Disclaimer

Last Updated: August 26, 2025

Hey there! I need to be super clear about something important: while I’m passionate about helping families with toddler nutrition, I’m not a doctor, registered dietitian, or licensed nutritional counselor. I’m a mom who’s figured out some things that work, and I want to share them with you – but with some important boundaries.

General Information Purpose Only

Everything on this site is for educational and informational purposes only. Think of me as your friend who’s been through the toddler feeding trenches and wants to share what she’s learned, not as a professional giving medical advice.

What This Site Is:

• My personal experience and research shared with fellow parents
• General information about toddler feeding and nutrition
• Recipes tested in real family kitchens
• Community wisdom from other parents

What This Site Is NOT:

• Medical advice for your specific child
• Professional nutritional counseling
• Treatment for feeding disorders or medical conditions
• A replacement for your pediatrician’s guidance

Health and Nutrition Disclaimers (The Really Important Stuff)

Always Consult Your Child’s Healthcare Provider

Before making significant changes to your toddler’s diet, introducing new foods, or addressing feeding concerns, please talk to your pediatrician. This is especially crucial if your child has:

• Any known allergies or food sensitivities
• Feeding difficulties or delays
• Growth concerns
• Chronic health conditions
• Special dietary needs
• Digestive issues

Why This Matters: Every child develops differently, and what works for typical toddlers might not be appropriate for children with specific needs. Your pediatrician knows your child’s individual health picture in ways I never could.

Food Allergy and Safety Warnings

Critical Food Safety Information:

• I cook with and feature recipes containing common allergens (nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, seeds)
• Even recipes without these ingredients may be prepared in kitchens that use them
• Cross-contamination is always possible in home kitchens
• I cannot guarantee any recipe is safe for specific allergies

Your Responsibility:

• Read all ingredient labels carefully
• Know your family’s specific allergies and intolerances
• Make substitutions appropriate for your child’s needs
• When in doubt about allergen safety, don’t risk it

Age Appropriateness: Recipes are generally designed for toddlers 12+ months, but you know your child’s developmental readiness better than anyone. Always consider your child’s chewing ability, swallowing skills, and any choking hazards.

Nutritional Information Accuracy

About Nutrition Data: When I provide nutritional information, it’s calculated using standard USDA databases and nutrition software. However:

• Values are approximate and can vary based on specific brands used
• Preparation methods may affect nutritional content
• Portion sizes are suggestions, not medical recommendations
• I’m not a registered dietitian analyzing individual nutritional needs

Use This Information To: Get a general sense of a recipe’s nutritional profile, not as precise medical data for specific dietary requirements.

No Professional Relationship Created

Using this website, reading my content, or emailing me questions does not create any professional relationship between us. I’m sharing information as one parent to another, not providing personalized medical, nutritional, or therapeutic services.

What This Means:

• My responses to your questions are general suggestions, not personalized advice
• I cannot assess your individual child’s specific needs
• You are responsible for making decisions about your child’s diet and health
• I cannot be held liable for outcomes from following or not following my suggestions

Individual Results May Vary

The Reality of Toddler Feeding: What works beautifully for one family might be a complete disaster for another. That’s not a failure – it’s just how toddlers work!

What I Share:

• Success stories from our community
• My own family’s experiences
• General strategies that help many families
• Research-backed feeding approaches

What I Cannot Promise:

• Your toddler will love specific recipes
• Immediate changes in eating behaviors
• Resolution of feeding challenges
• Specific health or developmental outcomes

Your Child Is Unique: Trust your instincts, know your child’s individual needs, and adapt everything to fit your family’s situation.

Medical Conditions and Special Needs

Important: If your child has any diagnosed medical conditions affecting eating, growth, or nutrition, please work with qualified healthcare professionals. This includes but is not limited to:

• Failure to thrive or growth concerns
• Food allergies or intolerances
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Autism spectrum conditions affecting eating
• Digestive disorders
• Metabolic conditions
• Feeding delays or aversions

My Content Cannot: Replace occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical nutrition therapy, or other professional interventions your child may need.

Weight and Growth Concerns

I focus on offering variety and balanced nutrition, but I am not qualified to address:

• Concerns about your child being underweight or overweight
• Growth curve questions
• Appetite changes that worry you
• Dramatic dietary restrictions

Please Consult Your Pediatrician for any concerns about your child’s growth, weight, or eating patterns that seem concerning to you.

