Melanie Potock

By Erica Loop As you stand in the kitchen, spoon of pureed carrots in hand, you’re nervously excited for your little one to take this first step toward eating solids....

By Erica Loop There are lots of “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to feeding your baby, but that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated. These easy-to-follow rules make...

Navigating a culinary landscape is an adventure for the senses—and mothers who enjoy a diverse diet play a key role in raising adventurous eaters. On a quest to discover what...

​When it came to weaning, for years most parents opted to spoon-feed purées to their babies. But in 2008, British midwife Gill Rapley popularized the idea of baby-led weaning. She...

ASK THE EXPERT Q: “What finger foods should I first try my baby on, when should I introduce them, and what’s the best way to keep the resulting mess to...

Could tongue-tie be affecting your baby’s ability to breastfeed? Here’s everything you need to know about this common but often overlooked condition. Tongue-tied doesn’t just mean being too embarrassed or...

To dream feed or not to dream feed? That’s now becoming a big question. Find out what dream feeding is all about and if it’s right for your baby. You...

There are lots of “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to feeding your baby, but that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated. These easy-to-follow rules make baby feeding a...

by Alice Callahan on May 28, 2015 My last post went into great detail about the research on age of starting solids and health outcomes, including nutrition, growth, illness, and...