Mealtime can be a wonderful opportunity to bond with your baby and create positive habits around food. Setting the stage for these healthy eating habits can start much earlier than you think! The goal is to create a positive environment for mealtime that at the most basic level, your baby...
Carefully reading the labels on baby food products is a skill. We agree that the ingredients and nutritional information listed on these baby food labels can be confusing. To help you make informed decisions about what you are feeding your baby, below is an easy-to-understand guide on how to read...
Balanced nutrition is essential for young children as it supports their growth and development, strengthens their immune system, and provides them with the energy they need to be active and healthy. As tired parents, we often marvel at the endless energy our children have after a long day of activities....
Food allergies are a concern in the back of every parent’s mind when starting solids. There are nine common food allergens that children can have. These common food allergens include milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame. Let’s dive into each one of these common food...
We all want to give our babies the best start in life, and that includes providing them with a healthy and varied diet. We know what you’re thinking. Every time you offer a healthy new food, your baby spits it out all over their freshly cleaned bib. Sure, spit ups...
Mealtime can be a challenge for parents, especially when it comes to getting your child excited about eating healthy foods. If mealtime becomes associated with negative feelings in any way, don’t give up! With a little creativity and imagination, you can make it a fun experience for your child while...
As a parent, it can be challenging to get your young children to love healthy foods. It happens to the best of us; your child turns three and will only eat mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, and pizza. Are you tired of cooking balanced, nutritious meals for your toddler only...
The debate about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their potential impact on human health has been ongoing for decades. This discussion doesn’t just apply to baby food nutrition, it’s debated in regard to public health in general. As a parent it's important to understand the difference between GMO and non-GMO...
As a new parent, the thought of introducing solid foods to your baby can be both exciting and overwhelming. Knowing when to start and what foods to introduce can be a daunting task. Introducing solids to your baby is a topic on every parent's radar long before your baby is...
As a parent, you want to provide your baby with the best possible nutrition. Especially as a first-time parent, it can be difficult to determine which foods offer the best nutrition for your baby. Seeking nutritional advice from friends, family, and your pediatrician can be a huge help, but ultimately...
A parent’s job is to ensure that your baby is getting all the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. There are a variety of important nutrients your baby needs to be the healthiest they can be in their first year of life and beyond. For example, some of...
Hi, I'm Gina. A writer on the Kekoa Foods team. As a mom, I often talk with other parents about the benefits of exposing our babies to a variety of cultural foods. Not only does this expand their palate and expose them to new flavors, but we've all noticed that the various benefits...
It’s OK to admit it. The environmental impact of producing baby food isn’t our first thought when introducing solids to baby. Instead, we’re consumed with the all-encompassing parent worries of whether we’re starting solids at the right time or feeding our baby the healthiest foods. However, delving into the environmental...
Choosing an egg donor seemed to be the biggest challenge we would have on our surrogacy journey. Naming our children certainly wasn’t. We had discussed having children on our first date; David indicated that he would name a son after his brother who died of leukemia before David was born....
Nice to Give Mom a Break David and I brought my mom and our then 2 ½ year-old son to Ireland. I think because we were with my mom and, well, people say we kind of look alike (stay tuned for another tale on that), folks didn’t think we were...
