The journal

starting solids

readiness, first foods, and the first weeks at the table

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starting solids without the stress

What to expect in the first weeks of solid food, and what actually matters.

Aug 20267 min read

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How to Cut Food for Baby Led Weaning: A Size and Shape Guide by Age

Cut food for baby led weaning into finger length strips at 6 months, then pea sized pieces from 9 months. A clear size and shape guide by age and food.

Jul 20264 min read

9 Month Old Feeding Schedule: A Sample Day With Self-Feeding

A realistic 9 month old feeding schedule with three meals, milk feeds, and snack timing, plus self-feeding tips, portion guidance, and a full sample day.

Jul 20264 min read

How Much Should Baby Eat with Baby-Led Weaning? Portions and Hunger Cues

How much should baby eat with baby led weaning? Realistic portion expectations from 6 to 12 months, hunger and fullness cues, and when to check with your doctor.

Jul 20265 min read

Gagging vs. Choking in Baby-Led Weaning: How to Tell the Difference

Gagging vs choking in baby led weaning: gagging is loud and normal, choking is silent and an emergency. Learn the signs, what to do, and how to prevent it.

Jul 20264 min read

Baby-Led Weaning Supplies: What You Actually Need (and What to Skip)

A realistic baby led weaning supplies checklist: the high chair, bibs, plates, spoons, and cups worth buying, plus popular gear you can safely skip.

Jul 20264 min read

Baby-Led Weaning at 6 Months: What a Day of Meals Looks Like

Baby led weaning at 6 months made simple: a realistic sample day of meals, how milk feeds fit around solids, and easy menu ideas for brand new eaters.

Jul 20264 min read

Baby-Led Weaning First Foods: 10 Safe Starter Foods

The best baby led weaning first foods: 10 soft, safe, nutrient rich starter foods for 6 month olds, with prep tips, safe sizes, and what to avoid.

Jul 20264 min read

Baby-Led Weaning vs. Purees: Can You Do Both?

Comparing baby led weaning vs purees? Learn how each approach works, the pros and cons of both, and why many families successfully combine the two.

Jul 20264 min read

Steaming Baby Puree with Ease

One of today's biggest trends in baby food is purees. This is because babies are not ready to eat solid food right after breast feeding.

Aug 20222 min read

3 Questions Before Starting Complementary Feeding

You are excited about giving food to your baby for the first time, but you still have many questions and doubts despite your pediatrician's recommendations.

Jan 20224 min read

Everything You Need To Know About Introducing The First Food To Your Little One

Find the perfect first food for your baby with our comprehensive guide. Make informed choices for your little one's nutrition and development.

Jun 20213 min read

The Number One Thing To Do When Starting Solids

Regardless of how you choose to feed your baby, spoon feeding, baby led weaning, a mix of both or anywhere in between there is ONE thing that is MOST important to do at meals…

Apr 20213 min read

feeding and mealtimes

purees, baby-led weaning, mess, and picky days

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What to Pack for Daycare: The Baby Feeding Bag Checklist

The complete daycare feeding bag checklist for babies: bottles, cups, labeled food containers, bibs, backups, and packing routines that make mornings easy.

Jul 20264 min read

Do Suction Plates Work? How They Stick and How to Choose One

Yes, suction plates work when matched to the right surface and used well. Learn how the seal works, why some fail, and how to choose one for your baby.

Jul 20265 min read

Finger Foods for Baby With No Teeth: Ideas by Age

Babies chew with their gums, not teeth. Safe finger foods for 6 to 12 month olds with no teeth, how to cut and serve them, and gagging vs choking basics.

Jul 20266 min read

Baby Throws Food on the Floor? Why They Do It and What Actually Helps

Babies throw food to explore cause and effect, signal fullness, or get a reaction. Learn why it happens and calm, practical ways to reduce the mess.

Jul 20264 min read

Baby Pulls Bib Off? How to Keep a Bib On (and When to Let It Go)

When your baby pulls their bib off, it is usually about comfort, curiosity, or control. Try these fixes for keeping a bib on and know when to skip it.

Jul 20264 min read

Baby Refuses Spoon Feeding? Why It Happens and What to Try

If your baby refuses spoon feeding, it is usually a bid for control, a texture issue, or timing. Here is why it happens and gentle fixes that work.

