WHAT WE *really* EAT IN A DAY 👶🏼 Mom & 18 Month Old

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[@brittanybalyn]

Let me know if you like my “what we in day” videos on KZbin by liking this video OR just on IG stories 🤷🏼‍♀️😘

[@TimberBlitzen]

What brand is your pot and pan?

[@fernandasoares576]

I love it

[@susanbritney]

Just a friendly fyi-Bread is not good for ducks as it can make them very sick.Better options to feed them are oats(straight from the pack),frozen peas that have defrosted & grapes that have been quartered. Loved the video 😍

[@farhkid]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one that noticed that, I wanted to comment this, but had to see if anyone had mentioned it!

[@susanbritney]

@@farhkid yes,I had a look through comments & didn't see anyone say anything.😍

[@farhkid]

@@susanbritney Hopefully she sees this 🤞🏻

[@JessKatz]

I’m glad you commented this, and in such a kind way! A lot of people don’t know and mean well so this was a really great way to let her know ❤️

[@susanbritney]

@@JessKatz 😍

[@virgirispi89]

Came here to comment on how much I LOVE how real and honest your videos are, I see I am in good company. All mums are heros, and a special shout out to single mums. We rock.

[@brittanybalyn]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dawnforlife]

Just in case this is useful for you or someone. If you want to ripen avocados quicker, put them with a banana or apple in a paper bag. Ripens in two to three days 😊

[@wanjiruwanjiku2020]

That's new thanks for sharing

[@dawnforlife]

@@wanjiruwanjiku2020 My pleasure! :)

[@ladyjack4469]

Love this! Thanks

[@alyssaflores22]

you have helped guide me through my journey being a first time mom and now my son is turning 1 next month. I couldn't have done it without you and the inspiration you give to all moms brittany, thank you!

[@Thelilmissbz]

Aw early happy birthday to your son and one year post partum to you!

[@alyssaflores22]

@@Thelilmissbz Thank you so much!!

[@juanitagil864]

Our oven broke while cooking dinner the other night and something that always works for us in a pinch is Annie’s Mac and cheese with whatever frozen veg we have on hand, our toddler loves it (usually only gets it when all else has failed-so kind of rare treat) and we give a piece of fruit as a side, another quick thing that is easy for us is tofu, it can stay in the fridge for a while and takes in the flavor of whatever you sauté it with, just cut it into the size chunks you want and stir fry it with whatever you have on hand, love your videos and attitude toward being a mom! :)

[@brittanybalyn]

Great ideas! I love doing tofu but haven’t done it in a whileeee, I’m inspired!

[@Betterthanbasicivy]

I will never get over how cute and sweet it is when Arrow feeds you!

[@SartriLLe]

As a working mother your videos are super relatable. Thanks for sharing your life with us 💖

[@lisettebarajas9118]

Looks good. I Do something similar, I take Mexican rice in a bowl and slap a fried egg over the rice (pop it so the yoke runs over the rice) then top it with avocado and some salsa. So delicious!

[@tamanaraykov6417]

Love love love your videos! I’ve been watching your channel for almost 2 years now and I’ve learned so much from it. It’s actually soothing and calming at the same time. No filter channel and that’s exactly how I like it because us moms have no filter and need to see raw videos of reality. Brittany we love you and we want you to know that. -your loving and supportive fan!

[@amena92]

Absolutely love your honest videos! It’s so nice to see you upload a day early❤️ happy Sunday!

[@hollyroberts1445]

As a mother who feels like I get zero time to do ANYTHING for myself, and when I do I feel soooo guilty! I’d love to see a video of how to fit it time to do stuff for you! Haircare (the struggle), manicures, and anything feel good/pampering! Give me tips pleeaaaasee 😩

[@dawnforlife]

Honestly..only when/if husband takes over. Now my girl is 16 months and stopped putting everything in her mouth, I can cut my nails with her around. Most days, if I get to wash my face and put on some eyebrows, with her around. That's already a win 😫😅

[@brittanybalyn]

I do have some tricks but most days I just have to get crafty with figuring out how to do most things for me. Yesterday I took a bath as she watched and had her pour water over my head or the floor just to entertain her. Not the most relaxing bath but sometimes you just gotta make it work! 🤪💞

[@alyssarh]

Mom guilt is SO real. But it gets easier when you remember that you have to be feeling good to put your best out ❤❤❤ (absolutely not saying anyone becomes a bad parent when they're running low on energy/etc, but it helps to be feeling good and taken care of)

[@eliza-janebreseman5844]

As a mom of 3 under 3, my self care favorite is a long super hot bath after kids bedtime!

