The tiny seeds blog was created when I became a mother and realized I had so much useful information about feeding that I could provide to other families that I cannot reach in my private practice. I hope to grow this more to reach others with my love for my career, cooking, kids and organizing!
My Latest Posts
- Hydrating “gummy” ice bearsThis time of year so many of us seem to be catching it all! Besides the COVID variants going around this winter there is also flu, RSV, rhinovirus, parainfluenza, Norovirus, croup and Strep just to name a few ugh. If your kids are like mine, their appetites plummet when they are sick. Typically they only … Continue reading “Hydrating “gummy” ice bears”
- First feeding!!!!How exciting your child’s pediatrician finally recommends for you to start that very first feeding with your little one. Your first thought where’s the camera, where’s the videocamera, where’s daddy, where’s the grandparents and what am I going to give him/her. Depending on your child’s pediatrician, this can be anywhere from 3-6 months. A lot … Continue reading “First feeding!!!!”
- What is a child feeding disorder and what should I look for?Feeding, swallowing, sensory and behavior feeding disorders can affect a child’s ability to develop and thrive. Feeding disorders include problems accepting food and getting ready to suck, chew, or swallow it. Swallowing disorders, also called dysphagia, can occur at different stages of the swallowing process: Oral Phase- sucking, chewing, and moving food or liquid from … Continue reading “What is a child feeding disorder and what should I look for?”
- Snotty!With Winter still in full swing your little one is likely to catch a cold. I just hate it when my little one is sick. She’s so miserable which makes feeding and sleeping difficult. I find myself up all day and night and on a newborn schedule. The relief I feel when I can finally … Continue reading “Snotty!”
- High chairsYou better be ready with your high chair pick when your little one is ready to start solids. A high chair is super important to utilize in the beginning of solid feeding as it sets structure and is a pre-feeding cue to your child. A proper high chair should provide 90/90/90 posture. 90/90/90 posture is … Continue reading “High chairs”
- Spit UP!From time to time all babies spit up! Just one of the reasons why we have so much laundry. Some babies bring up a small amount of spit up during burping, some during positional changes (like diaper changing or transitioning into the crib) and some with no stimulation at all. The amount can be from … Continue reading “Spit UP!”
- Got Milk?Wow! A whole year went by and your thinking of weaning your LO to milk already. Some parents begin at 10 months, some at 12 months while others continue breast milk beyond the first year. Which ever your approach there are lots of choices on the market for when you are ready. Most parents choose … Continue reading “Got Milk?”
- Food safety and stomach viruses!With stomach virus’s going around this time of year like norovirus and rotovirus the last thing you need to worry about is food poisoning as well. Both can take its toll on your little one leading to dehydration and weight loss. When a child that is a picky eater gets a stomach bug or food … Continue reading “Food safety and stomach viruses!”
- After purée but before table foodI found that this stage of feeding to be the most confusing for parents because its hard to really pin point exactly what is safe in terms of texture and size of finger food for each individual child. There is room for interpretation. The rule of thumb is sitting unsupported, crawling (belly off of ground) … Continue reading “After purée but before table food”
- Does my child need a feeding/swallowing evaluationThe first thing I would like to mention is that if you are reading this post please know that you are not alone. Up to 50% of infants and children can present with a feeding/swallowing disorder; about 3-12% turn into a severe impairment. Feeding and or swallowing impairments can be present from birth, have an … Continue reading “Does my child need a feeding/swallowing evaluation”