Jul 20264 min read

Pincer Grasp Development: Foods and Activities That Build It

The pincer grasp usually develops between 8 and 12 months. Learn what it looks like, plus the best finger foods and simple play activities that strengthen it.

Jul 20264 min read

When Can Babies Use Utensils? Spoon and Fork Milestones by Age

Most babies start practicing with a spoon around 6 to 9 months and use utensils with real skill by 18 to 24 months. See spoon and fork milestones by age.

Jul 20264 min read

Fall Flavors: Recipes for the Whole Family

Olababy has the best fall recipes for the whole family! Enjoy delicious dishes that are easy to make and incorporate your favorite flavors. Read Now!

Sep 20224 min read

Top 10 Most Nutritious Food for Babies

Once your baby starts eating solid food, it's extremely important to know exactly what they're eating.

Aug 20223 min read

Commercial vs. Homemade Baby Food, How To Provide All The Essential Nutrients

Understand the nutritional considerations of commercial and homemade baby food. Make informed choices for your child's healthy development. Read more!

Jun 20225 min read

Tips To Be Responsive, Promote Independence And Sensorial Development While Spoon Feeding

Enhance your child's feeding experience with responsive, independent, and sensorial spoon-feeding techniques. Learn valuable tips here.

May 20225 min read

Our Favorite Summer Recipes for the Whole Family

The summer season is the perfect time of year to get the family together over a home-cooked meal

Apr 20223 min read

Tips For Promoting Self-feeding And Utensil Skills With Your Baby

Promote independence in your baby's self-feeding journey. Learn when and how to introduce utensils and enhance skills during playtime. Read more!

Mar 20224 min read

Creating A Meal And Snack Schedule

Create a meal and snack schedule. Ok schedule might be too harsh a word it's more like a routine or even a rhythm. Creating a schedule makes meals and snacks predictable and consistent for your little ones.

Feb 20223 min read

Self-Feeding: Steps to Success

Have you ever thought about how to feed yourself? By this time in your life that comes as naturally to you as breathing…

Feb 20222 min read

Short Guide To Help You Prevent Your Baby From Choking

The initiation of complementary feeding (CF) is a very special moment for you as parents. However, many concerns may arise during the process,

Jan 20224 min read

Winter Dinner Recipes For The Whole Family

Winter is here and between the long nights and holiday preparations, getting dinner together every night can be a hectic task.

Dec 20213 min read

Thanksgiving Meals for Baby

Thanksgiving is the time we remember all the things we are thankful for this year.

Nov 20212 min read

5 Perfect Fall Recipes for Baby

There's nothing quite like the fall. Leaves changing, a chill in the air,

Nov 20212 min read

BBQ Recipes for Baby

BBQs are perfect events for summer vacation. You can get all your friends and family together, bring/cook tons of food, and enjoy each other's company.

Aug 20172 min read

Top 5 Home Cooked Baby Food Recipes

Cooking at home for your baby creates a unique bond by spending time with each other and experiencing food together.

Mar 20172 min read

The Importance of Home Cooked Meals

There comes a time to introduce your baby to solid food and with that comes a decision…will you start with store bought or homemade meals?

Mar 20172 min read

National Nutrition Month

Keeping in line with this month's theme we'd like to wish everyone a Happy National Nutrition Month .

Mar 20172 min read

The Solid Food Movement

Food is an essential part of life. It's also an important part of staying happy if you love eating as much as we do!

Jan 20176 min read

cups and straws

open cups, straw cups, and the move off the bottle

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How Often to Replace Sippy Cups, Straws, and Silicone Gear

How often to replace straw cups, silicone straws, lids, plates, and bowls. Signs of wear, a simple replacement schedule, and how to make silicone last.

Aug 20266 min read

Baby Refuses the Straw Cup? Why It Happens and What to Try

Baby refusing the straw cup? The most common reasons, step-by-step teaching tricks like straw priming, and when to switch to an open cup instead.

Aug 20266 min read

Straw Cup vs Open Cup: Which Should Your Baby Learn First?

Straw cup vs open cup: most babies can start learning both around 6 months. See the benefits of each, which to try first, and easy ways to teach cup skills.

Jul 20264 min read

How to Teach Baby to Drink From an Open Cup: A Step by Step Guide

You can teach a baby to drink from an open cup starting around 6 months. Follow this step by step guide with cup choice tips, practice ideas, and mess control.

