Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro
484 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsIs your baby ready to start solid foods but you’re feeling overwhelmed or confused about baby-led weaning? Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for and you don’t have to force-feed or spoon-feed to get them to eat real food!
I’m Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian specializing in infant feeding and baby-led weaning. I’m a college nutrition professor and mom of 7, and my goal is to help you start solid foods safely using baby-led weaning.
On this podcast I share practical tips on safe food preparation and starting solid foods, as well as in-depth interviews with other feeding experts. Listen to learn how you can get your baby to safely enjoy real food so that you can start enjoying mealtimes again too!
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10 Tools I Use Every Day to Simplify Feeding Babies
November 20, 2023 11:30 - 31 minutes#385: You don’t need a lot of fancy gadgets or a big budget to help your baby learn how to eat real food…but there are a few staple tools that will streamline your safe food preparation. In this episode I’m sharing 10 tools that I use every day to simplify feeding babies. 🛒 🛒 🛒 🛒 🛒 Links to tools and products mentioned in this episode. These are affiliate links and affiliate discount codes: Cuisinart 14 cup food processor: https://amzn.to/46CQgkN Mini loaf pan, 8 cavity: https://amzn.to/...
Fixing Our Broken Baby Feeding System with @simplifedbaby Andrea Ippolito
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes#384: What kind of lactation or breastfeeding support did you get BEFORE your baby was born? How about after? Did you have to pay for it or did your insurance? In this episode Andrea Ippolito from @simplifedbaby explains how our current baby feeding system is broken, and what continual help from a lactation specialist can do to improve breastfeeding rates, help maternal mental health, and create a more positive foray into feeding for new parents. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer ...
Beef: How to Safely Offer Beef to Babies
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes#383: If your family eats animal foods then meats like beef are a good idea to incorporate into the weaning diet. Beef provides unique nutrition, taste and texture opportunities and in this episode I’ll share a number of ways to make beef safe for babies, including my favorite cuts of beef - and the main type of beef I recommend that you avoid for early eaters. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other podcast episodes related to this topic: Episode 153 - Zinc: How to Get Enough Zinc with Baby-Led Weaning Foods Epi...
Food Allergy Prevention 101 with Tina Sindher, MD
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes#382: Offering food to your baby food is the only way to know if they’re allergic to it…but that doesn’t mean it’s not scary. In this episode pediatrician and food allergy practitioner and researcher Tina Sindher, MD is going to teach some basic tips for introducing allergenic foods as a means to help reduce the risk of food allergy in your baby. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other podcast episodes related to this topic you might enjoy are: Episode 380 - Why Doctors STILL Aren't Talking About Introducing Alle...
When Can I Start Sending Food to Daycare? with Yesenia Jacobo
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes#381: If your baby goes to daycare and you’re starting solid foods, you’re probably wondering, “When do these 2 things link up? When is it ok to start sending finger foods to daycare?” In this episode, new mom - Yesenia Jacobo is sharing her own experience doing baby-led weaning with her daughter Sophia and how and when they decided to start sending finger foods to daycare. Download the free feeding guide: DAYCARE + BABY-LED WEANING: How to be a baby-led weaning advocate at daycare at https:...
Why Doctors STILL Aren't Talking About Introducing Allergenic Foods with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes#380: When you were at your 4 or 6 month well check with your baby, did your pediatrician mention the importance of introducing peanut early and often? In this episode pediatrician and researcher Dr. Ruchi Gupta is talking about why only 13% of parents and caregivers are aware of the recommendations to introduce peanuts to babies early and often. From her unique vantage point as one of the most prolific researchers and foremost experts in pediatric food allergy - plus the mom of a child with...
Favorite Portable High Chairs for Feeding on the Go
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes#379: Which chairs are the best for feeding babies on the go? In this episode I’m sharing about 2 of my favorite portable high chair, which also work in a pinch if your current high chair at home isn’t cutting it. These 2 portable high chairs are durable and affordable and I think you’ll be a fan too! Here are links to my 2 favorite portable high chairs (these are affiliate links): https://amzn.to/3l896tm and https://amzn.to/32ernwj. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby ne...
