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May 30, 2022 by: Marla

Freezer-Friendly Finger Food Recipes for Babies (9-12 months)

finger food recipes for 9-12 months

Inside: These finger food recipes are perfect for babies 9-12 months. Each recipe can be made in advance and is freezer-friendly.  Hey mama, you’re absolutely going to LOVE the roundup I have for you today.  Each of these finger food recipes are: Easy to make Nutritious  Make-ahead  Freezer-friendly Baby and toddler-friendly And, most of the recipes only require 4 simple ingredients.  Yes, you read that

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February 27, 2022 by: Marla

What I Fed My 9 Month Old (Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule)

9 month old meal ideas

Inside: Let’s take a look at what I fed my 9 month old this week! This post shares easy meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a sample feeding schedule for a 9 month old baby. Starting solids can be really stressful, right?  With so much info out there, it’s difficult to know whether to do purees or baby-led weaning, what first foods to

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January 13, 2022 by: Marla

Mini Waffle Omelets for Baby & Toddler

mini waffle omelets for baby & toddler

Inside: These 4 ingredient mini waffle omelets are perfect for babies and toddlers. Packed with broccoli and cheese, they come together in minutes!  Okay, first things first. Do you have a Dash Mini Waffle Maker? I’ll admit, this was one of those “Do I really need this?” purchases, but after owning one for a while (in addition to a regular waffle maker), I can assure

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July 8, 2019 by: Marla

The Best Way to Start Solids with Baby

self-feeding, baby-led weaning, how to get started

Inside: Ready to start solids with baby? Find out everything you need to know to get started using the wildly popular baby-led weaning method. Ready to get started with baby-led weaning? This guide on How to Start Solids was made for you. Looking to start solids but confused by ALL of the conflicting information out there? First foods? What to serve at each stage? How

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May 27, 2019 by: Marla

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

baby-led weaning meal ideas

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

how to get started with baby-led weaning | most commonly asked questions about baby-led weaning

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

healthy toddler breakfast ideas | homemade mango baby yogurt melts

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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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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How to Make Life Easier with a Baby & Toddler 

Inside: These life-changing tips will help you learn to manage your baby and toddler as a stay-at-home mom. Feeling overwhelmed? We’re about to turn things around, mama! My phone buzzed at … [Read More...]

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my go-to family dinner ideas (weeknight, kid-friendly)

My Go-To Family Dinner Ideas (Baby through Big Kids)

Inside: These are my go-to family dinner ideas that are on repeat in our house! No need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to making dinner. These meals are loved by my baby through my big … [Read More...]

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