Preparing various snacks and meals for your kids sometimes feels like a full-time job! Right? Sometimes allllll that food prep can leave you feeling both physically and mentally tired. As mamas, we love it when meals and snacks can do double duty and be both safe & nutritious for baby AND appealing to an adult! This strawberry frozen yogurt bark does just that. frozen yogurt bark recipe In health and happiness, Jess & Nita PS: Need even more baby snack ideas that aren't pouches? We've got 10...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, You might be wondering why two dietitians who spend so much time talking about starting solids, picky eating, and family meals are writing about breastfeeding. Simple: breastmilk is food. At Happy Healthy Eaters, we support families through every stage of feeding—from breastfeeding and formula feeding to bottle feeding, spoon feeding, baby-led weaning, and everything that comes after. As World Breastfeeding Week begins, we’re sharing a new evidence-based article exploring a question...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's official: we’re halfway through summer, and for the both of us, it’s been a BUSY season! Whether it's soccer practice, swimming lessons, bike rides, or afternoons spent exploring the playground, active kids need the right nutrition to help them play, learn, and recover. The tricky part? There are a lot of nutrition myths out there. You might wonder: Should kids stop eating a few hours before sports? Do they need sports drinks after every game? And how important is iron,...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Starting solids is exciting... and a little nerve-wracking. Between the two of us, we've started solids four different times, and one thing became clear: no two babies eat the same way. Some happily accepted a spoon, while others insisted on feeding themselves from day one. But there was one food we intentionally offered early to every single one of our babies: eggs.This email is brought to you in proud partnership with our friends at Get Cracking. 5 ways to serveyour baby eggs...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, We hope you’re having a wonderful summer! We’ve been soaking up every bit of it—long evenings, trips to the beach, homemade ice cream and trying to squeeze in as many family adventures as we can. As Registered Dietitians (and moms!), we’re always getting asked what we’re actually loving with our own families. So, we’re sharing a few of our current favourites. Mango Chia Pops This recipe has quickly become one of the most popular on our blog—and we totally understand why. With...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hello friend! My kids (Jess here!) have never been the most adventurous eaters, but there are a few foods I relied on HEAVILY when they were toddlers, which allowed me to get creative and amp up their nutrition. Smoothies Popsicles Muffins I knew if I offered them anything in smoothie, popsicle, or muffin form there was a near 100% chance they'd eat it! Which is one of the reasons we decided to write a Smoothie and Pop E-book! We wanted to give you guys the tools that we've relied on...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Confession time… I (Jess here!) just realized something that might make me sound like the ultimate dietitian mom… I’ve never actually bought my kids popsicles from the grocery store. Don’t get me wrong—they’ve definitely enjoyed plenty at birthday parties, friends’ houses, and after sports when the hero parent shows up with a cooler full. But at home? I’ve always loved making our own. Not because they have to be “perfect,” but because homemade popsicles are one of the easiest...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Are you feeling the summer heat where you are? We sure are, and this means that we’re thinking more cautiously about things like sun protection, keeping sunscreen on hand and of course, how to keep our kids (and ourselves) well hydrated! If you’ve ever wondered: 💧 how much water does my toddler need?💧 what are signs/symptoms of dehydration?💧 how do I encourage water intake without constant nagging ?💧 tips to prevent dehydration and keep drinking water a bit more fun? …then, our...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, This week we've got ANOTHER burger recipe for you! This time we're keeping it classic with a ground beef, but these burgers are also gently spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves—and sweetened just enough with prunes (which are also a great little helper for keeping things moving 💩😉). While we designed this recipe for babies, it's something the whole family can bite into :) But wait—there’s more! You’ll also get TWO bonus burger recipes and baby friendly adaptations perfect...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read