Building Sensory Enjoyment at Mealtimes with Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L
October 26, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes#378: Sensory enjoyment, sensory processing, sensory challenges…what emotions or feelings do these terms conjure up as you’re introducing new foods to your baby? Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L is a feeding therapist who helps children with motor, sensory and mealtime challenges. She’s talking about why some children react differently to sensory inputs, how this can affect mealtime progress and how to promote sensory enjoyment with your baby. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby ne...
Safe High Chair Positioning
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes#377: Is your high chair too big for your baby right now? Don’t throw the baby out with the high chair just yet…we can fix that chair and make it a safe seat where your baby can eat. In this episode we’re looking at safe high chair positioning and a few simple steps you can do to modify your high chair in order to reduce the risk of choking. My favorite high chair is the Stokke Tripp Trapp and you can check it out here (this is an affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3X8iFM4 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other po...
Are Food Sensitivity Tests Bogus? with David Stukus, MD
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes#376: If you suspect your baby is sensitive to food, is it worth your time and money to explore food sensitivity testing? In this episode, noted pediatrician and allergist David Stukus, MD explains why and how food sensitivity tests do NOT work…and what (if anything) you should be testing for at all with regards to your baby’s ability to tolerate food. Follow Dr. Stukus on Instagram @allergykidsdoc. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Here are previous episode with Dr. Stukus that you might also enjoy: Episode 22...
Plant Based Sources of Iron
October 16, 2023 13:30 - 20 minutes#375: Will my baby get enough iron from food if we don’t eat meat? In this episode we’re exploring plant based sources of iron that babies can safely eat, including examples of starchy foods and plant proteins…as well as the best source of iron that also happens to be an allergenic food your baby can begin enjoying today! 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other podcast episodes related to this topic: Episode 263 - Iron Drops: Does My Baby Need Iron Supplements? Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat...
Iron Testing and Anemia Screening for Infants with Staffan Ahlandsberg, PhD
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes#374: Does your pediatrician screen for anemia at your baby’s in-office well check? In this episode Staffan Ahlandsberg, PhD from HemoCue is explaining how iron testing and anemia screening works…and what to do if your doctor is not screening for anemia (even if you’ve been told your baby is “not at risk” for anemia). 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other podcast episodes related to iron you might like: Ep 263 - Iron Drops: Does My Baby Need Iron Supplements? Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat ...
Aldi: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Aldi
October 10, 2023 15:48 - 20 minutes#373: Whether you're a seasoned Aldi shopper fan or have never stepped foot in one before, you'll discover some amazing baby-led weaning foods to grab from Aldi. From pre-cut fruits to delicious snacks, I’ve got you and your baby covered! Join me as I share grocery shopping recommendations and simple baby-led weaning meal planning tips. Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes about grocery shopping that you might enjoy are: 371 - Thrive Market: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Thrive Mark...
Mom's Mental Health: Strengthening Parenthood Through Therapy with @momwell Erica Djossa, PHM-C
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes#372: Checking in on YOUR mental health in this episode. How are you as a mom doing with anxiety, overwhelm, self-care, invisible load? Moms are unlikely to prioritize themselves over the well-being of their babies or partners or other obligations in life…but Erica Djossa thinks there’s a better way. Erica is a registered psychotherapist and founder of Momwell, an online entity that provides educational resources and virtual therapy for moms. In this interview she’s talking about how when a...
Thrive Market: 10 Baby-Led Weaning Foods to Buy from Thrive Market
October 02, 2023 11:35 - 13 minutes#371: If you like the groceries that come to you, you’ve probably heard of Thrive Market. They don’t carry much in the way of fresh food, but I combed their online market to bring you 10 baby-led weaning foods you can buy from Thrive Market if that’s your thing. More baby-led weaning grocery shopping episodes for you are here: Trader Joe's: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Trader Joe's Costco: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Costco Sprouts Farmer's Market: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Sprouts Walmart: 10 BLW ...
