Feeding Baby | Managing Portions from 0-24 mos

It’s another foodie week–so why not talk about baby food!

I have added a “discussions” section over on the styleberry facebook page which is going to serve as a wonderful resource for any of you who have questions about topics that we chat about here on the blog. Find the current discussions HERE. This is the best place to go if you want to correspond with me, as emails & facebook messages are piling up & I just don’t have the computer time to sit & get to them promptly. PLUS–I have learned so much from like-minded mamas out there and you all are so kind & willing to offer tips, tricks & advice. This is a place for us all to share our knowledge.

Julie asked about portions on the baby food topic & it reminded me that I have a great resource to share with you. I had a really hard time figuring out if I was feeding my baby the right amount of food because there really are very few resources available for those of us that do not feed out of the jar. I met with a nutritionist to go over caroline’s diet & we nitpicked it…because I am crazy like that. She provided me with the following document, which is a great breakdown. You can download the PDF from the Oregon Dairy Council. Hope it is helpful! It is taped to the inside of my cabinet! :)

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I should add a few of things that I did that differed from this chart:

  1. We do not offer juice. at all. She gets milk or water.
  2. I offered new foods every 2-3 days. I always gave her the first taste in the morning just in case there was a reaction. (she had none)
  3. I gave her a fork long before a spoon. She had a blast poking her food & it is much easier to use than a spoon.
  4. I used one box of rice cereal & quickly switched to whole grain & never went back. Next time I will skip rice cereal & start with whole grain. For more on why to skip rice cereal, read about Dr. Greene’s White Out.

Hi! Hello! I am Shawna, the founder of Styleberry Blog. This creative corner of the internet has become a learning haven for moms and creatives, offering a warm and encouraging nudge to those who wish to be better and do better, but often don't know where to start. From Decorating to DIY to Diapers and Paleo-ish Dishes, I strive to make the complicated simple and empower women to take action beyond their personal comfort zone. I subscribe to the Shine Theory & so strongly believe that we shine when the women around us shine and mutual support—lifting up instead of tearing down--will always be the culture here. Are you in? I hope so! Beyond the computer, I run Styleberry Creative where I work with clients to create low fuss, high function spaces that are pretty and practical in San Antonio, Texas and beyond. I LOVE making a house a home. My own studs out renovation is now complete and I am now back to working with clients. Please don't hesitate to drop me a line if you'd like to work together! I hope you’ll join me on this fun new adventure! Xo.

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