A mother's whole-food recipe
Real food for little bellies, made in your own kitchen
When I couldn't make enough milk for my son Cooper, I made his formula myself from whole foods. The recipe is free for every parent who wants it.
Hi, I'mCooper!
How it began
Cooper's story
Like many mothers, I couldn't produce enough breast milk to keep my newborn growing. I read the labels on the cans in the store and couldn't bring myself to use them.
So I built a recipe from avocado, hemp and pumpkin seeds, coconut water and greens, blended fresh every day. Cooper thrived. Soon other mothers were calling to ask what I fed him, and I've been sharing it ever since.
Read more about usCooper's first year
Month by month
Free for every family
The recipe in three steps
Gather
Whole foods from your grocery store and bulk aisle: avocados, seeds, coconut water and your choice of milk.
Blend
Everything goes into a high-speed blender until perfectly smooth. One batch lasts the day.
Check with your pediatrician
Every baby is different. Talk it through with your doctor before changing how your baby is fed.
The book
Babies Should Eat Like a Baby
The truth about infant formula, and the whole-food recipe I made for my son.
Cooper's birth story, what's really in store-bought formula, the full recipe with notes for every age, and the baby food recipes we lived on. Instant download for $2.99.
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“Within a few weeks, her reflux and itchy red eyes cleared up. I have recommended it to friends and neighbors with the same struggles.”
Jess, mother of Grace
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