Jul 20264 min read

Best Open Cup for a 6-Month-Old

A small, weighted, soft-rimmed cup is what makes open-cup practice work at 6 months, here's why size and stability matter more than any other feature at this stage.

Jul 20262 min read

nursing and bottles

breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding

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GentleBottle Transition Guide: Breast to Bottle to Cup

How to introduce the GentleBottle to a breastfed baby, and how to use the same bottle to wean onto a sippy and then a cup.

Jul 20262 min read

Importance of Silicone in Baby Bottles

Buying the best baby bottle can be stressful since there are countless options to choose from. The most popular styles are glass, plastic, stainless steel, and silicone.

Aug 20222 min read

Formula to Whole Milk: When and How to Make the Switch

When to switch from formula or breast milk to whole milk, a day by day mixing chart, how much milk toddlers need, and fixes for refusal and constipation.

Aug 20229 min read

How Often Should You Be Replacing Your Baby Bottles & Nipples?

Replace bottle nipples every 2 months and bottles every 4 to 6 months, sooner if you spot cracking, tearing, or a stretched nipple hole.

May 20222 min read

Breastfeeding, Key Info To Get You Ready For This Important Phase!

Stay informed about bottle and nipple maintenance to safeguard your baby's health. Find tips for preparing for breastfeeding. Read more!

May 20225 min read

From Bottle To Cup, Aid For A Responsive Transition

As a parent, you want to make sure that your children go through the most important stages of their development without any mishaps and enjoying the process.

Mar 20225 min read

An Unexpected End: My Bittersweet Weaning Experience

When breastfeeding your little one is unexpectedly terminated, it brings up a lot of bittersweet emotion. I fed my daughter, Vera, for seven sweet months.

Nov 20152 min read

toddler years

self-feeding, family meals, and bigger cups

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12 Month Old Meal Ideas: Easy Self-Feeding Toddler Meals

Simple 12 month old meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Self-feeding friendly foods, safe prep tips, and a sample day for new toddlers.

Jul 20264 min read

Summer Activities to Promote Development and Skill Building in Toddlers and Kids

Maximize summer learning with engaging activities! Explore sensory play and crafts to support development in toddlers and kids. Read more!

Jul 20223 min read

Sensory Play for Picky Eaters

Are you frustrated or running out of patience with your child's picky eating habits? Sensory play may help.

May 20223 min read

Top Way To Put A Stop To Picky Eating Starting Today

If you're anything like me you want immediate results. You're tired of your picky eater and ready to move on already.

Mar 20224 min read

Fall Food Play for Picky Eaters

Picky eating can cause a lot of stress for both you and your picky eater. Food should be fun

Nov 20212 min read

baby care

nails, skin, teething, sleep, and keeping the house safe

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Is Olababy Legit? Materials, Safety Testing, and Who We Are

Yes, Olababy is a real US company founded in 2015. Here is who we are, what our products are made of, and how safety testing works.

Jul 20264 min read

Feeding a Teething Baby: What Actually Helps When Eating Hurts

Teething can make eating hard. Learn which foods soothe sore gums, what to skip, cold relief ideas, and how to keep a teething baby fed and comfortable.

Jul 20265 min read

Baby Food Meal Prep: A Batch Cooking and Freezer Guide

A practical baby food meal prep guide: batch cooking steps, freezer tray portions, safe storage times, thawing methods, and easy mix and match meal ideas.

Jul 20264 min read

Iron Rich Foods for Babies: Iron-First Foods for Baby Led Weaning

The best iron rich foods for babies include meat, beans, lentils, eggs, and fortified cereal. Here is how to serve iron first foods for baby led weaning.

Jul 20264 min read

How and When to Transition From Purees to Table Food

Most babies can transition from purees to table food between 8 and 10 months. Learn the signs of readiness, a gradual texture plan, and safe first table foods.

Jul 20264 min read

Teething Relief for Babies Who Can't Hold a Teether Yet

Most teething advice assumes a baby can hold a teether. Before 5 to 6 months, they can't. Here's what actually works during the pre-grasp teething window, and why a worn silicone mitten solves a problem conventional teethers can't.

Jul 20267 min read

How Do I Start Baby-Led Weaning? A Beginner's Routine

A simple, specialist-informed routine for starting baby-led weaning around 6 months: readiness signs, first foods, gear that helps, and what a first week looks like.

