Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro

Eggs: 7 Easy Ways to Safely Offer Your Baby Eggs Jun 24, 2025

#49: Introducing eggs early and often is key to helping prevent egg allergy…but, figuring out how to safely offer those eggs to your baby can be tricky. In this episode, I’m breaking down 7 easy ways to safely offer eggs using the baby-led weaning approach. From quick prep methods to texture tips that support self-feeding, you’ll walk away with practical ideas you can put to use in your own kitchen starting this week.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why eggs are one of the easiest allergenic foods to offer to your baby...and why we no longer wait on feeding babies egg white until after age 1

2. 7 different ways that babies can safely eat eggs - and why scrambled eggs aren’t the best bet for early eaters

3. A vegan substitute for eggs if you don’t eat eggs because of egg allergy or because your family does not eat animal products Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/49

Links from this episode: • Easy zucchini egg cup recipe for baby-led weaning from my Instagram account @babyledweanteam is here. • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 15 - Egg: How to Introduce Your Baby to This Potentially Allergenic Food

• Episode 124 - Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

• Episode 143 - BLW Basics: How to Make Fritters for Self-Feeding Babies

• Episode 487 - Egg Substitute Ideas for Baby-Led Weaning (...that actually work)

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Be sure to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@babyledweanteam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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How to Flavor, Season & Spice Your Baby's Food with Kanchan Koya, PhD Jun 20, 2025

#47: Babies don’t have to eat bland food! In this episode, spice expert and cookbook author Kanchan Koya, PhD @chiefspicemama shares how to safely introduce seasonings and spices to your baby’s food. Learn which spices are safe, why they support health, and how to bring your family’s food culture into your baby’s diet from the start.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Which spices are safe for babies, and which seasonings you’ll want to skip (and why)

2. Howspices support your baby’s health and development of their flavor palate

3. What spices to add to kick the flavor up in your baby’s starter finger foods, even if you’re not a confident cook

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/48

Links from this episode: • Get Kanchan’s book Spice Spice Baby on Amazon here • Visit Kanchan’s website for the Spice Spice Baby book here • Follow Kanchan on Instagram @chiefspicemama • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 33 - Salt: 3 Easy Ways to Minimize Sodium for Your Baby

• Episode 316 - Taste Preferences in Babies: When and How do They Develop? with Alison Ventura, PhD

• Episode 498 - Taste Training: Introducing Flavors to Babies with @getpermissioninstitute Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA

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Oatmeal: How Your Baby Can Safely Self-Feed Oatmeal Jun 17, 2025

#47: Oatmeal is a warm, familiar food, but what’s the best way to introduce oatmeal to your baby? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to safely serve oatmeal so your baby can self-feed from the start. We’re talking about which types of oatmeal to use (and which to skip), how to cook it for the right texture, and why you don’t need to buy baby-specific oatmeal to get enough iron. Plus, I’ll show you how to keep the self-feeding principles of baby-led weaning, even with puree-textured foods like oatmeal. Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why oatmeal is a more preferable starter cereal for babies over rice cereal

2. How iron levels differ in oatmeal types, and why “baby oatmeal” isn’t necessary

3. Which type of instant oatmeal has surprisingly more iron than other oats

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/47

Links from this episode: • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 64 - How to Pre-Load A BLW Spoon Self-Feeding Technique with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• Episode 99 - Are Organic Foods Better for My Baby?

• Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day?

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Celebrating Dads who Do Baby-Led Weaning Jun 12, 2025

#46: Let’s shine the spotlight on dads who are diving headfirst into baby-led weaning. From pediatricians and military dads to first-timers and seasoned pros, these proud fathers share what they love most about watching their babies explore real foods. Whether your partner’s already on board or needs a little nudge, these dad stories are sure to inspire. Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How these dads learned to love baby-led weaning even though it freaked them out at first

2. Which foods are actually easier to get the dads to offer for the first time vs. moms

3. What a pediatrician dad and a deployed dad did to come around on baby-led weaning

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/46

Links from this episode: • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 22 - Grandparents, Spouses & Partners: Getting Doubters on Board with Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 53 - Explaining Baby-Led Weaning to a Skeptic: 10 Benefits of Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 203 - Vegan Mom, Cattle-Rancher Dad & a BLW Baby: Family Feeding Dynamics with Suzy Quebbeman

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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How to Build a Balanced Baby-Led Weaning Plate Jun 09, 2025

#45: Wondering what should actually be on your baby’s plate during baby-led weaning? In this episode, you’ll learn how to build a balanced plate using a simple structure that supports independent eating and provides the nutrients your baby needs. Learn why less variety is okay in the beginning, how to structure a 20-minute meal, and which foods go where on your baby’s plate.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why there are no such thing as set portion sizes for babies (....if you see them: they are made up!)

2. How to offer 1 new food per day while still continuing to expose your baby to familiar foods

3. Which foods to place where in the ezpz Mini Mat / suction plate (...it actually does matter)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/45

Links from this episode: • ezpz feeding gear - get 15% off with code BABYLED here (this is an affiliate code): https://ezpzfun.com/BABYLED • ezpz bowls for introducing 1 new food each day - I use the ezpz Tiny Bowl (5 oz) and the ezpz Mini Bowl (8 oz) - code BABYLED for 15% off shop here. • ezpz Mini Mat for offering 1 new food + 2 familiar foods - this is the original silicone suction mat and code BABYLED works for 15% off here. • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 93 - Reintroducing Familiar Foods Back on Your Baby's Plate

• Episode 358 - My Baby is Dropping Food: What Do I Do?

• Episode 485 - Silicone Feeding Gear Tastes Like Soap? Here's How to Fix it...

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Be sure to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@babyledweanteam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Just Starting Baby-Led Weaning? Ask Me Anything... Jun 05, 2025

#44: Are you just starting out with baby-led weaning and FULL of questions about whether your baby can safely self-feed? Well then, this is the episode for you! I’m going to rapid fire answering your questions about getting a SAFE start to baby-led weaning.

In this Ask Me Anything episode I’m covering the topics of readiness to feed, gagging, food refusal, scheduling, weaning from the bottle, dealing with doubters and family members who say, “you were spoon fed and you turned out fine!!”. Also diving into what your baby should drink, flavoring your baby’s food without salt and sugar, daycare, constipation and CHEESE!!

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How much gagging is normal? My 7 MO seems to be hating BLW b/c he is gagging a lot

2. If baby refuses a food, should we get something different out or accept & try again next meal?

3. @ckbillman1 How many times a day offer BLW to 6-7m old, how many meals/d until 1 year

4. @mrsrobinson1229 How/When to wean from bottle, what should timeline be

5. @jessigreer1 What to tell family when they say “but you turned out fine” I didn’t; I don’t like veg

5. @jenc818 Do you offer water every meal? How much?

6. @patelzil how can i incorporate indian vegetables dishes with spices...trying to raise veg baby

7. @babielonian how do I know if my 6m old ready to start?

8. @vidd.au what cheese can 8 month old baby have?

9. @bri0085 v interested in BLW but do daycare 3X a week, recommend purees there?

10. @reginanelan how to deal with extreme constipation and pain?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/44

Links from this episode: • Use KATIE10 for $10 off on all Online CPR Training Courses • Today’s podcast is brought to you by Baby Quip, the #1 baby equipment rental service delivering clean, safe & insured rented baby gear RIGHT to your door. They’re now available in more than 500 cities in the US & Canada & you can check them out at babyquip.com • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 55 - How to Drop a Milk Feed

• Episode 58 - What do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD

• Episode 368 - Using a Milk Ladder for Babies with Dairy Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

• Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Be sure to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@babyledweanteam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Sesame: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food Jun 02, 2025

#43: Sesame is now officially recognized as a top allergenic food—but is it safe for your baby? In this episode, you’ll learn how to safely introduce sesame using baby-led weaning. From the rise in sesame allergies to simple and safe ways to serve tahini or black sesame powder, I’m sharing everything you need to confidently introduce this important food.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. What sesame allergy is and how common it is in babies around the world

2. Why sesame seeds and crunchy sesame snacks aren’t ideal for early eaters

3. How to safely introduce your baby to sesame to help lower the risk of sesame allergy down the road Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/43

Links from this episode: • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 58 - What do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO JOIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Be sure to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@babyledweanteam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Is Cow's Milk a Must for Toddlers? with Sophie Egan May 29, 2025

#42: Does your one-year-old really need to drink cow’s milk? In this episode, food writer and mom of twins Sophie Egan, author of How to Be a Conscious Eater, joins me to explore the cultural, environmental, and ethical reasons some families choose to skip cow’s milk after age one. We’re digging into what it means to make conscious food choices for your baby—and your planet…and whether or not skipping cow’s milk is a good idea.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Challenge the idea that cow’s milk is a toddler must-have and explore where that recommendation really comes from

2. Discover why some families are skipping cow’s milk—for reasons that go beyond just nutrition

3. Learn how to make food choices that reflect your values around health, culture, and the environment—even with young kids

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/42

Links from this episode:

• Visit Sophie’s website https://www.sophieegan.com/

• Read Sophie’s email newsletter “Climate Kitchen” written for climate curious parents and empowering food loving families who care https://climate-kitchen.beehiiv.com/

• Read Sophie’s book How to Be a Conscious Eater on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/426PUUs

• Listen to Sophie Egan on the Pressure Cooker podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-why-american-kids-drink-so-much-milk/id1625942344?i=1000657895609 • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 285 - Are Plant-Based Milks Safe for Babies?

• Episode 76 - Sustainable Meat: Smart Selections for Starting Solids with Diana Rodgers, RD

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Shellfish: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food May 26, 2025

#41: Shellfish is one of the Big 8 allergenic foods (...the 8 foods that account for about 90% of food allergy) and even though it is one of the more common pediatric food allergies, it’s the one that I find parents are the most hesitant about introducing to their babies. That may be because we are less inclined to be making shrimp and crab and scallops at home than some of the allergenic foods, but it’s still a category of food we should introduce to baby early and often to help prevent shellfish allergy down the road.

In this episode we’re looking at a few easy ways to introduce babies to shellfish. You can do pieces of shrimp or some of the more rubbery mollusks, but I prefer to wait until baby has at least 1 tooth and has tried some trickier textured foods out before diving right into the rubbery pieces of shellfish. Making shrimp into shrimp cakes or patties is a really easy way to offer shellfish in a baby-led weaning form that is easy and safe for babies to self-feed.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Which types of shellfish are considered more vs. less allergenic

2. How to safely prepare 3 types of shellfish (...and rubbery shrimp cocktail is not one of them!)

3. Why your baby is unlikely to react the first time they have shellfish…but pay attention time 2 👀

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/41

Links from this episode:⁠ • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 31 - Fish: How to Introduce Your Baby to This Potentially Allergenic Food

• Episode 130 - Why Benadryl is Not the Best Idea when Introducing Allergenic Foods with @raisinggoodparents Phil Boucher, MD

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6 Reasons to Skip the Sippy Cup with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP May 22, 2025

#40: Did you know it’s TOTALLY find to skip the sippy cup phase? As a new mom, this was news to me. I just assumed baby went from breast or bottle to a sippy cup and then eventually to an open cup.

But my guest Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP set me straight! She’s a speech language pathologist specializing in infant feeding and pediatric swallowing and she designed my FAVORITE baby-led weaning cup, the Tiny Cup for ezpz.

Dawn’s sharing 6 reasons why you want to skip the sippy cup and I think they’re going to blow your mind. From not being necessary to actually downright dangerous and potentially interfering with baby’s ability to hit feeding and speech milestones, you’re going to be looking at the sippy cup in a whole new skeptical way my friends!

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How sippy cups were invented by adults, for adults and they’re not developmentally ok for babies

2. Why sippy cups impede feeding and speech milestones…and what to do instead

3. How to help your baby move from the breast or bottle right to an open cup, no sippy cup needed

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/40

Links from this episode:

• ⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP on her website www.msdawnslp.com and her Instagram @msdawnslp

• ezpz Tiny Cup (6 months+), ezpz Mini Cup + Straw System (9 months+) - use the code BABYLED for a 15% discount, shop here (this is an affiliate link): https://ezpzfun.com/BABYLED • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 101 - Straw Cup vs. Open Cups: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• Episode 356 - Open Cup Practice: 3 Tips for Simplifying Your Technique

• Episode 396 - Are 360 Cups Ok? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

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Tree Nuts: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food May 19, 2025

#39: Can you safely offer tree nuts to your baby if whole nuts and thick nut butter are choking hazards? Yes…and it’s a good idea to do tree nuts early and often! Tree nuts are one of the Top 9 allergenic foods, and early introduction may help reduce the risk of developing a tree nut allergy. In this episode, you’ll learn how to safely serve tree nuts to your baby using almond flour and thinned out nut butter. We’ll also cover why almond milk doesn’t count and how to watch for signs of an allergic reaction.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How to safely modify common tree nut foods so they’re ideal for even early eaters to try 2. Why almond milk is not an appropriate option for introducing tree nut protein to babies 3. Which tree nuts to try out for your baby (...and why coconut isn’t one of them

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/39

Links from this episode:

• ⁠Puffworks Baby Almond Puffs are a no-stress, low-mess way to safely introduce your baby to tree nut (do this after you introduce peanut as these puffs do contain peanut too); use the code BLWPOD to save 15% here (this is an affiliate link). • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 14 - Peanut: How to Introduce Your Baby to This Potentially Allergenic Food

• Episode 58 - What do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD

• Episode 380 - Why Doctors STILL Aren't Talking About Introducing Allergenic Foods with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH

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Healthy Baby Food in Nigeria with Latifat Okara May 15, 2025

#38: Soy is one of the Top 9 allergenic foods, but it often causes confusion for parents when their baby is starting solid foods: can my baby eat soy and if so, what’s the safest way to prepare it? In this episode, you’ll learn how to safely introduce soy to your baby for 2 different ages and stages, plus a look at soy milk and why it’s not ideal for babies. We’ll cover soy allergy stats, debunk some common myths, and walk through the best practices for offering this food early and often. If you’ve heard conflicting things about soy, this episode will give you the facts you need to move forward confidently.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How overreliance on pap in Nigeria contributes to malnutrition - and how Latifat helped her daughter thrive with more nutritious local foods

2. Which other nutrient-dense weaning options Latifat and her team began to explore that babies can actually eat (...including crayfish!)

3. How cultural beliefs, religious practices and seasonal food availability shape infant feeding practices in Nigeria Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/38

Links from this episode:

• Helping Babies Get a Nutritious Start in Life - article about Latifat Okara’s work from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

• Nomnom Babies - Latifat’s infant weaning Instagram page @nomnom_babies

• Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) information page on soy and soy allergy, click here. ⁠https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/common-allergens/soy⁠ • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 149 - Pouches: Why Your Baby Doesn't Need to Suck Pureed Food Out of Pouches with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• Episode 316 - Taste Preferences in Babies: When and How do They Develop? with Alison Ventura, PhD

• Episode 410 - Empowering Black and African American Breastfeeding Families with @cinnamoms_ Toncé Jackson, EdD, MPH, RDN, CLE

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Soy: How to Introduce Your Baby to This Potentially Allergenic Food May 12, 2025

#37: Soy is one of the Top 9 allergenic foods, but it often causes confusion for parents when their baby is starting solid foods: can my baby eat soy and if so, what’s the safest way to prepare it? In this episode, you’ll learn how to safely introduce soy to your baby for 2 different ages and stages, plus a look at soy milk and why it’s not ideal for babies. We’ll cover soy allergy stats, debunk some common myths, and walk through the best practices for offering this food early and often. If you’ve heard conflicting things about soy, this episode will give you the facts you need to move forward confidently.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why soy is less allergenic than the other foods on the Top 9 list of potentially allergenic foods, but still no less important to introduce to your baby early and often

2. The easiest way to introduce your baby to soy (...spoiler alert: it’s tofu) and I’m including tips on what type of tofu to choose and how to serve to baby safely

3. A comparison of tofu vs. soymilk for the introduction of soy to baby and why tofu is a better bet than soy milk for a number of reasons Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/37

Links from this episode:

• Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) information page on soy and soy allergy, click here. https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/common-allergens/soy • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD

• Episode 285 - Are Plant-Based Milks Safe for Babies?

• Episode 493 - Vegetarian Baby-Led Weaning: A Practical Guide for Plant-Based Families

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Preventing Severe Picky Eating from Your Baby's First Bites with Dr. Katja Rowell May 08, 2025

#36: How does typical picky eating differ from severe picky eating and are both or either preventable?In this episode family doctor turned child feeding specialist Katja Rowell, MD walks us through steps to helping babies develop a foundational love of food from their first bites, along with tips on differentiating between typical and extreme picky eating, and what to do and where to go if you do think your baby’s feeding behavior is not typical.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How does typical picky eating differ from severe picky eating?

2. Which pressure tactics parents engage in at mealtimes without even realizing…

3. Where to go if you suspect your baby’s behavior is more than typical picky eating...but also why many parents' fears about picky eating are unfounded Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/36

Links from this episode:

• Visit Dr. Rowell’s website The Feeding Doctor at https://www.thefeedingdoctor.com

• Read Dr. Rowell’s books Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating and Helping Your Child When Mealtimes are Hard on Amazon (these are affiliate links)

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 90 - Picky-Eater Siblings + BLW Babies feat. Molly Ferraro

• Episode 306 - Picky Eating Prevention Tips with Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

• Episode 462 - Is this Picky Eating or ARFID? with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD

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Babies Don't Need Snacks: Why Your Early Eater is Better Off Skipping Snacks May 05, 2025

#34: Think your baby needs snacks? Think again. In this episode, we’re diving into why milk—breastmilk or formula—is your baby’s perfect “snack” between meals and why skipping snacks during the weaning phase can set your baby up for better eating habits in toddlerhood. You’ll learn how early snacking sabotages appetite and meals, and how to build a solid feeding routine without the snack trap.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. What a baby’s typical meal schedule can look like at 6-7 months, 8-9 months and the 10-12 month stage

2. Why the breastmilk and/or formula your baby is drinking between meals is the “insurance policy” to fill in the nutrient gaps as baby is learning to eat more food

3. Some instances of when snacks might be needed and my favorite go to snacks for babies Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/35

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 235 - When to Move Milk Behind Food with Nicole Boehm

• Episode 407 - Airplane Snacks: Portable travel food ideas that won't stink up the plane

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Baby-Led Bottle Feeding: Paced Bottle Feeding Techniques with Amy Peterson, IBCLC May 01, 2025

#34: Is it possible you’ve been bottle-feeding your baby wrong all this time? In today’s episode Amy Peterson, IBCLC is here to teach about paced bottle feeding, a baby-led technique. Amy shares how baby-led bottle feeding works, how to recognize your baby’s feeding cues and simple ways to teach other caregivers this important skill so you’re all on board with your baby leading the way. If you’re offering bottles - or plan to - this conversation will help you feel confident in letting your baby lead the way.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How simply changing the position of your baby in your arms and the bottle in your hands can more closely emulate the breastfeeding experience

2. What to look for as far as hunger and fullness cues go so you don’t accidentally promote overfeeding if you’re using a bottle

3. Why offering a bottle with a nipple full of milk can overwhelm (...and overfeed) your baby and how to do paced and baby-led bottle feeding.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/34

Links from this episode:

• Read Amy’s book: Balancing Breast and Bottle - Feeding Your Baby, 2nd edition available on Amazon here (this is an affiliate link).

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠ Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 310 - Healthy Bottle Feeding: How to Be Responsive with Alison Ventura, PhD

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Salt: 3 Easy Ways to Minimize Sodium for Your Baby Apr 28, 2025

#33: Worried about salt in your baby’s food? In this episode, I’m sharing 3 easy, practical ways to minimize sodium for your baby without overhauling your entire meal plan. You’ll learn how to spot high-sodium foods on labels, why it’s totally fine to salt your own food after setting aside a safe portion for your baby, and how to add flavor with herbs and spices instead of salt. Minimizing salt doesn’t mean making bland food—it means making smart swaps so your baby can safely enjoy more real foods.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why it’s a good idea to minimize added sodium in your baby’s diet...there are a few reasons but basically we want your baby to learn to taste the flavor of foods, not the salt

2. How much is the maximum amount of added sodium per day babies should have, and whether or not you should be considering the sodium from breastmilk and/or formula

3. 3 easy ways to minimize sodium, including some guidelines on what to look for on the label if you’re considering the sodium content of packaged foods to feed your baby

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/33

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 75 - Canned Foods that CAN Work for Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 253 - Sodium Limits for Babies Around the World

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Post-Partum Depression: How a Solid Food Feeding Schedule Helped New Mom Carissa Rose Apr 24, 2025

#32: Postpartum depression affects 1 in 10 mothers—but not all moms feel comfortable talking about it. In this episode, mom of two Carissa Rose shares how her struggle with postpartum depression after the birth of her first baby left her feeling like a failure—until starting solid foods with baby-led weaning gave her a new sense of purpose. Carissa explains how feeding her babies 100 different foods helped her reconnect with motherhood and find success on her own terms.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How post-partum depression impacted Carissa’s ability to feed and care for her infant…and how social media impacted her feelings of adequacy when struggling with breastfeeding

2. What types of support and intervention helped Carissa through her difficult time…and how having a solid food feeding plan to follow gave her motivation to get out of bed some days

3. What to do if you are experiencing feelings of hopelessness or depression as a new mom…and who to connect with or contact for help

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/32

Links from this episode:

• Postpartum Support International provides 24/7 confidential support via phone or text and access to support groups and trained mental health providers at https://www.postpartum.net

• Check out Carissa’s photography Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/carissarosephotography/

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic:

• Episode 320 - Supporting Your Baby: Empathy, Readiness and Connection with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd

• Episode 292 - Holiday Food Stress Stuff: Coping Tips from @diaryofanhonestmom Libby Ward

• Episode 72 - How to Create a Pressure-Free Feeding Environment with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S

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Fish: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food Apr 21, 2025

#31: How can I safely feed my baby fish? Fish is one of the Big 8 allergenic foods (...the 8 foods that account for 90% of food allergy) and there’s no evidence that waiting to feed fish helps prevent allergy. So it is a food you can feed to your baby early and often, but with some precautions.

In this episode we talk about types of fish babies can safely eat, both canned and fresh and how to choose a fish to feed your baby. You’ll learn about environmental, nutrition and mercury considerations when selecting fish to feed your baby, plus some ideas on which fish foods to avoid for baby-led weaning and why.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why fish is an important allergenic food to feed your baby early and often to help prevent fish allergy...plus some juicy tidbits and stats about fish allergy in babies

2. Advice on how to select the type of fish to feed your baby, from fresh or canned as well as environmental, nutrition and mercury considerations

3. The types of fish you do NOT want to feed your baby

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/31

Links from this episode:

• Food Allergy Research & Education at foodallergy.com is a great place to get information about particular food allergens, like fish & fish containing ingredients

• EPA & FDA Advice About Eating Fish (chart) for women who are or might become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and young children

• Seafoodwatch.org is the official site of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and helps people make better seafood choices for a healthy ocean. Their Seafood Recommendations page can help you make ocean-friendly choices wherever you are.

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 424 - Breastfeeding & Starting Solid Foods: When Will My Milk Supply Drop Off? with Jessica Smith, MSN, RN, IBCLC

• Episode 436 - How Long Can I Breastfeed? with Ronietra Stewart, RDN, IBCLC

• Episode 459 - Donor Milk: How Donating and Receiving Breastmilk Helped These Moms

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Wheat: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food Apr 17, 2025

#29: How do you feed your baby wheat? Wheat is one of the Big 8 allergenic foods...the 8 foods that account for about 90% of food allergy. And it’s one of the easier foods to introduce early and often for your baby.

In this episode you will learn some easy ways to introduce your baby to wheat foods for baby-led weaning. And we’ll also cover why some people say babies should not have or can’t digest wheat foods and why that is not true (...unless your baby has a true wheat allergy!)

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why there is more benefit to introducing wheat foods to your baby early and often vs. withholding these foods.

2. A variety of ways to introduce wheat to your baby using baby-led weaning foods that babies can safely self-feed from 6 months of age on

3. Why concerns about feeding your baby grain foods are mostly bogus (...with a few exceptions), but spoiler alert: almost all babies CAN safely digest grain & wheat foods

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/29

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 183 - Bread: When Can Babies Safely Eat Bread?

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Constipation and Starting Solid Foods: Simple Remedies for Your Baby Apr 14, 2025

#28: Starting solid foods is exciting… but what happens when your baby gets backed up? In this episode, I’m breaking down why constipation happens when babies start eating solid foods, which foods might be making it worse, and — most importantly — safe, simple remedies to help get things moving again.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. What are the normal, run of the mill changes you can expect to see in your baby’s poop and how the consistency, frequency and volume of bowel movements change too when you start solid foods

2 The signs and symptoms of constipation, including the difference between problematic constipation that requires an intervention vs. typical, run-of-the mill constipation that will literally work itself out!

3. Safe interventions and treatments you can implement if your baby needs some special foods or suppositories on occasion because of constipation.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/28

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic:

• Episode 24 - Water: When to Offer Your Baby Water and How Much

• Episode 273 - Chia or Flax Seed: Which is Better for Babies?

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How Honey Can Harm Your Baby and Why to Avoid it Apr 07, 2025

#27: Honey might seem like a natural, harmless food—but it can actually be dangerous for babies under age 1. In this episode, we’re breaking down why honey can cause infant botulism, a rare but serious illness, and why it’s also considered an added sugar that babies don’t need. Learn what makes honey risky, how to spot hidden sources of it, and what to offer your baby instead.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why babies should avoid honey; how honey contributes to infant botulism and a little bit about how botulism is a very rare - but real - risk

2. Why baked goods with added sweeteners and sugars shouldn’t be a high priority food for your baby…but how to sub out honey if you need to

3. Tips for preventing added sweeteners and sugars from sneaking into your baby’s diet...plus more info on packaged goods with honey as an ingredient and whether or not they’re ok for babies to eat

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/27

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic:

• Episode 68 - Sugar and Why Your Baby Should Avoid it with Robert Lustig, MD, MSL

• Episode 269 - Agave: Is it Safe to Offer Babies Agave in Place of Added Sugar?

