by JLDTHERAPY | Oct 25, 2017 | Pediatric Therapy
Starting your child on solids is a big step for EVERYONE! Whether it’s baby led weaning, homemade purees, or canned baby food – there are still certain foods you should always start your baby on. We recommend you don’t start solids with your baby until at least...
by JLDTHERAPY | Oct 9, 2017 | Pediatric Therapy
Have you ever heard of the teal pumpkin project? It is a great way to support food allergies. FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) launched the Teal Pumpkin Project in 2014. They wanted to promote healthy alternatives for those who have food allergies or cannot...
by JLDTHERAPY | Oct 4, 2017 | Feeding, Parenting, Pediatric Therapy
The American Academy of Pediatrics states is safer to start preparing for solids at around six months of age. For the first six months babies only want to have milk, but after around the sixth-month mark, they naturally get the desire to eat solid foods. In the first...
by JLDTHERAPY | Sep 27, 2017 | Feeding, Parenting, Pediatric Therapy
So, you’re interested in giving your baby real food and skipping all the purees? Baby-led weaning (BLW) is where you expose babies to a variety of different foods without them being mashed or pureed. The reason that most parents decide to do this method vs baby food...
by JLDTHERAPY | Sep 20, 2017 | Pediatric Therapy, Speech
Children love to play and they are constantly learning while doing so. It’s the worst feeling in the world when you feel your child is behind in an area, and one of the more common areas is delayed speech. Every child learns differently and at their own pace....
