Meal Planning Made Simple for Exhausted Parents
Weekly meal plans designed for your family's needs with our proprietary AI safety system that automatically flags high-risk ingredients, recognizes all major allergens, and checks every recipe for USDA temperature compliance. Now featuring smart shopping lists and enhanced recipe favorites. Save time, reduce stress, and enjoy delicious meals with built-in peace of mind.
Why Exhausted Parents Love Us
Save 3+ Hours Weekly
No more staring at the fridge wondering what to cook. We plan it all for you.
AI Risk Identification
Every recipe analyzed by our proprietary AI risk identification system for temperature compliance, choking prevention, and age-appropriate ingredients.
Sunday Prep Guides
Strategic meal prep instructions that save hours during busy weeknights. Prep once, eat all week with confidence.
How It Works
Tell Us About Your Family
Tell us about your family size, dietary needs, and preferences
Get Your AI Safety-Screened Plan
Get your personalized meal plan with every recipe pre-screened by our AI risk identification system following safety guidelines
Shop with Ease
Shop with consolidated shopping lists organized by store section
Prep Smart on Sunday
Follow our strategic prep guide to batch prep ingredients and save hours during the week
Cook & Enjoy
Cook stress-free weeknight meals with pre-prepped ingredients and clear instructions
4-Phase Sunday Prep Guide
Our strategic prep guides break down Sunday meal prep into 4 efficient phases, saving you 3+ hours during busy weeknights. Here's how it works:
Phase 1: The Chop Shop
All vegetable and herb prep in one efficient session. Dice onions, mince garlic, slice peppers - everything gets prepped at once for maximum efficiency.
Phase 2: Protein Station
Marinate meats, portion proteins, and prep any protein-specific ingredients. Season chicken for tomorrow's dinner, portion ground beef, prep fish fillets.
Phase 3: Batch & Base
Cook grains, prepare base sauces, and batch-cook components that work across multiple meals. Rice for stir-fry AND burrito bowls.
Phase 4: Store & Label
Properly store all prepped ingredients with clear labels and storage tips. Airtight containers, paper towels for moisture, smart refrigerator organization.
Example Phase 1: The Chop Shop
All vegetable and herb prep in one efficient session
What to Expect as a New User
Your complete guide to getting started with our meal planning service. Here's exactly what happens after you sign up.
Your First Week Timeline
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Common Questions from New Users
“How much time does meal prep really take?”
Our Sunday prep guides typically take 30-45 minutes and save you 2-3 hours during the week. Most parents find the time investment pays off by Tuesday!
“Will my kids actually eat these recipes?”
Every recipe is designed specifically for families with children. We focus on familiar flavors, kid-friendly presentations, and ingredients most children enjoy.
“What if I don't like a recipe?”
Use our favorites system to save recipes you love and skip ones you don't. New meal plans generate weekly, so there's always variety.
“How accurate are the shopping lists?”
Shopping lists are automatically generated from recipe ingredients and organized by store section. Portions are calculated based on your family size preferences.
Choose Your Perfect Meal Plan
We offer 6 specialized meal plans designed to match your family's dietary needs and preferences. Every plan includes our proprietary AI safety screening and can be switched week-to-week.
Standard Family Plan
Our most popular plan! Balanced family meals including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, and vegetables. Perfect for traditional family dining with diverse protein sources and familiar flavors kids love.
Vegetarian Family Plan
Nutritious vegetarian meals with dairy and eggs, focusing on plants while remaining family-friendly. Great for health-conscious families wanting more vegetables without going full vegan.
Pescatarian Family Plan
Fish and seafood combined with vegetarian options for healthy variety and omega-3 benefits. Perfect for families avoiding meat but enjoying seafood and wanting brain-healthy meals.
Gluten-Free Family Plan
Delicious family meals completely free of wheat, barley, rye, and cross-contamination risks. Essential for families managing celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or choosing gluten-free lifestyle.
Vegan Family Plan
Completely plant-based meals with no animal products, designed for growing families. Nutritionally complete recipes for ethical, environmental, or health-driven food choices.
No Red Meat Family Plan
Healthy meals avoiding beef, pork, and lamb while including chicken, fish, and plant proteins. Great for heart health, reduced environmental impact, or families transitioning away from red meat.
✨ Every Plan Includes:
Recently Added: Enhanced Experience
We're constantly improving your meal planning experience with new features designed to save you even more time and provide better family nutrition.
