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5 Common Feeding Mistakes New Moms Make

by Jenna Hatfield Leave a Comment

Feeding your baby will take up a majority of your time in those early days. It can feel overwhelming to new parents for a variety of reasons. Knowing how much to feed your baby and when, what to do when something is wrong, and what exactly “right” feels and looks like are all new concepts. New moms can make some common feeding mistakes in the beginning, but we’re here to help.

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Having Firm Expectations About The Feeding process

While it’s good to have a plan, the reality of parenting is that you need to be flexible. Perhaps you intended to exclusively breastfeed, but your little one came early, requiring pumping and supplementing. Maybe you were set on one type of formula, but your baby’s tummy had other plans. Speaking of your baby’s tummy, your own diet could need to be altered depending on how they react to certain foods you consume while breastfeeding. There are so many possibilities that could change your best-intended plans. Learning to remain flexible and pivot to whatever is best for your baby will benefit you both in the long run. 

Staying In The Same Routine For Too Long

Just when you finally figure out what works best for your baby, it’s going to change. Your little one will hit a growth spurt and require more frequent nursing sessions or another ounce in their bottle. They’ll experience a sleep regression and change up their eating habits again. Sticking too ardently to the feeding schedule that once worked will frustrate you both. Just like having to be flexible when it comes to your expectations, learning to be flexible with your baby’s feeding routine is vitally important. 

Trying Too Many Things Too Quickly

On the flip side of sticking it out too long in a routine, trying too many new things too quickly is another common feeding mistake. When your baby turns their head from a feeding, don’t immediately assume a growth spurt is over, they’re done with that formula, or are trying to wean. Maybe they got distracted by their sibling running around the room. Maybe they just aren’t hungry at this particular minute. Changing their schedule or bottle, introducing new foods, or switching formula because of one rejected feeding will only confuse your baby—and you. 

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Additionally, as your baby begins to eat solids, introducing foods slowly is key. According to the Mayo Clinic, you should offer single-ingredient foods three to five days apart to watch for any reactions. Slowly introducing foods in this way allows you to catch any possible sensitivities or allergies. Your little one might also reject those first feedings because the texture and taste are new. Try again in a week. If they’re still rejecting attempts at solid foods, you’ll want to reach out for help. Which brings us to the next point…

Waiting Too Long To Seek Out Help

As moms, we want to be able to tend to our baby’s needs. However, sometimes we need help. If you’ve tried to resolve a feeding issue on your own but still feel like something is off, it’s time to reach out for help. If you’re struggling with breastfeeding, be it latch or tummy issues for your baby, reach out to your pediatrician earlier rather than later. Latch issues can be fixed quickly and easily, resulting in a happier baby—and mom. If you feel like your baby might not be reacting well to their formula, reach out. As we mentioned in the previous point, if your baby rejects solid, pureed food for a few weeks after initial introduction, it’s time to call the doctor. Your pediatrician has seen it all and will have helpful, productive suggestions to help you and your infant through the rough spot. 

Being Too Hard On Yourself As A New Parent

You’re new at this. Guess what? So is your baby. Together, you’re going to figure this out. You may have to ask for help with common feeding mistakes from your pediatrician, lactation consultant, friends, or family members. You may have to try new things for a little while to see if they work. You will have to be flexible for sure. But you’re going to be okay. Your baby is going to be okay. You’re both going to get through this learning curve and head into a new one—together. 

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Filed Under: Feeding, Nursing & Feeding Tagged With: bottle feeding, breastfeeding, feeding, food, pumping

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Must-Have Cooking and Baking Gifts

