So, we all know how fun that heightened preemie gag reflex is, especially when introducing solids, right? (By the way, the baby pictured above is Panda, my very healthy, full-term…
Read moreWorkaround Wednesday-Naturally Novel Food Formats
When Pixie started eating solids, I pored over cookbooks geared toward toddler meals. I was so excited to finally be able to try all those adorable food presentations: smiley face…
Read moreSleep & Seating Aids for Squirmy Toddlers
As you probably know, toddlers and preschoolers are a very squirmy bunch! Add being a preemie or micro-preemie on top of that, and meal and bed times can become quite…
Read moreWorkaround Wednesday-Casually Introducing New Foods
“Do you see what I have to work with?” I found myself laughingly saying to my dad as Pixie declined a decadent, chocolate Easter egg. “Who turns down Easter candy?”…
Read moreWeird, High Calorie or High Nutrient Snacks for Your Preemie Toddler
So, I’m always weighing snack options, figuring out how nutritious they are, what sort of eating habits they’ll foster (sugar cravings? salt cravings? over-dependence on refined carbs?), how appealing and…
Read moreYummy Mummy Monday–Sharpening the Saw
Caring for little ones, particularly preemies, can be quite the marathon. I’ve learned from experience (major physical and emotional burnout) that taking time to replenish my physical and emotional reserves…
Read moreWorkaround Wednesday–Portion Sizes: Tiny is Mighty!
If you want your child to eat more, try serving her tinier portions and offering refills. OK, so it may seem counter-intuitive to serve your child tiny portions when you…
Read moreYummy Mummy Monday-Stretching, Pumpkin Soup, & Easter Eggs
Caring for little ones, particularly preemies, can be quite the marathon. I’ve learned from experience (major physical and emotional burnout) that taking time to replenish my physical and emotional reserves…
Read moreWorkaround Wednesday–Burping Tips from the NICU!
If you have had the, ahem, unique joy of feeding and burping a preemie, you probably know that preemies tend to have special challenges when it comes time to burp…
Read moreYummy Mummy Monday-Vanilla Creme Chai Latte Recipe!
Caring for little ones, particularly preemies, can be quite the marathon. I’ve learned from experience (major physical and emotional burnout) that taking time to replenish my physical and emotional reserves…
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