[@tessmoffett5512]

@@eliza-janebreseman5844 That is like the #1 reason I want to move my baby’s bedtime up. I loooove taking hot baths and taking my sweet time with them!!!

[@raecat90]

Definitely a meal I can see myself doing at the end of the week! Sometimes before grocery shopping it's all about getting creative

[@wiildonex3]

Love your videos so much! Especially how you show how raw and real motherhood is because that coffee going in the morning is just how it is 😂🙌

[@Ilovedogs327]

I have a 20 month old and an almost four month old. Sometimes this is just how life is, pouched and simple meals. When I was pregnant I started showing my baby how to open the pantry and choose her snacks from the bottom section that was just for her. That way I wouldn’t have to keep getting up to grab things for her. Worked like a charm. A lot of times we have to do what works for us.

[@paigehrstich970]

Loved all your toddler meal ideas ! My daughters so fussy 😩 so I’ll try these ! Keep them coming 🤩

[@jennaalexis89]

I really miss your other content on Instagram but I.totally get that there are alot of mums that would find toddler food tips super helpful

[@gisselleconners7624]

You are such a wonderful mom !!!

[@CharliePusen]

I loved this video! The chaos and hard work of making a wierd dinner and then liking the wierd dinner so much you eat all the scraps. 🤣

[@HannahElaineStudio]

Real mom life with a toddler getting your camera while trying to finish dinner! It can be so stressful, and you are so loving and understanding to your baby girl ❤️ Thanks for including the real life! I can definitely relate! ❤️

[@laurie896]

The dinner looked yummy! I love random food like that.

[@pcuell00]

This is the most accurate video ive seen. I work till 5, I pick up my 18mo daughter and get to star cooking at 6-6:30 so baby eats at 6:45 - 7 to get to bed at 7:30-8. Thank you so much, I was feeling such a bad mum for just cutting bananas with yogurt and oats cereals, or sausage-egg omelete with bread and smoothie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brittanybalyn]

Those sound like delicious meals!! I have yet to do a smoothie for her but I’ve been waiting to. What’s your go to one? ❤️

[@paullehmann626]

@@pcuell00 I am sorry, I am being really shitty here, but those smoothies contain way too much sugar, especially for am 18 month old. Sweet smoothies in general are problematic, because they are digested way quicker than whole fruits and therefore blood sugar level rises quicker. As a treat a smoothie might be ok, but too much of them or on a regular basis increases the risk of diabetes. Sorry, I dont mean to be annoying, just trying to spread some infos

[@mytran6936]

@@paullehmann626 are you talking about homemade smoothies?

[@danielleoneill4832]

I love your videos have been here since the start of your pregnancy journey, our girls are a couple of months apart! You always inspire me and give me the motivation I need thank you 💖

[@hosannatohu3877]

Such a good mum

[@selinakoch7342]

Always so excited about new videos from you! You are very inspiring🤩❤ and such a great mom!

[@brittanybalyn]

🥺 thank you so so much

[@Thelilmissbz]

You’re such a good mom ❤️

[@wanjiruwanjiku2020]

I totally love you brittany followed you since pregnancy and am loving it here

[@ashleighkirstin]

This is so relatable haha my daughter is 18m too and she always ends up eating the bread ❤️ love to see another solo parent getting it 🥳🤝 killing it mama

[@MultiDaisy1995]

As a mom, I really appreciate you making a video of how you eat when the groceries are low. Things get weird. 😂

[@-cassandra]

I really love your videos! You are so inspiring for me❤️

[@alyssarh]

I love this, thank you for sharing! You made me crave quesadillas 😂❤

[@nataliaalves4238]

Your new apartment looks so cute! Very much your vibes.

[@mommysquared768]

okay this inspired me to put some effort into my meals tomorrow 💪🏼🤪

[@user-vn6xo2tc9r]

Love the real life vlogs!!

[@anad5238]

Love these videos!

[@fatconcha6975]

I thrive to be a great mama like you 🥰🥰

[@brittanybalyn]

You got this!’ 💞

[@AaaMmm23]

love it please keep making these videos. also where did you get the pouches from?

[@anupandey1076]

Your baby is so adorable 🤩🥰

[@mouselovemakesmehapy]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who puts the shells back in the carton! Lol!

[@nadinekba8989]

I like every video and I watch them all! I’m personally not interested in anyones what we eat in a day. Just love to watch you and your videos though!♥️

[@ToriTheAlien]

I legit made the same dinner last night that you made for yourself, but I had cheese and spinach in it as well! Lol

[@Chanelcmc]

This was beyond relatable and I would eat that dinner every night! Lol

[@carleeetah]

I panicked when I saw you uploaded a new video because I thought that maybe it was Monday and that I had totally lost my mind😂 legit had to look at the calendar to make sure

[@typicalboymom4757]

Such a good video as always!! Arrow is such a lucky girl🤍

[@brittanybalyn]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ you kill the meal game!

[@dreadreaundrea]

Arrow is such a great eater!

[@prettylittlebookends1480]

Ooh can I have some recs of good smoothie pouches for toddlers?

[@jessicabethberg7678]

Where is Arrow's outfit from? (the gray one during the dinner part)

[@jaclynmartin8622]

I say this just for the ducks sake no judgement lol Feeding bread to ducks can cause them to be malnourished. They fill up on bread which doesn’t have much nutrients they need, then they don’t eat bugs etc.

[@authoralaskawalters]

Where are your pots/ frypan from? 😍😍😍

[@sadz0601]

Just discovered your channel and I’m on a BINGE 😬

[@brittanybalyn]

🤪✨❤️

[@bleaubea]

I'm currently 33 weeks and a first time mom so I've been constantly watching all your videos! Always look forward to new ones :) you are such a good mama and I love watching you two grow together I didn't want my first comment to be one of "those" comments but pls don't feed bread to the ducks. It's not good for them :( However, they can have halved grapes or thawed frozen peas!

[@JennCrafts]

What’s the brand of pans ? You mentioned it but not sure how to spell it

[@crissopretty]

Where is your necklace from?

[@arielc2295]

Love your videos ❤❤❤❤

[@brittanybalyn]

thank you so so much!!

[@brittanyb5407]

The thing arrow stands on when she's at the counter with you in some videos is that a high chair?

[@felicienneaxel4122]

I have an 18 month old as well and I feel this video so much. Eating the toddler leftovers is so real😭

[@jas201090]

I just want to say that even though this video is such a hot mess, I FINALLY felt identified with you as a mom trying to feed my toodler.. all the best and keep the realness 🥰😘

[@Geni278]

@6:29 😂 I felt attacked last time when you said in another video that your a “psychopath if you put your shells back in the egg carton” and now you do it lol! I’ve since try really hard to throw them away 😂 I have an 8 year old, a 16 month old and a 8 week old baby. I’m super busy lol

[@alyssarh]

Also hopefully your camera is okay 😂 I've definitely dropped mine before

[@mlcantu226]

Did you purchase "bumps along the way and conquering naps"? I only purchased ABCs and im trying to decide on the rest.

[@meganwolsky6427]

When I saw the camera slowly tipping I was like nooooooooo Arrow!!!!! Mummys camera!!!! Kinda just a little bit funny though. Great vlog as usual xxx

[@sailedtoodeep]

I may have missed it. Can you link the pans? I'm on the market for new ones. :)

[@alyssarh]

I found them off a quick Google! I just searched "always pans" they're from the brand Our Place! :)

[@chippydolphin]

‘My fridge is having a rave’ 😂😂😂

[@brittanybalyn]

😂😂😂

[@christengardner1466]

Omg please do more i love your videos so much as a new first time mom thank you so so much. Your whole journey is amazing to me especially because I'm going through legal stuff with my baby father

[@nourabinhumaid1865]

I love how realistic these are, you’re a super mommy🥰 Just couple questions because my daughter is the same age as arrow When are you going to wean her off the pacifier? It really worries me my daughter still uses it Also dose arrow says full sentences yet? My daughter only say two words together and lots of words but not sentences yet and I don’t know if I have to work on that

[@sarahjessica2660]

Hey yall! Love you and little Miss Arrow! I can't wait for an apartment tour video 🤩

[@brittanybalyn]

Me too!! Waiting on this darn kitchen island! I feel like it might be another month 🙃

[@sarahjessica2660]

@@brittanybalyn it will arrive right on time. I know that alot of deliveries are behind right now with everything going on in the world..