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With holiday time approaching, it’s high time to get cooking and baking with the family. Whether you’re whipping up baby food, baking cookies, or playing chef with your little ones, we rounded up some must-have cooking and baking gifts. Do you love to cook and bake during the holidays? Read on to see some of our must-have baking and cooking holiday gift ideas for the family!
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White Leaf Provisions: If you’re baking and cooking up a storm this holiday season, you’ll want to have some healthy snacks on hand to balance out the holiday cookies and festive candy. We’re huge fans of White Leaf Provisions for all members of the family. White Leaf Provisions believes everyone should have access to beyond pure and transparent foods for their family, no matter where you are located in North America. Their all veggie baby food blend is Demeter Certified Biodynamic® & USDA Organic, plus GMO free and kosher. The all vegetable blend is regeneratively farmed, helping to heal the Earth that our kids will inherit. Plus, we love packing these healthy snacks for on-the-go holiday travel or late night holiday fun. If you get hungry on the road during holiday season, check out the White Leaf Provisions delicious apple sauce blends. Their Apple+Ceylon Cinnamon Sauce cups are Demeter Certified Biodynamic® and USDA Organic, plus GMO free and kosher. They are made with just two ingredients, Biodynamic Jonagold apples and Organic Ceylon Cinnamon.
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b. box Large Smock & Bib: If you’re baking and cooking with toddlers or kids, we have a feeling you’re going to want a way to protect their holiday attire. We’re fans of the b.box large smock and bib, which is ideal for 2-4 year olds. Coming in a variety of fun colors, this unique waterproof design covers all over, including the legs when seated, making sure those big kid legs stay mess free. We love how it conveniently tucks away into its own pouch, for easy storage and travel. Making holiday cards or ornaments? It is also great as an art smock for those messy creative moments. This would make an ideal gift for any kid in your life, as it is BPA, Phthalates, and PVC free, so it is safe for year round baking, cooking, and crafting fun.
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Melissa and Doug Baking Set: If you’re looking for a fun gift for a kiddo in your life, we love gifting the Melissa and Doug baking set. Made from wooden pieces, this set is sure to inspire the little baker in your life to create some fun recipes. It’s a fantastic introduction into the world of cooking, and a great way to inspire tech-free playing during the holiday season.
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Masterchef Junior Cooking Set: If you are on the hunt for a great gift for a niece, nephew, or your own older children, look no further than the Masterchef Junior Cooking Set. Coming with real cooking utensils and recipes, this set is a wonderful way to introduce safe kitchen cooking to your older kids. They will feel like they’re on their own reality TV show with their very own orange apron and it’s a great way to get kids in the kitchen this holiday season!
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Hava, Jiva Bib: If you’re looking for a pretty bib for the little ones in your family, we’re loving the gorgeous prints from Hava. These bibs are ideal for drooling babies, and protecting holiday clothing from messy baby feeding time. Cloud-soft to the touch, this bib has an all-over print inspired by the rohira blossoms found throughout Rajasthan. Catch those messes without compromising style. A mini serving of chic to top off dresses and simple tees alike.
Thank you to White Leaf Provisions and b.box for making this sponsored post possible! 

Filed Under: Foodie Finds, Gift Ideas Tagged With: food, gifts

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Working Mother Registry Life Hack: VeeTee Rice + Giveaway

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Any working mom knows that dinnertime can be absolute chaos! Trying to get a healthy meal on the table – let a lone a meal everyone will enjoy – is exhausting after a long day. Luckily, VeeTee Rice is here to help. VeeTee Rice is a pre-cooked rice made without chemicals or preservatives, and can be made in the microwave in 2 minutes! Yep, really, 2 minutes. Since it’s free of all the yucky stuff, it’s safe for the whole family, too. VeeTee Rice understands that getting a healthy dinner on the table can sometimes be a struggle, but their rice makes everything just a little easier.

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VeeTee Rice comes pre-packaged in 7 flavors, so everyone can have their favorite flavor at mealtime. Whether you’re looking for a basic flavor, like Basmati or Jasmine, or mixing it up with Thai Lime and Herb or Wholegrain and Quinoa, all the flavors are vegan and gluten free, so everyone can enjoy. We recommend picking up a rotisserie chicken and fresh fruit from the market to pair with VeeTee for a healthy and filling meal for all. You can also use VeeTee for a quick stir fry with your fave veggies, and any meat or eggs for a fried rice! Because the rice is already cooked, you just have to warm it with the other ingredients and dinner is done.

veetee rice

Time is a luxury when you’re a working mom, and we understand you don’t want to spend your time worrying about rice boiling over! VeeTee Rice also makes a great office staple, as you can have it for snack or lunch simply by throwing it in the microwave. Ready to stock up on VeeTee? Use code GUGUGURU for 20% off order, or head to this link for the discount automatically applied.  

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Thank you to VeeTee for making this sponsored post possible! 

Lifestyle photos via Terry Farms Photography 

Filed Under: Foodie Finds, Nutrition and Health, Working Mom, Working Mother Registry Tagged With: food, working mom

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Holiday Gift Guide: Foodie Families

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The holidays are such a fun time to spoil all of your foodie family friends with new and exciting finds! Check out some of our top holiday gift ideas for foodie families – delicious, easy for the whole family, and a great holiday treat! Read on to see more info on our fave products and check out the exclusive discounts! 