• Episode 309 - Added Sugars: Which Ones to Avoid for BLW

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10 Game-Changing Kitchen Tools to Simplify Baby-Led Weaning Apr 03, 2025

#26: Starting solid foods does not mean spending a lot of money. You don’t need fancy gizmos or gadgets to make safe finger foods for your baby…but a few affordable kitchen tools can make life a whole lot easier. In this episode I”m sharing 10 game-changing tools that will simplify food prep for your baby (...including one surprise item that I swore I would never buy but now love and 5 popular but dangerous or dumb feeding things you should NOT waste your money on.)

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How a few, thoughtful single use kitchen tools will save you a ton of time in the kitchen

2. Which tools will help you shape finger foods for your baby’s current age and stage

3. What to save your money on and skip when it comes to dumb and dangerous feeding gear

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/26

Links from this episode:

• ezpz makes my favorite infant feeding gear…it’s all designed by their infant feeding expert and you can get 15% off all ezpz with the affiliate discount code BABYLED, click here to shop: https://ezpzfun.com/BABYLED

Links to the products mentioned in this episode (these are affiliate links):

1. Grape Cutter https://amzn.to/3LkhN0c

2. Apple corer https://amzn.to/3BWff8H

3. Reusable silicone baking mats https://amzn.to/420ks8T

4. Crinkle cutter https://amzn.to/4a3ux7G

5. Hard boiled egg slicer https://amzn.to/4a3fkTT

6. Pineapple corer https://amzn.to/42BhpT7

7. Glass storage containers https://amzn.to/3FHBhhr

8. Mini loaf pan https://amzn.to/3QkC3kh

9. Food processor https://amzn.to/46CQgkN

10. InstantPot https://amzn.to/3E2F3S0

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic:

• Episode 81 - 5 Things NOT to Buy When Starting Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 448 - The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Baby’s Food with Consumer Reports' James E. Rogers, PhD

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Your Baby's First 5 Days of Baby-Led Weaning: A Simple Schedule to Start Strong Apr 01, 2025

#25: Not sure what to feed your baby in the first week of baby-led weaning? In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple 5-day schedule to kick off solids with confidence. You’ll learn how to safely introduce real foods, why variety matters from day one, and how to avoid common first-week mistakes.

Ready to plan out week 2? Download my free guide, “10 Easy Starter Foods for Baby-Led Weaning,” to keep the momentum going: https://babyledweaning.co/resources

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. The step-by-step playbook for the first 5 days of baby-led weaning...if you’re on board with self-feeding but not sure WHAT foods to feed, this episode is for you!

2. The importance of introducing 1 new low risk food per day 4 days per week and making that 5th new food each week be an allergenic food

3. How following this plan for the first week of baby-led weaning will skyrocket your confidence in your baby’s ability to self-feed these foods safely! (...even if you want to start with purees for a few days!)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/25

Links from this episode:

• Free Feeding Guide: “10 Easy Starter Foods for Baby-Led Weaning: https://babyledweaning.co/resources

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 5 - The Purees for a Few Days™ Approach to Starting Solid Foods with Baby-Led Weaning: a Feeding Guide

• Episode 12 - Why You Don’t Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between Trying New Foods

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Water: When to Offer Your Baby Water and How Much Mar 27, 2025

#24: How much water should my baby drink? Do babies even need water? And if they do need water, when and how is the best way to give babies water?

In this episode we’re diving deep into your baby’s fluid needs. Breastmilk and/or formula meets the majority of baby’s water needs, plus the foods your baby is learning to eat contribute fluid too.

Adding extra water to your baby’s diet can be a problem. In this episode I map out the two primary problems with adding additional water too early…but also show you when you do add water, an easy way to make sure you’re offering your baby enough but not too much water.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why most babies do not need extra water before 6 months…and why you should take it easy on water in the second half of infancy too

2. How breastmilk, formula and the new foods your baby is learning to eat contribute to hydration

3. The safest way to introduce water to your baby when they are ready and how to avoid giving too much

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/24

Links from this episode:

• ezpz Tiny Cup for 6-12 month olds. Get 15% off all ezpz feeding gear when you use the code BABYLED at checkout; click here to shop.

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic:

• Episode 40 - 6 Reasons to Skip the Sippy Cup with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• Episode 101 - Straw Cup vs. Open Cups: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• Episode 281 - Water: Why Offering Water to Early Eaters Can be Dangerous

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Will Offering Fruit Before Vegetables Make Your Baby Crave Sweet Foods? Mar 24, 2025

#23: Ever wonder if feeding your baby fruit is going to give your baby a sweet tooth? Does offering fruit before vegetables cause babies to crave sweet foods?

Fruit is an important food group for your baby to tackle...but too much of a good thing is not a good thing! In this episode we explore why fruit is your friend (...albeit in moderation), why your baby does not need juice and tips on how to serve baby-led weaning fruits safely to your baby.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why babies naturally prefer sweet flavors…but it doesn’t mean your baby has a “sweet tooth”

2. The science behind early food preferences and taste development

3. How to safely introduce fruit to your baby…without overdoing it or introducing fruit juice

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/23

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to this Topic

• Episode 149 - Pouches: Why Your Baby Doesn't Need to Suck Pureed Food Out of Pouches with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• Episode 155 - Bitter Vegetables: How to Safely Offer Bitter Vegetables for Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 209 - Fruit Vacation: How to Help Babies Who Overly Favor Fruit

• Episode 316 - Taste Preferences in Babies: When and How do They Develop? with Alison Ventura, PhD

• Episode 498 - Taste Training: Introducing Flavors to Babies with @getpermissioninstitute Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA

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Grandparents, Spouses & Partners: Getting Others on Board with BLW Mar 20, 2025

#22: Are you the only one who believes in baby-led weaning? What if someone else feeds your baby and doesn’t want to do baby-led weaning? In this episode I share 2 mom’s stories of how they are dealing with getting grandmothers on board with baby-led weaning.

There’s no script to follow to get your tribe on board with BLW. Every situation is different...yet, you can use these real-life moms’ stories and examples and tailor them to your own situation with your own mother, mother-in-law, spouse or partner. I’ll teach why there is no perfect response that fits each family, but for sure a few mindset tweaks can help keep everyone focused on the goal at hand: raising an independent eater!

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How to deal with people in your inner circle who aren't entirely on board with baby-led weaning (yet 😜): grandparents, spouses and partners

2. Why it's important to get comfortable feeding your baby FIRST before you invite someone else into your feeding environment

3. Tips for staying focused on your goal: raising an independent eater...and not getting distracted by the mess or even how much your baby is (or isn't) eating

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/22

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to this Topic

• Episode 53 - Explaining Baby-Led Weaning to a Skeptic: 10 Benefits of Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 237 - Getting Grandparents on Board: Baby-Led Weaning Across Generations

• Episode 331 - Interviewing my Mom: How She Didn’t Like BLW at First & Why She Changed

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3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Baby's Iron Absorption Mar 18, 2025

#21: Iron is helpful for your baby’s growing body. Knowing how much iron your baby needs and what foods have iron are important; but there are a few simple tweaks you can make that will help your baby absorb more of the iron your baby is eating.

In this episode you will learn why babies need iron, how much iron babies need and good sources of iron from both animal and plant foods. I also share 3 easy ways to increase your baby’s iron absorption and ideas about testing iron levels so you know if your baby is getting and absorbing enough iron.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why iron is important to your baby’s developing body but why breastmilk alone will not meet your baby’s iron needs once it’s time to start solid foods

2. The different types of iron containing foods out there and 3 easy ways to use food to help increase your baby’s iron absorption

3. How to know if you’re actually offering your baby enough iron...spoiler alert: there’s a test and not enough parents are asking for it

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/21

Links from This Episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic:

• Episode 95 - Make Slippery Foods Easier to Pick Up (+ Add Iron) with these 5 Ingredient Hacks

• Episode 104 - How the Lucky Iron Fish Can Increase Iron Absorption with Founder & CEO Gavin Armstrong, PhD

• Episode 137 - Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods?

• Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day?

• Episode 263 - Iron Drops: Does My Baby Need Iron Supplements?

• Episode 276 - Optimal Cord Clamping and its Effect on Infant Iron Levels with Alan Greene, MD

• Episode 374 - Iron Testing and Anemia Screening for Infants with Staffan Ahlandsberg, PhD

• Episode 375 - Plant Based Sources of Iron

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Vomit: What if My Baby Vomits when Eating? Mar 13, 2025

#020: What if my baby vomits when doing baby-led weaning? Is vomiting normal when you start solid foods? It can be scary when your baby vomits, but it is not always a sign of a huge problem. In this episode I cover what you can expect as far as vomiting when your baby starts eating.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why a little bit of vomit is to be expected when your baby starts solid foods

2. How long to wait for solid food feeds after a bottle to help reduce the risk of vomiting

3. When to seek expert help if your baby is vomiting at mealtimes more often than you would expect

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/20

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to this Topic

• Episode 230 - FPIES: How Do I Know if My Baby Has Food-Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome? with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN

• Episode 197 - Sick Days & Solid Foods: Do I Stop Trying New Foods When My Baby is Sick?

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Meat: How to Prepare Meat Safely for Baby-Led Weaning Mar 10, 2025

#19: Are you scared to offer your baby meat? Meat offers a variety of taste, texture and nutrition experiences, but it can be hard to make meat safe for your baby to eat. In this episode I’m sharing my favorite cuts of meat for baby-led weaning, how to make them safe and the best gateway meat to start with if you’re freaked out to feed your baby meat.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Which cuts of beef and pork are safest for babies…and why we don’t do steak or pork chops

2. How to make your burgers not fall apart so your baby can pick them up

3. How to choose the fattier cuts of meat which are safer for your baby to swallow

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/19

Links from this episode:

• ezpz: Get all the ezpz feeding gear you’ll be offering this meat out of and use code BABYLED for 15% off at ezpzfun.com.

• ProgramBaby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to this Topic

• Episode 165 - Lamb: How to Safely Prepare Lamb for Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 175 - Pork: How to Safely Prepare Pork for Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 176 - BLW at the Butcher: Identifying Ideal Cuts of Meat for Babies with 4th Generation Butcher Cara Nicoletti

• Episode 177 - Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat

• Episode 178 - White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat

• Episode 219 - How to Sous Vide Meat Safely for BLW with Iliana Cruz

• Episode 223 - Ground Meat: How to Safely Offer Ground Meat for Babies

• Episode 283 - Meat: 5 Cuts of Meat I Never Offer Babies

• Episode 383 - Beef: How to Safely Offer Beef to Babies

• Episode 342 - BBQ Meats Your Baby Can Eat with Barbecue Pitmaster Taylor Carroll

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Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning? Mar 06, 2025

#18: How do you do baby-led weaning if your baby goes to daycare? Daycare might say they only do purees, or they won’t offer finger foods. In this episode I share effective strategies for helping your daycare or childcare provider understand baby-led weaning and how and why your baby can safely self-feed even when they are away from home.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How to talk to your daycare about baby-led weaning…even if they say they “don’t do it”

2. What to cover in your pre-feeding daycare meeting…and how you SHOW them this works

3. Which foods to send to daycare and which other ones you do at home instead

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/18

Links from This Episode:

• Download the free feeding guide Daycare: How to Be a Baby-Led Weaning Advocate at daycare here: https://babyledweaning.co/resources

• CPR: Take this online infant refresher CPR course and use code KATIE10 for an extra $10 off: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam

• ezpz: Get all the ezpz feeding gear you’ll be sending with food to daycare and use code KATIE10 for 10% off at ezpzfun.com

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to this Topic

• Episode 3 - How to Prepare for Baby-Led Weaning: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers

• Episode 22 - Grandparents, Spouses & Partners: Getting Others on Board with BLW

• Episode 222 - Best BLW Advice from Parents & Caregivers Who Have Been There!

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Feeding Schedules: How Often Should I Feed My Baby? Mar 03, 2025

#17: How often should babies eat solid food? And do they eat before they have milk or after breastfeeding? Finding a schedule for starting solid foods can be tricky but in this episode I’m sharing my exact feeding schedule for babies in 3 different ages and phases of baby-led weaning.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How to schedule solid foods so most of your baby’s nutrition will come from food by age

2. How often your baby should be eating solid food in phases 1, 2 and 3 of baby-led weaning

3. When to move your baby’s milk feeds behind solid foods…it’s sooner than you think!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/17

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to this Topic

• Episode 185 - 6-7 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule

• Episode 187 - 8-9 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule

• Episode 189 - 10-11 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule

• Episode 191 - 12 Month Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedules

• Episode 211 - How to Schedule Milk Feeds with Solid Food for Baby-Led Weaning

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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10 Easy Starter Foods for Baby-Led Weaning Feb 27, 2025

#016: What is the best baby-led weaning food to start solid foods with? Are some starter foods safer for babies than others? In this episode I’ll share 10 of my favorite easy starter foods for baby-led weaning that your baby can start eating at or around 6 months of age.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How to move on the from the simple starter foods of avocado, banana and sweet potato

2. Which meat is easiest to make if you’re scared that your baby is going to choke on meat

3. How to keep trying new foods even as you reintroduce familiar foods your baby already eats

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/16

Links from This Episode:

• Download the free feeding guide: 10 Easy Starter Foods for Baby-Led Weaning here: https://babyledweaning.co/resources

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to this Topic

• Episode 15 - Egg: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food

• Episode 160 - Why White Rice Cereal Should Not Be Your Baby's First Food with Alan Greene, MD

• Episode 249 - Baby-Led Weaning Feeding Schedule: First 10 Days of Baby-Led Weaning

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Egg: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food Feb 24, 2025

#15: What if your baby is allergic to eggs? The only way to know if your baby has an egg allergy is to offer them egg. In this episode I’ll share some easy ways to make eggs safe for babies so your baby can start learning how to safely eat eggs.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Which part of the egg contains the potentially allergenic protein: the egg white or the egg yolk?

2. How to safely prepare eggs so your baby can pick them up and self-feed

3. Why an egg ladder can help reintroduce eggs if your baby previously reacted to egg

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/15

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to this Topic

• Episode 49 - Eggs: 7 Easy Ways to Safely Offer Your Baby Eggs

• Episode 124 - Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

• Episode 397 - Hard Facts on Soft Yolks: Are Runny Egg Yolks OK for Babies?

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Peanut: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food Feb 20, 2025

#014: How do you know if your baby is allergic to peanuts? The only way to know is to offer your baby peanut. In this episode I’m sharing 3 easy ways to safely offer your baby peanut with tips on how to reintroduce peanut early and often to help lower the risk of peanut allergy.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Whether or not your baby is at high risk for peanut allergy

2. When to start offering peanut protein and how often to reintroduce

3. 3 easy ways to make peanuts safe for your baby to eat once they start solid foods

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/14

Links from This Episode:

• Puffworks Baby Peanut Butter Puffs use affiliate code BLWPOD for 15% off at checkout, click to shop here

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 136 - Peanut Butter Puffs for Safely Introducing Peanuts to Babies: A Conversation with @puffworks Founder Greg Murphy

• Episode 274 - Baby Has Skin Reactions to Milk, Egg and Peanut: What Should I Do Next? with Carina Venter, PhD, RDN

• Episode 366 - Oral Immunotherapy: Helping Babies Become Less Reactive to Allergenic Foods with David Stukus, MD

• Episode 380 - Why Doctors STILL Aren't Talking About Introducing Allergenic Foods with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH

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Cow's Milk Protein: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food Feb 17, 2025

#013: What if my baby has a milk allergy or can’t eat dairy foods? The only way to know if your baby is allergic to cow’s milk protein is to offer them that food. In this episode we look at milk allergy and how to prevent it, including the easiest way to offer your baby this potentially allergenic food and why it’s particularly important for exclusively breastfed babies.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. The one single thing you can do to lower your baby’s risk of cow’s milk protein allergy (...which is the most common pediatric food allergy)

2. Why exclusively breastfed babies especially benefit from early introduction of milk foods

3. How to pick the best type of yogurt for self-feeding and why you can totally skip baby food yogurts

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/13

Links from This Episode

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 285 - Are Plant-Based Milks Safe for Babies?

• Episode 286 - Is My Baby Dairy Intolerant? Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN

• Episode 368 - Using a Milk Ladder for Babies with Dairy Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Why You Don’t Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between Offering New Foods to Your Baby Feb 13, 2025

#12: You do not need to wait 3-5 days between offering new foods to your baby. In fact, waiting that long can actually slow down your baby’s progress and prevent diet diversity. In this episode we look at the research that supports quicker introduction of new foods; it is safe to offer 1 (or more) new food(s) per day and this approach can help reduce the risk of severe picky eating and help your baby learn to safely eat and like real food.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why waiting 3-5 days between new foods can slow down your baby’s progress

2. How to safely offer 1 (or more) new food(s) per day…and why this is safe

3. When to sequence the introduction of allergenic foods to observe for reactions

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/12

Links from This Episode

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 70 - The Evidence Behind Baby-Led Weaning with Amy Brown, PhD

• Episode 84 - Why You DON'T Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between New Foods with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

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How to Introduce Allergenic Foods to Your Baby Feb 10, 2025

#11: What if your baby has an allergic reaction to a food? The only way to know if your baby is allergic is to offer them that food…but there are some safety guidelines you want to know about.

In this episode we’ll look at the recent research and updated guidelines that support early introduction of potentially allergenic foods and then how to safely prepare those foods to help lower your baby’s risk of food allergy.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. What the Top 9 allergenic foods are and how you can use real food to introduce them to your baby

2. What to do if your baby has an allergic reaction to food…and why they are unlikely to die from that

3. How to safely introduce all of the Top 9 allergenic foods in the first 9 weeks after starting solids

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/11

Links from This Episode

• Puffworks Baby peanut and almond puffs for introducing 2 separate allergenic food categories (peanut and treenut) are available for 15% off with affiliate discount code BLWPOD - shop here

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 58 - What do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD

• Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD

• Episode 380 - Why Doctors STILL Aren't Talking About Introducing Allergenic Foods with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH

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5 Feeding Mistakes Most Parents Make...and How You Can Avoid Them Feb 06, 2025

#010: We all make mistakes when we start learning something new - and the same goes for starting solid foods. In this episode I’m sharing 5 common feeding mistakes (full disclosure: I’ve made ALL of these)...and how you can avoid them!

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why bringing a hungry baby to the table doesn’t work and how to schedule solid food with infant milk

2. Why waiting 3-5 days between new foods is totally unnecessary and will actually slow your baby’s progress

3. How to introduce 5 new foods per week so that your baby learns to eat and like real food from their first bites

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/10

Links from This Episode:

• Download the 15 Foods Never to Feed free feeding guide here (https://babyledweaning.co/resources) .

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 2 - 5 Baby Milestones to Begin Baby-Led Weaning Safely | What Your Baby Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Solids

• Episode 110 - Catch-Up Weight: Why Starting Solids Early Will Not Help Your Baby Gain Weight with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD

• Episode 146 - Setting Your Baby's Sleep Schedule when Starting Solids with Aubrie DeBear, PsyD

• Episode 182 - GERD: Does Starting Solids Early Help Babies with GERD? with Peter Lu, MD

• Episode 266 - Infant Weight Loss: What to Do When the Doctor Says Your Baby Isn’t Gaining Weight with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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15 Foods Never to Feed Your Baby Jan 30, 2025

#008: Which foods should babies avoid? Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for - but certain foods are choking risk foods or are harmful to developing babies for other reasons. This episode contains 15 foods to not feed your baby in order to preserve their health.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Which foods are choking foods…and how to modify them so they are safe for your baby to eat.

2. How much sodium per serving you want to stay under when choosing foods for your baby to eat.

3. Why the most common food for starting solid foods is actually dangerous for babies.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/8

Links from This Episode:

• Download the 15 Foods Never to Feed free feeding guide here.

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 27 - Honey: Why Honey is Dangerous for Babies

• Episode 107 - Corn: How to Offer Corn Safely to Your Baby

• Episode 208 - Heavy Metals in Baby Food with @consumerreports James E. Rogers, PhD

• Episode 232 - Tuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD

• Episode 246 - Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Why Your Baby’s High Chair Needs a Footrest Jan 28, 2025

#007: How does an adjustable footrest on your baby’s high chair help reduce the risk of choking? In this episode we’ll look at how your baby’s feet resting flat helps stabilize their core and support a safe swallow…and how to fix your high chair if it doesn’t have a footrest or if your baby’s feet don’t reach the footrest yet.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why your baby’s feet resting flat on a solid footplate helps reduce choking risk

2. How to build a DIY footrest if your high chair doesn’t have one

3. What to do if your high chair has a footrest, but your baby’s feet don’t reach yet

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Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/7

Links from this Episode

My favorite high chair recommendations with discounts and deals (these are affiliate links):

• Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair (new): Receive a free Stokke Tripp Trapp tray ($70 value) when you purchase the Tripp Trapp from Stokke high chair using the code BABYLED: click here to shop

• Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair (upgrade your older chair): Receive a free Stokke Tripp Trapp cushion ($65 value) when you purchase the Tripp Trapp Babyset2 with the new straps and one-touch harness release from Stokke using the code BABYLED: click here to shop

• Stokke Nomi High Chair: Receive a free Stokke Nomi tray ($70 value) when you purchase the Stokke Nomi high chair using the code BABYLED: click here to shop

• Stokke Clikk High Chair: Receive a free Stokke Clikk travel bag ($34 value) when you purchase the Stokke Clikk high chair using the code BABYLED: click here to shop

• Mockingbird High Chair: Receive a free Early Eaters Dishware Set ($45 value) when you purchase the Mockingbird high chair using the code BABYLED: click here to shop

• Unilove FeedMe Portable High Chair: Get 15-20% off my favorite portable high chair (discount changes depending on color/stock) with the code BLWFEEDME: click here to shop

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 492 - Mockingbird High Chair Review with @hello_mockingbird Stephanie Kaplan

• Episode 490 - Tripp Trapp vs. Nomi High Chair: Which One is Better?

• Episode 488 - Best High Chairs for Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 205 - High Chair Help: What if My Baby Won't Sit in the High Chair?

• Episode 379 - Favorite Portable High Chairs for Feeding on the Go

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Safe Food Sizes for Baby-Led Weaning Jan 23, 2025

#6: Contrary to common belief, cutting food into tiny pieces can actually heighten choking risk for early eaters. In this episode, learn why longer, spear-like shapes of soft foods (pinky finger size) are safer for self-feeding and other safe food cuts that reduce choking risk during the introduction of starting solid foods using baby-led weaning.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why small pieces of food are NOT safer and actually increase choking risk for early eaters

2. How to prepare foods safely for baby-led weaning so that your baby doesn’t choke

3. Which foods are best when you are starting baby-led weaning

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/6

Links from this Episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here:

Other Episodes Related to This Topic:

• Episode 469 - Breaking Off a Small Bite: Is This a Choking Risk?

• Episode 386 - Pincer Grasp: When Can My Baby Pick Up Smaller Pieces of Food? with Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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The Purees for a Few Days™ Approach to Starting Solid Foods with Baby-Led Weaning: a Feeding Guide Jan 20, 2025

#005: Baby-led weaning does not mean skipping purees. In this episode I’ll help you bridge your baby’s transition from an infant milk liquid diet to soft solid strips of food using my unique Purees for a Few Days™ approach to starting solid foods with baby-led weaning.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why combo feeding finger foods + adult-led spoon feeding is not baby-led weaning

2. How you can honor the self-feeding principles of baby-led weaning and still do purees

3. How to safely sequence 3 textures of the same food in one meal for early eaters

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/5

Links from This Episode:

• The ezpz Tiny Spoon is my favorite utensil for baby-led weaning. Use the affiliate discount code KATIE10 to get 10% off all ezpz feeding gear and shop the ezpz Tiny Spoon here.

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 64 How to Pre-Load A BLW Spoon Self-Feeding Technique with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• Episode 109 - I Started Purees Too Early: Should I Stop Before Switching to BLW?

• Episode 200 - Combo Feeding: Can I Do BLW + Traditional Spoon-Feeding Together? with Gill Rapley, PhD

• Episode 236 - Positive Tilt: Get Permission from Your Baby with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Difference? Jan 16, 2025

#004: What if my baby gags on food? And how is gagging different than choking? In this episode we cover why gagging is a good thing when your baby is learning to eat and what to do if your baby chokes on food.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Which foods are choking risks and how to modify them to make them safe for your baby

2. Why it is important not to intervene during a gag…and how to react when your baby gags

3. What to do if your baby chokes on food

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/4

Links from This Episode:

• Online Infant Refresher CPR Course - use affiliate code KATIE10 for an additional $10 off lifetime access to this online CPR class

• High Chair recommendations - look for an adjustable footrest…the Stokke Tripp Trapp is my favorite but here are some other high chairs that also have footrests.

• Puffworks Baby Peanut puffs for introducing peanut protein: affiliate code BLWPOD for discount

• ezpz First Foods Set for suction mat, baby-led weaning spoons and open cup: affiliate code KATIE10 for discount

Online CPR

• Take a refresher infant CPR course before your baby starts solid food. Use affiliate discount code KATIE10 for $10 off lifetime access to the online course I take each quarter here: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

Episode 221 - Gagging: What do I do if My Baby Gags on Food?

