Empower Your Baby's Journey to Solid Foods with Levaapp

Embark on the exciting adventure of introducing solids to your little one with Levaapp's comprehensive guide. Discover when and how to introduce purees, move onto chunkier textures, and embrace self-feeding. Equip yourself with expert advice on introducing a sippy cup and spoon, all while ensuring your baby's nutritional needs are met with wholesome, delicious foods.

Keywords: solids, baby food, purees, sippy cup, spoon, nutrition, healthy eating, weaning, parenting

We strongly believe here at Leva that all families have the right to choose how they want to nourish their babies, guilt-free! Our philosophy is that breast milk and formula should both be viewed as feeding options rather than opposing viewpoints. As if being a new parent isn't hard enough, many of our moms talk about dealing with guilt or shame for giving formula to their baby despite formula being a safe form of infant nourishment. 

It’s most breastfeeding moms’ goal to be able to provide all the nourishment their little one needs from latching at the breast alone, but like many things in life, the ideal plan isn’t what always comes to fruition. Some moms that have been around the breastfeeding block before are familiar with the term “triple feeding,” and most let out groans of displeasure when they hear it. It’s no secret that adding extra steps to the feeding routine can be a monumental amount of work. So what is supplementing anyway, and how can it be used to your benefit?

It can be confusing to navigate all the changes your baby quickly goes through in what seems like the blink of an eye! They grow and develop so fast, even when we wish they would stay little, just a tiny bit longer! One of the big milestones they will experience is the transition away from bottles and formula toward regular foods.

Vanessa’s vision has materialized in the development of the Leva App. One of the most well-rounded and inclusive baby apps on the market to date, the app:

Tracks breastfeeding, including which side the mother is feeding from and how long the feeding session lasts. 

Tracks pumping sessions and bottle feedings. 

Tracks diaper counts, including wet and dirty diapers, and consistency and color of the stool to give moms an idea of whether their baby is feeding well. 

Has a milestone tracker. It provides information on what milestones babies should reach and at what age (according to the CDC), and provides advice on what to do if their baby is not achieving the milestones. 

Has over 200+ high-quality, well-researched, and science-backed articles written by lactation consultants, pediatricians, doctors, physical therapists, psychologists, and career coaches.  

Provides access to real one-on-one help with live consultants and coaches.

Provides on-demand video content developed by experts. 

One of the most important things that I teach new parents during every single one of my consultations is hand expression. Hand expression refers to the manual removal of colostrum/milk using your hands rather than directly latching your baby or using a pump.

Unfortunately for all the type-A people that love a scheduled plan, babies don’t feed based on a timed schedule but instead need to be fed on demand. That means they may want to eat every hour for a while and then space out feedings to every 4 hours at other times. The recommendation is that you feed your baby whenever they indicate that they are hungry.

At four months, it is the end of the newborn era and the beginning of the infant age! Four-month milestones are a lot of fun to follow and explore, so stay informed but also remember to enjoy this journey with your baby.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) rates are rampant this year, leaving many parents concerned about their babies. RSV is a respiratory virus (like the common cold or covid-19) that can infect people of any age. Still, those with compromised immune systems and infants under 6 months of age are at the highest risk of having severe, even potentially life-threatening cases.

Certain cough syrups may also pose a potential danger to the infant. It is good to understand why and what ingredients to watch out for.

However natural breastfeeding is, it may not come easy for some moms - many of us have to put in a lot of effort to increase our milk supply. So it is no wonder that we were very wary of anything that may compromise that precious nectar, including exercise.

Water is essential for life. The human body needs water to function properly because it carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, protects body organs and tissues, and helps the kidneys and liver flush out waste products. Water essentially balances all our bodily systems. An adult should drink about 3 liters of fluid per day.

However, as counterintuitive as it may seem, babies under the age of six months should not be fed water, read on to learn why.

Babies that are "worn" in a carrier benefit on an emotional level because they crave close contact with their caregivers. Studies have shown that it can lead to 43% less crying, especially in the late hours of the day when they may be exhausted. Babies feel more comforted and cry less when carried closely. Read on to learn more about the benefits of carrying your baby in a sling.

After a long day of learning and playing, the best feeling in the world is to tuck that sleepy little face into bed.   You hope that your little one will fall sound asleep and not wake up until the morning. However, many children experience night terrors or sleep disturbances, which can make life difficult for everyone.  Night terrors can cause long-term sleep issues, so it is essential that you know how to deal with them.  In this article, you will learn about night terrors, what they are, why they occur, and how to prevent them.

When your child was a baby, their bowel patterns were different. As your baby grows, the gastrointestinal tract matures, and the number of bowel movements per day decreases. Some sources say that children should generally have at least one bowel movement per day or a bowel movement at least three to four times a week. Therefore, it is essential to identify your child's usual bowel pattern so that if it deviates from their typical pattern, you will be aware that something might be wrong, or it may be constipation.

One of the most exciting things about being a parent is watching your baby grow. However, it's sometimes difficult to know how fast your baby should grow or whether they are putting on the right amount of weight for their age. This article will outline the average weight of your baby at birth, how much weight your baby should gain every week until they are a few months old, what affects their weight gain, and when you should be worried about your baby’s weight gain.

If you are a first-time parent, you might wonder if hair loss is normal for infants. Read on to find out more about the patterns of hair growth and hair loss in babies and why hair loss occurs. You will also learn when your baby's hair will grow back and what you can do to prevent your baby's hair from falling out.

Coughs and colds are some of the most common complaints for which a parent seeks advice from their doctor for their baby. Most of the time, coughs and colds are harmless and go away independently, causing only minor inconveniences and minimal worry. However, there are times that coughs and colds become more serious and can disrupt your baby’s routines and daily activities. This article will describe what causes cough and colds, when you should see a doctor, and when you should worry about your child's symptoms.

It is always a joy to see a baby. Having a baby gives light to a room and a smile to people's faces. But have you ever wondered what babies can see? When do they start to see our smiles? Even before your baby learns to sit, crawl, walk or talk, your baby’s eyes are already silently observing and absorbing information about the surroundings. In this article, you will find out how your babies develop their vision, when babies start to see, how their vision develops, and how to bond with your babies with their vision development in mind.

Cradle cap is a self-limiting disease, meaning it resolves on its own. However, because it is a chronic inflammatory disease, it might take some time for the condition to improve and disappear. For some babies, it can last months or up to a year.

Your baby’s body is constantly growing and changing, and as they grow some structures will change or disappear completely. There are a few body parts that are only present in the first few months of their life. One of these structures is the fontanelle. This article will outline what the fontanelles are, why they are present and when they go away.  

Taking care and cleaning up after your baby poops can be a tricky and messy business, but there are some essential things that you have to know about your baby's poop. In this article, you will learn about baby’s poop: what normal poop is, what the color and consistency of poop mean, when should you be concerned about your baby’s poop, and when a doctor’s visit is warranted.

Let me paint you a picture. You get your baby ready for bed and put her to sleep for the night. She has been asleep for a few hours, and you are prepared to go to bed now too. You sneak into the room where your baby is sleeping, pick her up, and quietly feed her. Once you are finished feeding her, you lay her back down in her sleep space. You do this all while trying to keep her asleep. This is known as a dream feed because your baby doesn’t naturally wake up hungry.

As a new parent, the mention of SIDS can send shivers down your spine and get you up all night checking on your (finally!) sleeping baby. But you can rest assured, knowing that the incidence of SIDS is very low. In fact, only 0,0009% of babies succumb to SIDS, and there is a lot you can do to prevent it.