Why Do Some Feeding Therapists Disagree with Baby-Led Weaning? with Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes#370: Not all feeding therapists are on board with baby-led weaning. In fact, many Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists who specialize in infant feeding mistakenly think that baby-led weaning is dangerous or that babies do not have the ability to feed themselves. In this interview episode, feeding therapist Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC talks about baby-led weaning in the feeding therapy community and how the next generation of feeding therapists are increasingly embrac...
Target: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Target
September 25, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes#369: Target: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Target What baby-led weaning foods can I get at Target? In this episode, I share 10 foods that can be conveniently purchased from Target while you're running other errands! These foods are all from my 100 First Foods list. Listen to discover the great food options for your baby at Target as we go through my grocery shopping experience. 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://b...
Using a Milk Ladder for Babies with Dairy Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes#368: If your child has a cow’s milk protein allergy, they may not need to avoid cow’s milk protein forever. Today we’re talking about using a milk ladder for reintroduction of dairy foods with Carina Venter, PhD, RDN, a food allergy expert and the publisher of the original milk ladder. While milk ladders have traditionally been used in milder cases of milk allergy, Carina is explaining how the milk ladder has transformed over the years, how children with more severe milk allergies are havi...
5 Uncommon Questions About Starting Solid Foods
September 18, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes#367: Here are a few not-so-normal infant feeding questions I’ve gotten lately. We’re all over the board in this episode from where to feed your baby if you don’t have a high chair to whether or not BBs used to shoot pheasant make the bird unsafe for your baby to eat. Hope you guys enjoy these answers to 5 Uncommon Questions About Starting Solid Foods. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video worksho...
Oral Immunotherapy: Helping Babies Become Less Reactive to Allergenic Foods with David Stukus, MD
September 14, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes#366: If your baby has a diagnosed food allergy, you might feel overwhelmed by the idea of food avoidance for the indefinite future. But Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) offers a promising alternative whereby a person can gradually learn to eat or tolerate increasingly larger amounts of the offending food protein working towards desensitization. In this episode pediatric allergist Dr. David Stukus explains what oral immunotherapy is, how it works and whether or not it’s a viable option for young chil...
Vitamin C: How it Helps Iron Absorption for Babies
September 11, 2023 14:30 - 21 minutes#365: Feeding a variety of food to your baby is exciting and as your baby transition to eating more solid foods nutrition needs increasingly now come from food - including vitamin C. In this episode, learn about Vitamin C-rich baby foods & more about the role of Vitamin C in your baby's diet. Tune in to gain more the confidence needed to provide a safe start to solid foods using baby led weaning. Happy Feeding! 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my ...
Dinnertime SOS for Babies & Toddlers with @yummytoddlerfood Amy Palanjian
September 07, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes#364: When it comes to cooking dinner for your family, do you plan out every meal a week in advance or do you wing it day by day? In this episode Amy Palanjian from @yummytoddlerfood is sharing her Dinnertime SOS strategy for making meals when you’re cooking for toddlers and babies. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS. 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 Want guided help ...
Hotel Breakfast Buffet Babies can Safely Eat
September 05, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes#363: Traveling with babies is easy, if you know which foods they can eat. In this episode I’m taking you through a typical hotel breakfast buffet, identifying safe baby-led weaning options for early eaters. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS. 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program ...
How Babies Use All 5 Senses When Learning to Eat
August 25, 2023 15:41 - 17 minutes#362: Eating is a FULL sensory experience for your baby! In this episode we'll discusses how babies use all five of their senses when learning how to eat. We cover the importance of familiar and pleasant aromas in enticing babies to try new foods, as well as the role of vision, hearing, touch, smell, and taste in the sensory experience of eating. Babies need enough time and space to learn how to eat while engaging all their senses, rather than just focusing on how much they are eating! Tune i...
Label Reading 102 for Babies: Saturated Fats, Fiber, and %DV
August 22, 2023 15:30 - 17 minutes#361: Do you need to worry about how much saturated fat your baby eats? In this episode we’re looking at 3 additional areas of the nutrition facts panel as they pertain to babies’ intake: saturated fats, fiber and the percent daily value (%DV). See episode 351 for Label Reading 101 for info about added sugars, sodium and iron for babies. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-...