[@kellybean6904]

Does she drink milk anymore?? I’m trying to figure out when I’m suppose to eliminate bottles all together!! I’ve got her down to 3 bottles today as she doesn’t love to drink milk from her cups (only water) my daughter is 16 months

[@mariefelber9359]

Do you watch tv when eating with your toddler? No judgement, just curious as it looked like that.it was such an interesting video, never seen the microwave rice before and never seen a family wothout a dinner table. Are you waiting to get one? Love the vid!

[@redroselace9545]

My son obbsessed with bananas is that a phase 😂😂😂

[@shibanigirish2979]

Love the mom content ! But I miss your fashion videos so much ! :( Please please please make more fashion videos , it’s a request

[@210DesTexas]

Brittany your outfit is giving me Britney spears vibes.♥️

[@NiJa88]

Tip- the best way to get eggshell out is with eggshell. 👋

[@brittanybalyn]

Ahhh love this

[@zuzu22able]

Where’s that toddler chair from ? Please please share the link. Lotssss of love to Arrow🥰🥰

[@itzeldelahoya5864]

It's the Stokke Tripp Trapp chair! Really great, grows with your child.

[@zuzu22able]

@@itzeldelahoya5864 hey thanks for replying. I am asking for that standing stool which you could see at 14:23 probably the white one. Do you have any idea about that? 🥰

[@itzeldelahoya5864]

@@zuzu22able I don't know where it's from, but it's a helping/learning tower! Lots online, great for little helpers.

[@Anna.k.23]

Can the pans go in the oven?

[@brittanybalyn]

The handle is rubber so I’m going to go with no, but I could be wrong!

[@Anna.k.23]

@@brittanybalyn after a Google looks like it’s a no! I’ve never seen them in person so I wasn’t sure if their material. I’ve definitely almost melted pans in the oven before so I check now haha

[@sakshirai692]

❤️❤️

[@vsailorsv]

Growing up Latin one of my fave meals to this day is beans and eggs....so if that meal is weird than I'm a freak 🤣❤

[@samanthabowles8550]

Got hooked because of Facebook. Now I am a subscriber as of today.

[@brittanybalyn]

❤️❤️❤️

[@94annadora]

Same!

[@LiveFree361]

Hello everyone. I am a new subscriber. I really like your family, you are a wonderful mother and your daughter is an angel. Forgive me for the tactless question, but where is the father of the child?

[@AlinaNoelle]

They separated but he takes care of her too

[@shygirlny1]

Came in time with this video because I run out of ideas for my 10 month old

[@brittanybalyn]

I got you! ❤️

[@Rowm222]

Sooo crazy to read “18 month old”! AH! Arrow is growing! My girl is 14 months. How?! 🎀✨ Lovin’ the new home momma! Looks much more comfy for you gals! Cheers to eating toddler leftovers! 🤪 It’s inevitable, right?

[@brittanybalyn]

Hahaha lol breakfast is always a made dash lol - toddler scraps are the best though haha

[@Rowm222]

@@brittanybalyn YAS! No doubt they are the best. I’ll definitely take the rest of that pb & j sandwich you willingly chose to not eat anymore of LOL! 😅 Bananas are always finished off too!

[@Alex347Fin]

I always wonder, IF you don’t have a job that requires being up early, why do you wake up so early? I mean I’m an early bird and wake up around 8 am without an alarm. But you seem like some sleep wouldn’t hurt 😅

[@AlinaNoelle]

Well toddlers wake up early naturally most of the time. She just gets up 30 minutes before her to have some time for herself I assume. That’s what I do as well. My daughter had a phase where she woke up at 5, so I got up even a little before that sadly🥶

[@LadyAndieJane]

My child wakes up at 4:45 I wish I could wake up as late as her 😭

[@jesss6703]

Children. Lol.

[@Dominikas48]

1-Please DO NOT use mandarin out of can. To get skin out they are bathed in a lye solution, which digests the albedo and membranes. Read what lye water is. For je big NO to mandarin/oranges from can 2- if you dont want belly pain from beans. Rinse them well, very well from can solution then you will not have gases in belly. For child might be that a good idea! Like the idea of this vlog. Having 19 months im out of ideas what to feed sometimes. Cheers from The Netherlands

[@jakevlogs5770]

Hey, no shame. I save egg shells to feed my snails and plants. :pp

[@kimberlyheeg1133]

Is there a reason you don't have a table?

