The.Baby.Dietitian

The.Baby.Dietitian Registered Dietitian + International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Disclaimer: Snacks aren’t necessary, and we focus on whole foods for the majority of my kiddos’ diets—but convenient, pa...
09/10/2026

Disclaimer: Snacks aren’t necessary, and we focus on whole foods for the majority of my kiddos’ diets—but convenient, packaged options can absolutely have a place too. Save this if it’s helpful! ✅👋

Comment “snacks” for my full snack guide.

09/09/2026

Today’s menu:
🫘 Veggie Turkey Burger
🍅 Tomato
🍓 Strawberry

One thing that can feel a little backwards when starting solids: bigger pieces are often easier for younger babies to self-feed!

Between about 6–9 months, babies typically use a whole-hand (palmar) grasp rather than a precise pincer grasp. That means larger pieces are often easier for them to pick up, hold and bring to their mouth.

As their pincer grasp develops (typically around 9 months), you can start transitioning toward smaller, bite-sized pieces.

For today’s meal, I served the veggie burger whole (you could also serve in strips!, the tomato in large wedges, and the strawberry whole/large so she could easily grasp and explore each food. 🍓

Remember: bigger doesn’t automatically mean unsafe. Texture, shape and your baby’s individual feeding skills matter too. Foods should be appropriately prepared and soft enough for baby to safely manage.

➡️ comment “MEALPLAN” for our free first four week meal plan ❤️🥑🥩🍗

➡️ Comment “101” for the checklist + our 101beforeone guide with recipes. ✅

09/08/2026

Sardines are one of my favorite nutrient-dense seafood options for babies.

Sardines are a low-mercury fish and provide several nutrients babies need during this stage of rapid growth:

🐟 Omega-3s (DHA + EPA) → support brain and eye development
🩸 Iron → Incredibly important for brain development
💪 Protein → supports growth and development
✨ Zinc → important for growth and immune function

Important allergen note: Sardines are a finned fish, which means they count as a Top 9 allergen exposure.

For baby, I look for low-sodium sardines packed in water or olive oil.

Day 11 = another allergen exposure + SO many important nutrients in just a few bites. 🐟👏

➡️ Comment “fish” if you want a list of my favorite and not so favorite fish options for baby 🥑🐟

Save this for a helpful resource on protein intake in young children. 👏🏻☀️Have more questions on this topic? Comment “pr...
09/07/2026

Save this for a helpful resource on protein intake in young children. 👏🏻☀️

Have more questions on this topic? Comment “protein” and I will send my full blog post on this topic. 🍗

Hope this dialogue is helpful ✅👋My goal isn’t to make sweets unlimited. It’s to make them less exciting.I don’t want des...
09/03/2026

Hope this dialogue is helpful ✅👋

My goal isn’t to make sweets unlimited. It’s to make them less exciting.

I don’t want dessert to be something my kids have to earn by eating their vegetables, or something so restricted that it becomes the most desirable food in the house.

Sometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes I serve it right alongside the meal. Sometimes we pair it with other foods. And sometimes I set a boundary because food neutrality doesn’t mean unlimited access.

I decide what, when + where food is offered, while my kids get to decide whether + how much they eat from what’s available. This is called responsive feeding and it’s endorsed by all top health organizations.

The goal isn’t perfect eating—it’s raising kids who can enjoy a cookie just as comfortably as they can leave one on their plate.

Hope this is helpful.

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