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May 27, 2019 by: Marla

8 Month Old Baby-Led Weaning Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule

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Inside: get easy 8 month old baby-led weaning meal ideas, a sample feeding schedule, plus a free printable meal plan! So you’ve successfully started baby-led weaning at 6 months, and your baby is doing well with simple first foods. Avocado? Banana? Sweet potato? Yes. Yes. And Yes. And now you’re sort of wondering where to head next…so you Google or Pinterest to find tons of

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October 1, 2018 by: Marla

Most Commonly Asked Questions About Baby-Led Weaning

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Inside: your most common questions about baby-led weaning, answered! Wondering when to start solids? What first foods to try? You’re not alone. Today we are tackling these topics and more in our extensive Q & A. Almost three years ago, right before my first child was about to be 6 months old, I was scrolling through Pinterest reading everything I could find about starting solids.

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April 16, 2018 by: Marla

Homemade Coconut Mango Baby Yogurt Melts

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This recipe, Homemade Coconut Mango Baby Yogurt Melts, was created in partnership with Stonyfield Organic and Once Upon a Farm. Thank you for helping me support these sustainable brands that are better for our babies and better for our planet.  I’m starting to think I should change the name of this website to Because I Said So, Baby…And Yogurt Recipes. You might remember our popular Spinach

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January 22, 2018 by: Marla

Easy Baby-Led Weaning First Food Ideas

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These simple, minimal-prep, baby-led weaning first food ideas are perfect for teaching a 6 month old how to eat.  To be honest, I’m not much for cliches, but when I think about the fact that it’s already January of 2018, I can’t help but wonder how I made it from 39 weeks pregnant last June to the New Year. Like, when did my baby become

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August 14, 2017 by: Marla

Easy Cheesy 4 Ingredient Broccoli Bites

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These easy, cheesy broccoli bites are perfect for baby-led weaning! Simple to make, freezer-friendly, these little bites are the perfect make-ahead snack.  HEY! Be sure to check out the update on this recipe below in the *notes* section to find out how I’ve recently updated this recipe for my toddler. I’ve also updated a bunch of the photos on this recipe, so please enjoy all

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June 14, 2017 by: Marla

Best Gluten-Free Foods for Baby-Led Weaning

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Gluten-free? I’ve got you covered. If you want to try the baby-led weaning method, but your little one has allergies, I have some easy recipe ideas you’ll want to check out! I know. Gluten-free? Before you roll your eyes, I’m not just jumping aboard the gluten-free-trend bandwagon. Me + Bread = Life. However, with baby # 2 on the way any day now and my

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September 5, 2016 by: Marla

Essential Healthy Fats for Babies & Toddlers (And How to Cook With Them)

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Make sure that your baby or toddler is getting the essential healthy fats they need with this simple guide – including easy recipes and practical tips from a mom of two.  Remember in the 90s when everyone got really scared of fats for a hot minute? Everything quickly became “low-fat” and “no-fat” and “reduced fat” and suddenly according to the USDA guidelines a Poptart was

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Welcome to Because I Said So, Baby, where we are sharing practical solutions for everyday momlife. Where you can find everything from simple baby-led weaning recipes to practical toddler parenting tips. So put those kids down for a nap, grab some coffee, and stay awhile!
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Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy School Mornings 

Inside: These make-ahead breakfasts are perfect for busy school mornings. These freezer-friendly ideas are some of my kids’ all-time weekday favorites! Back-to-school season is here and we are … [Read More...]

Toddler Meals

Easy Cheesy 3 Ingredient Baked Taquitos

Inside: This is hands-down one of my kids’ favorites meals. These 3 ingredient baked taquitos are quick to make, budget and freezer-friendly, plus they pack up great for lunchboxes the next … [Read More...]

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