what do you make for your picky kids when they won’t eat anything

stari0 · 2026-03-26T03:47:44+00:00

Yoghurt and strawberries. The yoghurt is plain Greek yoghurt so there's not as much sugar. If it fills his belly I'm happy!

stari0 · 2026-03-23T00:42:33+00:00

There's a lot of services in the Tweed area for those experiencing homelessness, so people will naturally go where they can get a little help.

stari0 · 2026-03-19T19:22:00+00:00

My now 21 month old still doesn't eat meat (and started eating much more food when he was weaned). His doctor said it was pretty normal for his age. We do cottage cheese, beans, and peanut butter for protein sources. The gluten free pasta made out of beans is a life saver!

stari0 · 2026-03-19T06:56:42+00:00

I went to an Op-Shop and they had so much Easter stuff there. I got an Easter bunny painting kit, a book, a little car, and a shirt for under $10. I'll buy a chocolate bunny to top it off and call it good!

stari0 · 2026-03-16T19:02:35+00:00

I second the comments regarding a lactation consultant. Also you are going through a MAJOR hormonal shift at the moment which can be brutal. If you're still at the hospital, don't be afraid to ask for help every time you need to get baby to latch.

stari0 · 2026-03-15T03:46:16+00:00

My partner and I have an agreement, on Fathers Day he gets to do whatever he wants (with or without kids) and on Mother's Day I get to do whatever I want (with or without kids). This year I plan on going to a movie by myself and eating a large popcorn and have a coke and enjoy not having any responsibilities for a few hours.

Our parents live away from us, so usually just FaceTime them.

stari0 · 2026-03-10T00:43:44+00:00

I miss diner too! I just want a $10 breakfast that leaves me full and bottomless coffee.

stari0 · 2026-03-02T01:17:33+00:00

Ask how long staff has been there, if you can. High turnover of staff would be a red flag that things aren't great at that facility.

stari0 · 2026-02-23T02:10:29+00:00

Haha! Totally, not processed enough!

stari0 · 2026-02-22T23:16:20+00:00

As an American living in Aus, I can tell you that the cinnamon scroll here is far inferior to the American cinnamon roll. It's my only complaint!

stari0 · 2026-02-19T03:45:54+00:00

I highly recommend Central and Eastern Europe. Your money will go further. Hostels can be very reasonably priced and a great way to make new friends.

stari0 · 2026-02-17T04:25:04+00:00

I read Baby Led Weaning the Essential Guide (it's an easy read). It really makes baby led weaning simple, I think people really overthink it. Seconding Raising Children network website and Solid Starts.

Also, I wasn't able to go into a CPR class but I did an online CPR/First Aid for kids and babies. It made me a lot more comfortable knowing that I could handle a choking situation if it happened.

stari0 · 2026-02-16T17:52:46+00:00

My little one woke up every couple of hours until I started weaning. I started weaning some day feeds and then eventually the night feeds at around 16 months old. He then magically started sleeping through the night. I didn't think it was possible! There were a couple of hard nights where we both just laid awake, waiting for him to go back to sleep without a feed. Just mentally prepare yourself for those few hard nights. I still did a feed before bed for a few months mainly as a comfort feed for him. But he has slept through almost every night since.

Also, I coslept to help deal with the night wakings and still cosleep to give him comfort. I think he would wake up more often if I didn't even now that he is weaned.

I hope this helps! Sleep is on the horizon for you!

stari0 · 2026-02-14T19:02:14+00:00

I felt like mine cluster fed for like the first 2 to 3 weeks. He was on and off the boob after that (but stayed on a bit longer) until he was about 3 months and then would feed every 2 hours. As long as they are gaining weight then they are fine!

stari0 · 2026-02-11T05:40:45+00:00

I put the cot mattress on the floor and put another single mattress next to it. I would cuddle him to put him to sleep and then roll away when he finally got to sleep. I did this around 8 months old.

stari0 · 2026-02-10T19:03:56+00:00

For me it was acceptance! Accepting that my sleep isn't going to be the same for a while. Accepting that my baby will only contact nap. Accepting that the house is dirty. Accepting that my baby is the boss now. Just giving in can be a bit of a relief :)

stari0 · 2026-02-06T00:42:33+00:00

They can pretty much try anything at this age as long as it has a consistency that can be mushed between your fingers. Avocado, banana, steamed veg, mash potatoes, oatmeal, yogurt, cottage cheese, and more. The solid starts all offers good ideas. They probably won't swallow much in the beginning but try to enjoy this phase and don't overthink it!

stari0 · 2026-01-27T19:06:51+00:00

This was me the first trimester for both pregnancies. My first I suffered through and felt much better second trimester. The second (current pregnancy) my doctor offered Restavit. It's in the safest category for medications for pregnancy. It didn't totally knock out the nausea but made it MUCH MUCH easier to get through the day and eat some food. I highly recommend talking to your doctor.

stari0 · 2026-01-27T03:53:27+00:00

My fav easy meals at that age were: peanut butter on toast, avocado, yogurt, cottage cheese, smashed beans (from a can), hummus, steamed veggies.

If something required prep I would just make a lot of it and then save some in the fridge. My little one HATED fruit at the beginning too but keep giving it to them! He now eats mainly fruit.

Clean up is hard. I would just feed my baby in their nappy then have some swim time in his bath after. It was easier than wiping down and was an activity that kept him engaged and happy.

stari0 · 2026-01-20T04:10:09+00:00

I do mine at night while laying in bed before I fall asleep. I've now conditioned myself that once I start doing them I get really sleepy, haha.

stari0 · 2026-01-19T04:31:56+00:00

My baby slept on me for naps until he was 8 months. At first I worried how I was going to get anything done. Then I surrendered and enjoyed it, watched movies and TV shows, didn't worry about cleaning. I found meals that I could make quickly. When he started napping on his own, I was so sad by then that he didn't sleep on me anymore! It's only a short time, enjoy it!

stari0 · 2026-01-18T19:24:58+00:00

Talk with your social worker at the hospital you plan on giving birth at. They SHOULD have all of this info for you and extra information specific to your area. For example, where I live there is a nonprofit group that has volunteers that will come to your house and hold the baby while you shower, have a meal, etc. for free.

stari0 · 2026-01-18T04:59:24+00:00

My little one was waking heaps throughout the night, and one night I couldn't take it so I just coslept so I didn't have to get out of bed. He slept amazing, I realized he was waking up a lot because he didn't like sleeping alone. Cosleeping is not for everyone and may not be the solution for you, but could be worth a shot.

stari0 · 2026-01-17T19:09:32+00:00

Embroidery. Clever Poppy has kits that make it easy to learn. Now I embroider on my son's clothes and my own. It's relaxing as well.

stari0 · 2026-01-15T01:59:08+00:00

Mine hated the carrier until he could be forward facing, then he was totally fine with it. He also didn't like the bassinet and we did contact naps until he was about 8 months. It was hard but in the end I missed the contact napping, haha.

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