Comment gérer le stress des repas avec bébé, sans pression (ni purée au plafond)!

Some days, everything goes smoothly: baby opens wide, explores, giggles, eats (a little), and you think, “Okay, we’re getting somewhere!”
And then there are the other days. The ones where they spit everything out, pinch the spoon, smear cereal all over, and give you a look that clearly says: “Not today, Mom.”

Let us reassure you: you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong 🙂

Mealtime stress — especially during the introduction of solids — is more common than we think. We want to do it right, we want them to eat, we want things to be balanced… but things don’t always go as planned.

So we’re here to take a little pressure off your shoulders and help you move through this phase with a bit more ease and kindness.

1. Let go of perfection: every meal is a learning moment

When baby is discovering food, it’s not just about “eating.” They’re exploring textures, building motor skills, testing limits… and your patience.

👉 You offer. They decide whether or not to eat. And that’s normal.
Some days it’ll be two bites. Others, more. And sometimes… nothing. And that’s okay too.

Belov meals are designed to support baby through these stages — with age-appropriate textures, simple ingredients, and stress-free recipes made for exploring.

2. You don’t have to make everything from scratch

Yes, we love cooking with love. But no, you don’t have to cook every meal from scratch to be a good mom.
Having high-quality, ready-to-serve meals can make a huge difference to your stress levels (and your energy).

3. Create a simple, comforting routine

No need for a 30-minute ritual. But babies like knowing what to expect. A few simple cues can go a long way: Same seat, a key word (“mealtime!”), hand-washing, a familiar bib… Tiny gestures that build a sense of calm.

4. It’s not you… it’s just a phase

Some textures they’ll refuse. Some foods they’ll love one day… then hate the next.
It’s not failure—it’s development.

5. What if you gave yourself permission to breathe?

Mealtime stress often comes from pressure we put on ourselves: to do it right, to feed them “properly,” to follow all the rules. But feeding a baby is also about love, patience, and trial and error. And you have the right to take a break. To accept help. To serve a ready-made meal when you're exhausted.
That doesn’t make you a bad mom. It makes you human.

In summary, when mealtimes feel overwhelming, remember:

• You don’t need to be perfect.
• Your baby is learning at their own pace.
• And yes, you’re allowed to make things easier.

At Belov, we’re moms too. We’ve lived through the stressful mealtimes, the “he wants nothing to do with it” days, the “I only have two hands!” moments. That’s why we created products designed to support your real-life routines, not complicate them.

Discover our meals, made to be your partner (not your extra task).

And by the way, looking for tips on introducing allergens to baby? We talk about it HERE!

- The Belov Team