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Eat

Find posts to guide you through your “eat” section of your eat/wake/sleep cycle in the Babywise method. Find tips on breastfeeding, feeding solids, dropping feedings, and family mealtimes. You can also find tips on dealing with picky eating.

Why Your Baby Has Orange Skin

August 10, 2021August 22, 2011 by valplowman
Baby eating a carrot

If your baby has orange skin, do not be alarmed. It is likely carotenemia if your baby eats solid foods and loves carrots and sweet potatoes. My husband’s mother tells …

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Categories Solids Tags Babywise II 1 Comment

Baby Feeding Times for Solid Foods

April 27, 2021June 20, 2011 by valplowman
Baby eating solid foods

When should you time your baby’s solid feedings when you are following an eat/wake/sleep schedule? Read this post to find out. I really enjoy both the Babywise books and the …

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Categories Solids Tags Baby Whisperer, Babywise II 20 Comments

Parents Remember: Eating Solids is a New Skill

May 10, 2021May 9, 2011 by valplowman
Baby eating fruit for the first time

Just as a baby needs to learn to roll over, crawl, talk, and any other new skill, your baby will need time to learn to eat solid foods. The newest …

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Categories Solids Tags Babywise II, spoon 2 Comments

Pre-Toddler Mealtime Milestones

October 16, 2024April 4, 2011 by valplowman
Pretoddler eating food

Learn what milestones to expect your 12-18 month old to reach during mealtime. Find out what will happen with sippy cups, spoons, and family meals. The Pre-Toddler age range is …

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Categories Mealtime, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise Tags poll results, sippy cup, spoon 4 Comments

Appetite vs. Hunger When it Comes to Kids

February 23, 2021February 28, 2011 by valplowman
Child eating a lot of food and holding food up to face

There is a difference between a child being really hungry and just wanting to eat. Be cautious about letting a child eat at random times when it isn’t hunger. I …

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Categories Eat Tags hunger, picky eaters, snacks 7 Comments

Pre-Toddler Mealtime Expectations

November 26, 2024February 21, 2011 by valplowman
Pretoddler eating food at the table

Are you worried about how much your pretoddler (12-18 month old) is eating (or NOT eating)? Read this for tips and assurance. The pre-toddler age range is typically the beginning …

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Categories Mealtime, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise 3 Comments

Building the Foundation for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating

January 11, 2021January 12, 2011 by valplowman

6 tips to get your child to grow up to be a healthy eater! Included is a recipe for Cauliflower Cheese Nuggets. Guest blogger, Maryea, from Happy Healthy Mama, shares …

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Categories Eat Tags Guest Post 10 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

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    The Complete Guide to Finding Your Child’s Ideal Bedtime (By Age)

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    Sleep Begets Sleep? Babies Need Daytime Naps for Better Night Sleep

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    Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

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