Episode 390 - Back Blows for Babies: When Do I Administer CPR? with @thrivetraininginstitute Brandon Doerksen

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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5 Things Parents and Caregivers Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Solid Foods Jan 15, 2025

#003: What can you do to help your baby get ready to start solid foods safely? From picking out the best high chair to knowing how to introduce allergenic foods like peanut, here are 5 things parents and caregivers can do to get prepared for baby-led weaning.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. What the most important safety feature on your high chair should be…and why most high chairs don’t have this

2. What to do if your baby chokes on food and how to administer back blows if your baby does choke

3. How to safely introduce peanut…and which babies should consider peanut even before 6 months of age

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/3

Links from This Episode:

Online CPR

• Online Infant Refresher CPR Course - use affiliate code KATIE10 for an additional $10 off lifetime access to this online CPR class

High Chairs with Footrests

Stokke Tripp Trapp

• Receive a free Stokke Tripp Trapp tray ($70 value) when you purchase the Tripp Trapp from Stokke high chair using the code BABYLED

• If you have an older Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair and just want to upgrade to the Babyset2 to get the new improved straps and harness…receive a free Stokke Tripp Trapp cushion ($65 value) when you purchase the Tripp Trapp Babyset2 from Stokke using the code BABYLED

Stokke Nomi High Chair

• Receive a free Stokke Nomi tray ($70 value) when you purchase the Stokke Nomi high chair using the code BABYLED

Stokke Clikk High Chair

• Receive a free Stokke Clikk travel bag ($34 value) when you purchase the Stokke Clikk high chair using the code BABYLED.

Mockingbird High Chair

• Receive a free Early Eaters Dishware Set ($45 value) when you purchase the Mockingbird high chair using the code BABYLED.

Puffworks Baby Peanut and Almond Puffs

• Get 15% off Puffworks Baby Peanut or Almond puffs with the affiliate discount code BLWPOD at Puffworks.com

ezpz Feeding Gear

• Get 10% off all ezpz feeding gear with the affiliate discount code KATIE10 - shop the ezpz First Foods Set if you’re just starting out.

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 2 - 5 Things Your Baby Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Solid Foods

• Episode 132 - CPR Skills that can Save Your Baby's Life when Choking with Brandon Doersken

• Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD

• Episode 290 - Pre-Feeding Skills: What Can My Baby Do Before Beginning Solid Foods? with Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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5 Things Your Baby Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Solid Foods Jan 09, 2025

#002: Not all babies are ready to start solid foods right at 6 months of age. Listen to learn about 5 key milestones your baby should have down pat before you start solid foods.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Why so many doctors recommend starting solid foods too early…and what to do if your doctor is pressuring you to spoon-feed now too

2. What the most important reliable sign of readiness to eat is after turning 6 months old…and why it has nothing to do with the extrusion reflex

3. How to assess whether or not your baby has the head and neck control and the trunk strength to support a safe swallow.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/2

Links from This Episode:

• Episode 119 - Premature Babies: How to Estimate & Adjust Age for Starting Solids

• Episode 158 - How Premature Babies Can Succeed with BLW with @doctorterrimd Terri Major-Kincade, MD

• Episode 110 - Catch-Up Weight: Why Starting Solids Early Will Not Help Your Baby Gain Weight with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD

• Episode 144 - What Did Babies Eat Before Baby Food was Invented? with Amy Bentley, PhD

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 109 - I Started Purees Too Early: Should I Stop Before Switching to BLW?

Episode 141 - BLW Basics: Is My Baby Ready to Start Solid Foods?

Episode 147 - BLW Basics: Help! Nobody Around Me Understands Baby-Led Weaning

Episode 199 - Beginner's Guide to Baby-Led Weaning: Starting Solid Foods Safely with BLW

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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

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Everything You Need to Know About Baby-Led Weaning: A Safe Approach to Introducing Solid Foods Jan 07, 2025

#001: Welcome to the Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro podcast! In this kickoff episode we’re diving into all things baby-led weaning. Learn how baby-led weaning differs from adult spoon-feeding and what research supports it. Discover the origins of baby-led weaning including insights from Gill Rapley, the co-author of the original baby-led weaning book. We’ll explore the benefits - and the challenges - of this natural approach to starting to solid foods so you can determine whether or not baby-led weaning will work for your family.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. How baby-led weaning is different from spoon-feeding and what research supports it

2. Who started baby-led weaning and why you should read the original book by Gill Rapley

3. What benefits your baby (and you!) get from this natural approach to starting solid foods

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/1

Links from This Episode:

• Gill Rapley’s Baby-Led Weaning book: Baby-Led Weaning The Essential Guide (get the 2019 revised 10th anniversary edition - linking on amazon here, this is an affiliate link).

• Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

If you want to learn more about Gill Rapley, take a listen to these interview episodes I have done with her:

• Episode 100 - The History of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 1)

• Episode 102 - The Future of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2)

• Episode 140 - National Baby-Led Weaning Day: It's a Thing with Gill Rapley, PhD

• Episode 142 - Debunking the Biggest BLW Myths with Gill Rapley, PhD

• Episode 200 - Combo Feeding: Can I Do BLW + Traditional Spoon-Feeding Together? with Gill Rapley, PhD

• Episode 241 - How did Baby-Led Weaning Get its Name? with Gill Rapley, PhD

• Episode 260 - Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Children with Developmental Delays with Gill Rapley, PhD and Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC

• Episode 500 - From Niche to Norm: The Evolution of Baby-Led Weaning with Gill Rapley, PhD

Other Episodes Related to This Topic

• Episode 201 - Order of BLW Foods to Feed: Does it Matter?

• Episode 211 - How to Schedule Milk Feeds with Solid Food for Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 249 - BLW Feeding Schedule: First 10 Days of Baby-Led Weaning

• Episode 255 - 5 Things I Would Do Differently if I Started BLW All Over Again

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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From Niche to Norm: The Evolution of Baby-Led Weaning with Gill Rapley, PhD Dec 31, 2024

#500: Baby-Led Weaning is not a made up thing on the internet…it’s a revolutionary approach that has transformed how we think about feeding babies. Once a fringe idea, baby-led weaning has entered the mainstream, backed by research and embraced by parents and professionals worldwide. In this special final episode, Gill Rapley, the founding philosopher of the baby-led weaning movement and co-author of the original baby-led weaning book reflects on its incredible evolution, its impact on families and child development, and why trusting your baby’s instincts is more important than ever. Join us as we celebrate this remarkable journey and look ahead to the future of infant feeding.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How baby-led weaning went from being a fringe parenting fad to a mainstream feeding philosophy
Why healthcare professionals and researchers are increasingly aligned with baby-led weaning
What Gill Rapley thinks about influencers promoting the feeding philosophy she started

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/500

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to help early eaters in phase 1 of baby-led weaning progress beyond puree textures
What to do if you’re scared that your baby is going to choke if you offer textures other than purees
How to increase the variety of textures your baby is offered…even if you don’t like to cook

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/499

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What taste training is and how it helps set the foundation for independent eating later on
How taste training supports sensory development and whether or not it increases choking risk
Why offering new flavors, tastes, textures and aromas in the pre-feeding phase is beneficial

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/498

Links from this episode:

The Get Permission Institute Founded by Marsha Dunn Klein: https://getpermissioninstitute.com/
Buy Marsha’s Heart Teether and get 20% off with the affiliate discount code MARSHA20 https://specialsupplies.com/teether-heart-spoon-3-pack-pink-blue-green
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How long most early eaters can be expected to sit in their high chair and participate at mealtimes
What to do if your baby isn’t eating that much the first few days and weeks and why that’s ok
Why offering finger foods early on is ideal…even if you’re convinced purees “feel” safer

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/497

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why babies gag on food and what’s happening inside their mouth when they are gagging
How to react when your baby gags on food so that you don’t increase the risk of choking
When gagging starts to subside in both frequency and intensity…and why gagging is a good thing!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/496

Links from this episode:

Choking Prevention and Response Course co-taught by Katie, Dawn and CPR Instructor Brandon Doerksen (use code KATIE10 for an additional $10 off): https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam
ezpz Oral Development Tools (use affiliate code KATIE10 for 10% off) - shop Oral Development Tools here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why I’m stopping the podcast at episode 500 at the end of the year (...with a big final guest!)
Where to go for more free information about starting solid foods safely
What the reboot of the podcast will look like in the New Year when it starts over at episode 1

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/495

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why a food that sounds like a choking hazard can actually be safe…if you prepare it properly
Which 5 foods I don’t offer to early eaters…but how you can modify the so they are safe
The exact cuts of beef to use instead of offering your baby steak (which is a choking hazard)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/494

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How vegetarian families can offer a variety of foods even if they don’t eat meat or animal foods
Which new plant foods to offer your baby so that they can get enough iron, zinc and protein
Why some vegan families “bend the rules” when it comes to introducing allergenic foods

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/493

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How a stroller brand came to design one of the best high chairs for baby-led weaning
Why Mockingbird scrapped their plans to create a cushion for their high chair
How the Mockingbird High Chair incorporates safety, ease of use and cleaning at an affordable price point

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/492

Links from this episode:

Shop the Mockingbird high chair here. Receive a free Early Eaters Dishware Set ($45 value) when you purchase the Mockingbird high chair using the code BABYLED.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How the adjustable footrest design of the Cybex Lemo far exceeds American high chair brands
Which add on accessory to this chair will change your life when your baby becomes a toddler
How the Lemo stacks up in price and performance to the Mockingbird and Stokke Tripp Trapp and Nomi high chairs

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/491

Links from this episode:

Shop the Cybex Lemo 3-in-1- high chair on Amazon (pro tip: check all colors as some are cheaper than others); click here to shop
Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair: receive a free Stokke Tripp Trapp tray ($70 value) when you purchase the Tripp Trapp high chair from Stokke using the code BABYLED; click here to shop
Stokke Nomi high chair: receive a free Stokke Nomi tray ($70 value) when you purchase the Nomi high chair from Stokke using the code BABYLED; click here to shop
Mockingbird high chair: receive a free Early Eaters Dishware Set ($45 value) when you purchase the Mockingbird high chair from Mockingbird using the code BABYLED; click here to shop
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Pros and cons of both the Tripp Trapp by Stokke and Stokke Nomi high chairs from price, ease of use and cleaning
Which one works better for smaller spaces and the one that totally wins out if you plan to have more kids
Why you have to buy these high chair trays for $70 separately…but also how you can get them for free

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/490

Links from this episode:

Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair: receive a free Stokke Tripp Trapp tray ($70 value) when you purchase the Tripp Trapp high chair from Stokke using the code BABYLED; click here to shop
Stokke Nomi high chair: receive a free Stokke Nomi tray ($70 value) when you purchase the Nomi high chair from Stokke using the code BABYLED; click here to shop
Stokke Clikk high chair: receive a free Stokke travel bag ($34 value) when you purchase the Stokke Clikk high chair from Stokke using the code BABYLED; click here to shop
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How Stin and Unilove modified their high chairs for entry into the US market
Which feature stands out on the FeedMe Go booster that other portable high chairs just don’t have
Why high chair brands are finally listening to baby-led weaning parents in design consideration

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/486

Links from this episode:

Shop Unilove high chairs and get 20% off the FeedMe Go portable high chair with the affiliate discount code BLWFEEDME (Shadow Grey color, US orders only) here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Best High Chairs for Baby-Led Weaning Dec 03, 2024

#488: A high chair is the biggest purchase you’ll make in the second half of infancy. In this episode we’ll cover some high chairs that support a safe swallow, support independent eating, accommodate early eaters but grow with your child as well…all without breaking the bank.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why some of the fanciest high chairs are actually unsafe
What are the features you want in a high chair if you’re doing baby-led weaning
Which high chairs I’m using daily that check all the boxes and don’t break the bank

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/488

Links from this episode:

Tripp Trapp from Stokke: Receive a free Stokke Tripp Trapp tray ($70 value) when you purchase the Tripp Trapp from Stokke high chair using the code BABYLED; click here to shop (this is an affiliate link).
Tripp Trapp BabySet2: if you need to upgrade to the better straps / one-touch harness release, receive a free Stokke Tripp Trapp cushion ($65 value) when you purchase the Tripp Trapp Babyset2 from Stokke using the code BABYLED; click here to shop (this is an affiliate link).
Stokke Nomi: Receive a free Stokke Nomi tray ($70 value) when you purchase the Stokke Nomi high chair using the code BABYLED; click here to shop (this is an affiliate link).
Mockingbird High Chair: Receive a free Early Eaters Dishware Set ($45 value) when you purchase the Mockingbird high chair using the code BABYLED; click here to shop (this is an affiliate link).
Stokke Clikk: Receive a free Stokke Clikk travel bag ($34 value) when you purchase the Stokke Clikk high chair using the code BABYLED; click here to shop (this is an affiliate link).
Unilove Grow with Me High Chair: click here to shop (this is an affiliate link)
Unilove FeedMe Go Portable Booster: Get 20% off in color Shadow Grey and 15% off other colors with the affiliate code BLWFEEDME; click here to shop (this is an affiliate link).
Cybex Lemo 3-in-1: click here to shop on Amazon (this is an affiliate link).
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which type of babies can’t have eggs and why
What eggs do in baking and cooking…and what happens when you leave them out
How to make egg substitutes in your own kitchen that will actually work in recipes

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/487

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What to expect at toddler mealtimes when your baby gets bigger and more selective
How you can project “big-hearted parent” love while still maintaining toddler guardrails
Why Dr. Cathryn originally questioned baby-led weaning and what changed her mind

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/486

Links from this episode:

Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram @healthiest_baby
Listen to Dr. Cathryn’s podcast Toddlers Made Easy here
Get her new book Toddlers Made Easy: Become the Parent Every Child Needs by Cathryn Tobin, MD on Amazon here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why some silicone feeding gear ends up tasting like soap
How to remove the soapy taste using items you already have in your kitchen
Which non-toxic household cleaners are ideal for keeping feeding gear clean

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/485

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What the existing body of research says about baby-led weaning…and why doctors still say they aren’t sure if it “works”
How Kinzie analyzed existing publications about baby-led weaning in her review article recently published in Nutrients
Why researchers in infant feeding often say “more research is needed” instead of doing that actual research themselves

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/484

Links from this episode:

Matzeller, Kinzie L et al. “Current Evidence on Nutrient Intakes and Infant Growth: A Narrative Review of Baby-Led Weaning vs. Conventional Weaning.” Nutrients vol. 16,17 2828. 23 Aug. 2024, doi:10.3390/nu16172828
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which stability tests high chairs need to pass before they come to market
What a passive crotch restraint is and how it lowers the risk or strangulation in high chairs
Whether your high chair needs a 5-point harness or is 3 perfectly fine?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/482

Links from this episode:

Get $10 off first year of Consumer Reports membership when you sign up here (this is not an affiliate link): https://www.cr.org/blw
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicken: How to Make Chicken Safe for Baby-Led Weaning Nov 13, 2024

#481: How do you make chicken safe for babies to eat? If your family eats animal foods then there are nutrition, flavor, taste and texture benefits to trying out chicken. But learning how to make chicken safely for early eaters can be a challenge. Listen to learn the best ways to make chicken for baby-led weaning to help lower choking risk.

Listen to this episode to learn:

When it’s ok to introduce meat on the bone like chicken legs or drumsticks
How to make soft shreddable strips of chicken that won’t dry out or pose a choking hazard
Why offering chicken early on in weaning helps from nutrition and developmental standpoints

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/481

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How Kelsey picks the new foods Maverick eats each week, including meats (...even though she was a vegan for 7 years)
Why Kelsey decided to take Maverick to the emergency room after he had a reaction to egg but why she doesn’t think he’s actually allergic to egg
When her son’s breastfeeding sessions started to drop in frequency and duration as he was learning to eat solid foods

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/480

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which finger foods you should wait until your baby has a least one tooth to offer
Why jaw strength and coordination matters more in chewing than having teeth
How to modify foods to make them safe for your baby to eat…even before they have teeth

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/479

Links from this episode:

Infant Refresher CPR Course - use code KATIE10 for an additional $10 off here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What nightshade vegetables are and whether they really are considered toxic for babies
Why some babies have reactions to eggplant and whether it’s a lifelong condition or outgrown
Whether or not you should hold off on introducing nightshade vegetables like eggplant

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/478

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to streamline your baby food prep so you’re not making special food just for the baby
Why making real food for your baby is actually cheaper than relying on pouches or jarred purees
How much is really costs to make your baby 5 new foods in one week (...that they’ll actually eat!)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/477

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to stand up for yourself and voice dissenting opinions without sounding like a whiner
How to relate to children without friends when you want to talk about your baby all the time
How to show up and speak up at work and in your relationship when you’re overwhelmed by baby life

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/476

Links from this episode:

Sara’s Shameless Mom website is here
Check out Sara’s LinkedIn page here
Burnout Book by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski that Sara mentioned is here
Katie on Sara’s Shameless Mom Podcast talking about baby-led weaning is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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6 Amazon Cutting Tools that Will Make Baby-Led Weaning Easier & Faster for You Oct 21, 2024

#475: Cutting soft foods into finger food shapes is a surefire way to help your baby safely learn to self-feed. In this episode I’m sharing 6 Amazon cutting tools that will expedite and simplify your food prep time for baby-led weaning.

The 6 cutting tools covered in this episode are available on Amazon here (these are affiliate links):

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why longer shaped pieces of finger foods are safer than cutting up food very small for early eaters
How to quickly and easily cut protein, vegetable, starchy and fruit foods for the different stages of baby-led weaning
How to modify otherwise high risk choking foods like apples and pears to make them safe for your baby to eat

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/475

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why wearable pumps are unlikely to meet your everyday, max breast emptying needs
How a low tech hand pump can be more effective than even some double electric pumps
Which pump is the best for plugging in, battery operating, hand pumping and wearing

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/474

Links from this episode:

Angela’s Consumer Reports article about Best Breast Pumps of 2024
Get $10 off first year of Consumer Reports membership when you sign up here (this is not an affiliate link): https://www.cr.org/blw
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why baby-led weaning does not lead to increased risk of choking compared to adult-led spoon feeding…but what parents need to know in order to reduce choking risk
How baby-led weaning prevents nutrients gaps and why your baby will not suffer from iron deficiency if you teach them to eat these foods from their first bites
Which foods help prevent growth faltering and promote independent eating so you don’t have to force-feed your baby purees from a spoon

Shownotes for this episode + references can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/473

Links from this episode:

Book: Why Starting Solids Matters by Amy Brown
Free Feeding Guide: 15 Foods Never to Feed Your Baby
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What a nursing strike is and what some of the causes might be to less breastfeeding
How to re-establish a connection with your nursing baby if they’re getting distracted
How to organize solid food feedings around continued breastfeeding for older babies

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/472

Links from this episode:

Learn more about Erin’s smart pacifier that she’s working on at https://latchability.com/
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How one of the largest choking risk foods can be easily modified and made safe for your baby
Which seasonings are ok for early eaters…and which spices to steer clear of for babies
What to look for on a nutrition facts panel to decide whether you offer a food to your baby or not

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/471

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How just one bag of your pumped breastmilk (4-6 oz) can feed a premature baby for a whole day
Why donor milk is essential for premature babies in preventing NEC - a devastating bowel disease
What you can do if you want to become a breastmilk donor…even if you don’t live near a milk bank

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/470

Links from this episode:

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why longer pieces of food are safer for early eaters to pick up
What happen when your baby bites off a small piece of the longer piece of food
What to do when you baby takes a small bite and how to lower choking risk

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/469

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What to do if your baby has an allergic reaction to a food…or just a non-allergic topical rash
Which subset of children may benefit from oral food challenges done in a supervised environment
How to get prepared to offer your baby an allergenic food…even if you’re terrified to do so

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/468

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why manufacturers don’t make baby food desserts anymore…except for baby yogurt
Why this type of sugar is not more “natural” for babies…and what natural foods have sugar
Why to steer clear of non-fat and low-fat versions of this food category…and what to buy instead

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/467

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

WHY purees were not historically fed to babies and why they’re not necessary
HOW the jaw develops when it’s exercised appropriately with breastfeeding and harder finger foods
WHAT to do if your babies teeth are spaced too close together so you don’t have to pay for braces down the road

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/466

Links from this episode:

The original Baby-Led Weaning book co-authored by Gill Rapley, PhD
Tooth Pillow website: https://www.toothpillow.com/ - code BABYLED will give you a free evaluation from a highly trained Airway dentist and $250 off treatment if submitted by September 12 - 19, 2024. After that date code BABYLED works for 50% off the consultation and $100 off treatment (note this is not an affiliate offer and I do not receive any affiliate revenue from Toothpillow)

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why fluoride is added to the community water supply and how it impacts tooth decay rates
Whether your baby needs supplemental fluoride or should be using fluoridated toothpaste
Why people on the internet distrust fluoride…and what the data shows about its safety

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/465

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why the Ikea Antilop high chair is unsafe as it is sold…and how to fix that
Why Katie and her husband Brent started Yeah Baby Goods…and what businesses they ran before that
How their high chair footrest has evolved since its inception…and why it’s better than the knockoffs

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/464

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which word dietitians say all the time without realizing how it harmful it can be (...even though it’s a medical diagnosis)
Which word parents use to describe problematic toddler eating patterns…even though it’s developmentally appropriate
Which word I had to scrub from hundreds of baby-led weaning recipes because of social media influencers

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/463

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What “normal neophobic disgust” is so that you know what’s typical behavior in toddlerhood
Which symptoms need to be present for ARFID diagnosis and why babies don’t have ARFID
Why feeding therapists recommend against “contaminating” a safe food for a child with ARFID

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/462

Links from this episode:

Visit Rosan’s Website - https://www.rosan-paediatricdietitian.com/
Follow Rosan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosanpaediatricdietitian/
Twin Study Rosan mentioned in the interview: Dinkler, Lisa et al. “Etiology of the Broad Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Phenotype in Swedish Twins Aged 6 to 12 Years.” JAMA psychiatry vol. 80,3 (2023): 260-269. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2023-56913-007
Diagnosing and Managing ARFID - An Online Course (University of Winchester): https://www.winchester.ac.uk/study/Short-courses/Courses/ARFID/

Listen to this episode to learn:

How the texture and nutrient profile of deli meats differs…and which ones to avoid
Why deli meats are susceptible to foodborne illness…and how to reduce your baby’s risk
Which preparation methods of whole cut meats you can swap for turkey, ham and roast beef

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/461

Links from this episode:

How to make a whole chicken for baby-led weaning: Cheap Protein to Cook for Your Baby in 30 Mins | Step-by-Step Instructions
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How Paulina took a much different approach to starting solid foods with her 2nd baby vs #1
Why she is making a film about starting solid foods and how that process actually works
Which new foods her baby has tried and the ones she’s a little skittish to start just yet

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/460

Links from this episode:

Follow Paulina & her film on Instagram @asolid6months
Support the creation of aulina’s film A Solid 6 MOnths by contributing here
Paulina’s website is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Donor Milk: How Donating and Receiving Breastmilk Helped These Moms Aug 20, 2024

#459: Twenty moms share their stories about how donating extra breastmilk or being recipients of donor human milk helped enriched their family life. Donor milk is essential for reducing the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a deadly bowel disease in premature babies…but there are so many other benefits to donating and utilizing human milk for babies too.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How moms with extra breastmilk are able to help premature babies in need
What donor milk recipients feel like when they receive donated milk
Why you might consider donating extra breastmilk and how to do that safely

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/459

Links from this episode:

Listen to this episode to learn:

How the timeline for when to introduce solid foods to babies has shifted from 6 weeks to 6 months
Why colostrum was historically discarded in some cultures because of its “unnatural” color
What parents fed babies before the invention of commercial processed baby food

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/458

Links from this episode:

Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting on Amazon is here.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Vomit: What if My Baby Vomits when Eating? Aug 13, 2024

#457: What if my baby vomits when doing baby-led weaning? Is vomiting normal when you start solid foods? It can be scary when your baby vomits, but it is not always a sign of a huge problem. In this episode I cover what you can expect as far as vomiting when your baby starts eating.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why a little bit of vomit is to be expected when your baby starts solid foods
How long to wait for solid food feeds after a bottle to help reduce the risk of vomiting
When to seek expert help if your baby is vomiting at mealtimes more often than you would expect

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/457

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why the old way of brushing baby’s teeth leads to resistance, battles and poor oral health
When to start implementing a baby-led oral care program…and how to start if you haven’t yet
How to position your baby and let them lead the way in gum and tooth brushing

Check out the ezpz Baby-Led Toothbrush and use affiliate discount code KATIE10 at checkout here.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/456

Links from this episode:

Shop the ezpz Baby-Led Toothbrush with code KATIE10 here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which cuts of beef and pork are safest for babies…and why we don’t do steak or pork chops
How to make your burgers not fall apart so your baby can pick them up
How to choose the fattier cuts of meat which are safer for your baby to swallow

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/455

Links from this episode:

ezpz: Get all the ezpz feeding gear you’ll be offering this meat out of and use code KATIE10 for 10% off at ezpzfun.com
ProgramBaby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to prepare for your next pregnancy…especially if the last one didn’t go as planned
What words to avoid when talking about pregnancy complications…and what to say instead
How doulas help improve birth outcomes and when to consider an OB-GYN over a midwife

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/454

Links from this episode:

Read The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications - Emily Oster and Nathan Fox, MD: https://amzn.to/3RSPyeD
Subscribe to Emily Oster’s Newsletter Parent Data: https://parentdata.org/
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to talk to your daycare about baby-led weaning…even if they say they “don’t do it”
What to cover in your pre-feeding daycare meeting…and how you SHOW them this works
Which foods to send to daycare and which other ones you do at home instead

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/453

Links from this episode:

Download the free feeding guide Daycare: How to Be a Baby-Led Weaning Advocate at daycare here: https://babyledweaning.co/resources
CPR: Take this online infant refresher CPR course and use code KATIE10 for an extra $10 off: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam
ezpz: Get all the ezpz feeding gear you’ll be sending with food to daycare and use code KATIE10 for 10% off at ezpzfun.com
Program: Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to use a tongue depressor to search for pocketed food…and why you would want to!
Which oral structures you should get eyeballs on in your baby’s mouth every month
What to look for if you suspect a lip or tongue tie…and who to get help from if there is one

Shop the ezpz Baby-Led Tongue Depressor and use the affiliate discount code KATIE10 at discount here.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/452

Links from this episode:

