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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.

How I Organize and Execute Family Meals

October 18, 2021October 21, 2011 by valplowman
mom and daughter making meal together

Find out how you can find time to plan and make family meals as a busy mom with young children. Get actionable tips from a mom of three! Mmmm….food. I …

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Categories Mealtime Tags how I do it 9 Comments

Child Won’t Eat Favorite Foods

October 18, 2021October 17, 2011 by valplowman
child looking with disgust at apple and banana

Get help for when your child suddenly won’t eat favorite foods. If your toddler or child is refusing to eat, get answers below. There can be many reasons a child …

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Categories Eat, Preschoolwise Leave a comment

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
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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.

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Schedules and Sleep

  • Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

  • 8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

  • When To Stop the Dream Feed

    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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