Question 1

What is Mini Chef Planner?

Accepted Answer

A meal planning app for families with young children. It builds a week of family meals around your children's ages, your allergies, and your budget, then generates the grocery list to shop it.

Question 2

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Mini Chef Planner is free to download on the App Store and Google Play, and there are no ads.

Question 3

What devices does it run on?

Accepted Answer

iPhone running iOS 15.1 or later, and Android. The app is available in English and Spanish.

Question 4

How long does setup take?

Accepted Answer

A few minutes. You add each child with their age, mark anything your family avoids, and set how many nights you can cook. Your first plan is ready straight after.

Question 5

When do I get a new plan?

Accepted Answer

A reminder arrives every Sunday morning. Answer a couple of quick questions and the week is built in minutes, with that week's grocery list ready at the same time.

Question 6

Can I change meals in a plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Swap any meal and the grocery list rebuilds around the change.

Question 7

How is the grocery list organized?

Accepted Answer

By aisle, not by recipe, so you walk the store once. Ingredients used in more than one meal are combined into a single line with one total.

Question 8

Do I have to cook seven nights a week?

Accepted Answer

No. Tell the app how many nights you can cook and it plans to that number.

Question 9

Can I use it for a grocery budget?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set a weekly target and plans are built to fit inside it. Prices vary by region and store, so treat it as a planning guide rather than an exact total.

Question 10

What age can I start using it?

Accepted Answer

Around six months, when most babies begin solids. Ask your pediatrician about the right timing for your child.

Question 11

Does it support baby-led weaning?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Choose baby-led weaning, purees, or a mix of both, and texture and preparation notes follow your approach.

Question 12

Do I have to cook a separate meal for my toddler?

Accepted Answer

No. Every plan is one dish for the whole table, with portion and texture swaps written into the recipe for the youngest eater.

Question 13

How does it handle allergies?

Accepted Answer

Set them once per family member and every plan, recipe, and grocery list respects them from then on. For a diagnosed allergy, keep reading labels: ingredients and manufacturing change.

Question 14

Is Mini Chef Planner medical advice?

Accepted Answer

No. It is a meal planning app, not a medical service, and nothing in it replaces guidance from your pediatrician or a registered dietitian. Questions specific to your child's health belong with them.

Question 15

How do I reset my password?

Accepted Answer

Use the forgot password link on the sign-in screen. The reset link arrives by email and opens straight back into the app.

Question 16

What data do you collect?

Accepted Answer

What the app needs to build your plans, and no more. The privacy policy has the full detail.

Question 17

How do I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

You can request deletion from inside the app, or contact us and we will take care of it.

Question 18

How do I get help or send feedback?

Accepted Answer

Use the contact page. We read every message and aim to reply within one business day.

Questions, answered plainly.

Getting started

Meal plans and groceries

Feeding babies and toddlers

Account and privacy

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