Ezpz Baby-Led Tongue Depressor, code KATIE10 is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to schedule solid foods so most of your baby’s nutrition will come from food by age 1
How often your baby should be eating solid food in phases 1, 2 and 3 of baby-led weaning
When to move your baby’s milk feeds behind solid foods…it’s sooner than you think!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/451

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why your baby needs the head control associated with independent sitting to support a safe swallow
When your baby should be showing you signs of independent sitting and what to look for along the way
How to properly position your baby in their high chair and why floor seats are not recommended for feeding

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/450

Links from this episode:

Emma’s website: www.brightestbeginning.com
Emma’s courses: https://brightestbeginning.com/courses/
Emma’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmmaHubbard
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to move on the from the simple starter foods of avocado, banana and sweet potato
Which meat is easiest to make if you’re scared that your baby is going to choke on meat
How to keep trying new foods even as you reintroduce familiar foods your baby already eats

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/449

Links from this episode:

Download the free feeding guide: 10 Easy Starter Foods for Baby-Led Weaning here: https://babyledweaning.co/resources
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What plasticizers are and why they are disruptive to the human body’s endocrine system
How plasticizers get into our food supply…and it’s not just from food storage containers
Which baby foods tested highest for plastic chemicals and how to avoid them moving forward

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/448

Links from this episode:

Get $10 off first year of Consumer Reports membership when you sign up here (this is not an affiliate link): https://www.cr.org/blw
Consumer Reports - The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Food: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/the-plastic-chemicals-hiding-in-your-food-a7358224781/
Consumer Reports - How to Reduce Exposure to Chemicals https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/how-to-reduce-exposure-to-plastic-in-food-everywhere-else-a9640874767/
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which part of the egg contains the potentially allergenic protein: the egg white or the egg yolk?
How to safely prepare eggs so your baby can pick them up and self-feed
Why an egg ladder can help reintroduce eggs if your baby previously reacted to egg

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/447

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What your baby’s mouth should look like at rest…and what to do if it doesn’t
Why your baby should be learning to chew - and not suck - food
How reliance on processed baby foods can change your baby’s face…and not in a good way

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/446

Links from this episode:

Nicole’s podcast Airway Answers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/airway-answers-by-airway-circle/id1604322136
Baby-Led Weaning and Katie Ferraro on Airway Answers podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duLLPzGhDRE
Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover how airway health can unlock your child’s greater health, learning and potential book: https://amzn.to/3vOe6O6
Breathe: The New Science of Lost Art book https://amzn.to/3xPvYIL

Listen to this episode to learn:

Whether or not your baby is at high risk for peanut allergy
When to start offering peanut protein and how often to reintroduce
3 easy ways to make peanuts safe for your baby to eat once they start solid foods

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/445

Links from this episode:

Puffworks Baby Peanut Butter Puffs use affiliate code BLWPOD for 15% off at checkout, shop here: https://puffworks.com/discount/BABYLED?redirect=/pages/baby-led
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What you’re unconsciously doing at mealtimes that pressure your baby to eat…and how to stop
How to help your baby succeed at solid food, without doing the feeding for them
Why excessive cheerleading at meals is counterproductive…and what to say instead

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/444

Links from this episode:

Heidi’s Website Thrive by Spectrum Pediatrics https://thrivewithspectrum.com/
Follow Heidi on Instagram @thrivewithspectrum

Listen to this episode to learn:

The one single thing you can do to lower your baby’s risk of cow’s milk protein allergy (...which is the most common pediatric food allergy)
Why exclusively breastfed babies especially benefit from early introduction of milk foods
How to pick the best type of yogurt for self-feeding and why you can totally skip baby food yogurts

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/443

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What parents accidentally do to compromise growth and how you can avoid this stress
How to interpret a growth chart…and what to do if your baby falls off their growth path
Why Kat uses the term Failure to Thrive vs. Growth Faltering in her program and content

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/442

Links from this episode:

Follow Kat on Instagram @failure.to.thrive.dietitian
Check out Kat’s resources online

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why waiting 3-5 days between new foods can slow down your baby’s progress
How to safely offer 1 (or more) new food(s) per day…and why this is safe
When to sequence the introduction of allergenic foods to observe for reactions

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/441

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which prenatal vitamins may have more or less nutrients than stated on the Supplement Facts panel
Why there aren’t standardized guidelines about what goes in your prenatal vitamin
How to pick a prenatal vitamin and what the most important B vitamin is to focus on

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/440

Links from this episode:

Helena’s Food Fix newsletter: https://foodfix.co/
GAO Report: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106689
ACOG Nutrition During Pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/nutrition-during-pregnancy .

Listen to this episode to learn:

What the Top 9 allergenic foods are and how you can use real food to introduce them to your baby
What to do if your baby has an allergic reaction to food…and why they are unlikely to die from that
How to safely introduce all of the Top 9 allergenic foods in the first 9 weeks after starting solids

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/439

Links from this episode:

Puffworks Baby peanut and almond puffs for introducing 2 separate allergenic food categories (peanut and treenut) are available for 15% off with affiliate discount code BLWPOD - shop here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to brush your baby’s gums with a muslin cloth…even if they’ve already fallen asleep
How to position your baby to brush their teeth…and how that position changes for older babies
Which type of toothpaste is best for babies and how much to use at each age and stage

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/438

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why bringing a hungry baby to the table doesn’t work and how to schedule solid food with infant milk
Why waiting 3-5 days between new foods is totally unnecesary and will actually slow your baby’s progress
How to introduce 5 new foods per week so that your baby learns to eat and like real food from their first bites

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/437

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why the average age of weaning is so much older outside of the United States
How you can extend breastfeeding…even if you’re facing judgment or pressure to stop
Which nursing session(s) to drop first when you’re trying to eventually wean your baby

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/436

Links from Episode

Check out the PHFE WIC Breastfeeding resources here: https://www.phfewic.org/en/learn-and-grow/breastfeeding/
Cinnamoms Breastfeeding support: https://www.cinnamoms.org/

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Can My Baby Start Solid Foods Before 6 Months? May 27, 2024

#435: Is it ever safe for babies to start solid foods before 6 months of age? In one instance: yes…but for the remainder of babies, there is no upside - and only potential harm - in starting solid foods too early. In this episode we look at reasons why parents are pressured to start solid foods early as well as the data supporting the one instance when it might be appropriate to begin prior to 6 months of age.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why starting solid foods prior to 6 months is not only unnecessary but how it can be harmful
What the most common conditions and situations are that pressure parents to start solid food early
The one instance where it may be beneficial to start a solid food prior to 6 months of age

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/435

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which foods are choking foods…and how to modify them so they are safe for your baby to eat.
How much sodium per serving you want to stay under when choosing foods for your baby to eat.
Why the most common food for starting solid foods is actually dangerous for babies.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/433

Links from this episode:

Download the 15 Foods Never to Feed free feeding guide here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why you should consider switching to self-pottying…even if you’re currently using diapers
How to identify your baby’s cues when they’re bearing down and ready to go!
What the 4 easy catches are…so you’ll gain confidence in your baby’s ability to self-potty

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/432

Links from this episode

My high chair recommendations:
Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3X8iFM4
Nomi high chair on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3gPd6LU

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why your baby’s feet resting flat on a solid footplate helps reduce choking risk
How to build a DIY footrest if your high chair doesn’t have one
What to do if your high chair has a footrest, but your baby’s feet don’t reach yet

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/431

Links from this episode

My high chair recommendations:
Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3X8iFM4
Nomi high chair on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3gPd6LU

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why small pieces of food are NOT safer and actually increase choking risk for early eaters
How to prepare foods safely for baby-led weaning so that your baby doesn’t choke
Which foods are best when you are starting baby-led weaning

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/429

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Mouthing Objects: What does this mean about my baby’s ability to start solid foods? with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA May 02, 2024

#428: Is your baby ready to eat just because they bring objects to their mouth. How is mouthing related to your baby’s readiness to eat and what is mouthing telling you about your baby’s ability and desire to self-feed. Celebrated pediatric feeding expert Marsha Dunn Klein is here to explain all about mouthing and why this is an important first step in starting solid foods.

Marsha’s Get Permission Institute is online at https://getpermissioninstitute.com/ and you can follow GPI on Instagram @getpermissioninstitute.

Get 20% off Marsha’s Teether HEart Spoon with her code MARSHA20 when you shop here.

Shownotes for this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/428

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You may also be interested in these other interview episodes with Marsha Dunn Klein

Episode 320 - Supporting Your Baby: Empathy, Readiness and Connection with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd
Episode 290 - Pre-Feeding Skills: What Can My Baby Do Before Beginning Solid Foods? with Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA
Episode 236 - Positive Tilt: Get Permission from Your Baby with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA
Episode 206 - Stay in Your Lane: Parent & Baby Roles in Infant Feeding with Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA
Episode 170 - Sensory 101: What Motivates Babies to Eat? with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd
Episode 378 - Building Sensory Enjoyment at Mealtimes with Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Purees Are Part of Baby-Led Weaning: How to Honor Self-Feeding Using My Purees for a Few Days™ Approach Apr 29, 2024

#427: Baby-led weaning does not mean skipping purees. In this episode I’ll help you bridge your baby’s transition from an infant milk liquid diet to soft solid strips of food using my unique Purees for a Few Days™ approach to starting solid foods with baby-led weaning.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why combo feeding finger foods + adult-led spoon feeding is not baby-led weaning
How you can honor the self-feeding principles of baby-led weaning and still do purees
How to safely sequence 3 textures of the same food in one meal for early eaters

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/5

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which foods are choking risks and how to modify them to make them safe for your baby
Why it is important not to intervene during a gag…and how to react when your baby gags
What to do if your baby chokes on food

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/425

Links from this episode:

Take a refresher infant CPR course before your baby starts solid food. Use affiliate discount code KATIE10 for $10 off lifetime access to the online course I take each quarter here: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam

Listen to this episode to learn:

When is the ideal time to drop a milk feed…and which one goes first?
How to handle declining milk supply after your baby starts solid foods
Why breastfeeding beyond 1 year has benefits most moms don’t know about

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/424

Links from this episode:

Jessica’s website https://blueridgelactation.wixsite.com/ibclc
Kelly Mom https://kellymom.com/
IBL: The Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education: https://lacted.org/
Infant Risk Center MommyMed for Moms: https://www.infantrisk.com/infantrisk-center-resources

Listen to this episode to learn:

What the most important safety feature on your high chair should be…and why most high chairs don’t have this
What to do if your baby chokes on food and how to administer back blows if your baby does choke
How to safely introduce peanut…and which babies should consider peanut even before 6 months of age

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/423

Links from this episode:

Online Infant Refresher CPR Course - use affiliate code KATIE10 for an additional $10 off lifetime access to this online CPR class
High Chair recommendations - look for an adjustable footrest…the Stokke Tripp Trapp is my favorite but here are some other high chairs that also have footrests.
Puffworks Baby Peanut puffs for introducing peanut protein: affiliate code BLWPOD for discount
ezpz First Foods Set for suction mat, baby-led weaning spoons and open cup: affiliate code KATIE10 for discount

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why you are putting unreasonable expectations on yourself and how to STOP
If your parenting partner is deploying “weaponized incompetence” and how to handle that
How to sort the most important values to you right now (...and effectively ignore the rest)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/422

Links from this episode:

Check out Erica and Momwell’s website: https://www.momwell.com/ and follow Momwell on Instagram @momwell

Listen to this episode to learn:

Unveiling the significance of the 6-month mark for a safe baby-led weaning start, emphasizing exclusive infant milk feeding for younger babies as their primary source of nutrition.
Exploring the developmental stages of independent sitting after 6 months and its correlation with enhanced head control in babies.
Debunking myths surrounding the disappearance of the extrusion or tongue thrust reflex as the sole indicator of readiness for solid foods.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/2

Links from this episode:

Episode 119 - Premature Babies: How to Estimate & Adjust Age for Starting Solids https://babyledweaning.co/podcast/119
Episode 158 - How Premature Babies Can Succeed with BLW with @doctorterrimd Terri Major-Kincade, MD https://babyledweaning.co/podcast/158
Episode 110 - Catch-Up Weight: Why Starting Solids Early Will Not Help Your Baby Gain Weight with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD https://babyledweaning.co/podcast/110
Episode 144 - What Did Babies Eat Before Baby Food was Invented? with Amy Bentley, PhD https://babyledweaning.co/podcast/144

Listen to this episode to learn:

What typical consumption patterns look like
Why your baby’s intake levels decline close to the 1 year mark
How to know if your baby wants more…and which foods to offer

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/395

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which nutrients beef contains that can be challenging to find in plant foods
How to properly prepare soft, shreddable strips of beef that babies can eat
When to start offering beef and approximations on how much beef your baby can eat

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/383

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://workshop.babyledweaning.co

Other Episodes Related to this Topic

Episode 153 - Zinc: How to Get Enough Zinc with Baby-Led Weaning Foods
Episode 177 - Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Food Allergy Prevention 101 with Tina Sindher, MD Nov 09, 2023

#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.

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic you might enjoy are:

Episode 380 - Why Doctors STILL Aren't Talking About Introducing Allergenic Foods with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH

Episode 366 - Oral Immunotherapy: Helping Babies Become Less Reactive to Allergenic Foods with David Stukus, MD

Episode 286 - Is My Baby Dairy Intolerant? Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN

Episode 368 - Using a Milk Ladder for Babies with Dairy Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/382

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When Can I Start Sending Food to Daycare? with Yesenia Jacobo Nov 06, 2023

#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://babyledweaning.co/resources.

Follow the same 100 FIRST FOODS DAILY MEAL PLAN that Yesenia and Sophia are doing. It’s inside the BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO program at https://babyledweaning.co/program.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS DAILY MEAL PLAN and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/381

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 307 - Doing BLW When Someone Else Helps Watch Your Baby

Episode 265 - BLW at Daycare: How These Parents Made it Work

Episode 18 - Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning

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Why Doctors STILL Aren't Talking About Introducing Allergenic Foods with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH Nov 02, 2023

#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 food allergy, Dr. Gupta will help us understand the research that supports early allergenic food introduction guidelines, why the messages aren’t getting shared by pediatricians to parents and a little history lesson into just how dramatically allergenic food introduction in infants has changed over the last 20 years.

Read Dr. Gupta’s book Food Without Fear.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/380

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 180 - Food Allergy FAQ with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH

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Favorite Portable High Chairs for Feeding on the Go Oct 30, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/379

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Building Sensory Enjoyment at Mealtimes with Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L Oct 26, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/378

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 170 - Sensory 101: What Motivates Babies to Eat? with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd

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Safe High Chair Positioning Oct 23, 2023

#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

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 7 - Why Your Baby’s High Chair Needs a Footrest

Episode 92 - How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with Kirsti Vandraas

Episode 172 - High Chair Positioning: Reduce Choking Risk Using This One Simple Move with Jeff Durkee of Nomi High Chair

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/377

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Are Food Sensitivity Tests Bogus? with David Stukus, MD Oct 19, 2023

#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.

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Here are previous episode with Dr. Stukus that you might also enjoy:

Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD

Episode 125 - Why are False Positive Results in Food Allergy Testing so Common? with David Stukus, MD

Episode 366 - Oral Immunotherapy: Helping Babies Become Less Reactive to Allergenic Foods with David Stukus, MD

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/376

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Dr. Stukus on the Unbiased Science podcast: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/food-allergy-the-real-dill-food-sensitivity-not-eggs-actly

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Plant Based Sources of Iron Oct 16, 2023

#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!

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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 11mg Iron Per Day?

Episode 137 - Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods?

Episode 21 - 3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Baby's Iron Absorption

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/375

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Iron Testing and Anemia Screening for Infants with Staffan Ahlandsberg, PhD Oct 12, 2023

#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).

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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 11mg Iron Per Day?

Episode 137 - Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods?

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/374

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Aldi: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Aldi Oct 10, 2023

#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 Market https://blwpodcast.com/371

369 - Target: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Target https://blwpodcast.com/369

317 - Trader Joe's: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Trader Joe's https://blwpodcast.com/317

319 - Costco: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Costco https://blwpodcast.com/319

321 - Sprouts Farmer's Market: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Sprouts https://blwpodcast.com/321

323 - Walmart: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Walmart https://blwpodcast.com/323

325 - Whole Foods: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Whole Foods https://blwpodcast.com/325

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/373

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Episode 373- Aldi: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Aldi

https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/373

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Mom's Mental Health: Strengthening Parenthood Through Therapy with @momwell Erica Djossa, PHM-C Oct 05, 2023

#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 mom is well, a family is well - and what you can do to prioritize your mental health and mental wellbeing as a mom.

Momwell Website: https://www.momwell.com/

Momwell Podcast: https://www.momwell.com/listen

Momwell Instagram: @momwell

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/372

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Katie Ferraro on Momwell: How to Start Baby-Led Weaning Without Anxiety

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Thrive Market: 10 Baby-Led Weaning Foods to Buy from Thrive Market Oct 02, 2023

#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 Foods to Buy from Walmart

Whole Foods: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Whole Foods

Target: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Target

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/371

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 307 - Doing BLW When Someone Else Helps Watch Your Baby

Episode 265 - BLW at Daycare: How These Parents Made it Work

Episode 18 - Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning

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Why Do Some Feeding Therapists Disagree with Baby-Led Weaning? with Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC Sep 28, 2023

#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 embracing this safe and effective alternative to conventional adult-led spoon feeding.

Jill Rabin is the creator of the Adapted Baby-Led Weaning Approach (ABLW) and she co-authored the groundbreaking book on ABLW “Your Baby Can Self-Feed, Too: Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Children with Developmental Delays or Other Feeding Challenges”

Visit Jill Rabin’s website www.jillrabin.com and follow her on Instagram @jillrabinablw.

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 52 - Tongue Ties & Lip Ties: Do These Affect Baby's Ability to Self-Feed with Shaina Holman, DDS, PhD

Episode 148 - How Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate Babies can Succeed in Self-Feeding with Vikash K. Modi, MD

Episode 152 - How Do I Know if My Baby Needs Feeding Therapy with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

Episode 198 - Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Feeding Challenges with Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC

Episode 260 - Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Children with Developmental Delays with Gill Rapley, PhD and Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/370

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Target: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Target Sep 25, 2023

#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.

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/369

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes you might enjoy:

Episode 317 - Trader Joe's: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Trader Joe's

Episode 319 - Costco: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Costco

Episode 321 - Sprouts Farmer's Market: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Sprouts

Episode 323 - Walmart: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Walmart

Episode 325 - Whole Foods: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Whole Foods

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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Using a Milk Ladder for Babies with Dairy Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD Sep 21, 2023

#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 having success with milk ladders and how this approach is being adopted around the world to incorporate different food cultures use of milk foods in milk allergic individuals.

Most updated version of Carina’s 6-step milk ladder is here: International Milk Allergy in Primary Care (iMAP) Guideline https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/media/3bfmzvgw/using-the-milk-ladder-to-re-introduce-milk-and-dairy_jan25.pdf

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/368

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 124 - Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

Episode 84 - Why You DON'T Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between New Foods with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

Episode 274 - Baby Has Skin Reactions to Milk, Egg and Peanut: What Should I Do Next? with Carina Venter, PhD, RDN

Episode 286 - Is My Baby Dairy Intolerant? Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN

Episode 230 - FPIES: How Do I Know if My Baby Has Food-Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome? with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN

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5 Uncommon Questions About Starting Solid Foods Sep 18, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/367

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 23 - Will Offering Fruit Before Vegetables Make Your Baby Crave Sweet Foods

Episode 75 - Canned Foods that CAN Work for Baby-Led Weaning

Episode 337 - Top 5 BLW Questions Answered

Episode 296 - Top 5 BLW Questions Answered

Episode 117 - Game Meat: How to Offer Game Meats Safely to Your Baby

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Oral Immunotherapy: Helping Babies Become Less Reactive to Allergenic Foods with David Stukus, MD Sep 14, 2023

#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 children with food allergy.

Follow Dr. Stukus on Instagram @allergykidsdoc.

Listen to other episodes with Dr. Stukus:

Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD

Episode 125 - Why are False Positive Results in Food Allergy Testing so Common? with David Stukus, MD

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/366

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 180 - Food Allergy FAQ with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH

Episode 124 - Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

Episode 286 - Is My Baby Dairy Intolerant? Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN

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Vitamin C: How it Helps Iron Absorption for Babies Sep 11, 2023

#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!

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/365

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 307 - Doing BLW When Someone Else Helps Watch Your Baby

Episode 265 - BLW at Daycare: How These Parents Made it Work

Episode 18 - Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning

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Dinnertime SOS for Babies & Toddlers with @yummytoddlerfood Amy Palanjian Sep 07, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/364

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Hotel Breakfast Buffet Babies can Safely Eat Sep 05, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/363

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 327 - BLW on the Go: How to Pack a Feeding Bag for Traveling

Episode 233 - Can I Travel with a BLW Baby?

Episode 71 - Travel + Restaurants: Taking Your BLW Show on the Road

Episode 49 - Eggs: 7 Easy Ways to Safely Feed Your Baby Egg

Episode 47 - Oatmeal: How Your Baby Can Safely Self-Feed Oatmeal

Episode 51 - Temperature: Should I Serve My Baby's Food Hot, Cold, Room Temp...Does it Matter?

Episode 157 - Yogurt: How to Choose the Right Yogurt for Baby-Led Weaning

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How Babies Use All 5 Senses When Learning to Eat Aug 25, 2023

#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 in to gain confidence and knowledge on giving your baby a safe start to solid foods using baby lead weaning.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/362

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 307 - Doing BLW When Someone Else Helps Watch Your Baby

Episode 265 - BLW at Daycare: How These Parents Made it Work

Episode 18 - Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Label Reading 102 for Babies: Saturated Fats, Fiber, and %DV Aug 22, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/361

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 351 - Label Reading 101: What to Look for in Foods You Offer Your Baby

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What's Wrong with Rice Cereal for Babies? Aug 17, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/360

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day?

Episode 246 - Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan

Episode 259 - Pasta Water Cooking Method for Making Rice Lower in Arsenic

Episode 160 - Why White Rice Cereal Should Not Be Your Baby's First Food with Alan Greene, MD

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Beets: How to Safely Offer Beets to Your Baby Aug 14, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/359

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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My Baby is Dropping Food: What Do I Do? Aug 11, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/358

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 74 - Baby Behavior at Mealtimes: What the Science Says with Tina Payne Bryson, PhD

Episode 162 - How to Use Sign Language to Improve Mealtime Communication with @signngrow Mary Smith

Episode 206 - Stay in Your Lane: Parent & Baby Roles in Infant Feeding with Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA

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How Long Should My Baby's Meal Be? Aug 08, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/357

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 261 - DIY High Chair Hacks for Safer Baby-Led Weaning

Episode 185 - 6-7 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule

Episode 187 - 8-9 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule

Episode 189 - 10-11 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule

Episode 191 - 12 Month Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedules

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Open Cup Practice: 3 Tips for Simplifying Your Technique Aug 05, 2023

#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.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/356

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 101 - Straw Cup vs. Open Cups: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

Episode 40 - Straw Cup vs. Open Cups: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Pasta: How to Make Pasta Safe for Babies to Eat Jul 31, 2023

#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.

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Looking for a low sodium marinara sauce you can add to your baby’s pasta? Download my free feeding guide called “5 BABY-LED WEANING SAUCE RECIPES FOR SAFE SWALLOWING” at https://babyledweaning.co/resources

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/355

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 29 - Wheat: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food

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Can Babies Wear Sunscreen with Rebecca Hartman, MD MPH Jul 27, 2023

#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. She is a Mom in Medicine with Evereden and a Scientific Advisor for the company and receives consulting fees from them. Her views on this podcast are her personal views and do not represent those of Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Katie Ferraro has a conflict of interest to disclose. She is an affiliate for Evereden.

You can get 15% off Evereden non-toxic skincare and kids’ mineral sunscreens with the affiliate discount code KATIE15. Click here to see my favorite Evereden skincare picks for babies + kids: http://shrsl.com/3dib0

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes you might enjoy:

Episode 129 - Exploring the Eczema & Food Allergy Risk Link with Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/129

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/354

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Working Parents: Weekend Routine for Trying New Foods Jul 24, 2023

#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 schedules that working families can use to still help their babies eat 5 (or more) new foods each week with baby-led weaning.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/353

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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:

Episode 307 - Doing BLW When Someone Else Helps Watch Your Baby

Episode 265 - BLW at Daycare: How These Parents Made it Work

Episode 18 - Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Is this Typical? Feeding Therapist FAQs with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Jul 20, 2023

#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 award winning designer of the ezpz products discussed in this episode. Use affiliate code KATIE10 for 10% off everything at ezpzfun.com, these are affiliate links:

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🍴ezpz Mini Utensils for babies 12-24 months

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy:

Episode 101 - Straw Cup vs. Open Cups: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP https://blwpodcast.com/101

Episode 54 - Overstuffing: What If My Baby Takes Big Bites? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/54

Episode 152 - How Do I Know if My Baby Needs Feeding Therapy with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/152

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/352

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Label Reading 101: What to Look for in Foods You Offer Your Baby Jul 17, 2023

#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

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Another BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts you might enjoy:

Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/169

Episode 137 - Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/137

Episode 309 - Added Sugars: Which Ones to Avoid for BLW https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/309

Episode 253 - Sodium Limits for Babies Around the World https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/253

Episode 33 - Salt: 3 Easy Ways To Minimize Sodium For Your Baby https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/33

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Baby Brain Health: How Does the Weaning Diet Impact Baby's Brain with Tommy Wood, BM, BCh, PhD Jul 13, 2023

#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 iron and vitamin D and EPA and DHA and the role they play in your baby’s still developing brain.

One thing I learned from this interview is that humans are the only primates who have FAT INFANTS and the role that iron has in brain development as it pertains to the white matter in our brains…I think Dr. Wood has such a wonderful way of synthesizing his very meticulous research into actionable steps that you can use as you’re selecting the foods that you choose - or choose not - to include in your baby’s weaning diet. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Tommy Wood talking about Baby Brain Health and how the weaning diet impacts your baby’s brain.