What's Wrong with Rice Cereal for Babies?
August 17, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes#360: Rice cereal is not an ideal first food for your baby. In this episode we’re exploring the drawbacks of regular reliance on iron fortified white rice cereal in the weaning diet. Your baby can learn to eat foods that naturally contain iron. Learn why you do not need to rely on refined, fortified, processed baby foods that increase the risk of arsenic toxicity and feel empowered to skip baby cereals altogether when starting solid foods. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your b...
Beets: How to Safely Offer Beets to Your Baby
August 14, 2023 16:30 - 11 minutes#359: Beets are a fabulous vegetable for babies to eat…and there are so many ways to offer beets safely for early eaters. In this episode we’re looking at roasting vs. boiling vs. pressure cooking fresh beets as well as canned beets and ready-prepared beet options you can buy at the grocery store. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS. 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 Wa...
My Baby is Dropping Food: What Do I Do?
August 11, 2023 22:00 - 19 minutes#358: Babies dropping food on the floor is annoying…but how do we react? In this episode we’re exploring why babies drop food, how it’s different for earlier eaters vs. older babies and some suggestions for responding when babies drop food on the floor and make a mess. The splash mats and baby-led weaning bibs mentioned in this episode are from the company Bapron Baby. You can get 10% off everything at bapronbaby.com with my affiliate discount code KATIE10. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foo...
How Long Should My Baby's Meal Be?
August 08, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes#357: Is your baby sitting at the table for too long? Or not long enough? Is there even a “right length” of time for meals? In this episode we’re looking at recommendations for how long your baby should be spending eating meals at different ages and stages. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS. 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 Want guided help on how to make all of the ...
Open Cup Practice: 3 Tips for Simplifying Your Technique
August 05, 2023 16:12 - 24 minutes#356: How can I help my baby learn to drink out of an open cup? In this episode we’re covering best practices for helping your baby learn to become an independent drinker. Your baby CAN go directly from the breast or bottle to an open cup, and these tips will help simplify your technique for making this milestone happen. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR B...
Pasta: How to Make Pasta Safe for Babies to Eat
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes#355: Pasta lovers, rejoice: your baby CAN learn how to safely eat pasta. In this episode I’m covering how to make pasta safe for early eaters, including which types of pasta to choose (and which ones to steer clear of), thoughts on whole wheat and chickpea pastas, what type of sauce works for baby-led weaning and why pasta is my preferred way to safely introduce your baby to the potentially allergenic food wheat. 🍝 🍝 🍝 🍝 🍝 Looking for a low sodium marinara sauce you can add to your baby’s ...
Can Babies Wear Sunscreen with Rebecca Hartman, MD MPH
July 27, 2023 13:39 - 28 minutes#354: Can babies wear sunscreen? You know that saying, “When in doubt…leave it out.” But is sunscreen harmful for babies under the age of 6 months? My guest in this episode is Rebecca Hartman, she’s a dermatologist and mom of 2. In this interview Dr. Hartman shares information about the difference between chemical sunscreens and mineral sunscreens, with her own personal mom insight on why she doesn’t use chemical sunscreens for her kids. Dr. Hartman has a conflict of interest to disclose. Sh...
Working Parents: Weekend Routine for Trying New Foods
July 24, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes#353: What if you don’t have time to try new foods with your baby during the week? In this episode I’m sharing a weekend routine for working parents who are doing baby-led weaning. While it is perfectly safe to offer your baby 1 (or more) new food each day, in households with working parents, that might not be realistic. If the weekend is the only time for you to get new foods in, your baby can still safely learn to eat a wide variety of foods. Here are some of the exact weekend feeding sch...
