16 Gestures by 16 Months
16 gestures by 16 months is a great measure of what your child’s language development will by like at 2 years. Early gestures are a fantastic diagnostic tool for language delay. Read more on what you should expect for your baby and toddler starting at 9 months.
Pincer Grasp Feeding Help + Meal Ideas
Pincer grasp self-feeding is a crucial developmental milestone in infants, typically emerging between 8 to 10 months of age. This skill involves the use of the thumb and forefinger to pick up small pieces of food, allowing children to feed themselves and explore different textures and flavors. Read more about this skill as it relates to feeding and see some meal ideas!
Rainbow Salad on repeat
Rainbow veggies salad for adults and kids! I love making a big batch of this on Sundays and modifying it as I eat on it for a couple days. Learn a few new picky eating tips too!
Summer Dinner ideas
Whether you are headed to the pool, park, or a picnic here’s a list of summer/quick dinners to go. Read til the end to learn about packing tips!
Melt Comparison
Foods I have learned that have some sneaky extra ingredients are SNACKS, especially puffs/melts. Around 9 months we introduced Amara’s Smoothie Melts to help with chewing confidence. Read more about the comparison of 3 kinds of melts.
Bottle Weaning 101
There are SO many ways to wean your baby from the bottle. Learn two methods for when your child is ready to drop bottles after 12 months.
Speech Therapy Tip-Get your Little Talking!!
Read more about communication temptations that you can do every day to increase language and first words!
French Toast
French toast has become a fun weekend meal for us but I am starting to think it needs to be a weekday meal too? It is a great breakfast or meal idea for babies and toddlers and offer a nice portion of protein too! See the blog for how to serve.
My Experience with Beekeeper’s Naturals
Read more about my experience with Beekeeper’s Naturals Kid’s Propolis Throat Spray and Kid’s Throat Soothing Lollipops. Spoiler alert: both are filled with antioxidants and immune boosting ingredients.
language learning starts with play
Best way to help increase language is to PLAY, children learn through play. You must have joint attention while playing. You both are focused on the same object or game.
open cup drinking
Open cup drinking 101. Let’s learn when to start, how to offer a cup, and what I look for in a cup. Open cup drinking is crucial to transitioning from bottles.
If your child isn’t using words yet, start here….
Around 12-18 months, children are rapidly learning language while increasing their verbal imitation skills. We want to hear a minimum of 10 words by 18 months and if you feel like they are stuck on imitating words, try silly sounds! Expressive language and first words will blossom when the child is truly engaged and reinforced to use speech.
immune boosting meals
Read more for 5 immune boosting meals filled with vitamin C and iron. These meals are baby and family friendly.