Cool Mom Eats: Down-to-earth recipes + help that make parenting easier (2024)

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Cool Mom Eats: Down-to-earth recipes + help that make parenting easier (2024)

FAQs

How to make dinner with a baby? ›

10 Creative Dinnertime Solutions When You've Got a New Baby
  1. Bust Out the Crockpot. Simplify dinner time with a crockpot. ...
  2. Use a Rice Maker. ...
  3. Make Enough for Leftovers. ...
  4. Stock the Freezer. ...
  5. Enlist the Kids' Help. ...
  6. Cook With Your Baby. ...
  7. Cut, Don't Chop. ...
  8. Pump While You Eat.
Oct 15, 2020

What is the best snack for a new mom? ›

Mardeusz recommends these simple snacks for new moms:
  • Hard Boiled Eggs.
  • Chocolate Covered Almonds.
  • Cheese Sticks.
  • Trails Mix.
  • No-Bake Protein Balls.
Jan 3, 2024

What new moms need the most? ›

24 First-Time Mom Must-Haves You Didn't Know You Needed
  • Best basic postpartum kit. ...
  • Best adaptable stroller. ...
  • Best stroller fan. ...
  • Best multipurpose cover. ...
  • Best nursing-friendly pajamas. ...
  • Best portable baby bouncer. ...
  • Best insulated water bottle. ...
  • Best meal delivery service for new parents.
Aug 16, 2023

What is a diaper dinner? ›

A diaper party is basically a baby shower but for the dad and his friends. Just like a baby shower, it's a party to celebrate the upcoming birth of a new baby and their parents—in this case, the father!

What is the best dinner for baby? ›

Dinner ideas for babies and young children
  • mashed sweet potato with chickpeas and cauliflower.
  • shepherd's pie (made with beef or lamb and/or lentils or vegetarian mince) with green vegetables.
  • rice and mashed peas with courgette sticks.
  • minced chicken and vegetable casserole with mashed potato.

Is smoke from cooking harmful to a baby? ›

Smoke contains several hazardous chemicals, including: Gases, including carbon monoxide (also called CO), a gas that is especially toxic and dangerous for a developing baby.

Where do you put your baby when cooking dinner? ›

Tip: If baby-wearing while cooking makes you uncomfortable, try securing your baby in their car-seat carrier or stroller in the kitchen while you cook. Seat older babies in their high chair in the kitchen and give them a few spoons or cups to play with while you cook.

How do you cook while holding a baby? ›

Bring baby into the kitchen with you.

Carrying baby in a sling gives you two hands to prepare a meal, but avoid a front carrier when you are at the stove. If you get used to cooking while baby is up, you'll get more time to relax while he sleeps.

When should I start eating dinner with my baby? ›

Serve the same meal to the whole family.

By age 1, babies should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family. It's good to start feeding your tot modified versions of family meals beginning around 6 months of age.

What to make for dinner for someone who just had a baby? ›

Meals to Bring to New Moms
  • Southwestern Sausage and Vegetable Brown Rice Casserole.
  • Whole30 Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Topping.
  • Glowing Spiced Lentil Soup.
  • Mom's Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce.

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