: 🪥If your baby doesn’t have teeth, their gums still need some TLC. A simple wipe with a clean, damp rag after solids is easy peasy. 👶 And when those tiny teeth do make their grand entrance, you’ll want to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a tiny grain of rice-sized dab of fluoride toothpaste. That’s it! Building in an oral care routine sets the stage for good oral hygiene and prevents early childhood tooth decay. Healthy teeth is a part of overall health, and we’re #hereforit. 🦷 To our #FriendlyManitoban mamas, Your Manitoba Dentist is your partner in parenting when it comes to oral care–reach out to someone for more support! #OralHealthMonth #ManitobaDentist #BabyOralHealth #HealthyHabits #MomTips #BabyTeeth #TeethingBaby #WinnipegMom #BabyMilestones #NewMom #ParentingTips #Fluoride #Teeth #OralCare #DentalHealth #ManitobaDentist #DentalHygiene #DentalWellness #SmileManitoba

Salmon cakes! We love this recipe because it uses canned boneless salmon which is budget friendly, it contains healthy fats and they are perfect for a baby starting solids or a toddler! You can find this recipe along with 24 other dietitian developed recipes in our ebook, Whole Food Recipes for Your Baby. Enjoy! https://happyhealthyeaters.com/product/whole-food-recipes-for-your-baby/ #blwsalmon #blwrecipe #fishcakes #salmon #blw6months #blw7months #toddlermealideas #babyfood #startingsolids #healthyfats

Baby breakfast ideas coming in hot! What is your go to breakfast for busy mornings? #blw #blwrecipes #blwideas #fingerfoodsfirst #solids #startingsolids #babynutrition

Here's an easy #babybreakfast ideas that is loaded with nutrition, different flavors and texture variety. Walk away from the Start Solids Confidently ecourse with practical tips and easy meal ideas that are safe for your baby. https://happyhealthyeaters.com/start-solids-confidently/ #blw #babymeal #babyplate #nutrition #babymilestones #babyledweaning #blwrecipes

Here’s what a 12 month old eats in a day when mom’s a registered dietitian 😀💕. And we love using nutrient boosters to pump up our babies’ meals (we cover this in our ecourse). Baby has a great pincer grasp so we slice food into pieces they can pick up easily👌🏼. We’re transitioning to milk over here - that’s why bottles are 50% whole cow’s milk and 50% formula 🍼. Have you tried any of these meals? Have any questions about what we served? Let us know in the comments ⬇️😊. #happyhealthyeaters #babyfood #babyfoods #dietitiansoftiktok #dietitian #babynutrition #momlife #momsoftiktok #momtok #nutritiontips #startingsolids #startingsolidstips #babyeats #babyrecipe #firstfoods #firstmeal #babiesoftiktok #registereddietitian #babyfeeding #hungrybaby #babyfoodrecipes #whatmybabyeats #healthybaby #healthybabyfood #healthyeating #startingsolidstips #blwrecipe #4monthsoldbaby #5monthsoldbaby #6monthsoldbaby #blwindia #babyledweaningindia #whatmybabyeats #whatmybabyeatsinaday

There are lots of fun ways to serve apples to your baby...buuuuut it's also important to keep in mind that apples are one of the top food baby's and toddler's choke on when they're not prepared safely. But don't worry! We've got you covered with 4 SAFE ways to serve apples to your baby 😉. Which ones are you gonna try?? Annnnd if you're into lessons like these about SAFE ways to serve foods to your sweet baby, then check out our ecourse "Starts Solids Confidently" ✨. It's FULL of videos and printable resources for foods from allllll the food groups 🍎🥖🧀🍗🥦 - link is in our bio 🥰. #babiesofinstagram #babyfood #healthybaby #healthybabyfood #firstfoods #whatmybabyeats #babyfeeding #hungrybaby #babymeals #babyrecipes #babyeats #babynutrition #6monthsoldbaby #7monthsoldbaby #8monthsoldbaby #startingsolids #dietitan #dietitianmom #winnipegdietitian #winnipegmom #happyhealthyeaters #nutritionforbaby #appleseaason

As dietitians and moms we love baked sweet potato for babies - it's a source of vitamin C, a baby-friendly texture, affordable, and babies love it. Buuuuut it is missing something we look for in first foods for babies....you guessed it...IRON! Thats's why we created these 3 recipes that include sweet potato AND a source of iron. All 3 of these these blw recipes uses a different source of iron and gives you a freezer-friendly, iron-rich, yummy hand-held food that's the for baby to self-feed. All 3 reccipes are in our eBook "Whole Food Recipes for Your Baby" ($12 US) 🥳, along with 22 other nutrient-packed recipes for your baby to enjoy. Find it in our link in bio and here ✨ - https://happyhealthyeaters.com/product/whole-food-recipes-for-your-baby/. And don't forget to tag us in photos of your baby food creations 📸 - there's nothing we love more than seeing these recipes in action 🤗. #happyhealthyeaters #babyfood #babyfoods #dietitiansoftiktok #dietitian #babynutrition #momlife #momsoftiktok #momtok #nutritiontips #startingsolids #startingsolidstips #babyeats #babyrecipe #firstfoods #firstmeal #babiesoftiktok #registereddietitian #babyfeeding #hungrybaby #babyfoodrecipes #whatmybabyeats #healthybaby #healthybabyfood #healthyeating #startingsolidstips #blwrecipe #4monthsoldbaby #5monthsoldbaby #6monthsoldbaby #blwindia #babyledweaningindia #blw6months #blw7months #sweetpotatoforbaby #sweetpotato #sweetpotatorecipe #recipesforbabies #sweetpotato #blwsweetpotato #fingerfoods

Let's make kid-friendly Banana Carrot Zucchini Muffins 🍌🥕! These muffins offer gentle vegetable exposure and are deeeeeeelious all in one 🥳. Pluuuus, these banana carrot zucchini muffins are #lunchbox friendly as they don't contain any nuts 🎉. We love to batch prep and freeze these for easy additions to our kiddos lunchboxes ✨. Find the recipe on our blog and let us know what you think 😘! https://happyhealthyeaters.com/banana-carrot-zucchini-muffins/. #happyhealthyeaters #momlife #toddlerfood #freezerstash #bananamuffin #lunchboxideas #muffinrecipe #muffin #toddlerrecipe #timetobake #healthybaking

If you've ever wondered how to offer your baby asparagus, here you are! Asparagus is a wonderful handheld food for little eaters who are learning to eat. Feel free to season with some garlic or other herbs to make it more tasty. Yum. If you've ever wanted a guide to have at your finger tips for serving common fruits and veggies, we have that. It's in our Rescue Resources along with 14 other resources. https://happyhealthyeaters.com/product-category/shop/rescue-resources/ #blw #blwtips #blwideas #asparagus #fingerfoodsfirst #asparagusblw #babyfood #startingsolids

It's summer somewhere...but really you can have pops anytime of the year and we even love this at breakfast to change things up. You can snag the recipe in our Smoothie and Pop ebook. https://happyhealthyeaters.com/product/smoothies-and-pops/ #babypop #popsicle #summerfood #snack #toddlersnack #toddlerpop #smoothierecipes

Feeding babies CAN be messy, but that mess is actually really important from a sensory perspective. Don't let mess stop you from allowing your babe to practice self feeding. You'll be thankful in the future and don't worry, eventually they grow into adults who will use a tissue. he he. For more tips and recipes visit happyhealthyeaters.com #selffeeding #purees #babyfood #startingsolids #blw #blwtips #feedingtips #babyeats