GelPro Mats: When it comes to cooking, there is so much time standing on your feet – and as a new mom, or especially as a pregnant mom – it can hurt your feet after a while! Our team is obsessed with GelPro Mats – our editor has two in her kitchen and can’t stop raving about them! Pamper your feet and prevent unnecessary discomfort and fatigue while cooking, baking and entertaining with GelPro comfort mats. A GelPro comfort mat is the perfect gift for cooking, entertaining and crafting enthusiasts – plus, it comes in so many different patterns and colors, you are sure to find one which matches your kitchen! With the holidays coming up, and all of the cooking and baking you’re going to have to do – this is a perfect hostess gift or holiday gift (plus, it makes washing dishes so much easier on your back!). We also love that GelPro mats are manufactured in the USA (Waco, TX). And, GelPro mats come a five-year warranty – we know you will love them! Use code Gugu20 for 20% off. 

Countertop Foods New Moms Nutritional Gift Box: One of the best gifts for new moms is the gift of healthy and nutritious foods – often new moms are so busy and tired they forget to provide themselves with nutrient rich food. We’re thrilled to introduce you to Countertop Foods and their New Moms Nutritional Gift Box! The New Moms Nutritional Gift Box is a delicious nutritional roadmap delivering maximum health benefits with minimal cooking effort to support new moms as they recover and recalibrate. The New Moms Nutritional Gift Box includes lactation support honey, healthy fats, healing spices, easy to follow recipes and tips, and even a hand dyed turmeric infused baby towel. The New Mothers Nutrition gift box includes the first month’s supply of products, and Countertop Foods Golden Guide with recipes and a plan specially formulated for the needs of new mothers. In postpartum, a combination of healing spices with good carbs, protein, and healthy fats is what you need to put your body and mind on the fast track to recovery and milk supply on high. This makes a perfect gift for a long distance friend (or put it on your list!). Use code guguguru20 for 20% off a box.

Partake Foods: If you are looking for a holiday treat everyone can enjoy, we love gifting Partake Foods cookies – not only do they come in delicious flavors, but they are a safe treat for everyone on your holiday list! Partake Foods is a mom led company, started by a mom whose daughter suffers from multiple food allergies and wanted her – and the 2 kids in every classroom in American who suffer from life threatening food allergies – to have yummy, healthy snacks. The cookies are school safe, nut free, and free of the top 14 allergens! They are so delicious that MindBodyGreen named them to their list of 2018 “Absolute Best Gluten-Free Desserts.” They make a perfect stocking stuffer, teacher holiday gift, or holiday party treat. With flavors such as Sprouted Grain Chocolate Chip, Carrot Oat, and Sweet Potato Millet, you’re sure to fall in love with the Partake Foods cookies for your family. Use code GUGUGURU20 for 20% off.

Creation Nation Energy Bite Mix: Have you heard? There’s a DIY Protein Bar Revolution and Creation Nation is leading the charge! At Gugu Guru, we love personalization and that’s why we’re absolutely obsessed with the delicious and 100% customizable Energy Bites & Lactation Bites from Creation Nation. With these mixes, you can create and customize your own healthy bites at home in just minutes (so easy – even your kids can make them) and each mix makes a batch of 24 bites. These are simply the freshest bites around and make a delicious stocking stuffer for nursing mamas! Creation Nation no-bake mixes are certified gluten-free and are made using purity protocol oats. Visit ProteinBarMix.com and enjoy 20% off with code Gugu20 (exp 12/31.)

Travel Tray: Traveling during the holidays can be overwhelming with kids; there is so much luggage, gifts for family, and lots of snacks – especially for keeping the kids busy while traveling! We have the perfect accompaniment for your holiday travels, The Travel Tray! Travel Tray simply fits into any cup holder, making it the perfect accessory for a car seat, stroller, movie theater…you name it! Even up front for yourself, mama! It easily holds a cup/bottle and provides a spot for snacks or small toys! Made in USA. The Travel Tray is dishwasher-friendly, plus it is BPA, PHT, PVC-Free, so safe for all snacks. A fun and unique gift idea for holiday time, it’s a perfect for gift for someone who is always on the go! Plus, they offer free shipping on any order of 2 or more online, keep one for you, and share one with a friend! Use code GURU for 20% off + Free shipping.

