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The 10 Best Vegetables For Babies 6-12 Months Old

Want your little one to turn into a full fledged veggie lover down the road? Save this list of the 10 best vegetables for babies 6 to 12 months old when you need some plant-based inspiration for your little one. While future picky eating is not entirely preventable—there’s a genetic

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31 Healthy Preschool Lunch Ideas

Healthy & Easy Preschool Lunch Box Ideas If you find yourself racking your brain for ideas of what to make or pack your preschooler for lunch every day, you’re not alone. Whether you’re looking for ideas for preschool or school lunches, daycare lunches, or lunches for those long summer days

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Best Vitamin D Drops for Baby – Dietitian’s Top Picks

Best Vitamin D Drops for baby Pediatricians recommend vitamin D drops for baby because vitamin D plays several major roles in the body. Vitamin D is an important vitamin that helps build strong bones, promote muscle development, and supports a strong immune system.  A deficiency of vitamin D is a

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Healthy Recipes for Picky Eaters on a Budget

Those organic chicken nuggets can get expensive!! If you’re looking for healthy recipes for picky eaters (on a budget) and are tired of the same old few staples, I have lots of recipes that are healthier versions of kid favorites. Note: this post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate

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The 10 Best Vegetables For Babies 6-12 Months Old

Want your little one to turn into a full fledged veggie lover down the road? Save this list of the 10 best vegetables for babies 6 to 12 months old when you need some plant-based inspiration for your little one. While future picky eating is not entirely preventable—there’s a genetic

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31 Healthy Preschool Lunch Ideas

Healthy & Easy Preschool Lunch Box Ideas If you find yourself racking your brain for ideas of what to make or pack your preschooler for lunch every day, you’re not alone. Whether you’re looking for ideas for preschool or school lunches, daycare lunches, or lunches for those long summer days

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Best Vitamin D Drops for Baby – Dietitian’s Top Picks

Best Vitamin D Drops for baby Pediatricians recommend vitamin D drops for baby because vitamin D plays several major roles in the body. Vitamin D is an important vitamin that helps build strong bones, promote muscle development, and supports a strong immune system.  A deficiency of vitamin D is a

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picky eater girl eating spaghetti and tomato sauce

Healthy Recipes for Picky Eaters on a Budget

Those organic chicken nuggets can get expensive!! If you’re looking for healthy recipes for picky eaters (on a budget) and are tired of the same old few staples, I have lots of recipes that are healthier versions of kid favorites. Note: this post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate

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Hi! I’m Kacie Barnes, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, mom of 2, and founder of Mama Knows Nutrition. Here you’ll find everything you need to know to make feeding your little ones stress-free!

I specialize in nutrition for early childhood and have worked with hundreds of families to improve picky eating, get their kids eating better, and solve mealtime problems.

I have a Master of Clinical Nutrition from UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX and an undergrad degree from New York University. I also hold a second Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.

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