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Little Ones’ First Bites A peer to peer educational page meant to support and guide parents through the journey of feeding!

A mom who is passionate and self-educated on different feeding methods, safety, and best practice.

Around 6 months of age, babies are ready to start tasting new flavors! Many parents wonder, “What do I even start with?”...
04/10/2025

Around 6 months of age, babies are ready to start tasting new flavors! Many parents wonder, “What do I even start with?”

Here’s a list of great first food options, and why they’re so great!👇🏼

🥩 Iron rich meats: Beef, poultry, lamb
•Babies are born with iron stores that begin to deplete around 6 months, meats provide heme-iron. Heme-iron is easily absorbed.

•These foods are also packed with zinc & protein to support their growth and immune development

🥑 Avocado
•Avocados are full of healthy fats that support brain development

🍠 Sweet potato
•Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, fiber, and potassium.

•Vitamin A is great for the development of their vision, growth of bones/tissue, immune system and skin health.

🥦 Green vegetables
•Provides iron, vitamin C, folate, and fiber.

🥚Eggs
•Excellent source of choline for brain development and protein.

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⚠️I am not a medical professional, and this is not medical advice. Advice should be accepted on a peer to peer level, and is not meant to replace any advice given by your primary care provider.
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Hello, and welcome to my page! My name is Liz, I’m a mother of two young girls. When my first girl was born, I became in...
03/10/2025

Hello, and welcome to my page!

My name is Liz, I’m a mother of two young girls.

When my first girl was born, I became infatuated with the process of infant food introduction and the nutritional aspect of it all. I have done extensive research on best practice, various feeding methods, problem solving common issues, nutritional foods, and so much more. Infant-toddler feeding is something I am extremely passionate about, and I love to share my knowledge!

I am not a medical professional, and I am unable to provide medical advice. All advice and educational content should be taken on a peer to peer level.

I am currently working on completing official certifications in these areas of expertise, because I never want to stop learning new information regarding this topic.

I have personal experience with:
•formula feeding
•breastfeeding/pumping
•purée introduction
•traditional weaning
•baby-led weaning
•combo weaning
•picky eating

My goal with this page is to arm parents with knowledge so they feel confident at the table with their child(ren) ♡

We’ve all heard this phrase, “Don’t worry. Food before 1 is just for fun!” Did you know experts don’t use this phrase an...
03/10/2025

We’ve all heard this phrase, “Don’t worry. Food before 1 is just for fun!”

Did you know experts don’t use this phrase anymore? Here’s why 👇🏼

•Nutrition matters before 1: Babies are born with iron stores that start running low around 6 months. Solids especially iron-rich foods like meat, beans, and fortified cereals, are needed to help prevent anemia.
•Allergen introduction: Research now shows that introducing foods like peanut and egg before 1 (not delaying) can lower allergy risk.
•Skill development: Solids help babies learn to chew, handle textures, self-feed, and develop oral-motor skills. These skills can’t wait until after 1.
•Family habits: Early exposure to flavors and variety helps shape taste preferences and reduces picky eating later.

🌟 Breastmilk or formula milk is still their primary nutrition until 12 months old, but solids serve a real purpose too!

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⚠️We are not medical professionals, and this is not medical advice. All information taken should be accepted on a peer to peer level and is not intended to replace professional advice.
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Having a picky eater can be *so* frustrating! Unfortunately, there may be some things that we do to enable it, without e...
07/04/2024

Having a picky eater can be *so* frustrating! Unfortunately, there may be some things that we do to enable it, without even being aware of it!

Here’s just a FEW things that you could be doing to encourage it…


Starting Solids (Baby-Led Weaning, Purees, & More)

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Is your child refusing solid foods? Find your “why” 💭

🪧 Developmental food strike:
•Food strikes can arise when your little one realizes they have CHOICE and some control over meal time, they’re showing you that they’re desiring independence!
•They may be more interested in practicing new skills (crawling, standing, walking, talking) rather than eating.
•They’re developing preferences. This can sometimes lead to table tantrums because they don’t always have the words to communicate with you that their food preferences have changed!

🦷 Teething:
•Teething can be a miserable process, for everyone involved! It can lead to them refusing foods they previously loved because they’re too rough on their gums. Try offering cold, mashed, and/or soft foods to soothe their gums while they eat.

🤒 Sickness:
•Being ill can cause your child’s appetite to decrease. Focus on fluids during this time (Formula, breastmilk, and/or water). They will make up for the calories lost once they are feeling better!

🍼Full from milk:
•The general rule of thumb for babies under 12 months is to offer solids 30-60 minutes after a formula/breastmilk feeding. If you attempt to offer solids and they refuse, try lengthening the window! Example: Instead of offering at 45 minutes, offer at 75 minutes (1h15m) !

😴 Bored:
•Your child may be refusing to eat a food they previously loved because they’re bored of it! Try offering it in a new shape (*Still cut appropriate for their age), a new flavor combination, or graduating puree stages.

💤 Tired:
•A tired baby will not be interested in eating food, they’ll be more interested in sleeping! Watch out for sleepy cues and offer a nap instead of a snack or meal.

Anybody else DREAD mealtime some days?! I know I do! 💡Heres a few tips to try to make it a little more pleasant for ever...
06/04/2024

Anybody else DREAD mealtime some days?! I know I do!

💡Heres a few tips to try to make it a little more pleasant for everyone!


Starting Solids (Baby-Led Weaning, Purees, & More)

06/04/2024

‼️ PAGE DISCLAIMER ‼️

We are not medical professionals, we offer advice based off of our knowledge gained from extensive research. We cannot diagnose or offer medical advice.

All advice given is followed at parental discretion. LOFB is not responsible for anything that happens outside of this page.

Parental research should always be done prior to feeding your child anything, and medical professionals should be consulted for adverse reactions.

Are you new to starting solid foods with your baby? What a nerve racking time this can be! Here’s how to cope with these...
06/04/2024

Are you new to starting solid foods with your baby? What a nerve racking time this can be! Here’s how to cope with these feelings:


Starting Solids (Baby-Led Weaning, Purees, & More)

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