Follow Dr. Wood on Instagram @drtommywood

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/350

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on nutrients related to brain health that you might be interested in:

Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/169

Episode 137 - Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/137

Episode 333 - Vitamin D Drops: Does My Baby Still Need Vitamin D Drops After Starting Solid Foods? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/333

Episode 330 - Brain-Heart-Body Connections When Feeding Babies with Chelsea Conaboy https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/330

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

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Is it OK to Take a Break from Baby-Led Weaning? Jul 10, 2023

#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.

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy:

Episode 58: What do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/58

Episode 213: BLW Teething Tweaks: What Changes Do I Make When My Baby is Teething? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/213

Episode 227: When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/227

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/349

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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Constipation: What is Typical for Babies Transitioning to Solid Foods? with @kidsgastrodoc Rebecca Winderman, MD Jul 06, 2023

#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 website is: https://www.kidsgastrodoc.com/

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on GI and gut related issues for starting solid foods that you might want to check out are:

Episode 28 - Constipation from New Foods: What to Do For Your Baby https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/28

Episode 108 - Probiotics: Should Your Baby Be Taking Probiotics? with James Marin, RD, EN and Dahlia Marin, RDN, LD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/108

Episode 182 - GERD: Does Starting Solids Early Help Babies with GERD? with Peter Lu, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/182

Episode 202 - Gut Check: Microbiome and Food Allergy Development with Liam O'Mahony, PhD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/202

Episode 286 - Is My Baby Dairy Intolerant? Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/286

Episode 287 - Constipation: How to Safely Use Prunes for Babies https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/287

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Get your baby’s gut in good shape by pushing lots of (safe) new foods! You can grab a copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS™ list on this free one-hour video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS…click here to sign up for this week’s workshop times: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/348

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

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Supplements You Can Skip if Your Baby Has Started Solid Foods Jul 03, 2023

#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.

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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

Episode 333 - Vitamin D Drops: Does My Baby Still Need Vitamin D Drops After Starting Solid Foods? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/333

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/347

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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Clutter-Free Kitchen Tips When You Have Kids with Katy Joy Wells Jun 29, 2023

#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/

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy:

One Pot or Pan Dinner Ideas for Baby-Led Weaning with Ellie Krieger, RD at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/136

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/346

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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YouTube Behind the Scenes: Baby-Led Weaning Channel Turns One! Jun 26, 2023

#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

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/345

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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When Feeding Hurts: How to Alleviate Infant Feeding Pain with Deb Flashenberg Jun 22, 2023

#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://prenatalyogacenter.com/ and you can follow her on Instagram @prenatalyogacenter https://www.instagram.com/prenatalyogacenter/

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/344

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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Is 8 Months Too Late to Switch to Finger Foods? Jun 19, 2023

#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.

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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 Starting Solids at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/119

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/343

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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BBQ Meats Your Baby Can Eat with Barbecue Pitmaster Taylor Carroll Jun 15, 2023

#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/

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/342

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White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/178

Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/177

BLW at the Butcher: Identifying Ideal Cuts of Meat for Babies with 4th Generation Butcher Cara Nicoletti https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/176

Pork: How to Safely Prepare Pork for Baby-Led Weaning https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/175

Lamb: How to Safely Prepare Lamb for Baby-Led Weaning https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/165

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

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Morning Routine for Baby-Led Weaning Jun 12, 2023

#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.

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy:

Episode 55 - How to Drop a Milk Feed https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/55

Episode 211 - How to Schedule Milk Feeds with Solid Food for Baby-Led Weaning https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/211

Episode 235 - When to Move Milk Behind Food with Nicole Boehm https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/235

Episode 185 - 6-7 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/185

Episode 187 - 8-9 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/187

Episode 189 - 10-11 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/189

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/341

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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A Pediatrician's Perspective on Baby-Led Weaning with Jessica Simkins, MD Jun 08, 2023

#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.

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Learn more about pediatricians + BLW in this other podcast episode: How to Talk to Your Pediatrician About BLW with @pedsdoctalk Mona Amin, DO at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/96

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/340

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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Life After Baby-Led Weaning: Exploring Toddler Eating Habits Jun 05, 2023

#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.

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy:

Episode 191 - 12 Month Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedules https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/191

Episode 113 - Transitioning to Cow's Milk: How Do I Do This? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/113

Episode 35 - Snacks: Why Early Eaters Don't Need Snacks https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/35

Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/169

Episode 294 - 5 Foods You Can Grow and Your Baby Can Eat with @redleafranch Brian Brigantti https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/294

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/339

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Breastmilk Popsicles? Try this Pre-Feeding Activity with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Jun 01, 2023

#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

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy:

Episode 290 - Pre-Feeding Skills: What Can My Baby Do Before Beginning Solid Foods? with Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/290

Episode 300 - How to Use Oral Development Tools for Your Baby with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/300

Episode 114 - Revolutionizing Infant Feeding Gear with ezpz Founder & CEO Lindsey Laurain https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/114

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/338

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Top 5 BLW Questions Answered May 29, 2023

#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 here: https://blwpodcast.com/337

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Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode with further info:

Episode 236 - Positive Tilt: Get Permission from Your Baby with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/236

Episode 309 - Added Sugars: Which Ones to Avoid for BLW https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/309

My friend and fellow dietitian Dani Lebovitz, MS, RDN makes amazing food-centered activity books that are great if you have toddlers or older kids, check her out on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kid.food.explorers/

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

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Baby Feeding Milestones, Floor Seats and Hip Dysplasia with KC Rickerd, PT, DPT from @milestones.and.motherhood May 25, 2023

#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.com/milestones.and.motherhood/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/336

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

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Asparagus: How to Offer This Food Safely to Your Baby May 22, 2023

#335: Has your baby tried asparagus yet? In this episode I’m teaching about a few ways to make asparagus safe for your baby to eat…including why the smaller, dantier stalks of asparagus actually aren’t the most tender, plus a tip for increasing tenderness before cooking asparagus.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/335

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Another BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts you might enjoy that I mentioned in this episode is Episode 256 - What Type of Oil Should I Use for BLW? At https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/256

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The open cup I use for practicing drinking purees like cream of asparagus soup mentioned in the episode is the Tiny Cup from ezpz. It’s a 2 oz cup designed for babies 6-12 months of age and you can find that online here (affiliate link): https://shrsl.com/27bms

and the affiliate discount code KATIE10 works for 10% off all of the ezpz feeding gear on that site.

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS one-hour online video workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

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Your Food Allergy Questions Answered with Ron Sunog, MD May 18, 2023

#334: Introducing allergenic food to your baby early and often can help lower the risk of food allergy. In this episode pediatrician Dr. Ron Sunog is answering some common questions about allergenic foods. What causes an allergic reaction? What do allergic reactions look like? How much of an allergenic food “counts” and how often do we have to feed these foods?

Dr. Sunog’s book EAT THE EIGHT is available at https://eattheeight.com/

Katie & Dr. Sunog co-teach an online program about safely introducing allergenic foods for babies called EAT THE EIGHT…AND MORE and that is here: https://www.foodallergyclass.com/et8-1

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/334

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Other Episodes with Dr. Sunog & those mentioned in this episode are:

Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/227

Episode 286 - Is My Baby Dairy Intolerant? Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/286

Episode 58 - What do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/58

Episode 123 - HELP! My Baby has a Contact Rash from a New Food with Ron Sunog, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/123

Episode 128 - Introducing Allergenic Foods: Ask Us Anything with Ron Sunog, MD and Katie Ferraro, MPH, RDN, CDE https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/128

Episode 216 - Food Allergy & Kids: What’s New and Notable with Ron Sunog, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/216

Episode 226 - Allergenic Foods: Why Your Pediatrician Isn’t Talking About This with Ron Sunog, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/226

Bonus Episode - Is it Safe to Introduce Allergenic Foods During COVID-19 with Ron Sunog, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/bonus/covid

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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Vitamin D Drops: Does My Baby Still Need Vitamin D Drops After Starting Solid Foods? May 15, 2023

#333: Vitamin D Drops: Does My Baby Still Need Vitamin D Drops After Starting Solid Foods?

If you’re exclusively breastfeeding your baby then you’re likely giving 400 IUs of vitamin D supplement drops each day. In this episode we explore when it’s ok to stop the vitamin D drops, whether you’re switching to formula or if your baby has started eating foods that are either natural sources of vitamin D or those foods that are vitamin D fortified.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/333

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Other episodes about how to prepare foods with vitamin D safely include:

Episode 31: Fish: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/31

Episode 103: Liver: How to Offer Liver Safely to Babies https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/103

Episode 49: Eggs: 7 Easy Ways to Safely Feed Your Baby Eggs https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/49

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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Baby Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat with @dogmeets_baby Dominika Knossalla-Pado May 11, 2023

#332: Dog people: do you let your dog clean up after your baby eats solid food? Dominika from @dogmeets_baby helps family dogs get integrated into growing families. She’s sharing four different categories of foods babies eat that dogs should not.

Dominika’s Dog Meets Baby website: https://www.dogmeetsbaby.expert/

Follow Dominika on Instagram @dogmeets_baby

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/332

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added dogs + baby-led weaning you might enjoy:

Dog Meets Baby: BLW Do's + Don'ts For The Whole (Furry) Family with Alexandra Parry, DVM https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/56

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Interviewing my Mom: How She Didn’t Like BLW at First & Why She Changed May 10, 2023

#331: Ever been told by your mom, “Well, you were spoon-fed and you turned out just fine?!” SAME. It took my mom a LONG time to come around to baby-led weaning.

In this special Mother’s Day episode I’m interviewing my own mom, Mary Clark, RD - aka Granny. We’re chatting about how she introduced solids with me, how that changed for her next 5 kids and what she REALLY thinks about baby-led weaning 20 grandkids later.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you...you are doing a FABULOUS job feeding those babies & keep up the good work. I hope you enjoy this little chat with my mom.

If you’re ready to raise an independent eater and prevent picky eating then let’s get started learning about baby-led weaning together! Subscribe, rate and review the podcast here.

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/331

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

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Brain-Heart-Body Connections When Feeding Babies with Chelsea Conaboy May 04, 2023

#330: Do you feel like your brain has changed since you had your baby or started having kids? It has! Chelsea Conaboy is a journalist and author of the book Mother Brain: How Neuroscience is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood. In this interview Chelsea explains what scientists know about how our brain changes when we have children, and how to handle feelings of anxiety and fear when you are starting solid foods with your baby.

Get Chelea Conaboy’s book MOTHER BRAIN here: https://motherbrainbook.com/

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/330

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

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Nitrates in My Baby's Food: Do I Need to Worry? May 01, 2023

#329: Nitrates and nitrites are all around us in our environment, food and water supply. But are they something worth worrying about when it comes to your baby ingesting nitrates? In this episode we’re exploring what nitrates are, where they come from, what they can do to babies in high quantities and what precautions can be taken to minimize risk of nitrates in your baby’s food.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/329

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Other episodes about contaminants in baby foods you might be interested in are:

Episode 208 - Heavy Metals in Baby Food with @consumerreports James E. Rogers, PhD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/208

Episode 232 - Tuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/232

Episode 246 - Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/246

Episode 259 - Pasta Water Cooking Method for Making Rice Lower in Arsenic https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/259

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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Managing Blood Sugar + Gestational Diabetes with Casey Seiden, RDN, CDCES Apr 27, 2023

#328: Do you remember that gross sugary drink you had to swallow when you were pregnant to screen for gestational diabetes? My guest is Casey Seiden, a dietitian and diabetes educator who works with women who have and previously had gestational diabetes. She is going to be teaching about how to manage blood sugar levels, choose carbohydrate foods and how to space those carbohydrates throughout the day for optimal glycemic control.

Check out Casey’s website https://www.caseyseidennutrition.com/

Follow Casey on Instagram @eat.well.together

Casey’s Eat Well Together Diabetes Resource: https://www.caseyseidennutrition.com/resources

Sign up for Casey’s May 11, 2023 masterclass on controlling fasting blood sugars here: https://caseyseidennutrition.ck.page/products/fix-your-fasting-glucose-for-pregna

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Get your copy of Katie Ferraro’s original 100 FIRST FOODS™ list on her free one-hour video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/328

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

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BLW on the Go: How to Pack a Feeding Bag for Traveling Apr 24, 2023

#327: Taking baby-led weaning babies on the road! In this episode I walk you through my essentials for feeding babies outside of the house. These are my favorite pieces of feeding gear and foods to take to-go, plus I’m giving you my best tips to reduce the travel stress. Whether you’re going on a long trip or just over to the grandparents’ for dinner, your baby can still explore food!

Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy:

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/327

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Episode 68 - Sugar and Why Your Baby Should Avoid it with Robert Lustig, MD, MSL https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/68

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Pediatric Feeding Disorder: A History with Shannon Goldwater of Feeding Matters: Part 2 Apr 20, 2023

#326: This is Part 2 of an interview with Shannon Goldwater, founder of Feeding Matters. In this interview Shannon explains the origins of her organization, how Pediatric Feeding Disorder came to be a universally recognized diagnosis and the work that Feeding Matters is doing to improve the system of care for children with pediatric feeding disorder.

Learn more about Feeding Matters at https://www.feedingmatters.org/

Learn more about Pediatric Feeding Disorder at https://www.feedingmatters.org/what-is-pfd/

Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework https://www.feedingmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2019-01-JPGN-PFD-Consensus-Definition-and-Framework.pdf

The Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire Screening Tool https://www.feedingmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ICFQ-Rack-Card_08-2020-print.pdf

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/326

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Whole Foods: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Whole Foods Apr 17, 2023

#325: Bring this grocery list if you’re headed to Whole Foods Market. In this episode we’re going through ten foods from Whole Foods that you can buy for your baby to try this week. There are some surprising food finds at Whole Foods - some that are even pretty affordable - and they come from all over the grocery store.

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Other grocery store BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts you might enjoy:

Episode 317 Trader Joe's: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Trader Joe's https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/317

Episode 319 Costco: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Costco https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/319

Episode 321 Sprouts Farmer's Market: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Sprouts https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/321

Episode 323 Walmart: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Walmart https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/323

Episode 111 Grocery Shopping for BLW: Stocking Up Smart & What to Skip https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/111

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/325

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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Links mentioned in this episode:

Weekly BLW Recipes Delivered to your email inbox - subscribe to email newsletter here: https://fortifiedfam.activehosted.com/f/9

Get 100 FIRST FOODS ™ LIST on this BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS free online video workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

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When Your Babies Won't Eat with Shannon Goldwater of Feeding Matters Apr 13, 2023

#324: Shannon Goldwater was a first time mom with micro preemie triplets who would not - and could not eat. She spent years with her babies getting bumped around various inpatient feeding programs while getting increasingly frustrated with their fractured care. All of this led her to found Feeding Matters, the first organization in the world uniting families and healthcare professionals to improve the system of care for children with pediatric feeding disorder. In this first of two episodes, Shannon shares her personal story and immense feeding challenges that she experienced with her own children.

Learn more about Feeding Matters at https://www.feedingmatters.org/

Learn more about Pediatric Feeding Disorder at https://www.feedingmatters.org/what-is-pfd/

Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework https://www.feedingmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2019-01-JPGN-PFD-Consensus-Definition-and-Framework.pdf

The Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire Screening Tool https://www.feedingmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ICFQ-Rack-Card_08-2020-print.pdf

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/324

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.

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Walmart: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Walmart Apr 10, 2023

#323: Say what you will about Walmart…there ARE a lot of affordable foods there your baby can safely learn how to eat. In this episode I’m walking you through a grocery list of 10 foods you can buy from Walmart that your baby can safely learn how to eat now.

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Episode 103 - Liver: How to Offer Liver Safely to Babies https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/103

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Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/323

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3 Easy Ways to Connect with Your Baby at Mealtimes with Anna Lutz, MPH, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S Apr 06, 2023

#322: By the time you get food on the table, is connecting with your baby top of mind? Mealtimes can be mayhem, and it’s easy to get distracted or disconnected from what our babies are experiencing when they are learning to eat. In this episode I’m interviewing Anna Lutz, MPH, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S about some easy ways to stay connected with your baby at mealtimes…and why the total amount of food your baby is or isn’t eating doesn’t really matter!

Anna is the co-host of the Sunny Side Up podcast which you can find at: https://sunnysideupnutrition.com/ and her Family and Pediatric Nutrition practice is online at: https://lutzandalexander.com/

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/322

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Sprouts Farmer's Market: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Sprouts Apr 03, 2023

#321: Do you have a Sprouts Farmer’s Market in your town? If so, you probably know that Sprouts is a pretty affordable place to pick up some produce. And there are lots of other ideal infant foods at Sprouts too. In this episode I’m sharing a grocery list of 10 foods to buy from Sprouts that your baby can safely eat.

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This is part of my Baby-Led Weaning GROCERY STORE series. Be sure to check out these 2 previous episodes, Episode 317 - Trader Joe's: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Trader Joe's and Episode 319 - Costco: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Costco…and keep your eyes peeled for the 2 forthcoming episodes Episode 323 - Walmart: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Walmart and Episode 325 - Whole Foods: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Whole Foods

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Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/321

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Supporting Your Baby: Empathy, Readiness and Connection with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd Mar 31, 2023

#320: How do we support our baby’s internal motivation to feed themself? In this interview Marsha Dunn Klein shares some very practical tips for connecting with your baby at mealtimes, especially when your baby is hesitant or appears worried when trying new foods.

Learn more about Marsha Dunn Klein and her work at the Get Permission Institute: Get Permission Institute: https://getpermissioninstitute.com/

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Episode 170 - Sensory 101: What Motivates Babies to Eat? with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/170

Episode 312 - Picky Eating Prevention Tips with Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/312

Episode 206 - Stay in Your Lane: Parent & Baby Roles in Infant Feeding with Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/206

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/320

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Costco: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Costco Mar 27, 2023

#319: If you’re a Costco fan, there are some great food finds in there that your baby can start eating today. In this episode I’m sharing 10 Costco foods that babies can safely learn how to eat.

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This is part of my Baby-Led Weaning GROCERY STORE series. Be sure to check out the previous episode, Episode 317 - Trader Joe's: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Trader Joe's and keep your eyes peeled for these 3 forthcoming episodes, and Episode 321 - Sprouts: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Sprouts, Episode 323 - Walmart: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Walmart and Episode 325 - Whole Foods: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Whole Foods

If you’re a Costco fan, also check out Episode 278 - Costco Foods Babies can Safely Eat with @costcodeals Henry at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/278

Other episodes mentioned in this episode are:

Episode 47 - Oatmeal: How Your Baby Can Safely Self-Feed Oatmeal https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/47

Episode 117 Game Meat: How to Offer Game Meats Safely to Your Baby https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/117

Episode 315 - Poaching Foods: Make These 5 Foods Safer for Your Baby by Poaching https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/315

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Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/319

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Mom Has Food Allergies: How Can Her Baby Eat Those Allergenic Foods? Mar 23, 2023

#318: What if an adult in the house has a food allergy? Can babies learn to eat the same foods their parents or caregivers are allergic to? In this episode I’m interviewing two baby-led weaning moms who figured out how to safely introduce their babies to some of the same foods they are allergic to. Special thanks to Deena Neuman and Talia Emm-Goodall for sharing their stories and experiences with food allergies in this episode.

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Allergenic Food Introduction Course co-taught by Katie Ferraro and Pediatrician Dr. Ron Sunog is available at https://www.foodallergyclass.com

Learn about each of the BIG 9 allergenic foods, the research that supports early introduction with recipes on how to make each allergenic food safe for your baby at the various ages and stages of baby-led weaning.

"I had been really frustrated trying to figure out my daughter’s skin reactions to certain foods. Katie and Dr. Sunog’s personalized advice and answers to my questions about food allergies gave me the confidence to keep on trying new foods with my baby!” -Jess Jiang, mom of 10 month baby with food allergies

Learn how to safely introduce allergenic foods at www.foodallergyclass.com

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Learn more about safely introducing allergenic foods to your baby on these other episodes of this podcast:

Episode 228 - 5 Food Allergy Prevention Tips from Feeding Experts https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/228

Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/227

Episode 226 - Allergenic Foods: Why Your Pediatrician Isn’t Talking About This with Ron Sunog, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/226

Episode 202 - Gut Check: Microbiome and Food Allergy Development with Liam O'Mahony, PhD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/202

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/318

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Trader Joe's: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Trader Joe's Mar 21, 2023

#317: Don’t go to Trader Joe’s without this baby-led weaning shopping list! I’m sharing 5 new foods you can safely feed your baby from Trader Joe’s this week along with 5 other grab bag ingredients I always like to have on hand when I am grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s.

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Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode were:

Episode 287 Constipation: How to Safely Use Prunes for Babies https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/287

Episode 165 - Lamb: How to Safely Prepare Lamb for Baby-Led Weaning https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/165

Episode 183 - Bread: When Can Babies Safely Eat Bread? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/183

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/317

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Taste Preferences in Babies: When and How do They Develop? with Alison Ventura, PhD Mar 16, 2023

#316: When do babies start learning about taste? And how can I help my baby learn to like a wide variety of foods? In this episode I interview Alison Ventura, PhD a researcher who worked at the Monnell Center and studied how taste preferences develop in infancy. We cover some of the research that studies fetal learning when babies react to their pregnant mom’s diet as well as the transfer of flavor compounds through breastmilk.

Dr. Ventura’s lab website with their research summaries is located here: https://healthykids.calpoly.edu/

Dr. Ventura’s personal website with more of her publications is here: https://www.alisonkventura.com/

Not sure how to safely offer your baby bitter vegetables or leafy greens? Check out these 2 other episodes I did for you:

Episode 155 - Bitter Vegetables: How to Safely Offer Bitter Vegetables for Baby-Led Weaning at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/155

Episode 61 - Leafy Greens: 5 Easy Ways For Your Baby Can Safely Eat Greens https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/61

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/316

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Poaching Foods: Make These 5 Foods Safer for Your Baby by Poaching Mar 13, 2023

#315: Poaching is a moist-heat cooking method that can be your secret weapon in the kitchen for making foods safer for your baby to self-feed. In this episode I’m sharing 5 of my favorite foods that I regularly poach as part of basic baby-led weaning food preparation.

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/315

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Montessori Weaning Table Explained by Jeanne-Marie Paynel, MEd Mar 09, 2023

#314: What’s the deal with the Montessori weaning table? Is it just a glorified kids’ table or are there real benefits from having your child eat at a small table from a small chair? I’ve always been curious about this idea of the weaning table…because there are a lot of overlaps with the baby-led weaning approach and the Montessori methods - so I wanted to speak with a Montessori specialist and my guest today is Jeanne-Marie Paynel…she is a Montesorri parenting mentor with a Masters Degree in Montessori education and she’s going to break down the basic arrangement of the Montessori feeding area of the house with or without use of the weaning table.

Follow Jeanne-Marie online at http://www.yourparentingmentor.com/

Listen to Jeanne-Marie’s podcast The Art of Parenting https://voilamontessori.com/the-art-of-parenting-podcast/

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/314

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Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: Where Should I Get My Feeding Info From?! Mar 06, 2023

#313: Do you know the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian? In this episode I’m sharing about the dietitian career path and why it’s important to get feeding info for your baby from a credentialed feeding expert.

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REGISTERED DIETITIANS: learn about baby-led weaning and get 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) when you join the BABY-LED WEANING with Katie Ferraro CEU program. Click here to learn more: http://www.blwrdcourse.com

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/313

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3 Easy Responsive Feeding Techniques when Starting Solid Foods with Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC Mar 02, 2023

#312: How good are you at reading your baby’s hunger and fullness cues? Do you observe your baby at mealtimes or are you pressuring baby to eat? In this episode my guest Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC is sharing 3 easy techniques we can all start using at mealtimes to ensure we are being responsive feeders.

Follow Stephanie on Instagram @learntotalkwithme: https://www.instagram.com/learntotalkwithme/

She’s on TikTok @learntotalkwithme: https://www.tiktok.com/@learntotalkwithme

Stephanie’s work with The Chicago Feeding Group: https://chicagofeedinggroup.org/ and the Get Permission Institute: https://getpermissioninstitute.com/

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/312

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What is a Combination Food? Feb 27, 2023

#311: When can my baby start eating combination foods? And what is a combination food anyway? In this episode we’re talking about multi-textured foods for baby-led weaning - and when it’s safe for your baby to make this transition with solid foods.

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/311

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Healthy Bottle Feeding: How to Be Responsive with Alison Ventura, PhD Feb 23, 2023

#310: What is responsive bottle feeding? How can you be a more responsive bottle feeder with your baby and how does that impact infant health and development? My guest is Alison Ventura, PhD a researcher who studies responsive bottle feeding and who will be sharing some easy tips for implementing responsive feeding throughout infancy, whether that’s breastfeeding, bottle feeding or when you start solid foods.

Dr. Ventura’s lab’s responsive bottle feeding page is here: https://healthykids.calpoly.edu/ResponsiveBottleFeeding

Healthy Kids lab YouTube video showing responsive bottle feeding is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLnPGJKdPUw

Dr. Ventura’s personal website linking to her responsive feeding book is here: https://www.alisonkventura.com/

Promoting Responsive Bottle Feeding within WIC article (JAND) is here: https://www.jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(21)00304-X/fulltext

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/310

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Added Sugars: Which Ones to Avoid for BLW Feb 20, 2023

#309: What are added sugars and why are they bad for babies? In this episode we’re looking at all of the many ways sugar may be hidden in your baby’s food - and how you can avoid added sugars when your baby is learning how to eat real food.

Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy:

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Episode 68 - Sugar and Why Your Baby Should Avoid it with Robert Lustig, MD, MSL https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/68

Episode 250 - Misleading Marketing Claims on Baby Foods with Ada Lizbeth Garcia, PhD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/250

Episode 269 - Agave: Is it Safe to Offer Babies Agave in Place of Added Sugar? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/269

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I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new BLW videos dropping every week.

Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/309

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What if My Baby Won’t Swallow Food? Pocketing with Dawn Winkelman, MS, CCC-SLP Feb 16, 2023

#308: Have you ever finished a meal and found food hanging out in your baby’s mouth? Are you supposed to go in there with your finger and get it out? How does pocketing happen and what can we do to help babies actually swallow their food? In this episode guest Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP will be walking us through what pocketing is and how we can help babies who don’t want to seem to swallow.

Listen to Dawn teach more about learning to chew and swallow on this previous episode, “How Babies Learn to Chew and Swallow with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP @msdawnslp” at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/254.

Follow Dawn on Instagram @msdawnslp and use ezpz affiliate discount code KATIE10 for 10% off all of the ezpz feeding gear - shop here: http://shrsl.com/1s7be

Katie and Dawn co-teach a Choking Prevention and Response course along with a certified CPR instructor. Use affiliate discount code KATIE10 for $10 off the choking course - register here: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/enroll/865930?et=paid&ref=c2d554

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Doing BLW When Someone Else Helps Watch Your Baby Feb 13, 2023

#307: What if someone else helps watch your baby…can THEY do baby-led weaning? If you have a spouse or partner, grandparent or childcare provider who is with your baby during mealtimes, you might be on the fence about letting them feed your baby. In this episode we’re looking at how you can succeed with baby-led weaning whether your baby goes to daycare, stays home with a nanny or if you just need a break!

Daycare families: DOWNLOAD my free feeding guide BLW + DAYCARE: HOW TO BE A BABY-LED WEANING ADVOCATE AT DAYCARE by clicking here: https://fortifiedfam.clickfunnels.com/daycare-advocate?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DayCare%20Advocate%20Guide

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Fore more advice on making baby-led weaning work if you have childcare help, check out these other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes:

Episode 22 - Grandparents, Spouses & Partners: Getting Others on Board with BLW https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/22

Episode 265 - BLW at Daycare: How These Parents Made it Work https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/265

Episode 237 - Getting Grandparents on Board: BLW Across Generations https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/237

Episode 42 - Daycare: How To Be An Advocate for Baby-Led Weaning with Poppy Duhnke https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/42

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Picky Eating Prevention Tips with Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC Feb 09, 2023

#306: Does the term “picky eating” make your skin crawl? My guest Stephanie Cohen, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC isn’t a fan of it either - but picky eating IS something parents ask about and as a feeding therapist, she has thoughts. In this episode Stephanie is sharing some easy ways we can foster independence at mealtimes even from our babies’ first bites.

Follow Stephanie on Instagram @learntotalkwithme: https://www.instagram.com/learntotalkwithme/

She’s on TikTok @learntotalkwithme: https://www.tiktok.com/@learntotalkwithme

Stephanie’s work with The Chicago Feeding Group: https://chicagofeedinggroup.org/ and the Get Permission Institute: https://getpermissioninstitute.com/

Another good episode if you’re interested in picky eating is Episode 36 - Preventing Picky Eating from Baby's First Bites with Katja Rowell, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/36

We talked about picky eating in this episode too, Episode Picky-Eater Siblings + BLW Babies feat. Molly Ferraro https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/90

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

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Coconut: How to Safely Offer Coconut to Your Baby Feb 06, 2023

#305: How do you make coconut safe for babies? Can they eat raw coconut…or flaked…and what about coconut milk? In this episode we’re breaking down a few easy ways to offer your baby coconut.

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Are you REALLY doing Baby-Led Weaning? Development of a Baby-Led Weaning Scale with Emma Studer-Perez Feb 02, 2023

#304. How do you know if you’re REALLY doing baby-led weaning? Is there a way to MEASURE whether or not you’re adhering to the tenets of baby-led weaning? Emma Studer-Perez is a PhD student in a psychology who recently co-authored a research article about the development of a BLW scale to measure adherence to the core principles of baby-led weaning. In this interview we’re exploring her findings that feeding practices centered around exploration, independence and family are central to success with baby-led weaning.

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Learn more about Emma Studer-Perez and her doctoral work in exploring food relationships here: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/psychology/graduate-program/clinical/health-psychology/finding-balance-in-emotions-and-eating/people/emma-studer-perez.html

Emma’s publication in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (along with the 31 point scale) is here: http://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.13110

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

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BLW at Restaurants: Order or Bring Your Own Food? Jan 30, 2023

#303: How do you do baby-led weaning at a restaurant? Do you bring your own food? Do you order food for your baby? Or do you order food for yourself and offer some of that for your baby? There are lots of ways to make baby-led weaning work at restaurants and in this episode we are talking about the pros and cons of bringing your own food vs. ordering food your baby can eat.

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Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode are:

Episode 71 - Travel + Restaurants: Taking Your BLW Show on the Road https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/71

Othern videos and articles mentioned in this episode are:

Watch my YouTube video “5 Restaurant Rules for Baby-Led Weaning” where I take a 7 month old BLW baby out to eat at a restaurant https://youtu.be/D1ONeQCq0iI

Read my article “Favorite Portable High Chairs for Feeding on the Go” https://www.fortifiedfam.com/home/2020/9/3/favorite-portable-high-chairs-for-feeding-on-the-go

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Need ideas of foods your baby can safely eat? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list and learn how to implement Katie’s 5-STEP FEEDING FRAMEWORK on this free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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How to Handle Misinformation in the Baby Space with Unbiased Science Podcast hosts Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP and Andrea Love, PhD Jan 26, 2023

#302: How do you handle people who spew misinformation when it comes to parenting or raising your baby? In this episode I’m interviewing Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP and Andrea Love, PhD from the Unbiased Science Podcast about how to handle misinformation in the baby space. From food intolerance testing for babies, to vitamin and mineral supplementation and leaky gut syndrome, we’re talking through some of the more common pseudoscience claims that intersect with infant feeding.

Listen to Jessica & Andrea - hosts of the Unbiased Science Podcast on their top-rated show at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/

Follow @unbiasedscipod on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unbiasedscipod/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/unbiasedscipod

Starting solid foods with your baby soon? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/302

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Naturally Low Sodium Foods Babies Can Safely Eat Jan 23, 2023

#301: How can I help my baby have a positive relationship with food? And what should I avoid to help reduce negative associations with food and feeding for my baby? In this episode we’re going through some easy ways to help reduce vomiting, choking, anxiety and stress at mealtimes so that your baby can have the most positive eating experience possible.

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Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode are:

Episode 20 - Vomit: What if My Baby Vomits when Eating? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/20

Episode 77 - Baby Hunger & Fullness Cues: What They Are & How to Spot Them https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/77

Product, course and workshops mentioned in this episode are:

Online CPR Class - use affiliate discount code KATIE10 for $10 off this infant refresher CPR course: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam

Bapron Baby - best bibs for baby-led weaning and splash mats to go under the high chair, use affiliate discount code KATIE10 for 10% off, shop here: https://bapronbaby.com/discount/katie10

The Bapron Baby BLW bapron bibs and splash mats are also available on the ezpz website and affiliate discount code KATIE10 works for 10% off there too, shop here: https://shrsl.com/3qjoz

Free 1-hour video workshop training BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS: learn how to safely prep BLW foods and get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list - click here to register for this week’s workshop times: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list and learn how to implement Katie’s 5-STEP FEEDING FRAMEWORK on this free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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How to Use Oral Development Tools for Your Baby with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Jan 19, 2023

#300: How strong is your baby’s mouth? Are there exercises or tools you can use to help strengthen your baby’s jaw or help them with tongue elevation or tongue lateralization? In this episode I’m interviewing Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP who is the mastermind behind ezpz’s brand new Oral Development Tools.

Dawn is walking us through the difference between her 3 oral development tools, explaining how and why babies benefit from these tools and some easy tips about when to start implementing and using these as part of your pre-feeding routine, but also when your baby gets started with eating solid food too.

ezpz Oral Development Tools are now available for purchase. Use ezpz affiliate discount code KATIE10 for 10% off everything on the ezpz site - shop here: http://shrsl.com/1s7be

Follow Dawn on social @msdawnslp and check out @ezpzfun for more baby-led weaning information.

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/300

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How to Reduce Negative Associations with Food & Feeding for Your Baby Jan 16, 2023

#299: How can I help my baby have a positive relationship with food? And what should I avoid to help reduce negative associations with food and feeding for my baby? In this episode we’re going through some easy ways to help reduce vomiting, choking, anxiety and stress at mealtimes so that your baby can have the most positive eating experience possible.

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Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode are:

Episode 20 - Vomit: What if My Baby Vomits when Eating? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/20

Episode 77 - Baby Hunger & Fullness Cues: What They Are & How to Spot Them https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/77

Product, course and workshops mentioned in this episode are:

Online CPR Class - use affiliate discount code KATIE10 for $10 off this infant refresher CPR course: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam

Bapron Baby - best bibs for baby-led weaning and splash mats to go under the high chair, use affiliate discount code KATIE10 for 10% off, shop here: https://bapronbaby.com/discount/katie10

The Bapron Baby BLW bapron bibs and splash mats are also available on the ezpz website and affiliate discount code KATIE10 works for 10% off there too, shop here: https://shrsl.com/3qjoz

Free 1-hour video workshop training BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS: learn how to safely prep BLW foods and get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list - click here to register for this week’s workshop times: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list and learn how to implement Katie’s 5-STEP FEEDING FRAMEWORK on this free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Waste Free Kitchen Tips with Dana Gunders Jan 12, 2023

#298: Almost one-third of all food purchases in the United States go to waste. I know you are spending precious time and money prepping all these BLW foods for your baby and our guest Dana Gunders is intent on making sure you don’t waste food. Dana is a mom of 2 BLW grads, the Executive Director of ReFed and author of the Waste Free Kitchen Handbook.

In this interview she’s sharing real actions you can take right now to lower waste in your kitchen. From how to freeze foods for your baby to the right way to store herbs and how to know which expired food is safe to eat, Dana is on a mission to help us lower waste in our home kitchens.

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ReFed is online at https://refed.org/

Dana’s Waste Free Kitchen Handbook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WkeHOZ

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/298

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3 Ways You Could Be Holding Your Baby Back at Mealtimes Jan 09, 2023

#297: Nobody holds their baby’s development back on purpose…but there are feeding practices that can inadvertently be delaying your baby’s progression towards important milestones. In this episode I’m sharing 3 ways you could be holding your baby back at mealtimes - and then brainstorming on simple tweaks to help get your baby back on track with independent self-feeding.

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One other podcast episode mentioned in this episode is:

Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD

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Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list and learn how to implement Katie’s 5-STEP FEEDING FRAMEWORK on this free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Top 5 BLW Questions Answered Jan 05, 2023

296: What’s YOUR biggest burning baby-led weaning question?! Wondering about gagging vs. choking, what to do if your baby breaks off a big bite in their mouth, switching from purees or how to handle allergic reactions? In this episode I’m answering 5 of the most asked baby-led weaning questions from all of 2022.

These questions came from parents and caregivers on my free 1-hour video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS. Grab a copy of my 100 FIRST FOODS list and sign up for this week’s workshop times here: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

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Download the free feeding guide mentioned in this episode “15 FOODS NEVER TO FEED YOUR BABY” …these are foods that are not safe for babies because they pose a choking risk or are unsafe for babies for other reasons.

Click here to download “15 FOODS NEVER TO FEED YOUR BABY”

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BLW podcast episode mentioned in this episode: Episode 84 - Why You DON'T Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between New Foods with Carina Venter, PhD, RD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/84

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Will Baby-Led Weaning Work for My Baby Jan 03, 2023

#295: Does baby-led weaning work? Is baby-led weaning safe? And how do I know if this is the right approach for starting solid foods with MY baby? In this episode I’m giving you a few key questions to ask yourself when you’re trying to figure out if baby-led weaning will work for YOUR baby.

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Download the free feeding guide “WILL BABY-LED WEANING WORK FOR MY BABY?” This decision tree covers the same series of questions from this episode that will help you determine whether or not BLW is right for your family.

Click here to download “WILL BABY-LED WEANING WORK FOR MY BABY?” fortifiedfam.com/willblwwork

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Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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5 Foods You Can Grow and Your Baby Can Eat with @redleafranch Brian Brigantti Dec 29, 2022

#294: What if you could grow the food that your baby eats? Even if you don’t have a green thumb, Brian Brigantti from @redleafranch is pretty convinced you CAN grow some of the super easy starter foods your baby is learning how to eat. Brian is a gardener and content creator who is sharing how you can knock 5 of the vegetables from the 100 FIRST FOODS list off by growing these yourself: carrots, bell peppers, asparagus, squash and green beans.

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Check out Brian on Instagram and TikTok @redleafranch and you can find his Red Leaf Ranch Beginner Gardening Guide here: https://www.redleafranch.com/beginner-garden-guide

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The 5 foods Brian taught you how to grow in this episode are from my 100 FIRST FOODS list…and YES your baby can eat 100 foods before turning 1!

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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2023 Infant Feeding Trends & Predictions Dec 27, 2022

#293: Nobody really knows what’s going to happen in the next year, but we do know that there will be so many babies getting ready to start solid foods! In this episode, I’m walking you through all of the infant feeding trends and predictions that I see happening in 2023. Here’s to another year of babies starting solid foods safely with baby-led weaning!

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Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Holiday Food Stress Stuff: Coping Tips from @diaryofanhonestmom Libby Ward Dec 22, 2022

#292: As if food stuff and feeding families wasn’t stressful enough, tack the holidays on and in some families, it’s a recipe for disaster. My guest Libby Ward from @diaryofanhonestmom is here to help us with some coping tips when you hear things like, “I spoon-fed you and you turned out fine…” and other greatest hits from people who don’t fully understand or respect your parenting decisions.

In this episode Libby shares her own struggles with baby-led weaning and infant feeding and the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community that can help break cycles of trauma.

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Check out Libby on Instagram @diaryofanhonestmom and TikTok @diaryofanhonestmom.

Diary of an Honest Mom online site: https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/ and her journal on Amazon is here: The Honest Mom’s Journal - the struggling mom’s guide to struggling less: https://amzn.to/3uS3cCw

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3 Things Most People Forget about Baby-Led Weaning Dec 19, 2022

#291: There are a few things that people forget about baby-led weaning…but your baby can learn to self-feed safely! In this episode we’re looking at 3 things to help you stay in a positive mindset about baby-led weaning so that your baby can be successful at self-feeding when they start solid foods!

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Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Pre-Feeding Skills: What Can My Baby Do Before Beginning Solid Foods? with Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA Dec 15, 2022

#290: Pre-feeding skills are a set of accomplishments your baby is going to achieve prior to the time where they are able to independently self-feed. Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA literally wrote the book on pediatric feeding called Pre-Feeding Skills and she’s here to share some activities you and your baby can engage in even before they’re ready to start solid foods. From mouthing objects, to high chair positioning and sitting, playing and reaching, Marsha is sharing insight on the importance of pre-feeding skills in this episode.

Marsha Dunn Klein’s Get Permission Institute: https://getpermissioninstitute.com/

Want ideas on how your baby can safely eat the potentially allergenic foods? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

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5 Feeding Practices to Avoid for Baby-Led Weaning Dec 12, 2022

#289: There are so many foods your baby CAN eat…but a few feeding practices that can put them in danger or should be avoided. In this episode we’re looking at 5 feeding practices to avoid for baby-led weaning in order to keep your baby safe and successful at self-feeding when they start solid foods!

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Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:

Episode 64 - How to Pre-Load A BLW Spoon Self-Feeding Technique with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/64

Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/227

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Ezpz Tiny Spoon and silicone suction mats and bowls: use affiliate discount code KATIE10 and click here to shop ezpz feeding gear: http://shrsl.com/1s7be

Bapron Baby bapron bibs for baby-led weaning and splash mats to go under the high chair: use affiliate discount code KATIE10 and shop here: https://shrsl.com/3qjoz

NOMI high chair, get 25% off using the affiliate discount code KATIE25 at checkout with this link: https://regallager.com/nomi-affiliates/

Puffworks Baby peanut puffs and almond puffs for introducing your baby to peanut and tree nut (separately) use affiliate code BABYLED and shop here: https://puffworks.com/discount/BABYLED?redirect=/pages/baby-led

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Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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BLW Holiday Homework Dec 08, 2022

#288: Got some downtime over the holidays to squeeze in learning about starting solid foods safely?! If you’ve been meaning to figure out baby-led weaning, this episode has a few good ideas for getting yourself up to speed and helping your baby get ready to start solid foods.

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CPR - take an infant refresher CPR course. This one is awesome and you can get $10 off with affiliate code KATIE10: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam

I co-teach a Choking Prevention and Response course if you want to learn more, use affiliate code KATIE10 for $10 off: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam

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Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Constipation: How to Safely Use Prunes for Babies Dec 05, 2022

#287: Can babies eat prunes? Dried sticky fruits like prunes (...the fruit formerly known as “dried plums”) can be a choking hazard for early eaters. But prunes are a valuable source of nutrition and can help constipated babies…plus it’s super easy to modify them and make safe for baby-led weaning.

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Download my free feeding guide: “15 FOODS NEVER TO FEED YOUR BABY” Click here for this free download of BLW foods to avoid offering babies: fortifiedfam.com/neverfeed

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes about reducing choking risk are here:

Podcast: 5 Choking Prevention Tips with Brandon Doerksen https://blwpodcast.com/238

Podcast: Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Difference? https://www.blwpodcast.com/4

Podcast: CPR Skills that can Save Your Baby's Life when Choking with Brandon Doersken https://www.blwpodcast.com/132

Podcast: 15 Foods Never to Feed Your Baby https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/8

Podcast: Constipation from New Foods: What to Do For Your Baby https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/28

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If your baby is constipated, read this article “Help! My Baby is Constipated” and try my homemade apple prune puree recipes that’s at the very bottom of this post: https://www.fortifiedfam.com/home/2019/4/23/help-my-baby-is-constipated

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Follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

More videos about baby-led weaning and how to make BLW foods safely are on the baby-led weaning YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/287

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Is My Baby Dairy Intolerant? Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN Dec 01, 2022

#286: Can babies be intolerant to dairy foods and cow’s milk protein? If your baby had blood and/or mucous in the stool early on in infancy you may have switched to a hypoallergenic formula or if breastfeeding then mom started cutting things out of her diet like dairy or soy. But when the baby starts eating solid foods do you have to still avoid these foods? My guest is leading pediatric food allergy and infant nutrition researcher Marion Groetch, MS, RDN who will be teaching about Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) and how to handle this quickly resolving type of non-Ig-E mediated food allergy.

Marion was previously on the BLW podcast teaching about FPIES and you can listen to that episode FPIES: How Do I Know if My Baby Has Food-Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome? with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/230.

Want ideas on how your baby can safely eat the potentially allergenic foods? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/286

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Are Plant-Based Milks Safe for Babies? Nov 28, 2022

#285: Can babies drink plant based milks? And what are the best plant based milks for toddlers? In this episode we’re looking at the pros and cons of soy milk, pea milk, almond milk, rice drink, coconut milk and oat milk for children. We don’t substitute fluid cow’s milk or milk alternatives in place of infant milk prior to 12 months of age…but for families who don’t or can’t drink cow’s milk this rundown of plant-based milks will help you choose an alternative for use after your baby turns 1.

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes about milk and drinking stuff for babies you might like are:

Episode 135 - Toddler Milks: Why You Don't Need to Buy These Formulas https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/135

Episode 113 - Transitioning to Cow's Milk: How Do I Do This? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/113

Episode 79 - How to Pick a Milk When Your Baby Turns 1 https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/79

Episode 13 - Milk Protein: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/13

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Follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

More videos about baby-led weaning and how to make BLW foods safely are on the baby-led weaning YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/285

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Postural Support when Starting Solid Foods with Emma Hubbard, Pediatric OT Nov 24, 2022

#284: In order to safely start solid foods, babies should be able to sit on their own - relatively unassisted. But what does that mean? How long should they be able to sit for? What if they tripod?...does that count? Emma Hubbard is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who is teaching about postural support for your baby when starting solid foods.

In this interview Emma is explaining how your baby should be seated in the high chair to support a safe swallow. She’s sharing milestone information about your baby’s pincer grasp and the motor skills they are developing during the weaning period. This interview is packed with practical tips you can put into practice today, involving a concise list of unsafe feeding practices you should avoid when your baby begins eating solid food.

Follow Emma Hubbard, Pediatric OT on her YouTube channel (...this is where I first found Emma’s work and it’s a must follow if you have a baby!)

Check out Emma’s courses on infant development on her website located here. Her courses are all taught by credentialed professionals: no parenting old wive’s tales here!

If you like learning on YouTube, we have a Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel with 2 new baby-feeding videos each week: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

Need ideas on which foods babies can safely eat? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/284

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Meat: 5 Cuts of Meat I Never Offer Babies Nov 21, 2022

#283: Babies can definitely eat meat…but there are a few CUTS of meat I steer clear of for early eaters. In this episode I’m walking you through the cuts of meat I don’t offer babies when it comes to beef, pork, poultry, lamb and shellfish.

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes about drinking stuff for babies you might like are:

Episode 177 - Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/177

Episode 178 - White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/178

Episode 176 - BLW at the Butcher: Identifying Ideal Cuts of Meat for Babies with 4th Generation Butcher Cara Nicoletti at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/176

Episode 175 - Pork: How to Safely Prepare Pork for Baby-Led Weaning at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/175

Episode 165 - Lamb: How to Safely Prepare Lamb for Baby-Led Weaning at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/165

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Read “5 Ground Beef Recipes for Baby-Led Weaning” article here: https://www.fortifiedfam.com/home/2020/8/25/5-ground-beef-recipes-for-baby-led-weaning

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Follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

More videos about baby-led weaning and how to make BLW foods safely are on the baby-led weaning YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/283

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Teaching Your Baby Sign Language: Do's & Don'ts with @signngrow Mary Smith Nov 17, 2022

#282: Did you know you shouldn’t cover your baby’s hands when they are practicing signs? Mary Smith from Sign ‘n Grow is on the podcast with great information about what to do and what to avoid when it comes to teaching baby’s sign language. Mary is an ASL Interpreter, author and mom and she is sharing her 3 favorite mealtime signs and a lot of other resources for showing your baby how to learn sign language.

Mary was previously on the podcast in episode 162 - How to Use Sign Language to Improve Mealtime Communication with @signngrow Mary Smith.

You can learn more about baby sign language from Mary on her Instagram page @signngrow, over at her YouTube channel, and her new book Baby Sign Language is out now on Amazon (affiliate link).

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/282

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Water: Why Offering Water to Early Eaters Can be Dangerous Nov 14, 2022

#281: When should I offer my baby water out of the open cup? How much water do babies need? Does my baby even NEED any additional water? In this episode we’re looking at the reasons why you might want to WAIT when it comes to offering your infant water.

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes about drinking stuff for babies you might like are:

Episode 113 - Transitioning to Cow's Milk: How Do I Do This? at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/113

Episode 79 - How to Pick a Milk When Your Baby Turns 1 at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/79

Episode 135 - Toddler Milks: Why You Don't Need to Buy These Formulas at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/135

Episode 101 - Straw Cup vs. Open Cups: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/101

Episode 60 - 6 Reasons to Skip the Sippy Cup with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/60

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The baby-led weaning open cups mentioned in this episode were all from the company ezpz. You can get 10% off all ezpz feeding gear with affiliate discount code KATIE10.

ezpz Tiny Cup, 2 oz for babies 6-12 months: https://shrsl.com/27bms

ezpz Mini Cup + Straw Training System, 4 oz for babies 9-12 months: https://shrsl.com/2kuf5

ezpz Mini Cup, 4 oz for toddlers 12-24 months: http://shrsl.com/24ol1

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Follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

More videos about baby-led weaning and how to make BLW foods safely are on the baby-led weaning YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/281

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Salvage Food: How to Save Money and Safely Feed Your Baby with Hope from Under the Median Nov 10, 2022

#280: If your grocery bill is breaking the bank, Hope Ware from Under the Median can help. Hope and her husband create content that help families “live abundantly…on a budget.” In this interview Hope is sharing some lesser known tips for saving money on groceries now that your baby is eating real food. She’s chatting about salvage stores, best buy dates, rain checks and the value of getting to know the people in your grocery store who can help you save even more money.

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes about saving money when you’re starting solid foods with your baby are:

Episode 89 - Freezer Aisle Finds for Baby-Led Weaning at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/89

Episode 70 - Canned Foods that CAN work for Baby-Led Weaning at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/70

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Guest Hope Ware’s YouTube Channel “Under the Median” about living abundantly on a budget is at: https://www.youtube.com/c/underthemedian

Follow Hope on Instagram @underthemedian

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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free one-hour BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS video workshop. Sign up for this week’s free workshop times here: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

Follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

More videos about baby-led weaning and how to make BLW foods safely are on the baby-led weaning YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/280

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Batch Cooking: 4 BLW Foods You Can Make Ahead of Time Nov 07, 2022

#279: Batch cooking. Meal prepping. Mom life pipe dream or reality?! In this episode I’m sharing 4 easy baby-led weaning foods you can make ahead of time. Yes we want to introduce your baby to a wide variety of foods early and often - but you do NOT need to be cooking these from scratch every day…here’s how.

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Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes about safe food preparation for babies you might like are:

White Meat Your Baby Can Safely EatWhite Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat - https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/178

Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat - https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/178

BLW at the Butcher: Identifying Ideal Cuts of Meat for Babies with 4th Generation Butcher Cara Nicoletti - https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/176

BLW Meal Prep Tips from 2X Food Network Chopped Champ Chef Tatiana Rosana - https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/86

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For the recipes mentioned in this episode, please see:

Double Duty Pancake & Waffle Batter recipe is inside this article: https://www.fortifiedfam.com/home/2017/2/28/why-i-broke-up-with-commercial-pancake-mix

Zucchini-Egg Cup recipe is in this @babyledweanteam Instagram reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci2oOeigzZp/

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Costco Foods Babies can Safely Eat with @costcodeals Henry Nov 03, 2022

#278: If you shop at Costco and you have a baby, these 2 things go very well together! Henry from the @costcodeals Instagram account is here to share some insider tips about shopping Costco for foods your baby can safely eat…before this interview I had no idea that the 2 numbers the product price ends in is secret Costco code for what is happening with that item in the store. Listen for great grocery shopping ideas and learn the secret pricing system plus what the “Costco death star” asterisk means on the pricetag!