Smart Shopping Lists
Enhanced shopping lists with smart caching, store section organization, and cross-week ingredient consolidation to minimize grocery trips and reduce waste.
Enhanced Recipe Favorites
Save and organize your family's favorite recipes with our improved favorites system. Expandable recipe previews and dedicated favorites page make meal planning even easier.
🚀 Continuous Innovation
These features represent our commitment to making meal planning easier for busy families. We're constantly adding new capabilities based on parent feedback and the latest technology.
Featured Family-Friendly Recipes
Hand-picked recipes from our meal plans - all AI safety-screened for families with detailed instructions and prep tips.
View Sample Recipes →
Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowls
A delicious Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowls recipe from our pescatarian meal plan. Perfect for families with young children.
Greek Stuffed Zucchini Boats
A delicious Greek Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe from our no_red_meat meal plan. Perfect for families with young children.
Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon
A delicious Herb-Crusted Salmon with Lemon recipe from our no_red_meat meal plan. Perfect for families with young children.
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Risotto
A delicious Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Risotto recipe from our pescatarian meal plan. Perfect for families with young children.
Get Access to Your Safety-Screened Recipes Today
Join Baby What Now for personalized meal plans, automatic shopping lists, and hundreds more AI safety-screened family recipes.
The Only AI Risk-Screened Meal Planning Service
While other services just send recipes, we use proprietary AI technology to screen every recipe for USDA guideline compliance before it reaches your family. See safety guidelines.
Temperature Compliance Screening
AI screens all cooking temperatures against USDA guidelines
High-Risk Ingredient Detection
AI automatically flags 15+ common choking hazards like whole grapes, cherry tomatoes, and nuts
Safety Guidelines
Risk identification following established safety guidelines
Complete Allergen Recognition
Identifies all major allergens (dairy, nuts, gluten, etc.) with cross-contamination warnings
Industry-First Technology:Our proprietary AI risk identification system screens every recipe for USDA guideline compliance following established safety standards - giving you peace of mind other services can't match.
Advanced Ingredient Safety Technology
Our proprietary AI analyzes every ingredient in every recipe to automatically identify potential safety concerns - something no other meal planning service offers.
High-Risk Ingredient Flagging
Automatically detects 15+ common choking hazards and provides specific safety instructions for each one.
Complete Allergen Recognition
Identifies all major allergens (Big 8 + common additions) with cross-contamination warnings.
🛡️ Industry-First Safety Technology
While other meal services just send recipes, we use advanced AI to scan every ingredient for potential safety concerns before it reaches your family.
Your Responsibility: You remain fully responsible for all child safety, food preparation, and supervision. Our technology is a helpful tool, but cannot replace proper parental care. Read our complete safety disclaimers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customize meal plan portions for my family?
Absolutely! Meal Plans are automatically adjusted to account for how many family members you have.
How much time will this actually save me?
Most parents save 3-4 hours per week on meal planning, grocery shopping, and decision-making. No more standing in the grocery store wondering what to cook!
How does the free trial work?
Sign up with just your email. You'll get a full week of meal plans and shopping lists to try our service risk-free.
Is this only for parents or families?
No! Our meal planning service is for anyone! We add additional features such as toddler adaptation and safety tips to our repicies, but anyone can use and find value in our service.
How does your AI risk identification system work?
Our proprietary AI technology screens every recipe for USDA temperature guideline compliance, choking prevention guidelines, and age-appropriate ingredients. This risk identification approach helps identify potential safety concerns following established safety guidelines.
What specific ingredients does your AI safety system detect?
Our AI analyzes every ingredient in every recipe to identify potential safety concerns:
- • High-risk choking hazards: whole grapes, cherry tomatoes, hot dogs, nuts, hard vegetables
- • All major allergens: dairy, eggs, nuts, gluten, fish, shellfish, soy, sesame
- • Age-inappropriate foods: honey for infants, excessive salt, raw ingredients
- • Temperature-sensitive items: meat, poultry, fish requiring specific cooking temps
Each flagged ingredient includes specific safety instructions. See our complete safety guidelines.
Is AI recipe screening reliable for identifying food safety risks?
Our AI system serves as a risk identification tool based on USDA and FDA guidelines. While not a substitute for proper food handling practices, this risk identification approach provides additional screening that other meal planning services don't offer. See our safety guidelines for more details. We also provide additional human screening for any recipe flagged by our AI screening tool.
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Important Safety Information
✓ Our AI risk identification system screens every recipe for USDA guideline compliance
Our meal plans provide recipe suggestions only. You are responsible for: