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Feeding

Expert content on feeding babies and young children, from promoting healthy eating patterns to introducing highly allergenic foods.

A mother feeding her baby at night.

Feeding • Updated 05/30/23

Night weaning 101: How and when to night wean

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

A child cooking mushrooms with their mother.

Feeding • Updated 05/23/23

Mushrooms for babies: When can babies eat mushrooms?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A boy eating a carbohydrate treat.

Feeding • Updated 05/11/23

Carbohydrates for kids: Best sources and how much your child needs

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A child eating yogurt.

Feeding • Updated 05/26/23

Healthy fats for kids: Best sources and how much your child needs

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A young child eating dinner with her grandparents.

Feeding • Updated 04/14/23

Protein for kids: Best sources and how much protein my child needs

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A baby eating broccoli.

Feeding • Updated 03/31/23

Introduction to macronutrients and how the narrative has changed

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A family sitting at the dinner table.

Feeding • Updated 05/09/23

When should my kid be sitting at the dinner table?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A mother trying to feed her child.

Feeding • Updated 04/24/23

Is my child a picky eater?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A child throwing food in their high chair.

Feeding • Updated 04/05/23

10 ways to help your kid stop throwing food

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A baby at a doctor's office.

Feeding • Updated 02/23/23

9 common food allergies in babies: When to introduce high-allergy foods?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A baby eating from a spoon.

Feeding • Updated 04/24/23

How to help baby constipation when starting solids

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Two parents feeding their newborn baby.

Feeding • Updated 04/24/23

Can you overfeed a newborn?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A child is smiling while holding food.

Feeding • Updated 06/05/23

Circling back on solids at 12 months

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A mother breastfeeding her child.

Feeding • Updated 06/05/23

Reverse cycling: What is it and how to stop reverse cycling

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

when can babies drink water

Feeding • Updated 06/05/23

When can babies drink water and how to offer it

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Mother dream feeding her baby

Feeding • Updated 04/24/23

Dream feeding: How to dream feed your baby

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

A woman burping a baby.

Feeding • Updated 05/09/23

How to burp a baby

by Gemma Coe, BSc (hons) Nursing, PGCE, MPH

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

can babies eat eggs

Feeding • Updated 06/01/23

Eggs for babies: When can babies eat eggs?

by Kim Lucas

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Mother offering 1 year old child a sippy cup

Feeding • Updated 06/05/23

6 tips for transitioning your baby to cow’s milk

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Baby eating beans safely being fed through baby led weaning

Feeding • Updated 04/24/23

Beans for babies: When can babies eat beans?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Peanut butter on bread with banana slices on a plate

Feeding • Updated 05/12/23

Tips for safely introducing peanuts to your baby

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Baby in high chair being fed cereal with a spoon

Feeding • Updated 04/24/23

Cereal for babies: When can babies eat cereal?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Close-up of baby hands holding whole avocado

Feeding • Updated 04/24/23

Avocado for babies: When can babies eat avocado?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

String cheese on cutting board closeup

Feeding • Updated 04/24/23

Cheese for babies: When can babies eat cheese?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Honey in s bowl surrounded by honeycomb

Feeding • Updated 06/05/23

Honey for babies: When can babies eat honey?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Baby sitting in grass eating strawberry

Feeding • Updated 06/05/23

Strawberries for babies: When can babies eat strawberries?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Toddler eating bowl of spaghetti

Feeding • Updated 04/25/23

16 easy toddler meals (in 30 minutes or less)

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Berries in toddler hands

Feeding • Updated 05/12/23

Organic vs nonorganic food: Does it matter which I’m feeding my child?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Thanksgiving picky eating toddlers

Feeding • Updated 06/05/23

How to deal with picky eating over the holidays

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Thanksgiving food for babies and toddlers prep list

Feeding • Updated 04/24/23

Everything you need to know about Thanksgiving food for babies and toddlers

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

How to serve healthy Halloween treats for toddlers to keep their nutrition on track during trick or treating

Feeding • Updated 06/01/23

Trick or treat tips for a fun and healthy Halloween

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Introduction to purees infant eating baby food for the first time

Feeding • Updated 06/05/23

Purees: A complete guide to first foods

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

milk supply 3 months

Feeding • Updated 04/12/23

Why your milk supply changes at 3 months and what to do about it

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

food allergies in babies toddlers

Feeding • Updated 05/12/23

Everything parents need to know about food allergies in babies

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

baby gagging vs choking blw

Feeding • Updated 05/09/23

Baby gagging vs. choking during BLW: How to tell the difference

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

baby led weaning vs purees

Feeding • Updated 04/25/23

Baby-led weaning vs. purees: Which method is better?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A teething 6 month old practicing baby led weaning with starter foods like peaches.

Feeding • Updated 05/09/23

Baby-led weaning: A complete guide to first foods

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

DIY Snacks For Babies and Toddlers: Roasted Chickpeas on a baking sheet

Feeding • Updated 02/24/23

Easy DIY baby and toddler snacks: Chickpeas 3 ways

by Jennifer Jolorte Doro

Clinical Nutritionist & Postpartum Chef