For more ideas on Costco foods your baby can safely eat, check out my article with “10 Costco Foods to Buy for BLW” here: https://www.fortifiedfam.com/home/2019/7/10/10-costco-foods-to-buy-for-babies

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free one-hour BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS video workshop. Sign up for this week’s free workshop times here: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

Follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

More videos about baby-led weaning and how to make BLW foods safely are on the baby-led weaning YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning

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10 Reasons to Go All-In on Baby-Led Weaning Oct 31, 2022

#277: Is baby-led weaning even worth it? Isn’t it cheaper to buy purees? I’m answering those questions plus giving you the top 10 reasons why BLW can make your life WAY easier.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode (and the Edamame Hummus recipe) are here: https://blwpodcast.com/277

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Optimal Cord Clamping and its Effect on Infant Iron Levels with Alan Greene, MD Oct 27, 2022

#276: How long did your doctor wait to clamp the umbilical cord with your baby? If you’re like most parents, you probably have no idea. But the timing of cord clamping can have an impact on your baby’s iron status in infancy and later in life. Dr. Alan Greene is the founder of the TICC TOCC campaign (...long pre-dating that other Tik Tok :) and TICC TOCC stands for Transitioning Immediate Cord Clamping to Optimal Cord Clamping. In this interview Dr. Greene is teaching about how waiting until the pulsing of the cord stops - about 90 seconds longer than in conventional practice - can have lasting impacts on your baby’s iron and health later in life.

Dr. Greene was previously on the podcast in episode 160 - Why White Rice Cereal Should Not Be Your Baby's First Food with Alan Greene, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/160

You can read more about his TICC TOCC campaign and how to be an advocate for optimized cord clamping on his website here: https://www.drgreene.com/the-most-important-90-seconds-in-every-pregnancy

Watch Dr. Greene’s TedTalk about the most important 90 seconds in every pregnancy here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw53X98EvLQ

Want a list of iron rich foods your baby can safely eat? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Soy: 3 Ways to Introduce Soy to Babies (…and why soy milk is not one of them) Oct 24, 2022

#275: How can babies safely learn to eat soy? These are 3 of my favorite ways to offer your baby the potentially allergenic food soy…with 3 reasons why I don’t love soy milk for babies.

More baby-led weaning soy information is in Episode 37 - Soy: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode (and the Edamame Hummus recipe) are here: https://blwpodcast.com/275

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Baby Has Skin Reactions to Milk, Egg and Peanut: What Should I Do Next? with Carina Venter, PhD, RDN Oct 20, 2022

#274: What if your baby tries a new food and then gets a rash on their face? Or what if you’re doing one of the allergenic foods early on in infant feeding, let’s say cow’s milk, egg or peanut to name the 3 most common pediatric food allergies…and baby gets hives - but the baby isn’t in distress or showing any of the other signs of allergic reaction and the skin stuff goes away on its own…do you introduce that food again to your baby?

Do you do it at home? Or do you need to see an allergist? Or what about even testing for food allergies in babies - some doctors say wait until 1, but others test right away. I’m interviewing Carina Venter, PhD, RD - a global expert on infant feeding and pediatric allergies. We’re tracking one case study in this interview: a baby with severe eczema who had reactions (skin only) to milk, egg and peanut - and what should the family do next?

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Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/274

Other interview episodes with Carina are Episode 124 - Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD and Episode 84 - Why You DON'T Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between New Foods with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

If your baby has severe eczema it does increase risk of other IgE-mediated food allergies. The eczema treatment product I use is from a company called Evereden. The Evereden Eczema Treatment cream is non-toxic, non-steroidal and is National Eczema Association Approved. You can get 15% off everything at Evereden with my affiliate discount code KATIE10. Click here for my favorite non-toxic Evereden baby skincare products.

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Want more ideas on what types of dairy foods babies can safely eat? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Chia or Flax Seed: Which is Better for Babies? Oct 17, 2022

#273: Can babies safely eat flaxseed? What about babies and chia seed? In this episode I’m weighing the pros and cons of flaxseed meal and chia seed when feeding babies, looking at cost considerations, nutrition profile, how you can use each and why they both work (decently) as an egg substitute when you’re making BLW fritters.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Organic Dairy for Babies: Why to Switch with Britt Lundgren from @stonyfieldorganics Oct 13, 2022

#272: Should I buy organic dairy foods for my baby? In this episode Britt Lundgren, the Senior Director of Sustainability for Stonyfield Farm chats about the differences between organic and conventional dairy foods. We’re chatting through all of the benefits of organic dairy farming and organic dairy foods, from environmental to nutrition, sustainability, profitability and wellbeing of the dairy farmers, and their cows!

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To learn more about Stonyfield Farm and their efforts to eliminate toxic, harmful pesticides and persistent chemicals, visit https://www.stonyfield.com/.

The 2021 Stonyfield Impact Report is linked here and the organic milk study mentioned in this interview is linked here.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/272

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Want more ideas on what types of dairy foods babies can safely eat? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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BLW Bootcamp: 3 Days to Get Ready for Solid Foods Oct 10, 2022

#271: What do I absolutely need to know to give my baby a safe start to solid foods? How do I know if my baby is ready to eat? And what things might go wrong once we do start trying real food?

If you’re overwhelmed or confused about starting solid foods, the BABY-LED WEANING BOOTCAMP is a 3-day online training designed to teach you everything you need to know to give your baby a safe start to solid foods. BLW BOOTCAMP runs October 12-14, 2022.

If your baby is starting solid foods before the end of 2022, the BABY-LED WEANING BOOTCAMP is for you. < < CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE BLW BOOTCAMP > >

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BLW Bootcamp: Lessons Learned from 10 Babies Starting Solid Foods Oct 06, 2022

#270: Every baby is different…especially when it comes to starting solid foods. In this episode I’m sharing 10 tips I learned recently from helping 10 different babies start baby-led weaning. From how long to wait after a bottle feed to do food to whether or not you need the straps on your high chair early on in eating, I hope these 10 experiences will help set the stage for your baby to get a safe start to solid foods.

Other episodes mentioned in this episode were:

Episode 219 - Premature Babies: How to Estimate & Adjust Age for Starting Solids
Episode 124 - Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD
Episode 20 - Vomit: What if My Baby Vomits when Eating?

Are you just making the switch to solid foods with YOUR baby? Come join my 3-day BABY-LED WEANING BOOTCAMP being held October 12-14, 2022. It’s just $5 per day and includes video training, feeding guides and a daily live Q&A all about giving your baby a SAFE start to solid foods.

If your baby is starting solid foods before the end of 2022, the BABY-LED WEANING BOOTCAMP is for you. < < CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE BLW BOOTCAMP > >

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/270

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Agave: Is it Safe to Offer Babies Agave in Place of Added Sugar? Oct 03, 2022

#269: Is it safe to offer babies agave? Is it really a “natural” sugar and is it less harmful for babies than other added sugars? In this episodes we’re looking at agave and whether it is a food to include in the infant weaning diet, potential health benefits and drawbacks for agave offered to infants.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/269

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Second Baby BLW: How I'm Doing 100 First Foods Differently for Baby #2 with Lauren McClure Sep 29, 2022

#268: Do you do baby-led weaning differently the second time around? I’m chatting with two-time mom Lauren McClure who did 100 FIRST FOODS with her daughter…and is now helping her son do the same, albeit with some different approaches to starting solid foods this time around. Lauren is chatting about which foods she now feels more comfortable feeding and what she would have done differently with her oldest child if she had another chance to do baby-led weaning.

Lauren was previously on the podcast in an episode called “100 First Foods Graduates” about her daughter Kiera. You can listen to that 100 First Foods Graduates episode here.

Follow Lauren’s son Kellin and see all of his new foods on Instagram at @kellinledweaning.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Fermented Foods: Can Babies Safely Eat Fermented Foods? Sep 26, 2022

#267: Can babies safely eat fermented foods? Fermenting foods is one of the world’s oldest methods of preserving foods, with some pretty legit potential health benefits. In this episode we’re looking at what types of fermented foods babies can eat and why you might want to consider these, along with precautions for offering babies fermented foods too.

LISTEN to other gut health related BLW podcast episodes:

Episode 202 - Gut Check: Microbiome and Food Allergy Development with Liam O'Mahony, PhD

Episode 108 - Probiotics: Should Your Baby Be Taking Probiotics? with James Marin, RD, EN and Dahlia Marin, RDN, LD

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/267

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Infant Weight Loss: What to Do When the Doctor Says Your Baby Isn’t Gaining Weight with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD Sep 22, 2022

#266: What do I do if my baby is losing weight after we start solid foods? Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD is a pediatric dietitian specializing in infant growth and development. We’re breaking down the case of a breastfeeding mom with a 9 month old baby who had weight loss between doctor’s appointments. Rosan analyzes milk intake, feeding schedule and other possible causes for weight loss in this episode.

Rosan Meyer was previously on the podcast in Episode 110 - Catch-Up Weight: Why Starting Solids Early Will Not Help Your Baby Gain Weight with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD which I highly suggest also listening to if you have been told your smaller baby needs to “eat more food” for catch-up weight. Her online website for infant and pediatric growth is located here.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/266

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BLW at Daycare: How These Parents Made it Work Sep 19, 2022

#265: What if my baby goes to daycare but I want to do baby-led weaning? Maybe daycare has never HEARD of BLW…or they’ve never seen it done properly. Does that mean your baby doesn’t get the chance to self-feed from their first bites? No! In this episode we’re hearing from other parents who have done baby-led weaning successfully at daycare - and lived to talk about it! They’re sharing their best tips for BLW success in this daycare episode.

DOWNLOAD my free feeding guide “How to Be a Baby-Led Weaning Advocate at Daycare” with sample scripts and daycare scenario solutions by clicking here: https://babyledweaning.co/daycare-advocate

LISTEN to these other daycare podcast episodes to learn more about how BLW can work for your childcare provider:

Episode 18 - Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning, listen at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/18

Episode 42 - Daycare: How To Be An Advocate for Baby-Led Weaning with Poppy Duhnke, listen at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/42

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Mealtime Meltdowns: How to Reset Your Mindset with @drbeckygoodinside Becky Kennedy, PhD Sep 15, 2022

#264: If your baby does not eat, that does not make you a bad parent! Dr. Becky Kennedy from @drbeckygoodinside is on the BLW podcast helping us cool our jets when it comes to mealtime meltdowns with babies. Dr. Becky is a clinical psychologist and mom of 3 and she’s bringing the PEACE in this episode, chatting about:

Positive language (with scripts!) to use when you feel stress rising about your baby not eating
How to let your baby explore their food - a precursor to feelings of safety - and not losing your mind when things get messy

Dr. Becky’s new book GOOD INSIDE: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be is now available on Amazon.

Check out her parenting community at goodinside.com.

You can follow Dr. Becky @drbeckygoodinside on Instagram and her Good Inside podcast is here.

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Want more training about how to do baby-led weaning SAFELY? Check out my free 1-hour online workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS. Everyone on this free workshop gets a copy of my 100 FIRST FOODS list https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Follow Katie Ferraro on Instagram @babyledweanteam. Full shownotes for this podcast episode are located here: https://blwpodcast.com/264

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Iron Drops: Does My Baby Need Iron Supplements? Sep 12, 2022

#263: When should I give my baby iron drops…or are they a good idea at all? In this episode I’m walking you through the pros and cons of iron supplements, what the side effects are, why they can be dangerous for babies and children and how food can more often than not fix the iron intake problem so you don’t need supplements for your baby.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/263

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Lots more iron baby food info are in these other episodes of this podcast:

Episode 142 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day?
Episode 137 - Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods?
Episode 21 - 3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Baby's Iron Absorption

Need more ideas on the types of iron foods babies can safely eat? Check out my free 1-hour online workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS. Everyone on this free workshop gets a copy of my 100 FIRST FOODS list - and the protein section has 20 different high iron plant and animal foods for babies …you can register for this week’s workshop times here.

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Follow Katie Ferraro on Instagram @babyledweanteam.

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Why I Almost Quit BLW with Miranda James Sep 08, 2022

#262: If you’ve ever felt like a feeding failure, Miranda James doesn’t want you to quit baby-led weaning. Miranda is a first time mom who really struggled when her baby started solid foods. Her family and husband didn’t support her baby self-feeding and she wondered if she was doing baby-led weaning right. Miranda shares her story about what kept her motivated to stay with BLW and why she’s glad she didn’t quit even when the going got tough!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/262

Links from this Episode • The online CPR course mentioned in this episode is located here and my affiliate discount code KATIE10 works for another $10 off. • Episode mentioned about when to seek feeding therapy for your baby is called How Do I Know if My Baby Needs Feeding Therapy with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP and you can listen to that here.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. ⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO JOIN⁠⁠.

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DIY High Chair Hacks for Safer Baby-Led Weaning Sep 05, 2022

#261: Does your high chair have an adjustable footrest? If not you can make your own. In this episode I’m sharing a few of my favorite DIY high chair hacks that will make it safer for your baby to eat…and that don’t cost you hardly any money to do so!

Other podcast episodes covering the topic of high chairs and high chair safety you might want to check out include:

Episode 205 - High Chair Help: What if My Baby Won't Sit in the High Chair?
Episode 172 - High Chair Positioning: Reduce Choking Risk Using This One Simple Move with Jeff Durkee of Nomi High Chair
Episode 7 - Why Your Baby’s High Chair Needs a Footrest
Episode 92 - How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with Kirsti Vandraas

Need more starchy food ideasto offer your baby beyond rice? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Children with Developmental Delays with Gill Rapley, PhD and Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC Sep 01, 2022

#260: Did you read any books about baby-led weaning before you started? Gill Rapley is the pioneer of BLW and co-author of the original baby-led weaning book…and Jill Rabin is a speech language pathologist and feeding therapist who adapted BLW for her work with babies with Down Syndrome and feeding challenges.

Gill and Jill just published a new book about Adapted Baby-Led Weaning called “Your baby Can Self-Feed, Too: Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Children with Developmental Delays or Other Feeding Challenges” and in this interview they’re sharing their experience writing the book together from 2 different parts of the world.

Buy Jill and Gill’s new book on adapted baby-led weaning on Amazon here.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Pasta Water Cooking Method for Making Rice Lower in Arsenic Aug 29, 2022

#259: If your family eats rice, you can modify the cooking method to help lower arsenic. In this episode we look at the pasta water cooking method for making rice lower in arsenic. By cooking your rice in a lot of water you can reduce arsenic without compromising too much other nutrition, particularly if you’re doing brown rice.

Other podcast episodes covering the topic of heavy metals in baby foods you might want to check out include:

Episode 246 - Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan
Episode 160 - Why White Rice Cereal Should Not Be Your Baby's First Food with Alan Greene, MD
Episode 208 - Heavy Metals in Baby Food with @consumerreports James E. Rogers, PhD
Episode 232 - Tuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD

Healthy Babies Bright Futures’ report “Is Homemade Baby Food Better?” is located here. Download their two-page parent tip sheet with advice on arsenic foods not to feed babies here.

Need more starchy food ideas to offer your baby beyond rice? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Can I Overfeed My Baby Solid Food? Aug 25, 2022

#258: What if my baby eats too much food? Can babies overeat with baby-led weaning? In this episode we’re exploring concerns from parents and caregivers about babies who (their words) “eat too much.” We’ll look at portion sizes…and why there are no set portion sizes for babies as well as safety concerns, hunger and fullness cues and then why your baby’s growth chart is actually the best indicator of whether or not they’re getting enough nutrition from food.

Need more ideas of foods your baby safely CAN eat? Grab your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on this free one-hour online video training called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS. Sign up here: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

The small portion size suction mats that I mentioned in this episode are the ezpz Mini Mats. I like that they remind us to keep baby’s portion sizes small - and to offer a variety of foods during the weaning process. If you’re shopping the ezpz Mini Mats you cna get 10% off everything at ezpzfun.com with my affiliate ezpz discount code KATIE10.

Right now I’m really digging the growth chart app I mentioned in the episode called…wait for it…Growth! You can enter your baby’s height and weight from their doctor appointments and well checks and keep an eye on their path to health in this app which you can find here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/growth-baby-child-charts/id446639811

Safety matters when starting solid foods and we talk about how overstuffing can lead to choking in some instances. Make sure you’ve taken a refresher infant CPR course before starting solid foods. The CPR class I take each quarter is linked here and you can get an extra $10 off that class with my affiliate discount code KATIE10. The Choking Prevention and Response course I co-teach is also linked and code KATIE10 works for 10% off there too.

…and there were LOTS Of other growth related BLW podcast episodes I’ve recorded and expert interviews that were mentioned in this episode. You can find them all on the shownotes page located here: https://blwpodcast.com/258

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4 Helpful BLW Food Prep Tips You Might Not Know About Aug 22, 2022

#257: It is not your job to make your baby eat…but you are responsible for what the baby eats, when they eat and where they eat. This is Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility in Feeding Theory in practice - but what if you’re not sure exactly WHAT the baby should be eating?

In this episode we’re looking at 4 super simple BLW food prep tips that will make your JOB of making safe foods for your baby a little easier to swallow. From how to soften fruits that aren’t yet ripe enough to making meat safe for babies to eat, listen to learn 4 easy ideas for making foods safe for your baby to eat with baby-led weaning.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free 1-hour video training called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Other episodes mentioned:

Episode 209 - Fruit Vacation: How to Help Babies Who Overly Favor Fruit
Episode 155 - Bitter Vegetables: How to Safely Offer Bitter Vegetables for Baby-Led Weaning
Episode 177 - Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat
Episode 178 - White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat

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What Type of Oil Should I Use for Baby-Led Weaning? Aug 18, 2022

#256: Is it ok to use oil when cooking for your baby? And what type of oil is best? In this episode we are exploring added fats for babies who are just starting solid foods. Oil is important for your baby’s brain health, for providing energy and it can help lubricate certain foods to make them safer to swallow.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Other episodes mentioned in this episode:

Episode 177 - Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat
Episode 178 - White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat

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5 Things I Would Do Differently if I Started BLW All Over Again Aug 15, 2022

#255: I love a good failure reflection and this episode is FULL of it for you. If I were starting baby-led weaning all over again, here are 5 things I would do differently.

In order to bring you this episode, I went BACK into my phone to the very first few weeks of doing BLW with my baby quadruplets and cringed SO HARD at my mistakes.

My focus as a dietitian specializing in baby-led weaning is to help you learn about all of the things your baby CAN eat - but it may also be helpful to know what to avoid, and that’s what I’m covering in this episode.

In this episode you will learn:

Why you should ignore pressure about starting solid foods before your baby is ready
How to remedy “dangling feet” and why having baby’s feet resting on a solid footplate is essential for promoting safe swallow
The benefits of offering early eaters food out of a suction plate or bowl and not directly on the tray or table
How to cycle familiar foods back into your baby’s diet while continuing to offer new foods, flavors, textures and allergenic ingredients.

Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes mentioned:

Guest Resources - Erin Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP

www.feedingfundamentals.com
Instagram @soffimethod

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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How Babies Learn to Chew and Swallow with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Aug 11, 2022

#254: How does my baby learn to chew and swallow food? In this episode Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP is explaining everything you ever wanted to know about how babies learn to chew and swallow food.

Dawn @msdawnslp is a baby-led weaning expert and product designer for ezpz. The baby-led weaning products she designed for babies 6-12 months mentioned in this episode are:

Affiliate discount code KATIE10 works for all BLW feeding gear at ezpzfun.com.

The bigger kid new “Happy Line” products mentioned in this episode are:

The ezpz Happy Utensils
The ezpz Happy Cup

Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast interview episodes with Dawn mentioned in this episode are:

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Sodium Limits for Babies Around the World Aug 08, 2022

#253: How much salt or sodium is safe for babies to eat? In the United States we do not have clear-cut, evidence-based guidance for upper limits of sodium for infants…but other countries do have some standards for salt. In this episode we’re looking at what other countries’ nutrition and health bodies recommend as far as the amount of salt that babies can or should be eating.

If you’re interested in sodium and feeding babies, another episode I did on this topic that you might want to listen to is: Episode 33 “Salt: 3 Easy Ways To Minimize Sodium For Your Baby”.

Need more ideas on foods that babies CAN eat? Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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The Risk of Homemade Infant Formulas with Farryl Bertmann, PhD, RDN Aug 04, 2022

#252: Commercially prepared infant formula is a safe and effective substitute for human milk. Homemade infant formula has been linked to documented, serious injuries and negative health outcomes in babies. In this episode Farryl Bertmann, PhD, RDN joins me to talk about the risks and dangers of homemade infant formulas.

Farryl Bertmann is a Senior Lecturer in the UVM Nutrition and Food Sciences Department and faculty with the University of Vermont Food Systems Program. She works in the area of food security and nutrition assistance programs and co-authored the paper The Risk of Homemade Infant Formulas: Historical and Contemporary Considerations.

The four primary problems with homemade infant formula that are discussed in this interview are:

Inadequate nutrition and provision of nutrients in homemade infant formula
Kidney health concerns due to inaccurate provision of minerals in homemade infant formula
Food safety concerns and potential for foodborne illness from homemade infant formula
Food allergy risk for babies

Read Dr. Bertmann and colleagues’ paper The Risk of Homemade Infant Formulas: Historical and Contemporary Considerations here.

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Tools For Safe BLW Food Prep: In the Kitchen with Katie Aug 01, 2022

#251: Cutting foods the right shape and size is important for safe swallowing in baby-led weaning. In this episode I’m sharing some convenient kitchen tools for making BLW foods safe - many of which you probably already have in your kitchen!

Cutting Products Mentioned in this Episode include:

Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:

Episode 37 “Soy: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food”

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The shownotes for this episode are located here https://blwpodcast.com/251

The full BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast website is located here.

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Misleading Marketing Claims on Baby Foods with Ada Lizbeth Garcia, PhD Jul 28, 2022

#250: DYK 72% of packaged baby food snacks in the UK make claims about baby-led weaning? But are packaged baby foods healthier than real foods? Can you believe the health claims on pouches and other processed baby foods? In this episode I’m joined by researcher Ada Lizbeth Garcia, PhD who studies the impact of misleading marketing claims on baby foods in the UK.

Dr. Garcia is a researcher in Scotland who has looked at health claims, marketing claims and nutrient claims on foods that are packaged, processed and sold for babies to consume. In this episode we’re talking about terms you see on baby foods, like “ideal finger foods”, “encourages self feeding”, “perfect for small hands,” “great for your little”, “grab”...why there is no evidence to support these claims and the impact of such statements used in marketing of baby foods, including how this can impact breastfeeding rates and encourage early and unsafe introduction of solid foods in some cases.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Baby-Led Weaning Feeding Schedule: First 10 Days of Baby-Led Weaning Jul 25, 2022

#249: Which foods should I start with for baby-led weaning? What are the best FIRST FOODS for my baby? Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for and in this episode I’m sharing some tips for how to select the first foods you offer your baby.

Other episodes mentioned in this mini BLW training episode:

Episode 185 “6-7 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule”
Episode 246 “Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan”
Episode 6 “What Shape & Size Should My Baby’s Food Be at First?”

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Taste and Flavor Development in Infancy with Erin Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP Jul 21, 2022

#248: Does your baby have a preference for sweet foods? What flavors of foods are best to offer baby? In this episode we are exploring how babies develop taste and flavor preferences during infancy with Erin Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP. Dr. Ross is a neonatal feeding and pediatric feeding development expert who developed the SOFFI method: Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants.

Shownotes for this episode with podcast transcript are at: https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/248

In this episode you will learn:

How babies develop flavor preferences beginning in utero
Feeding concerns that premature babies may experience
Recommendations for transitioning older infants off of the bottle

Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes mentioned:

Guest Resources - Erin Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP

www.feedingfundamentals.com
Instagram @soffimethod

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

Follow Katie Ferraro @babyledweanteam on Instagram

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3 Signs that BLW is Going Well for Your Baby Jul 18, 2022

#247: Looking for ways to know if baby-led weaning is going well for your baby? Feeling like you’re about to throw in the towel because you don’t know if it is working? In this episode I am going to redefine what a win and a success is when doing BLW. So do not stress because you will learn about three clear signs that you and your baby are successfully navigating your blw journey.

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Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan Jul 14, 2022

#246: You can’t “buy your way out” of the heavy metal in baby food conversation. Heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury are present in whole foods that we modify for baby-led weaning.

In this episode I’m interviewing Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan from Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF). Their landmark 2019 study “What’s in My Baby’s Food?” found that 95% of baby foods tested contained toxic chemicals that lower babies’ IQ, including arsenic and lead.

Charlotte Brody is the HBBF National Director and Jane Houlihan is the HBBF Research Director and in this interview they are explaining:

WHY heavy metals end up in our food supply to begin with…and why buying organic does not erase the problem

WHICH foods have higher heavy metal concentrations…and why simple steps like removing the skin from sweet potatoes can help cut exposure for your baby

HOW to prepare foods to lower risk for your baby…boiling rice like it’s pasta in lots of cooking water, choosing baby spinach over bigger pieces and more tips for making your baby’s food safe

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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BLW Grocery Haul: Go Grocery Shopping with Katie Ferraro Jul 11, 2022

#245: Interested in going on a BLW grocery haul with ME? This is your opportunity to plan ahead and shop for groceries that are the most appropriate to offer your baby during baby-led weaning. In this episode, we will be touching on WHAT to look out for when you are at the grocery store, HOW to plan and WHERE to start on the list of foods that you can offer to your baby…I have to say that I also have a surprise for a couple of you, so listen in to enter the special giveaway!