Is this Typical? Feeding Therapist FAQs with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes#352: My baby gnaws on the wrong end of the spoon…and shoves fistfulls of food in her mouth…and has no interest in holding his own cup. Is this typical? Feeding Therapist Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP is here to answer speech and swallow questions related to starting solid foods in this rapid-fire Q&A interview. Follow Dawn on Instagram @msdawnslp and her website is https://msdawnslp.com/. Dawn is the feeding expert for ezpz, maker of developmentally appropriate feeding gear. She is the awa...
Label Reading 101: What to Look for in Foods You Offer Your Baby
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes#351: What do you look for when you’re reading labels of foods you’re going to feed your baby? Reading food labels can be overwhelming, especially when there isn’t infant specific information on them! In this episode we’re exploring the very few key items to scan when deciding if you’re going to buy and offer a particular food to your baby. Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/351 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Another BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts you m...
Baby Brain Health: How Does the Weaning Diet Impact Baby's Brain with Tommy Wood, BM, BCh, PhD
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes#350: Do you ever look at your baby and think, “I wonder what is going on inside of your brain right now?” Well my guest today knows a LOT about baby’s brains…and in particular how the maternal diet and infant weaning diet affects baby’s brain development. His name is Dr. Tommy Wood and he is a neonatal neuroscientist who specializes in preterm infants and studies their brain development. In this interview we chat about some of the different nutrients you’ve probably heard of, things like i...
Is it OK to Take a Break from Baby-Led Weaning?
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes#349: What if you started solid foods but you’re thinking about taking a break. Maybe your baby is sick, or you’re planning to travel, or your baby is teething and you’re just not feeling up to the challenge. Is it ok to take a break from starting solid foods if you’re doing baby-led weaning? In this episode we’re exploring reasons why you would want to pause with trying out new foods as well as other scenarios where it’s best to keep going. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcas...
Constipation: What is Typical for Babies Transitioning to Solid Foods? with @kidsgastrodoc Rebecca Winderman, MD
July 06, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes#348: So, you started solid foods and now your baby is constipated. Why? Dr. Rebecca Winderman is here tor help. She’s a pediatric gastroenterologist who knows EVERYTHING about your baby’s gut. In this interview Dr. Winderman is walking us through what constipation is, what’s normal for babies, when you should worry if your baby hasn’t pooped and which foods are more constipating than others. Dr. Winderman is on Instagram @kidsgastrodoc https://www.instagram.com/kidsgastrodoc/ and her websi...
Supplements You Can Skip if Your Baby Has Started Solid Foods
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes#347: Does my baby need supplements or can they get all of the nutrition they need from food? In this episode we’re looking at supplements you can skip if your baby has started solid foods. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on supplements for babies that you might enjoy: Episode 263 - Iron Drops: Does My Baby Need Iron Supplements? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/263 Episode 193 - Protein: How Much Protein Does My Baby Need? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/193 Episod...
Clutter-Free Kitchen Tips When You Have Kids with Katy Joy Wells
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes#346: Does the clutter situation in your house and your kitchen ever get to you? Having a baby means bringing a lot more STUFF home, and Katy Joy Wells is here to help you declutter. Katy is a clutter expert and mom of 2 and in this episode she’s sharing some practical, actionable tips for simplifying your life when there’s just too much baby stuff. Katy is online at https://www.katyjoywells.com/ and Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells/ 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MA...
YouTube Behind the Scenes: Baby-Led Weaning Channel Turns One!
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes#345: Seeing really is believing when it comes to baby-led weaning. Our baby-led weaning YouTube channel is one year old! In this episode I’m tearing back the curtain to show you how one year of YouTube has been, chat about what we’ve learned and why YouTube is now by FAR my favorite video sharing platform for visually teaching about starting solid foods. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOOD...
When Feeding Hurts: How to Alleviate Infant Feeding Pain with Deb Flashenberg
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes#344: When you think of all of the responsibilities of keeping your baby alive, it can hurt your brain…but feeding your baby can also hurt your body. Deb Flashenberg wants to help you feel pain free and in this episode she’s talking about the importance of breath, posture and positioning to help alleviate the aches and pains that come with bottle or breastfeeding our babies. Deb Flashenberg is the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York City and she’s online at https://prenatalyogac...
