Dips are truly the MVP of a baby and toddler’s plate. You can introduce them starting at 6 months old. They are great for introducing new foods as well! Learn more about dip ideas in this article.

Foods I have learned that have some sneaky extra ingredients are SNACKS, especially puffs/melts. Around 9 months we introduced Amara’s Smoothie Melts to help with chewing confidence. Read more about the comparison of 3 kinds of melts.

Open cup drinking 101. Let’s learn when to start, how to offer a cup, and what I look for in a cup. Open cup drinking is crucial to transitioning from bottles.