"Ancestral Diets" for Babies Sound Good. But Whose Ancestors Are We Talking About? July 17, 2026 "Ancestral diet" is having a moment in the baby food world. The instinct behind it - ditch the sugar, prioritize real food - is right. But the framework has a...
What Korean, Indian, Mediterranean and Thai Families Have Always Known About Feeding Babies July 02, 2026 American baby food was invented in 1928. Before that, babies ate what their families ate. Korean grandmothers simmered juk. Indian families stirred turmeric into dal. Italian pediatricians prescribed olive oil...
11,000 Microplastics Per Pouch: What the Greenpeace Report Means for How You Feed Your Baby June 11, 2026 A May 2026 Greenpeace International report found microplastics in every baby food pouch tested - up to 11,000 particles per Happy Baby Organics pouch and 5,000 per Gerber. The source...
Early Egg Introduction Reduces Allergy Risk by 17%: What New Research Means for Your Baby June 11, 2026 A June 2026 study in JAMA Pediatrics found that introducing egg by 6 months reduced egg allergy prevalence by more than 17% at the population level. For babies with early...
The Hidden Problem with Baby Food Today (It's Not What You Think) March 18, 2026 Are we setting babies up to struggle with food later? This piece breaks down how modern baby food - especially ultra-smooth, pouch-based options - may be shaping texture acceptance, chewing...
How Early Flavor Exposure Can Reduce Picky Eating March 10, 2026 During infancy, babies are developing their first experiences with taste and texture. These early experiences can shape how children approach food later in life. Introducing a wide variety of flavors early...
Open the Flavor Window®: Why Babies Should Taste Global Foods Early March 10, 2026 During the first year of life, babies experience what many feeding experts describe as the “flavor window” - a developmental period when exposure to diverse tastes can help shape long-term...
Starting Solids at 6 Months: A Stress-Free Guide for First-Time Parents March 09, 2026 Starting solids is a big milestone. But let’s be honest, it can also feel like a big question mark. What do I serve first? How do I know my baby...
Why Baby Food Pouches Can Delay Texture Development March 09, 2026 Baby food pouches are convenient, but feeding experts say frequent pouch use may limit texture exposure. Learn how texture development supports healthy feeding skills.
Are Spices Safe for Babies? March 05, 2026 Once babies begin eating solid foods - typically around six months of age - many mild herbs and spices can safely be introduced in small amounts. This is also when...
Preventing Picky Eating February 27, 2026 Picky eating doesn’t usually begin at age three. It often begins much earlier, when exposure is narrow and variety is limited. By the time a toddler refuses broccoli, patterns have already formed. The...
How to Introduce Allergens to Your Baby (Safely and Effectively) February 27, 2026 For years, parents were told to delay allergens. No peanut until one. No egg until later. Be cautious. Be careful. Wait. Then the science changed. Large clinical trials reshaped pediatric guidance, showing...