[@brittanybalyn]

Back ordered 😅

[@love_nyc_]

Do you like your new apartment? I actually LOVED your old kitchen and miss it so much :( This one doesn't feel right, the wood/white combo just feels weird lol

[@tinbernas5947]

We've recently launched a book business called Personalised Children's Books, they are personalised learning books and we have FREE downloadable materials for your kids! I'll be happy to send it xx

[@paullehmann626]

Why do many Americans let their children watch TV when they eat? Meals are supposed to be social. You should also focus on your food and notice the signals from your body. How does food taste? When am I full? I firmly believe that young children and possibly even adults are overwhelmed by so much input.

[@eliquertier4558]

Are you a parent? Lol yeah eating in front of the tv isn’t ideal but having a toddler is batshit crazy and exhausting 24/7 so you do what you can. No one is perfect. Also it’s absolutely not just an American thing. Good for you if you have every meal at the table but damn cut parents a break. Arrow is obvious ridiculously well cared for and loved

[@paullehmann626]

@@eliquertier4558 Yes, I am a working parent of a toddler. And guess what, I was I child once. And even more astonishing, kids have been raised in times where no TV was around. Am not saying, that TV is evil. But why eat in front of the TV with a child? I believe, Arrow and Brittany would have a great lunch time together even without the TV. I don't see, why Arrow would turn into an evil toddler monster during lunch time without the TV on. I am critizing watching TV while eating. Studies show that small children might be overwhelmed by TV itself, and especially during meal times, they should be able to fully attent to what they eat and the signals from their body.

[@AlinaNoelle]

I agree 100%. I think it’s just what a lot of people do nowadays because it’s easy. I also don’t want to shame anyone, but I also don’t think it’s necessary while they’re eating. To each their own I guess, but people get so offended when you make it a point.

[@eliquertier4558]

I wasn’t offended I just think it’s unnecessary to come on to someones video and make a comment like that when they’ve been so open with their mental health and struggles. It came off as mum shamey and I gave my opinion just like you gave yours.

[@thebjm1967]

I’m American and we don’t allow tv on while eating. My son is 2 and he rarely watches tv. Once in a while he likes to watch blippi or a similar show but we hardly ever watch it

[@BlueStar1298]

omg, no seasoning!!!

[@brittanybalyn]

Lol I’m guilty

[@mycaatslife]

Please don't feed ducks bread. You could instead give them thawed frozen peas or birdseed 💖

[@chibikat_]

I was gonna say the same. Not bread 🥺😭

[@shygirlny1]

Do you keep the weight in her sippy cup? And not sure if I'm the only one who thinks it's hard for babies to get anything out of it.

[@brittanybalyn]

Make this the clear plastic cap is removed! It’s easy to miss!

[@heyrey818]

soy sauce, beans, avocado, cheese, and egg.... this is a war crime 😑

[@brittanybalyn]

LOL I SWEAR IT WAS GOOD, but yeah rice - chili - fried egg, avocado, cheese, is where it’s actually at.

[@rachelbaker3882]

My only question and concern is why don't you eat in a chair with her at a table. Eating in the floor is not the norm.

[@brittanybalyn]

I just moved in a week before filmed my table is backordered. Obviously I’m not a floor eater 😅

[@rachelbaker3882]

@@brittanybalyn lol I didn't mean it to be mean. I love your vlog I am obsessed with it! Arrow is such a fun baby and adorable. Keep the videos coming.

[@AlinaNoelle]

I know it’s helpful but why is she watching tv while eating? She should concentrate on her meal and not be distracted by the tv. Don’t get me wrong, my daughter is the same age and watches approximately 30 minutes a day of tv, too, but I don’t get why it has to be on all the time.

[@eliquertier4558]

I’ve seen way too many of these comments. Sometimes we do the best we can and that means screen time to keep some calm and peace. I’m a single mum of a 17 month old and I also suffer from endometriosis. If I’m having a flare up or not feeling great or have something else that needs to get done my toddler will watch a movie while he has dinner. No one is perfect and I think it’s pretty obvious how loved and well cared for arrow is.

[@LadyAndieJane]

Came here to comment that those always pans are ABSOLUTE TRASH. They’re expensive and work amazing for the first couple months now I can’t even cook eggs in mine. Caraway is a little cheaper and WAY more durable and worth the money. Don’t waste $200 like I did :(

[@emeliaanise9723]

💪 Promo'SM!!

[@vickybabe765]

I thought she was pregnant she announced it early in the year or ?

[@brittanybalyn]

that was definitely not me lol

[@temeekamcleod3279]

I think it's because on Facebook the videos are quite older but look recent

[@vickybabe765]

@@temeekamcleod3279 oh yes too