B.Box Baby Neoprene Sleeve: Holiday time can be chaotic, and often baby items can get lost in the fray of the holidays! Personalize your little one’s sippy cup with b.box’s new insulating neoprene sleeves. The sleeves feature reversible designs – the perfect accessory for b.box’s most loved cup! The B.Box Neoprene Sleeve helps insulate liquid and protect your sippy cup base from life’s little knocks. The sleeves are an essential must-have for holiday time, as they help your little one’s bottles stay cool or hot – which means comfort and peace for your baby as you travel during the holiday season!

White Leaf Provisions: Healthy snacks are not only essential for holiday travel, but make a super fun stocking stuffer too! White Leaf Provisions provides healthy snacks for all members of the family. White Leaf Provisions believes everyone should have access to beyond pure and transparent foods for their family, no matter where you are located in North America. Their all veggie baby food blend is Demeter Certified Biodynamic® & USDA Organic, plus GMO free and kosher. The all vegetable blend is regeneratively farmed, helping to heal the Earth that our kids will inherit. This holiday season White Leaf Provisions are offering a “Buy One Get One to Give” on their Biodynamic Baby Foods so that you can share with your friends and family! If you get hungry on the road during holiday season, check out the White Leaf Provisions delicious apple sauce blends. Their Apple+Ceylon Cinnamon Sauce cups are Demeter Certified Biodynamic® and USDA Organic, plus GMO free and kosher. They are made with just two ingredients, Biodynamic Jonagold apples and Organic Ceylon Cinnamon. Plus, this holiday season we are offering a “Buy One Get One to Give” on our Biodynamic Apple+Cinnamon Sauce so that you can stuff everyone’s stockings full! Our editor got the chance to try these with her 5 year old and both mom and kiddo loved the applesauce! Don’t forget to use code BOGO2GIVE to buy one get one and give as a gift! 

Did you miss our other recent gift guides?

  • Gugu Gift Guide: Travel With Baby
  • Gugu Gift Guide: Travel Picks for Mom
  • Gugu Gift Guide: Toddler Gift Picks

Thank you to White Leaf Provisions, Partake Foods, Countertop Foods, GelPro Mats, B.Box Baby, Travel Tray and Creation Nation for making this sponsored post possible – we are so appreciative of you! 

Filed Under: Feeding, Foodie Finds, Gift Ideas, Holiday, Nursing & Feeding Tagged With: food, gifts

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Hormonal and Hangry : Domino’s

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Pregnancy is all about the cravings, right? And when we want it, we want it NOW!

Edoughble: I haven’t eaten for 20 minutes, I can’t see my toes, and if I have to pee again I may truly start to cry!  Turn that frown into an ear to ear grin with a single bite of Edoughble cookie dough which will magically transport you back to simpler, happy times where you will be once again, when your kids go off to college;) Until then, keep things simple and treat yourself to get you to your happy place.

GoodbodyGoodmommy Maternity Leggings: Talk about needing room to stretch out, these amazing maternity leggings from GoodbodyGoodmommy feature a patented design that incorporates an adjustable support belt offers extra support under your belly for working out, working on your feet all day, or just walking around town. They are soft, non see-through, extremely breathable, UV protective and ensures muscular compression. However, the fabric’s matte appearance allows it to double as regular leggings – perfect for going to work, the grocery store, or heading to pick up some pizza.

Lifestyle photos via Alexandria Mooney Photography 

Filed Under: Dominos, Foodie Finds Tagged With: food

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Pregnancy Pack : Domino’s

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 Didn’t you know pizza is an essential baby registry item? It totally is – takes the stress out of making dinner for everyone and added bonus: leftover pizza is a delicious middle of the night snack.

Check out some of our delicious Pregnancy Pack essential items!

Mom Life Must Haves: Tell the world you are indeed…still pregnant, with this adorable Mom Life Must Haves shirt!

Dana’s Bakery: Founded by Dana Pollack in 2012, Dana’s Bakery specializes in creative takes on macaron flavors, like Rosé and Pink Lemonade, and cookies like a rainbow twist on the classic Black & White. Can’t decide how to tame the sweet tooth? Dana’s Bakery’s Mookies™ hide a flavored macaron baked inside a cookie so you can have the best of both.

