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Empowering parents with confidence to raise healthy little eaters! www.mylittleeater.com

Edwena specializes in pediatric nutrition services, covering introducing solids, baby led weaning, picky eating and feeding problems in kids, meal planning and instilling overall healthy family habits!

12/23/2025

To be clear, there’s no single “perfect” first food… but there are nutrients your baby absolutely depends on once they start solids.

In the first year, babies are growing incredibly fast - which means you want every bite to count. That’s why you want to focus on offering foods that provide:

🌟 IRON - absolutely essential starting at 6 months. Babies’ iron stores start dropping around 6 months, and iron plays a huge role in brain development, focus, and supporting their immune system. If there’s one nutrient to be intentional about early on, it’s this one.

🌟 HEALTHY FATS - baby brain fuel. Fats support rapid brain growth, hormone production, and help babies stay full longer (a win for everyone).

🌟 ENERGY-DENSE FOODS - because learning to eat takes lots of energy. Babies burn through calories quickly. Foods with complex carbs keep them energized as they practice chewing, self-feeding, and exploring new textures.

Again, there is no one specific “best” first food. Rotating through a variety of nutrient-dense whole foods is key. As many (safe and nutritious) foods as you can let your baby experience between 6 to 9 months of age - the better!

➡️ If you’re looking for a step by step plan for how to start solids BUT you have no idea where to start - register for our 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣! You’ll learn what to feed, when to feed it, and how to feed confidently. Plus, you’ll get a realistic, expert-designed 5-day plan to kick off solids just for attending! 🥑

➡️ Comment “𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣” and we’ll send you the link to save your spot (limited seats available)!

12/21/2025

Holiday meals with a baby starting solids don’t have to be stressful 🎄👶

With a few simple adjustments, your baby can safely join in on holiday meals - whether you’re doing baby-led weaning (BLW), combo feeding, or texture progression from purées to finger foods!

A few important reminders for all parents:
• Gagging is normal and part of learning how to eat
• You should encourage your baby to self-feed from day 1
• Holiday meals are about exposure, practice, family time and creating memories, not intake
• Your baby doesn’t need desserts or sugary foods to feel included

If your baby eats earlier, eats less, or just plays with food - that’s okay. If they skip the big family meal and eat at home first - that’s okay too. Try your best not to stress and focus on enjoying this time with your little one!

👇 Want our healthy holiday apple crisp that’s
✔️ sugar-free
✔️ safe for babies 6 months+
✔️ BLW-friendly
✔️ and something the whole family can enjoy?

Comment “desserts” and we’ll send you the recipe 🍎✨

12/17/2025

Wondering what foods should be off-limits for your baby? 🚫
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➡️ 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 should be completely avoided until age 1.
➡️ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵 can be dangerous for a baby’s developing brain & nervous system.
➡️ 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁 - avoid unnecessary salt from processed foods, which can add up fast!
➡️ 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘀 should be avoided until age 2.
➡️ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 as they contain additives & nitrates and are often high in sodium & sugar.
➡️ 𝗖𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 - it’s ok for your baby to have it baked into a meal/recipe.
➡️ 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 - babies need lots of fat, so full fat is the way to go!
➡️ 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲 - coffee or tea products are a complete no-no!
➡️ 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗴𝗴𝘀 - risk of your baby contracting a food borne illness.
➡️ 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 - may have negative side effects when their concentration in the body is high.
➡️ Other foods to be mindful of under the age of 1 (and under the age of 4 in general) are top choking hazards.

🌟 If you’re looking for a step by step plan for how to start solids BUT you have no idea where to start - register for our 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣! You’ll learn what to feed, when to feed it, and how to feed confidently. Plus, you’ll get a realistic, expert-designed 5-day plan to kick off solids just for attending! 🥑

➡️ Comment “𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣” and we’ll send you the link to save your spot (limited seats available)!

12/14/2025

🍗 Offering your baby a chicken drumstick can feel super scary — we totally get it. It’s absolutely ok to take a gradual approach that feels right for both you and your baby. Our Texture Timeline™ tool is here to guide you step-by-step, helping you build confidence and progress all the way to that chicken drumstick when you’re ready! 🙌

𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟬 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲™️:
➡️ Remove all of the meat and cartilage from the drumstick, then offer to your baby for them to hold using their palmar grasp (this makes a good highly resistive whole food for your baby to gnaw on before they have teeth)
➡️ Blend cooked chicken with breastmilk, formula or water until you have a smooth, thin purée

𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲™️:
➡️ Blend cooked chicken to create a thick purée, then serve on a preloaded spoon

𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲™️:
➡️ Mix shredded chicken into a binding purée like mashed potatoes, then serve to your baby on a preloaded spoon

𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲™️:
➡️ Remove the cartilage, skin and smaller bones from a chicken drumstick, then serve to your baby for them to hold using their palmar grasp
➡️ Remove a large, flat piece of chicken from the bone, then serve to your baby for them to hold using their palmar grasp
➡️ Shred cooked chicken using two forks or with your hands, then serve to your baby for them to hold using their pincer grasp

🌟 If you’re looking for a step by step plan for how to start solids BUT you have no idea where to start - register for our 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣! You’ll learn what to feed, when to feed it, and how to feed confidently. Plus, you’ll get a realistic, expert-designed 5-day plan to kick off solids just for attending!

➡️ Comment “𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣” and we’ll send you the link to save your spot (limited seats available)!

12/10/2025

👏 High iron + high calorie + produce = balanced baby plate!

This can be made possible on any diet or with any food restriction. Starchy veggies or grains can replace high-fat foods in some meals - but know that high fat is critical so be sure to make up for it in another food/meal. Plant-based options can replace meat options, but know that nutrients are much more bioavailable in animal products so you might have to work harder to make sure they are absorbed/converted in enough quantity. Fruits can replace vegetables - however, know that sweet foods are easier to love than bitter ones and exposure to the harder foods is key, especially in baby/toddler phase.

All these components can be mixed up into one puree, or mixed dish, or can be served as individual foods making up the meal. Don’t get too hung up on having food perfectly fit within one of these food categories, or that every single meal is perfectly balanced. Sometimes that won’t happen, and that’s totally fine. This is something to aim for the majority of the time.

Just do your best, and focus on variety. That’s a big component of expanding their tastes and texture experiences. ❤️

🌟 If you’re looking for a step by step plan for how to start solids, created by a pediatric dietitian & feeding expert - register for our 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣! You’ll learn what to feed, when to feed it, and how to feed confidently. Plus, you’ll get a realistic, expert-designed 5-day plan to kick off solids just for attending! 🥑

➡️ Comment “𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣” and we’ll send you the link to save your spot (limited seats available)!

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Empowering Moms with Practical Nutrition Solutions!

Edwena Kennedy is a Registered Paediatric Dietitian and mom of two behind My Little Eater - a private practice with the mission of empowering mothers with practical & effective nutrition solutions. She runs online courses & in-person workshops on introducing solids & baby led weaning, feeding toddlers & picky eating, as well as meal planning for busy families. Edwena also works with clients one-on-one both in person and online to guide moms through various feeding stages & challenges with their little one,

As a mother of two young boys herself, Edwena understands the overwhelm and worry mothers can face when encountering feeding issues with their child. She takes evidence based strategies and combines them with strategies that work, from both personal experience and from hundreds of clients she's worked with. She loves being a support system to both mom and child, and helps lift them up from weeds and to a place where mealtimes are a happy place to explore and nourish!

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