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Protein Powder for Kids and Toddlers (Top Brands & Safety Tips From A Dietitian)
Protein has a well-earned reputation for being good for us! It’s a muscle and bone builder, an important player in the creation of many of the body’s hormones and enzymes, a great source of energy, and an overall important part of a balanced diet. As adults, if we worry about
Best Fiber Supplements for Kids: Gummies, Powders & Liquids [2024]
Kids’ bodies need fiber! It helps them stay regular 💩 and feel full longer. (Less begging for snacks? Yes please!) It can even prevent and relieve constipation. And while the best way to get more of it into our kids’ diets is by serving up more fiber-rich foods like veggies
50 Best Baby Food Pouches [2024]
The Best Baby Food Pouches 2024 Life as a parent is busy and unpredictable. And prepping and cooking ALL the meals is a tall—read: impossible—order. (Like, we knew we were going to love our kids. We knew we’d have to take care of them. But we didn’t think about the
The 8 Best Cups for Toddlers [in 2025]
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Do the toddler feeding questions ever end? I mean, it’s like you figure out how to navigate the baby stage…and then BAM! They turn one and everything flips upside down
Are At-Home Food Allergy Test Kits Accurate?
It would be amazing to be able to take a simple at-home food allergy test to discover what foods could be causing unwelcome symptoms. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. Things get even trickier when you have to distinguish between food allergies and food intolerances. In this post you’ll learn the
Kacie’s Favorite Things 2024: Mama Knows Nutrition Links, Discount Codes & Product Picks
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. The Mama Knows favorite things list is all about putting the best snacks, supplements, kitchen supplies, online programs, clothing, and accessories in your cart at a discount! Because A) you
Protein Powder for Kids and Toddlers (Top Brands & Safety Tips From A Dietitian)
Protein has a well-earned reputation for being good for us! It’s a muscle and bone builder, an important player in the creation of many of the body’s hormones and enzymes, a great source of energy, and an overall important part of a balanced diet. As adults, if we worry about
Best Fiber Supplements for Kids: Gummies, Powders & Liquids [2024]
Kids’ bodies need fiber! It helps them stay regular 💩 and feel full longer. (Less begging for snacks? Yes please!) It can even prevent and relieve constipation. And while the best way to get more of it into our kids’ diets is by serving up more fiber-rich foods like veggies
50 Best Baby Food Pouches [2024]
The Best Baby Food Pouches 2024 Life as a parent is busy and unpredictable. And prepping and cooking ALL the meals is a tall—read: impossible—order. (Like, we knew we were going to love our kids. We knew we’d have to take care of them. But we didn’t think about the
The 8 Best Cups for Toddlers [in 2025]
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Do the toddler feeding questions ever end? I mean, it’s like you figure out how to navigate the baby stage…and then BAM! They turn one and everything flips upside down
Are At-Home Food Allergy Test Kits Accurate?
It would be amazing to be able to take a simple at-home food allergy test to discover what foods could be causing unwelcome symptoms. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. Things get even trickier when you have to distinguish between food allergies and food intolerances. In this post you’ll learn the
Kacie’s Favorite Things 2024: Mama Knows Nutrition Links, Discount Codes & Product Picks
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. The Mama Knows favorite things list is all about putting the best snacks, supplements, kitchen supplies, online programs, clothing, and accessories in your cart at a discount! Because A) you
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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