Edoughble: Edoughble lets you safely satisfy your cookie dough cravings during the full 9 months (who’s counting?!) without the worry!  With the straight from the mixing bowl taste, premium, all natural & non-GMO chef quality ingredients all made by a mom who just wanted to eat cookie dough.

Lifestyle photo via Aly Funk

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Dominos, Foodie Finds Tagged With: food

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Healthy Pregnancy Summer Fruit Recipes

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With the temperatures heating up, it can be tempting to sit poolside with a bucket of ice cream, as it can be tiring to go to the market and pick up food to prep and cook when you’re carrying a pregnant belly, too! Luckily, Hello Fresh makes cooking easy, even for the busiest and most pregnant of mamas. Did you know you could add Hello Fresh boxes to your registry? Today we’re sharing delicious and healthy fruit salad tips from Hello Fresh’s blog for pregnant mamas!

If you’re hanging pool or beachside and you’re looking for a healthy snack, check out some of these tips from Hello Fresh’s blog to up your fruit salad game!

  • You’ll want to prep each fruit with the perfect tool, but a good rule of thumb is to use as sharp and thin a blade as possible. Typically, you should avoid serrated blades and peelers so that the cutting surfaces are super clean for each slice. Melon ballers and fruit scoopers are great ways to add some new shapes to your fruit salad, and you can’t go wrong with a classic paring knife for small produce.

  • Elevate a simple strawberry-mango fruit salad by sprinkling coconut flakes throughout to add some nutty, shredded texture to the sweet fruits. Plus, pairing the coconut flakes with foods rich in Vitamin C (we’re looking at you, mangoes) actually helps absorb the iron from the coconut. Try toasting just the coconut flakes for 10 minutes on a baking sheet at 350°F; that’ll give them a delicious, gentle crunch, so mist them with cinnamon to taste, sprinkle over the fruit, and voilà — summery snacktime bliss.
  • You don’t need to post on social media to make your fruit salad delicious, but there aresome ways to make it the most beautiful dish at the barbecue. Skip the standard bowl and opt for a more enticing vessel — the fruit itself. Watermelons are spacious enough to hold a big fruit salad in style, and when there’s no salad left, use the watermelon rind as a punch bowl. Watermelon mint juleps, anyone?
  • It may seem obvious, but refrigerating fruit salad does a host of wonders for preserving its flavor. It’ll always taste best when just-made, but popping it in the fridge should help it last for 2-3 days. In an ideal world, fruit salad is the very last dish you craft before guests arrive. Since it’s only natural for best-laid plans to go haywire, clear off your counter space and keep that baby cold for optimal enjoyment when it’s time to eat.

  • Since fruit inherently packs a lot of bright flavor, a dressing for your fruit salad is by no means necessary. But it does kick things up a notch in a really flavorful way. Most fruit salad dressings can be whipped up in minutes using ingredients you might have around the house anyway, like honey, vanilla yogurt, herbs, and orange juice. Whisking almost any combination of those pillars will land you in taste bud heaven, so feel free to get creative and add some minced jalapeño for a kick. If the choices are a) lime mint dressing, b) honey lime ginger dressing, and c) honey vanilla yogurt sauce, sign us up for all the above. Poppy seeds welcome.

Filed Under: Foodie Finds, Health & Fitness, Health & Wellness, Mama Wellness, Nutrition and Health Tagged With: food, pregnancy

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Baby Food Recipe Books For Your Registry

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When it comes to feeding your baby solid foods, and their eventual transition to feeding themselves, we always turn to Jenna Helwig’s two baby food recipe books, Real Baby Food and Baby-Led Feeding. Jenna Helwig is not only the author but she’s also the food editor at Parents magazine, so you could venture to guess that she really knows her stuff when it comes to baby food recipe information, infant nutrition and feeding approaches. When it comes to finding a baby food recipe or two that work for your little one, Jenna Helwig’s books are a wealth of information and education – many parents tell us that even they love to eat the baby food recipe that they make for their little one!

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Jenna Helwig’s first baby food recipe book, Real Baby Food, is a must-have for new parents (and one of our favorite gender neutral baby shower gifts), and even gets the seal of approval from chef and mom, Nikki Dinki. Real Baby Food makes the art of creating a baby food recipe so simple, even for busy moms and dads. Jenna Helwig guides you through the early days of simple foods, to adding spices to your baby food recipe, meats, flavors, and even multi-flavor blends like Salmon, Kale, and Sweet Potato Smash. With over 100 baby food recipes in the book, your little one is sure to have a head-start on their culinary palate!

