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Confident Pediatric Education and Guidance

From first bites to first aid and everything in between!

đźš‘Baby + Child CPR/First Aid
🍽️ Baby Led Weaning + Feeding
đź©ş Kids Functional Nutrition, Wellness & Sick Support

đź“Ť STL + virtual classes | 1:1 support

Most kids will never have a severe allergic reaction. Less than 10% of kids will develop a food allergy. But every pare...
04/22/2026

Most kids will never have a severe allergic reaction. Less than 10% of kids will develop a food allergy. But every parent should know what one looks like.

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Research shows that early introduction of food allergens, and OFTEN, reduces the risk of developing an allergy.

Around 6 months when starting solids, or 4-6 months with medical guidance for kiddos that are high risk of food allergies (kiddos with eczema or other allergies or family history) (PMID: 41110838).

It is OUTDATED to wait to introduce common allergenic foods.

Introduce one new allergen at a time so you can identify any reaction clearly.

Keep the allergen in the rotation a couple times a week after initial exposure. A reaction doesn’t always happen on the first exposure, the immune system is still learning.

Want to feel genuinely prepared and not just informed? Our Baby + Child CPR & First Aid class and Safe Start to Solids consults are open for booking.

Comment VIRTUAL and I’ll send you the link to our Virtual Safe Start to Solids Workshop this Saturday at 1PM!

04/18/2026

Emergencies don’t wait until you’re ready.

Most parents have SOMETHING in their kit. Very few know what to actually do when it matters

your first aid kit is only as good as the skills you know how to use when you need them.

I built our Baby + Child First Aid Course for exactly this …. teaching parents how to manage emergencies confidently, calmly, and correctly in those first critical minutes before help arrives.

Because you are your child’s first responder.

Let us teach you how.

Our courses are taught by a pediatric nurse practitioner with a decade of caring for kids

We cover all of this AND MORE — because knowing what’s in your kit is just the beginning.

Not your typical first aid course.. we’ll teach you real skills for real parents for real situations that I hope you never have to use.

How to learn from us
📍 In person — private groups, we come to you
📍 Community classes — come to us
đź’» Virtual courses available too

Want our complete list of first aid kit must-haves for babies, kids, and families? Comment KIT and we’ll send it your way.

Follow along for more

04/11/2026

First, follow along for more baby and toddler feeding, safety, and health tips!

Now 👇🏻👇🏻 THE SQUISH TEST

If you can’t squish it between your fingers, it’s not safe for your baby!

This simple test helps you check if food is soft enough for your little one—whether you’re doing baby-led weaning or just starting finger foods.

What to know:
✨6-9 months: Soft, squishable wedges (bigger = safer!)
✨9+ months: Small pieces for pincer grasp practice

✅If it squishes between your fingers, it’s likely soft enough for them to chew safely!
⚠️If it doesn’t, it means you should modify it.
❌Round, hard, slippery, airway-sized foods = choking risk. Always modify!

Hi, I’m Cierra! Pediatric nurse practitioner, assistant professor and community health educator, and I’m mom of 3 (all six and under 🤪)

Im super passionate about pediatric preventive health and safety particularly in infancy, toddlerhood, and early childhood. I’d love for you to join our side of the internet where we give you confidence to care for your littles without the judgement or fear!

If you need more guidance and support on your feeding journey, we’d love to have you join one of our upcoming Safe Start to Solids courses or 1:1 support you along the way!

Comment READY to get started on your solids journey!

Comment SAFE and I’ll send you our FREE guide to choking hazards (food and non-food items), what choking looks like, and what to do in an emergency.

Come on over and stay a while! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

You're in charge of what shows up on their plate, how to serve it, when to feed, and alllll the things that come with ke...
09/27/2025

You're in charge of what shows up on their plate, how to serve it, when to feed, and alllll the things that come with keeping tiny humans fed, healthy, and safe! Feeding your baby really can be as easy as feeding them what you are eating without making something separate... AND it doesn't have to feel terrifying.

Whether you're just getting started on your feeding journey with baby, in the weeds with your toddler, or a grandparent about to help with starting solids...

We offer hands-on baby-led weaning, toddler feeding classes, pediatric CPR/first aid, and pediatrics 101 classes led by a pediatric nurse practitioner - simplifying all the information out there for you, all in the comfort of your home.

Our instructor comes to YOU for private sessions or small groups, or you can find one of our community classes nearby.

Our classes help you build muscle memory, confidence, and a calm approach so you can enjoy these precious moments instead of stressing through them. Learn what to feed, how to feed, and how to support the foundations of health for your little one with confidence from the start!

đź“Ť St. Louis and surrounding areas
đź’» Virtual consultations available if not local

Comment CHOKING and I'll send you our FREE guide to choking hazards (food and non-food items), what choking looks like, and what to do in an emergency.



This post is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your child's healthcare provider for guidance on your child's specific nutritional needs and feeding plan.

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