Feeding Archives - PedsDocTalk

Formula Shortage in the US

The massive formula shortage across the US is causing stress for new parents and parents of infants. This blog goes over all of your common questions and concerns to get you through this.

All about raising an intuitive eater (and how to respect fullness cues!)

Whether you feed your baby with purees or BLW, respecting their fullness cues is important. Even if babies can’t talk, they can show us they’re hungry or when they’ve had enough. It’s true!

Time for solids? Use these Mantras!

Starting solids is such an exciting time! It can also be stressful. My hope is that with these mantras you will feel encouraged along the way!

What cups should my child use?

Let’s talk about transitioning from bottle/breast to cup! But wait, why are there so many cups? How to choose the right one? When do you do it? Does it even matter?!

Introducing the bottle and bottle refusal

Introducing the bottle comes with fear of bottle refusal. The key is to start early and be consistent. Read on for tips and encouragement!

Sugar, salt, and seasonings in your baby’s food

There is a lot of confusion online, especially on social media about sugar and spices. Here, I break it down with some common sense advice.

All about food allergies! How to introduce allergenic foods, signs of a food allergy, and FAQ

Let’s talk about food allergies! Introducing foods can be scary, but in this post we go over the top 9 food allergens and how to safely introduce them to your baby whether you’re BLW or puree feeding. We also discuss potential signs of an allergy and what to do. Let’s dive in!

GERD & Spit-up – What’s the difference?

GERD is one of the hardest diagnoses for new parents. However, there’s a difference between spit-up and actually having GERD. Read on to learn more.

Baby Led Weaning (BLW) Feeding Ideas

The great thing about BLW is your baby can eat what you eat from the time they are 6 months (sitting with little assistance). Read on for more food ideas.