Jul 20262 min read

Managing Baby's Hand Eczema While Mouthing

Mouthing is a natural and essential developmental stage for babies. It usually starts when the little is 3-4 month of age. It involves putting objects, such as toys, fingers, or hands, into their mouths.

Feb 20252 min read

Baby Scratching Face: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

Why babies scratch their faces, how to prevent scratches, treat existing ones, and keep tiny nails safely short. Practical tips from newborn to 9 months.

Sep 20227 min read

Sounds of Silence: The Beauty of Sleep

Sleep is one of the most important parts of our lives, and it makes up an enormous chunk of it.

Sep 20222 min read

Tips to help soothe baby

When babies cry, everything stops. The mission immediately becomes figuring out what is making them cry and how to stop it.

Feb 20223 min read

Child Safety Month: Keeping Our Kids Safe During COVID

With some children back at school and others learning remotely, 2020 looks a lot different from what parents and their children are used to.

Sep 20204 min read

Olababy Celebrates Baby Safety Month

September is Baby Safety Month, and a perfect time to assess the safety situation in your home, while building some good habits to keep your child safe and secure.

Sep 20172 min read

How to Baby-Proof Your Home

Newborns are delicate and very curious. They've just been brought into this world and are wanting to try to do anything and everything they are capable of.

Aug 20172 min read

How to Trim Baby's Nails Without Freaking Out

This article was originally published by FitPregnancy.com on Feb. 7, 2017

Feb 20174 min read

silicone and care

what the gear is made of, how to clean it, when to replace it

How Olababy Products Are Made and Safety Tested

How Olababy makes baby feeding products: 100% food-grade silicone, batch testing to FDA standards, and how to verify safety yourself.

Jul 20265 min read

How to Clean Silicone Baby Products: A Simple Care Guide

Learn how to clean silicone baby products the easy way: daily washing, deep cleaning cloudy film, safe sterilizing, and keeping silicone fresh for years.

Jul 20264 min read

Best Silicone Baby Spoon for Self-Feeding

Look for a flexible, shallow-bowl silicone spoon that scoops from any angle, rigid, flat spoons are the biggest reason early self-feeders struggle. Here's what actually matters and why.

Jul 20262 min read

Olababy vs. Mushie: Comparing Silicone Baby Feeding Essentials

Olababy and Mushie both make food-grade silicone feeding gear with different design priorities. Here's a fact-based look at what actually differs, aesthetic, catalog scope, and price, not a one-sided pitch.

Jul 20262 min read

Olababy vs. ezpz: Comparing Silicone Suction Plates for Self-Feeding

Both Olababy and ezpz make 100% food-grade silicone suction plates for self-feeding. Here's how the two approaches actually differ.

Jul 20262 min read

Is Olababy Legit? How We Make and Test Every Product

A direct answer to the question every parent should ask about a baby brand: who makes this, what is it made of, and how can I check?

Jul 20262 min read

Is Olababy Silicone Safe? Here's the Independent Lab Data.

Yes, here's the proof. Independent lab results for Olababy silicone: BPA not detected, zero phthalates, tested to EN 14350 and CPSIA standards. See the actual data.

Jul 20264 min read

Are We Designing a Plastic Problem for Our Babies? A Baby Product Design Expert Weighs In on Microplastics

As a baby product design expert, my days are spent meticulously considering materials, functionality,

Jun 20253 min read

Shop Premium Silicone Online: A Quick Guide

When it comes to infant and baby products, parents are increasingly shifting from plastic to silicone.

Feb 20252 min read

family life

seasons, holidays, outings, and the days in between

Family Fun Night

Sometimes the best games are the ones you can enjoy without ever leaving the house. Days in can be amazing and there's no better way to spend it than with your family

Sep 20223 min read

Family-Friendly Activities for the Summer

Every child who is old enough to be in school looks forward to one time of year, summer!

Aug 20223 min read

Tips for Flying with Baby

Summer is here and millions of families are making their way, many by plane. To get your little one through their first airport experience with minimal turbulence consider these ten tips.

Jul 20222 min read

6 Gender Reveal Ideas We Love

Finding out the gender of your child has always been an exciting time for families. In recent years, gender reveal parties have become more and more popular, allowing parents to use creative ways to let their loved ones know if it's a boy or girl on the way.

Jul 20224 min read