Feeding little kids day in and day out can be draining, so I was so happy to discover the Baby-Led Weaning Recipe Book: 120 Recipes to Let Your Baby Take the Lead by Annabel Karmel , the popular UK-based child nutrition expert who's writ…
We always try to keep you up to date with issues like food safety and major recalls , and right now, there are some issues with the FDA's lack of funding due to the government shutdown that might impact what you choose to eat and what yo…
At Cool Mom Eats, we talk a lot about how to feed our picky eaters , which is a huge source of stress for parents with kids of all ages. So I was excited to learn about the Flavorbaby app , created by a mom-and-dad team to help guide new…
We are not beyond sneaky parenting tricks , clever meal ideas , and fun dishes and plates like the ones we've found here, to give us a little help at mealtime with our toddlers, our older picky eaters, and our kids who'd rather skip righ…
About a year ago this time, I was on the hunt for snack recipes to increase my breast milk supply. Because of all the interventions my lactation consultant recommended (skin to skin contact, pumping, and so on), changing up my snacks jus…
This week, the American Association of Pediatrics issued a statement about food additives and child health that parents will definitely want to check out because it touches on a lot of the issues we've all expressed concern about -- the …
When I started feeding my son solids, I stuck with purées for a good couple of months, like many of the other new moms I knew. So I was intrigued to learn about Baby-Led Feeding: Easy, All-Natural Recipes for you and your Baby & Toddler …
As parents, we all have something in common: Kids who have to eat. Like, all the time. Every day, even. And that means that we have to cook. So we here at Cool Mom HQ are super excited to introduce a fantastic new resource: our Recipe Re…
Sponsored post. The starting solids milestone can be an intimidating one for parents, but once you get the hang of it, purees are fairly simple business. In fact, when babies first start eating, they're still getting the bulk of their nu…
I attempt to feed my son organic fruits and veggies (at least when it comes to the EWG dirty dozen ), and some days I even succeed. Other days, I spend hours peeling, chopping, and steaming only to discover that -- surprise! -- he hates …
Starting solids with baby can be exciting...and intimidating, as we well know. Every parent wants to do everything right, keep baby safe, and start her out on the right foot, nutritionally speaking, which can create some anxiety. We get …
I'm interested in anything that helps make breast milk come easier and more, um, abundantly. So when I heard that the new Starbucks Pink Drink is helping moms increase breast milk supply by two to ten times their normal output, I needed …
Of all the big developmental tasks in the first couple of years -- you know, things like crawling, walking, and talking -- teething may be the least fun. For baby and parents. The aches, the fussiness, the constant stream of drool: It's …
As a foodie mom, I've been looking forward to introducing my baby to the joys of real food, even if it's just banana puree or apple sauce to start. But a recent article reporting lead detected in baby food at NPR has me rethinking my pla…
Whether you have an adventurous eater or a picky one, it is a parenting truth that we all grapple with how to get kids to eat more vegetables. Because it's not always a matter of teaching them to like broccoli -- even if you manage that,…
As a family food expert, the number one question I've been asked over the years is whether my kids eat dessert every night. Okay, it's actually the second most asked question after how do I get my kids to be less picky , but it's the mos…
After my recent success testing a recipe for a killer two-ingredient frosting , I decided to try another seemingly magical recipe: two-ingredient cookies. I’ve seen variations of this recipe ricochet across Pinterest for years, but was a…
This late in pregnancy, I have a lot to think about, as do all expectant moms gearing up for the big day. A barrage of thank-you notes for my baby shower. The best gear and decor for my nursery. And, oh yeah, giving birth (eek!). The las…
For those of you parenting kids with food sensitivities, oh boy do we get it. The time spent examining food labels alone is overwhelming. So when we find a fantastic alternative for sensitive tummies, we're happy to share it. Our newest …
Starting solids can be one of the most stressful times as a new parent. It sounds easy enough: I mean, just mash up some bananas and spoon it in their mouth, right? Sure. . . once you get the hang of it. The first step is determining whe…
When you're a new parent, getting a baby started on solids is one of those exciting and often intimidating milestones. Being sure you have the right gear is a good start -- and high chairs are often the first place you turn. I used to th…
We're not exactly new to this parenting thing, and over the years we've seen all kinds of dinnerware for kids that is supposed to make our lives easier. (Read, less messy.) But we recently discovered EZPZ placemats and, you guys, these a…
Feathered hair, macrame, Charlie's Angles, and wheat germ: These are a few of my lasting memories of the 1970's. I can still see myself now, walking around the natural foods store in our town with my mom (complete with feathered hair and…
I was very excited when each of my kids moved from jars of strained spinach to actual finger food that they could feed themselves, because yay for independence—and the resulting semblance of family dinner. Having a toddler who's moved on…