Is 8 Months Too Late to Switch to Finger Foods?
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes#343: What if your 8 month old hasn’t started on finger foods yet? Is it too late to switch? In this episode we’re exploring some practical reasons why you should prioritize finger foods with actionable steps for doing so…even if you feel like your baby is late to the finger food game. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 If your baby was born prematurely, don’t forget to adjust their age when starting solid foods and you can learn more in this episode: Ep 119 - Premature Babies: How to Estimate & Adjust Age for Star...
BBQ Meats Your Baby Can Eat with Barbecue Pitmaster Taylor Carroll
June 15, 2023 14:30 - 36 minutes#342: Does the thought of making meat for your baby to eat freak you out? Taylor Carroll is a barbecue pitmaster and baby-led weaning mom, who knows a LOT about meat. In this episode Taylor is teaching about what cuts of meat are safe for babies to eat (plus meats that babies should not eat), tips on making soft shreddable strips of meat and how she’s gotten her 7-month-old baby to try over 50 foods so far! Follow Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylor_carroll_cooks/ 💯 💯 💯 💯...
Morning Routine for Baby-Led Weaning
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes#341: What does the morning look like when you start introducing solid foods? In this episode we’re exploring two different morning routine scenarios with how to layer solid food into your baby’s milk and nap schedule. ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ Branch Basics non-toxic cleaning supplies that actually clean the baby-led weaning mess! Get 15% off starter kits with affiliate discount code KATIE15 < < Click Here to Shop Branch Basics > > 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you m...
A Pediatrician's Perspective on Baby-Led Weaning with Jessica Simkins, MD
June 08, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes#340: What is your doctor’s take on starting solid foods? Do they like baby-led weaning, or prefer spoon-feeding of purees? In this episode I’m chatting with pediatrician and baby-led weaning mom Jessica Simkins, MD about her own perspective on starting solid foods. If you’re not sure how to talk to your doctor about baby-led weaning, Dr. Simkins has some great advice and recommendations in this episode. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Learn more about pediatricians + BLW in this other podcast episode: How to Ta...
Life After Baby-Led Weaning: Exploring Toddler Eating Habits
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes#339: What changes when your baby turns 1 year old? Toddlers are tricky when it comes to eating, but knowing what to look out for can help. In this episode we explore transitioning to cow’s milk, how to deemphasize snacks and prioritize iron foods even as you’re dealing with the inevitable picky eating that usually sets in starting in the second year of life. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy: Episode 191 - 12 Month Babies: Sample BLW Feedin...
Breastmilk Popsicles? Try this Pre-Feeding Activity with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes#338: What’s the deal with breastmilk popsicles? …or formula popsicles? Or popsicles in general for a pre-feeding skill. In this episode Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP introduces the Tiny Pops she designed for ezpz. We talk about the developmental benefits of popsicles, which foods freeze well for babies and how to incorporate popsicles into your pre-feeding routine. Get 10% off the ezpz Tiny Pops and all ezpz feeding gear with affiliate discount code KATIE10: http://shrsl.com/1s7be 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧...
Top 5 BLW Questions Answered
May 29, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes#337: If you’re feeling STUCK about starting solid foods, I’m answering some of the most common questions about baby-led weaning in this episode. From what to do if your baby breaks off a piece of food in their mouth to when they’re not eating and you feel like you’ve tried everything, this episode covers five frequently asked baby-led weaning questions I’m hearing right now from parents of babies who are just starting solid foods. Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are h...
Baby Feeding Milestones, Floor Seats and Hip Dysplasia with KC Rickerd, PT, DPT from @milestones.and.motherhood
May 25, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes#336: Hip dysplasia requires 23 hours per day bracing and can interfere with safe seating in a high chair. In this episode KC Rickerd, PT, DPT from @milestones.and.motherhood is sharing tons of advice about baby milestones, safe high chair positioning as well as the signs of readiness to eat your baby should be exhibiting before you start solid foods. KC is online at https://www.milestonesandmotherhood.com and you can follow her on Instagram @milestones.and.motherhood https://www.instagram.c...