Cooking for Baby

Cook times and methods will differ slightly depending on the food, but you can use this simple process to prepare most fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains for baby. From Cooking Light First Foods by Carolyn Land Williams, M.Ed., R.D.

Once baby is ready for solid foods (around 4-6 months), you can try these homemade single-fruit and single-vegetable purees. From Cooking Light First Foods by Carolyn Land Williams, M.Ed., R.D.

One of the keys to making the process less time-consuming is to prepare baby’s foods in bulk. As you learn what foods baby prefers, try doubling or tripling the recipes to store in the freezer. From Cooking Light First Foods by Carolyn Land Williams, M.Ed., R.D.

These 12 recipes are designed to help you transition baby to the family meal. Each recipe is a family-friendly recipe, and next to each one you’ll find directions on how to modify or adapt a small serving of that recipe for baby. Get excited because this is the beginning of simplified meal planning!

From snacks to entrées, find recipes and tips on how to get your growing (and opinionated) little one to try new and nutritious foods.

Help expand your toddler's palate by serving tasty, nutritious recipes the whole family will love.

A picky eater or a toddler that won’t eat at all can be frustrating for a parent. You may have read a stack of books or asked fellow parents what they have done, but feeding your child is not a one-size-fits-all process. Here’s how to avoid feeding pitfalls and keep your child on track with lifelong healthy eating habits. By: Toby Amidor, MS, RD

You've got breakfast down to a science, lunch is a routine of wraps and fruit, and dinner is a rotation of family favorites. Snacks, however, are tricky. When your kids feel their tummies rumble, make sure you have plenty of healthy snacks on offer. Variety is important, as is nutrition. Each week, we vet and taste test dozens of brand new snacks for eaters of all ages. The best snacks for kids make their way into this roundup, so be sure to check back often for brand-new additions.