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Edwena specializes in pediatric nutrition services, covering introducing solids, baby led weaning, picky eating and feeding problems in kids, meal planning and instilling overall healthy family habits!

Starting solids and wondering if edamame is safe for babies? These little green beans are packed with nutrition and can ...
05/29/2026

Starting solids and wondering if edamame is safe for babies? These little green beans are packed with nutrition and can be a fantastic plant-based protein option for baby!

Why we love edamame for babies 👇
✅ Rich in plant-based protein for growth and development
✅ High in fiber to support healthy digestion
✅ Contains iron to support brain development (always pair plant-based sources of iron with vitamin C to boost absorption)
✅ Provides omega-3s for brain and eye health
✅ Offers potassium to help support healthy blood pressure

➡️ Is edamame a top allergen? Yes - edamame is a soybean, and soy is considered a top allergen. We recommend introducing soy early after starting solids to help reduce the risk of developing a food allergy.

Soy can also trigger FPIES in some babies, which may cause symptoms like repetitive vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or dehydration within a few hours after eating. If you notice concerning symptoms, stop offering the food and contact your doctor.

➡️ Is edamame a choking hazard? Yes - they are firm and have a small, rounded shape causing them to be a choking hazard. For younger babies, mash or gently flatten the beans to reduce choking risk and make them easier to chew and swallow.

🌟 Comment “EDAMAME” below for our favorite bean burger recipes for babies, toddlers, and the whole family!

Ask your toddler to eat a meal? Cue the problems 😠Ask your toddler to eat a snack? Just try and stop the excitement 😀⠀⁠⠀...
05/27/2026

Ask your toddler to eat a meal? Cue the problems 😠

Ask your toddler to eat a snack? Just try and stop the excitement 😀⠀⁠⠀⁠
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There’s a reason for this. Snacks are usually foods that come out of crinkly packages. They’re palatable. Easy to chew. Bland flavours. Fun shapes.
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Meals are whole foods of varied textures. Often new foods. Strong flavours. Less sweet. You get it. ⠀⁠⠀⁠
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If you want to avoid your toddler forgoing meals and only wanting to eat snacks... level the playing field. Make them one and the same. ✨⠀⁠⠀⁠
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*Note: This doesn’t mean you can NEVER use easy snacks that come out of a package. But aim to reduce it significantly (my kids saw those as treats so would get it only a few times a week), OR at least start mixing up when you serve them, so that they are present at snacks AND meals, and real food is present at meals AND snacks.⠀⁠

Our snack guide takes you back to basics with super-easy snack ideas that’ll help bust you out of that snack rut. Plus, when you’re feeling a bit more energized, we’ve got make-ahead options to keep things fresh and exciting! But let’s be real - mom life can be wild! So we’ve also rounded up plenty of dietitian-approved, pre-packaged snacks for those grab-and-go moments we all need.

👉 Comment “SNACKS” below for a link to our snack guide!

🍞 Toast - the most versatile, easy, and likely one of more liked foods out there for your baby or toddler!⁠Want to know ...
05/25/2026

🍞 Toast - the most versatile, easy, and likely one of more liked foods out there for your baby or toddler!
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Want to know why we love it though? It’s a convenient way to boost the nutritional value of a meal! It acts as the perfect vehicle for serving other nutrient-dense foods that may otherwise be a little hard for your baby to eat 🙌

But on the flip side, it’s easy to fall into a routine of offering the same toast topping over and over again. That’s why we’re so excited to share our top 12 nutritious, dietitian-approved toppings for your baby’s toast!

👉 Type “𝗧𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧” in the comments for the link to our brand new blog where you’ll find 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟴𝟬 unique combinations to try, info on the benefits of each topping, and which toppings to avoid!

Here are 7 meal ideas that are PERFECT for the first week of starting solids. This line up comes from our 60 Day Baby Le...
05/20/2026

Here are 7 meal ideas that are PERFECT for the first week of starting solids. This line up comes from our 60 Day Baby Led Feeding meal plan which makes it super easy to know that you’re introducing a variety of simple and healthy foods that were strategically chosen by dietitians.

Since the meal plan comes with detailed instructions for how to serve the food, nutrition tips, grocery lists, storage info, and more - it can make a parent’s life SO much easier. As a result, you can focus on enjoying mealtimes with her baby, rather than stress over what to serve and how.

👉 Comment “MEAL PLAN” below to get our best-selling 60-day Baby-led feeding meal plan + first foods checklist, so you have everything you need to start solids with confidence!

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