External Links and Third-Party Information

Sometimes I link to products, other websites, or reference external research to support my content.

What You Should Know:

• External links are for convenience and additional information only
• I don’t control the content on other websites
• Third-party sites have their own terms of service and privacy policies
• Product recommendations are based on personal experience, not medical necessity

Affiliate Relationships: When I recommend products through affiliate links, I always disclose this relationship. I only recommend items I actually use and believe in, but your needs may be different.

Recipe Results and Kitchen Safety

About My Recipes:

• Tested in my home kitchen with my equipment and ingredients
• Results may vary based on your specific ingredients, equipment, and preparation
• Cooking times and temperatures are guidelines that may need adjustment
• Food safety is always your responsibility in your own kitchen

Kitchen Safety Reminders:

• Always supervise toddlers around cooking and food preparation
• Use appropriate safety measures for your child’s age and abilities
• Follow safe food storage and handling practices
• Trust your judgment about temperature and doneness

Food Storage and Leftovers: Follow USDA guidelines for safe food storage. When in doubt about food safety, throw it out.

Content Accuracy and Updates

My Commitment: I do my best to provide accurate, up-to-date information based on current research and best practices. However:

• Nutrition science evolves, and recommendations change
• I update content regularly but may not catch every change immediately
• Personal experience can be subjective
• Errors can happen despite careful review

What I Do When I Find Mistakes: I correct them immediately, note the update date, and explain significant changes to newsletter subscribers.

Your Role: If you notice outdated information or errors, please let me know at contact@mealsfortoddlers.com so I can fix them quickly.

Limitation of Liability (Legal Protection)

Here’s the legal reality: While I provide all content in good faith and want to help families succeed, I cannot be held responsible for every possible outcome.

This Means:

• I’m not liable for allergic reactions, choking incidents, or food-related injuries
• I cannot be responsible for feeding difficulties that persist or worsen
• Technical issues with the website are addressed as quickly as possible but may occur
• Any potential damages would be limited to what you’ve actually paid to use the site (usually nothing)

Why This Exists: This protection allows me to continue providing free, helpful content without risking my family’s financial security over things beyond my reasonable control.

Emergency Situations

If Your Child Is Choking: Call 911 immediately and follow emergency first aid procedures. Don’t waste time emailing me or looking up information online.

For Serious Feeding Concerns: If your child stops eating, shows signs of dehydration, or you’re worried about their immediate health, contact your pediatrician or seek emergency care right away.

This Website Cannot: Provide emergency medical advice or replace professional medical intervention when needed.

Geographic and Cultural Considerations

My Perspective: I’m writing from Austin, Texas, USA, with access to typical American grocery stores and ingredients. My cultural background influences my food choices and feeding approaches.

Your Context May Differ:

• Available ingredients and brands may vary by location
• Cultural feeding practices may differ from my experience
• Healthcare systems and professional resources vary globally
• Economic circumstances affect food choices

Adapt Everything: Take what works for your situation and leave what doesn’t. You know your family, community, and resources better than I do.

Contact for Clarifications

Confused about any of these disclaimers? Have questions about how they apply to your specific situation? I’m happy to clarify what I mean in regular parent language.

For Disclaimer Questions: contact@mealsfortoddlers.com Response Time: Within 48 hours for clarification requests

Remember: I can explain what I mean by my disclaimers, but I still can’t provide medical advice or professional counseling for your specific child.

My Personal Commitment to You

Behind all this legal language is my sincere desire to help families while being honest about my limitations. I’ll always:

• Tell you when something is outside my expertise
• Encourage you to seek professional help when appropriate
• Share both my successes and failures honestly
• Admit when I don’t know something
• Respect the unique needs of every family

The Bottom Line: I’m here to share what’s worked for my family and many others, provide encouragement during tough feeding phases, and build a supportive community of parents. But you are the expert on your own child, and your judgment and professional healthcare team should always come first.

Questions about anything in this disclaimer? I’m always happy to explain what any of this means for you and your family in plain English.

This disclaimer is designed to provide legal protection while maintaining transparency about the limitations of the content provided. For specific legal or medical advice regarding your situation, please consult with qualified professionals.