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Jenna Helwig’s second baby food recipe book, Baby-Led Feeding is a must have essential to help you plan your baby’s transition into finger foods; Baby-Led Feeding helps parents navigate the way to naturally raising happy, independent eaters, and working together to make mealtime a happy and joyful time. Gugu Guru’s founder, Monica, did a video overview of Baby-Led Feeding, where she shows off some of the gorgeous baby food recipe photography, ideas, and discusses the helpful guidelines Jenna includes, as well.

With more than 100 ideas and baby food recipes, Baby-Led Feeding is a must have for any foodie mom or dad. One of the things we love about Jenna’s books is they’re beautifully designed, and Baby-Led Feeding is no exception. This bright, photo-driven book includes chapters on the benefits of this approach, when and how to get started, essential safety and nutrition guidelines, frequently asked questions, basic fruit and vegetable prep, more complex finger foods, and family meals. Plus, all recipes in Baby-Led Feeding have been reviewed by a registered dietitian and include nutrition information to ensure a healthy mealtime.

Set yourself up for success when it comes to creating and making a baby food recipe that your little one loves, as Jenna Helwig helps parents navigate this new journey of helping your baby learn to not only love food, but love the process of cooking, and eating together, too! We love giving Jenna Helwig’s baby food recipe books for baby showers, as they become a cookbook staple for your family.

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Books, Celebrate Feeding, Feeding, Foodie Finds, Nursing & Feeding Tagged With: food

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Introducing A Full Plate with Nikki Dinki

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When it comes to making healthy and delicious food for your family, we always turn to one of our favorite chefs (and Gugu Guru mamas) Nikki Dinki! Nikki is a cookbook author, radio host, and voiceover artist. This New York based chef rose to fame by hosting a cooking show on YouTube, and the nation got to know her on Food Network Star – we are thrilled to announce that Nikki will be sharing some fun food tips and life hacks for your family in a new series with Gugu Guru and VeeTee, A Full Plate! Check out the video below for more info and stay tuned for all of Nikki’s hints and tips to make life easier when you have a full plate.

Check out Nikki Dinki’s Foodie Mom’s Registry, city living baby registry picks, and baby food cube life hack!

 

 

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Filed Under: Celebrate Feeding, Feeding, Foodie Finds, Nursing & Feeding Tagged With: food

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Foodie Find: Baby-Led Feeding

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Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? It is the perfect timing to talk about the release of a book we have been so excited about here at Gugu Guru: Baby-Led Feeding by Jenna Helwig!

Baby-Led Feeding

Baby-Led Feeding (also known as baby-led weaning) explores the concept of focusing on feeding your baby a variety of healthy, wholesome solid foods, rather than relying solely on purées or finely blended, mashed food. The Baby-Led Feeding approach is thought to promote motor skills and establish lifelong healthy eating habits. For example, benefits such as easier integration into family dinner since babies can eat modified versions of what the adults are eating, which translates to less stress for parents and caregivers because there are fewer meals to prepare; baby’s recognition of and reliance on his or her own hunger cues and; a more traditional way to feed (the cavemen weren’t opening jars of baby food as far as we know.)

Jenna Helwig is not only the author but she’s also the food editor at Parents magazine, so you could venture to guess that she really knows her stuff when it comes to baby food, infant nutrition and feeding approaches. Jenna’s first book, Real Baby Food is one of our must-have essentials for starting solids, and a favorite of Foodie Mom and chef, Nikki Dinki. (Hint: It is also one of our top gender-neutral baby shower gift ideas.)

With more than 100 ideas and recipes, this book is a must-have for all parents who love to cook. One of the things we love about Jenna’s books is they’re beautifully designed, and Baby-Led Feeding is no exception.  This bright, photo-driven book includes chapters on the benefits of this approach, when and how to get started, essential safety and nutrition guidelines, frequently asked questions, basic fruit and vegetable prep, more complex finger foods, and family meals.

All recipes in Baby-Led Feeding have been reviewed by a registered dietitian and include nutrition information to ensure a healthy mealtime.

We’d like to thank our sponsors at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for making this post possible.

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