Feeding and Eating

Discover how to help young children learn self-feeding skills, which types of foods are best for different developmental levels and how to create nutritional diets even with dietary restrictions.

Portrait of baby girl getting vaccine drops.

Feeding and Eating, Product Reviews

The 5 Best Gas Drops for Babies in 2023

The best baby gas drops relieve excessive gas due to swallowed air, crying, feeding issues, or food intolerance. See which one tops our list.

Young mother try to feeding a toddler boy with a spoon in a chair.

Feeding and Eating, Health & Nutrition

What to Feed a Toddler With Diarrhea (and What Not to!)

When your child has diarrhea, it is best to feed them easy-to-digest, low-fiber foods. Find out what you can feed a toddler with diarrhea, so they can feel better.

A plate guard makes for a more successful meal!

Feeding and Eating, Special Needs

Reusable Food Guards Prevent Spills!

Using a plastic food guard can help your child feed themselves independently while avoiding spills and messes!

Weaning Table

Feeding and Eating

What’s a Montessori Weaning Table (and Do You Need One?)

Wondering if your baby should use a weaning table or high chair? Learn about the benefits of using a Montessori weaning table when introducing solid foods.

Children eat strawberry.

Feeding and Eating

8 Organic Baby Snacks Every Parent Should Know About

Organic foods are free from chemical fertilizers and preservatives. Here are some of the best organic baby snacks for your little one to try!

Healthy family breakfast for mother and kids.

Feeding and Eating

17 Healthy Toddler Meal Ideas That Taste Great Too!

Toddlers can be hard to please at mealtimes. These healthy toddler meal ideas will please even the pickiest eater!

Portrait of a couple of kindergarten friends sitting together and eating snacks at school.

Feeding and Eating

41 Healthy Toddler Snack Ideas (Most) Kids Will Love

In a sea of processed food, healthy toddler snacks can be hard to come by. Check out these nutritious snacks that are sure to please your little one.

Happy Attractive Mixed Race Couple Burping Their Son.

Feeding and Eating

When Can You Stop Burping a Baby?

You may be able to stop burping your baby sooner than you think! Learn when you can stop, when it’s too soon, how to tell if they’re ready, and more.

Brilliant bright siblings having fun during breakfast with a peanut butter sandwich.

Feeding and Eating

33 High Protein Snacks for Kids to Support Development

High protein snacks are excellent for getting your child the protein they need. We’ve got just the inspiration you need with these protein snacks for kids!

Woman feeding her child in highchair indoors.

Feeding and Eating

13 Lunch Ideas for 1-Year-Olds to Make Lunchtime a Snap

Feeding a toddler can be tricky. Try these easy and healthy lunch ideas for 1-year-olds to make mealtime easy!

Mother spoon-feeds her child.

Feeding and Eating

9 Healthy Baby Breakfast Ideas for Hungry Munchkins

Whether you’re using traditional or baby-led weaning, these healthy baby breakfast ideas will give your hungry little one a great start to the day.

Toddler refused to use a pacifier.

Feeding and Eating

Help! My Baby Won’t Take a Pacifier

Why does your baby refuse to take a pacifier? How to safely use a pacifier with your baby and get them to take it and keep it in.

Little girl with special needs making her own breakfast.

Feeding and Eating, Special Needs

Developing Self-Care Skills in Children with Disabilities

Mastering self-care skills can be especially empowering for children with disabilities, helping them to gain independence and confidence.

Young mother feeding her baby from bottle in bed at night.

Feeding and Eating, Sleep

How to Wean Your Baby Off Their Bottle at Night

Getting enough sleep is something all parents yearn for. Knowing how to wean your baby off their night bottle is probably at the top of your priority list.

Cute little girl sitting in baby chair and drinking water.

Development, Feeding and Eating

Developing Oral Motor Skills in Children

Oral motor skills develop throughout your child’s first two years of life. Wondering what to expect? Our list of skills by age will help keep you informed.

Daddy cleaning up baby's nose.

Feeding and Eating

Help! Milk is Coming Out Of My Baby’s Nose!

Babies’ spit-up flows out fairly gently without causing too much distress while vomit is forcefully expelled by stomach muscles contracting.

Couple burping their son.

Feeding and Eating

Help! My Baby Won’t Burp!

Burping babies isn’t foolproof, and you might find that your baby won’t burp! It could be that they just don’t need to.

colorful thick drinks

Feeding and Eating, Health & Nutrition

Thickened Liquids: What is it, Who Needs it and Will Insurance Pay for it?

If your child has problems swallowing, or dysphagia, it can be difficult for them to get thin liquids down the right side of their throat when drinking.

little girl with her Tray Haven

Feeding and Eating

Tray Haven Keeps Everything On Your Child’s Tray

Wouldn't it be great if you could just put up a fence around your child's tray so they couldn't lose their cups and toys? Now you can!

child eating with a spoon

Feeding and Eating, Visual Impairment

Teaching a Blind Child How to Use a Spoon Independently

Tips, ideas and resources for teaching your blind child how to scoop and use a spoon on their own without using hand over hand techniques.

cookies

Feeding and Eating, Visual Impairment

What can your blind child learn while baking in the kitchen?

The kitchen is the perfect place to teach your visually impaired child important life lessons. Think about all the things you learn just while making cookies!

smiley face sandwich in a lunch box

Feeding and Eating, Visual Impairment

Making Lunch Time More Fun for Blind Kids

We've rounded up some tips and fun ideas to help you plan ahead to make your child's lunch quick to assemble, plus fun and healthy too!

blue plate and bowl with rounded side and white suction base

Feeding and Eating

Scooper Bowl & Plate with Suction Cup Bases

Ableware sells two assistive dinnerware pieces including the Scooper Bowl with suction cup base to keep it in place and the Scooper Plate, also with a suction cup base.

the blind cook

Feeding and Eating, Visual Impairment

The Blind Cook is Cooking with Her Four Senses

This video series features blind chef Christine Ha as she demonstrates cooking without sight. The show also offers nutritional tips and other cool food-related information.