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Fast Melon Sorbet

Fast Melon Sorbet: A Sweet and Nutritious Treat for Kids

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May 7, 2025 Recipes
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Looking for a quick and healthy treat that your little one will love?

This Fast Melon Sorbet is the perfect solution!
Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s a refreshing way to enjoy fruit while keeping added sugar to a minimum. Plus, it’s packed with vitamins and nutrients that growing kids need.

Why This Sorbet is a Healthy Choice

  • ✓ Melons like watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe are loaded with vitamins A and C, which support immune health and good vision.
  • ✓ They’re also high in water content, helping keep kids hydrated on hot days.
  • ✓ Pairing melon with yogurt adds protein and calcium, which are essential for strong bones and muscles.

By making this sorbet at home, you control the sweetness!
The natural sugars in melon provide plenty of flavor, and you can adjust the added sugar or even swap it for honey (for kids over one year old). The optional lime juice gives it a zesty twist, while vanilla adds a subtle sweetness.

Fast Melon Sorbet Recipe

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups frozen melon (watermelon, honeydew, or cantaloupe)
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla or lime juice (optional)
Instructions:
  • Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.
  • Blend until just smooth—don’t overblend, or it will become too soft.
  • Serve immediately or freeze for later.
Ways to Enjoy This Sorbet
frozen
As a frozen treat:

Scoop it into bowls or cones for a fun, ice-cream-like experience.

smoothie
In a smoothie:

Blend with a little milk for a quick, creamy drink.

topping
As a topping:

Spoon over pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal for a fruity boost.

With this easy recipe, you can turn ripe melons into a nutritious and delicious treat in minutes. Keep a stash of frozen melon in your freezer, and you’ll always have the ingredients ready for a cool, homemade dessert!

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SIDE-LYING HOLD

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
CROSS-CRADLE HOLD

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
CLUTCH OR “FOOTBALL” HOLD

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
CRADLE HOLD

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Laid-Back Hold

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position