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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WIC Grocery Haul with TikTok Mom Sunni Rudd @justsunni Jul 07, 2022

#244: A WIC mom who found ways to turn her WIC-approved foods into easy, budget-friendly recipes is turning heads! In case you are not familiar, WIC is the US Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, a program that is designed to offer nutritious food and nutrition education to income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to the age of five.

There are only a number of very specific WIC-approved food items which can make it a bit tough for participants when putting together meals at home. In this episode, I interviewed Tiktok mom Sunni Rudd, a WIC participant who has created a committed space to share helpful recipe ideas that include foods provided by the WIC program and baby-led weaning friendly.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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5 Surprising Feeding Setbacks...and How to Avoid Them Jul 04, 2022

#243: Finding yourself hesitant to start baby-led weaning with your baby because of the constant feeding push-backs you encounter as a parent? Feeling a bit overwhelmed because of the fear of watching your baby gag when eating? Preparing for what is to come and understanding the natural process of transitioning to solid foods will help a parent become confident in their baby’s ability to self-feed. In this episode I am sharing tips and tricks on how parents can work around feeding roadblocks they encounter while baby-led weaning.

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How to Celebrate Baby-Led Weaning Day Jun 30, 2022

#242: Here it is again…the second annual BABY-LED WEANING DAY! The mid-year mark, July 1, was chosen to recognize and celebrate a baby’s ability to feed themselves and I wanted to provide you with ways to do just that! In this episode I will share five different options for parents to be able to celebrate this special day along with family and their BLW baby. I want to wish you a Happy Baby-Led Weaning Day and hope you have fun recognizing all the great things babies can learn to do while baby-led weaning!

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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How did Baby-Led Weaning Get its Name? with Gill Rapley, PhD Jun 27, 2022

#241: Ever wondered why baby-led weaning was called “baby-led weaning”? To answer this question, I went ahead and asked the creator herself! In this episode I am joined by Gill Rapley, PhD, co-author of the original BLW book and founding philosopher of the baby-led weaning movement. In this interview Gill shares her reasoning behind why she chose to coin the method “baby-led weaning” and why she finds certain vocabulary to be more or less appropriate to use in the feeding environment.

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Best BLW Gear Recommendations with @babylist Jennifer LaBracio Jun 23, 2022

#240: Wondering what the best baby-led weaning gear is for your baby? When it comes to baby gadgets or feeding essentials there are endless possibilities to choose from. To avoid unnecessary purchases, Jennifer LaBracio who is the expert and baby gear editor at Babylist joins me to talk about the must-have baby-led weaning gear for parents whose babies are transitioning to solid foods.

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Breakfast Ideas for Baby-Led Weaning Jun 20, 2022

#239: Looking for ways to offer your baby an easy, yet balanced breakfast meal? This is the episode for you! It’s not unusual for parents to stress over the idea of preparing breakfast for their babies and the question is often: WHAT can I give my baby for breakfast? In this episode we are diving into breakfast ideas for baby-led weaning, looking into how you can make simple meals and how to make feeding easier for both you and your baby.

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5 Choking Prevention Tips with Brandon Doerksen Jun 16, 2022

#238: Is choking serious business? Of course it is! Although rare, choking is a real risk and a primary concern for all parents when starting their baby on solids. To help ease this anxiety, I am joined by Brandon Doerksen who is the founder of Thrive Training Institute which is an online CPR program aiming to help parents gain knowledge and confidence in case they encounter a choking baby. Brandon will be reviewing five choking prevention tips on how to reduce the risk of choking in babies while baby-led weaning.

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Getting Grandparents on Board: BLW Across Generations Jun 13, 2022

#237: Worried that your baby’s grandparents may never be on-board with baby-led weaning? You’re a grandparent feeling anxious that your grandchild is skipping purees? In this episode, I am joined by two grandmas who will share their personal experiences with baby-led weaning their grandchildren and what convinced them to jump on the BLW wagon.

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Positive Tilt: Get Permission from Your Baby with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, M.Ed., FAOTA Jun 09, 2022

#236: Having our babies reject food at mealtimes almost always turns into a stressful situation. The question is, should you offer your baby food and patiently wait for acceptance or demand that they eat it? To answer this question, I am joined by Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, M.Ed., FAOTA, a pediatric occupational therapist who has spent over fifty years specializing in children with feeding challenges.

In this episode, Marsha discusses with us her “positive tilt” construct which is a sign of sensory permission or a way babies communicate to their parents when they are finally ready to lean towards food, open their mouths to eat and create a connection or a “yes moment” within their feeding environment.

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When to Move Milk Behind Food with Nicole Boehm Jun 06, 2022

#235: How can I switch my baby’s feeding schedule so they eat solids before offering milk? Will my baby need to drink less bottles when eating more food? As a baby nears the one year mark, it is important to prepare them for the transition into cow’s milk by switching solids before milk feeds but also gradually reducing the amount of milk that they drink. In this episode, I am joined by first-time mom Nicole Boehm and we’ll be taking the time to brainstorm a new feeding schedule for her almost one year old baby where solid foods can now be offered before milk feedings while baby-led weaning.

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Calming an Upset Baby at Mealtimes with Aliza Pressman, PhD Jun 02, 2022

#234: Why is my baby so upset during mealtimes? How can I make feeding less stressful? An upset baby often results in a stressed-out parent, especially during mealtimes. Inadvertently our emotions can also trigger an upset baby but it is necessary for parents to co-regulate with their babies to allow them to develop their ability to cope and deal with their own emotions.

In this episode, I am interviewing professor and developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman who will be talking about anxiety during mealtimes and how parents can help support their babies by modeling a sense of emotional balance in order to teach their babies how to self-regulate.

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Can I Travel with a BLW Baby? May 30, 2022

#233: Can I travel with a baby-led weaning baby? The answer is yes! Hitting the road with your baby does not need to turn into a road battle; in fact, there are lots of ways to make feeding a baby while traveling much easier and less stressful. In this episode I am walking you through some basic tips on WHERE, HOW and WHAT you can do when you are feeding your baby on-the-go while baby-led weaning.

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Tuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD May 26, 2022

#232: Can I offer my baby canned tuna? Does all tuna contain mercury? Well Consumer Reports has issued an important wake-up call for the topic of mercury in tuna and its safety for babies and pregnant women. In this episode we are joined by Michael K. Hansen, PhD, he is the Senior Scientist at Consumer Reports who will be discussing the current safety guidelines for offering tuna to babies and what they found when conducting a review of various fish products containing mercury.

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My 9 Favorite Allergenic Food Recipes for Baby-Led Weaning May 23, 2022

#231: How can I offer my baby the BIG 9 allergenic foods? What are some of the safer ways to prepare allergenic foods while baby-led weaning? In this episode I am sharing some of my favorite allergenic food recipes that are great for introducing the big nine foods that account for about 90% of food allergies. In my mini-course that I co-teach with pediatrician Dr. Ron Sunog, you will find complete recipes mentioned today that will provide you with ways of offering your baby allergenic foods “early and often” while baby-led weaning.

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FPIES: How Do I Know if My Baby Has Food-Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome? with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN May 19, 2022

#230: What is FPIES? How do I know if my baby has FPIES? Although food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome is a very rare food allergy reaction in babies, it is important for parents to understand the difference between an IgE and non IgE mediated allergy, as they are often mistaken for the other. In this episode, I am joined by a global expert on the topic of FPIES, Marion Groetch, MS, RDN who is here to discuss some of the common symptoms that result from trigger foods and suggestions on what parents should do if they suspect their baby has FPIES.

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Unpacking the Infant Formula Recall and Formula Shortage with Helena Bottemiller Evich May 16, 2022

#229: In recent months, there has been a downpour of information that has been released in regards to the current formula recall which has resulted in a considerable amount of formula shortages. In this episode, I am joined by researcher and writer Helena Bottemiller Evich who is the senior food and agriculture reporter at Politico and has followed closely on the topic. Helena is here to provide us with a look behind the unfortunate shortage of formula and the hard times that many parents are facing while trying to feed their formula-fed babies.

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5 Food Allergy Prevention Tips from Feeding Experts May 12, 2022

#228: How can I help lower the risk of food allergies for my baby? Why should babies be introduced to foods early and often? Can allergenic foods be prepared safely for my baby?...In this episode I am sharing some of the best allergy prevention tips from five different feeding experts who specialize in food allergy research and practice. Listen and learn the latest facts about how the introduction of allergenic foods can help reduce the risk of allergic reactions for babies while baby-led weaning.

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When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD May 09, 2022

#227: Did you know that babies may have a window of opportunity to prevent allergies in the future? The new and emerging data on infant allergy states that early and often introduction of foods to babies may help prevent food allergies in the long run. In this episode, I am joined by leading allergist Dr. Stukus who gives us insight on this window available for babies to eat the BIG 8 +sesame foods while baby-led weaning.

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Allergenic Foods: Why Your Pediatrician Isn’t Talking About This with Ron Sunog, MD May 05, 2022

#226: What if my doctor is not on board with feeding my baby the allergenic foods? How do I know it’s safe to offer my baby peanuts? My doctor said to hold-off on offering any of the BIG 8 allergenic foods to avoid possible allergic reactions! If this is or has been the case, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Dr. Ron Sunog, who is a pediatrician specializing in preventing food allergy with food, joins me to discuss the reasons why some pediatricians may not be putting into practice the newer evidence-based guidelines on early introduction of the big allergenic foods to babies.

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Links from this episode: • Puffworks Baby is the company that makes Baby Peanut Butter Puffs and Almond Baby Puffs, great for introducing 2 separate allergenic food categories: peanut and tree nuts. • Doctor Ron Sunog is a Medical Advisor to Puffworks and I am an affiliate for Puffworks. With my affiliate discount code BABYLED you can check out the Puffworks line of products so CLICK HERE TO SHOP. • Checkout the Eat The Eight website • Read Dr. Sunog’s book EAT THE EIGHT BOOK: Preventing Food Allergy with Food & the Imperfect Art of Medicine

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Behind the Scenes: Making the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast May 02, 2022

#225: We have now hit the two year anniversary of the BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY Podcast! To celebrate, I am giving you a behind the scenes look into the making of the podcast. I will share with you the HOW and WHEN it all started and my overall reason for creating this podcast whose goal has been to help parents and caregivers gain competence and knowledge to be able to safely start solids with baby-led weaning.

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Other episodes related to this topic: • Episode 40 “6 Reasons to Skip the Sippy Cup with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP” (2ND MOST DOWNLOADED GUEST EPISODE) • Episode 87 “7 BLW Mistakes I Made So YOU Don't Have To!” (1ST MOST DOWNLOADED SOLO EPISODE) • Episode 98 “Breastfeeding + Scheduling Solid Foods with @milkymamallc Krystal Duhaney, RN, IBCLC” (MOST DOWNLOADED GUEST EPISODE)

Series with Business Owners: Leading Women with feeding related companies • Episode 114 “Revolutionizing Infant Feeding Gear with ezpz Founder & CEO Lindsey Laurain” • Episode 116 “Eczema Management and Skincare Made by Moms in Medicine with Evereden Founder Kimberly Ho” • Episode 118 “Why I Built a Better Bib with Bapron Baby Founder Kelsey Larsen” • Episode 124 “Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD” • Episode 125 “Why are False Positive Results in Food Allergy Testing so Common? with David Stukus, MD” • Episode 126 “EAT THE 8: How to Use Food to Prevent Food Allergy (...and skip the supplement powder stuff!)” • Episode 129 “Exploring the Eczema & Food Allergy Risk Link with Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH”

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Sugarproofing Your Baby with Michael Goran, PhD Apr 28, 2022

#224: How much sugar is OK for my baby? According to the current dietary guidelines, it is recommended to avoid any added sugars for babies zero to twenty-four months old. To get a better understanding of why these recommendations are given, I am interviewing, professor, director and co-author Dr. Michael I. Goran, PhD who will be touching on the downsides of added sugars in baby food during the developmental stages. Dr. Goran will be providing some tips on how to SUGARPROOF your baby by offering natural sugars in place of added sugars.

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Links from this episode: • @sugarproofkids • Amazon: Sugarproof: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar That Are Putting Your Child’s Health at Risk and WHat You Can Do Book in all formats: hardcover/paperback/audio/kindle • Sugarproofkids.com where you can get recipes for kids with less sugar.

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Ground Meat: How to Safely Offer Ground Meat for Babies Apr 25, 2022

#223: Is ground meat safe for babies to eat? Of course! In this episode we’re looking at ways to offer different types of ground meat to babies but also how to make sure it is cooked and offered safely for baby-led weaning.

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Other episode related to this topic: • Episode 177 “Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat” • Episode 178 “White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat • Episode 176 “BLW at the Butcher: Identifying Ideal Cuts of Meat for Babies with 4th

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Best BLW Advice from Parents & Caregivers Who Have Been There! Apr 21, 2022

#222: Ever wondered what helped other parents and caregivers be successful at baby-led weaning? It is often common for all parents to experience the same feelings of stress and fear while introducing their babies to solids but what better thing than to ask the parents who have been there for their best piece of advice? In this episode, I will share a number of great suggestions from parents to parents!

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Links from this episode: • Ezpzfun.com ezpz cup tiny cup code katie10 for 10% off • bapronbaby.com code KATIE10 for 10% off for splash mats • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program • Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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Gagging: What do I do if My Baby Gags on Food? Apr 18, 2022

#221: Gagging vs. choking: What’s the difference and when should you worry? It is important to understand that gagging is part of the feeding process when introducing a baby to solid foods and a gagging baby may often be confused with a choking one. In this episode, we are touching on some of the ways to recognize the differences between choking and gagging to help parents and caregivers get over their fear of seeing their baby gag while doing baby-led weaning.

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Links from this episode: • CPR skills save babies’ lives. BLW does not increase choking risk but knowing CPR can save your baby’s life in the event of choking. I take this online CPR course each quarter, and you can get $10 off with my affiliate discount code KATIE10. • The course is a comprehensive choking prevention curriculum that I teach along with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP and Brandon Doerksen who is a CPR Trainer. You can use the code KATIE10 to get $10 off. • Bit.ly/chokingcourse code Katie10 for additional $10 off

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Proposed WIC Food Package Changes for Infants with Darlena Birch, MBA, RDN Apr 14, 2022

#220: For those who are currently WIC participants or WIC educators there may be LOTS of great nutritional changes in the horizon for the food package issued to babies. WIC is the US Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, a program that is designed to offer nutritious foods and nutrition education to income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to the age of five.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview the National WIC Association’s Senior Manager of Public Health, Darlena Birch, MBA, RDN who talks about the proposed changes underway regarding the package of food provided to WIC participants. Darlena focuses on explaining the recommendations to reduce the amount of jarred infant food and replace it with an increased amount of fresh fruits and vegetables which would be a great opportunity for participants to offer their babies a greater variety of foods.

Show notes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/220

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How to Sous Vide Meat Safely for BLW with Iliana Cruz Apr 11, 2022

#219: Ever wonder what other ways you can use to cook meat for your baby during baby-led weaning? In this episode Iliana Cruz, an owner of a meat processing plant specializing in the sous vide cooking method is here to describe how using this method of cooking can help prepare meat with perfect texture and consistency for BLW.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/219

Other episodes related to this topic: • Ep 178 “White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat” • Ep 177 “Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat” • Ep 176 “BLW at the Butcher: Identifying Ideal Cuts of Meat for Babies with 4th Generation Butcher Cara Nicoletti” • Ep 175 “Pork: How to Safely Prepare Pork for Baby-Led Weaning” • Ep 117 “Game Meat: How to Offer Game Meats Safely to Your Baby” • Ep 76 “Sustainable Meat: Smart Selections for Starting Solids with Diana Rodgers, RD” • Ep 19 “Meat: How to Prepare Meat Safely for Baby-Led Weaning”

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Down Syndrome BLW Success Stories with @ableappetites Sabrina Smiley Evans, MS, CCC-SLP Apr 07, 2022

#218: What are some feeding challenges for babies with Down syndrome? Can baby-led weaning work if my baby has Down syndrome? In this episode speech-language pathologist Sabrina Smiley Evans, MS, CCC-SLP is joining me to discuss some of the feeding challenges that babies with Down syndrome may encounter but also the ways in which parents and caregivers can moderate and create a safe environment for these babies to successfully accomplish baby-led weaning and become independent eaters.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/218

About the Guest: • Sabrina Smiley Evans, MS, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist specializing in early intervention, Autism, and sensory-based feeding disorders. • She is a mom of three-year-old Graham who has Down syndrome and successfully did baby-led weaning when starting solids • Sabrina, along with Sara Quirk run the Instagram account @ableappetites which features children with Down syndrome who are learning to become independent eaters

Other episodes related to this topic: • Episode 198 “Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Feeding Challenges with Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC”

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Crackers: How to Safely Select, Prepare & Offer Crackers for Babies Apr 04, 2022

#217: Are crackers safe for early eaters to eat? When can babies safely eat crackers? In this episode we will be discussing when it is safe to offer crackers to babies while baby-led weaning. We will be looking at common ingredients that are found in crackers, ways to carefully select and offer them and reasons why crackers are not necessarily the ideal choice for early BLW babies.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/217

Other episodes related to this topic: • Episode 33 “Salt: 3 Easy Ways To Minimize Sodium For Your Baby” • Episode 183 “Bread: When Can Babies Safely Eat Bread?” • Episode 207 “5 BLW Sauce Recipes to Make Swallowing Safer” • Episode 213 “BLW Teething Tweaks: What Changes Do I Make When My Baby is Teething?”

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Food Allergy & Kids: What’s New and Notable with Ron Sunog, MD Mar 31, 2022

#216: Just in case you are wondering if there are any updates in the pediatric food allergy world…Dr. Ron Sunog, who is a pediatrician specializing in preventing food allergy with food, joined me in this episode to give us an update on food allergy in babies. He discusses recent studies that have been published and also talks about the recently added ninth major food allergen: sesame.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/216

Links from this episode: • Dr. Sunog’s book “EAT THE EIGHT: Preventing Food Medicine with Food and the Imperfect Art of Medicine” (this is an affiliate link). • To learn more about Dr. Sunog’s “EAT THE EIGHT” campaign to safely offer babies all 8 allergenic foods early and often,visit his website. Other episodes related to this topic: • Episode 128 “Introducing Allergenic Foods: Ask Us Anything with Ron Sunog, MD and Katie Ferraro, MPH, RDN, CDE” • Episode 123 “HELP! My Baby has a Contact Rash from a New Food with Ron Sunog, MD” • Episode 58 “What do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD” • BONUS Episode “Is it Safe to Introduce Allergenic Foods During COVID-19 with Ron Sunog, MD” • Episode 202 “Gut Check: Microbiome and Food Allergy Development with Liam O'Mahony, PhD”

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Portion Distortion: Why Aren't There Set Portion Sizes for Baby-Led Weaning? Mar 28, 2022

#215: What portion sizes should I be offering my baby when starting solids? Reality is that there is no clear or definitive guideline to what an exact portion size of food should look like for a baby. In this episode I will share some ideas of how much a baby might eat but also share some tips about things you can do to help your baby learn how to eat. At the end of the day there are really no rules or guidelines for portion sizes during baby-led weaning.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/215

Links from this episode: • To shop for ezpz tools visit ezpzfun and use code KATIE10 for 10% discount on your purchase

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Overcoming Anxiety in the Feeding Relationship with Jo Cormack, PhD Mar 24, 2022

#214: Feeling anxious about starting solids? Although it's pretty common for parents and caretakers to experience feelings of anxiety when facing the transition into solids with their babies, it does not have to be terrifying. In this episode I am joined by Jo Cormack, PhD who is a researcher, child feeding specialist, and award winning author. Jo is here to talk about the psychology of feeding and how parents can overcome their feelings of anxiety while building a feeding relationship with their babies.

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

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Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/214

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BLW Teething Tweaks: What Changes Do I Make When My Baby is Teething? Mar 21, 2022

#213: Do I have to wait until my baby has teeth to offer solids? Nope!..And although teething is often a time when babies begin to experience a change, it is really not necessary to make any drastic adjustments to solid foods during the teething process. In this episode I discuss the idea that having teeth is not a prerequisite for introducing solids and share some recommendations for teething babies who are ready to begin their baby-led weaning journey!

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/213

Other Episodes Related to This Topic: • Episode 58 “What do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD” • Episode 206 “Stay in Your Lane: Parent & Baby Roles in Infant Feeding with Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA” • Episode 177 “Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat” • Episode 178 “White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat” • Episode 176 “BLW at the Butcher: Identifying Ideal Cuts of Meat for Babies with 4th Generation Butcher Cara Nicoletti” • Episode 118 “Game Meat: How to Offer Game Meats Safely to Your Baby” • Episode 76 “Sustainable Meat: Smart Selections for Starting Solids with Diana Rodgers, RD” • Episode 19 “Meat: How to Prepare Meat Safely for Baby-Led Weaning”

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How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Part II with Amee Severson, MPP-D, RDN Mar 17, 2022

#212: How does baby-led weaning fit into the intuitive eating model? and What can I do to teach my baby mindful eating? In this second part of the 2-part interview series with the authors of the book ‘How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Raising the Next Generation with Food and Body Confidence’, I have the pleasure of having the second co-author, registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, Amee Severson, MPP-D, RDN. In this episode we will be discussing further the topic of intuitive eating, the need to focus on the well-being of babies and the need to support their natural intuitive eating instincts.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/212

Links from this Episode:

To follow and learn more about Amee Severson, MPP-D, RDN: • Website Proper Nutrition Wellness • Follow on Instagram @ameeistalking • Follow on Twitter @AmeeSeverson • CLICK to learn more Intuitive Eating 4 Kids

Other episode related to this topic: • Episode 210 “How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Part I with Sumner Brooks, MPH, RD, CEDRD”

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How to Schedule Milk Feeds with Solid Food for Baby-Led Weaning Mar 14, 2022

#211: Should I feed my baby less milk after starting solids? Do I feed my baby solids before or after milk? And how much milk should my baby drink when starting food? In this episode I will be sharing some ideas on how you can schedule milk feeds in combination with food patterns throughout the baby-led weaning journey.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/211

Other Episodes Related to This Topic:

Episode 17: “Feeding Schedules: How Often Should I Feed My Baby?”

Episode 55 “How to Drop a Milk Feed”

Episode 113: “Transitioning to Cow's Milk: How Do I Do This?”

Episode 185: “⁠6-7 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule⁠”

Episode 187: “⁠8-9 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule⁠”

Episode 189: “⁠10-11 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule⁠”

Episode 191: “⁠12 Month Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedules⁠”

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How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Part I with Sumner Brooks, MPH, RD, CEDRD Mar 10, 2022

#210: What is intuitive eating? And how can I raise my baby to be an intuitive eater? Finding a balance between offering a variety of foods and the necessary nutrition is an important key to creating a healthy relationship between a baby and food.

This is a two-part interview series with the co-authors of the book ‘How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Raising the Next Generation with Food and Body Confidence’. In this episode co-author and registered dietitian Sumner Brooks, MPH, RDN, CEDRD defines what intuitive eating is and how infants are naturally born as intuitive eaters. She also discusses the importance of allowing our babies to develop their curiosity for trying new foods through feeling, touching, and experiencing food without the need to “push” them to do so.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/210

About the Guest: • Sumner Brooks, MPH, RDN, CEDRD is a registered dietitian and mom of two. She is an advocate for intuitive eating and co-author for the book How to Raise an Intuitive Eater. • Sumner has a strong background in eating disorders and has worked as an outpatient Dietitian and counselor with disordered eating clients for over 10 years. • She is the founder of Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian Professionals (EDRDPRO) organization which helps support and educate fellow dietitians and other nutrition professionals about eating disorders and weight-inclusive approaches to intuitive eating.

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Fruit Vacation: How to Help Babies Who Overly Favor Fruit Mar 07, 2022

#209: Ever been on a fruit vacation?...Well, it’s probably not what you think but if you are worried that your baby might be eating too much fruit, then taking a fruit vacation may just be a solution. In this episode I will talk about some tips on what to do when your baby is favoring fruit over other foods and how to effectively balance your baby’s plate for baby-led weaning.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/209

Other Episodes related to this topic: • Episode 23 “Will Offering Fruit Before Vegetables Make Your Baby Crave Sweet Foods” • Episode 45 “How to Balance Your Baby's BLW Plate” • Episode 133 “Don’t Drip Food: How to Pre-Portion for Baby-Led Weaning” • Episode 155 “Bitter Vegetables: How to Safely Offer Bitter Vegetables for Baby-Led Weaning”

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Heavy Metals in Baby Food with @consumerreports James E. Rogers, PhD Mar 03, 2022

#208: Does baby food really contain heavy metals that are toxic for my baby? Well according to the tests that Consumer Reports conducted on fifty nationally distributed packaged baby and toddler foods, it definitely does! In this episode we are joined by James E. Rogers PhD, he is the Director of Food Safety Research and Testing at Consumer Reports who will be talking about how the heavy metals in baby food study was conducted, why they chose the tested baby foods, what the tests found and some recommendations for parents who are considering some of these products for their babies.

Links from Episode

Get $10 off first year of Consumer Reports membership when you sign up here (this is not an affiliate link): https://www.cr.org/blw

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/208

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5 BLW Sauce Recipes to Make Swallowing Safer Feb 28, 2022

#207: How can I make my baby’s food safer for baby-led weaning? Dry foods often increase choking risks for babies but one way to make swallowing safer is by adding dippers, toppers, or sauces to add more moisture to foods and help baby swallow easier. In this episode, I will be talking about ways to make foods safer for babies and sharing a free download with 5 low-sodium sauce recipes that I created for BLW that will have your baby safely swallowing in no time!

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/207

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Stay in Your Lane: Parent & Baby Roles in Infant Feeding with Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA Feb 24, 2022

#206: What is my feeding role as a parent and how do I make sure that I stay in my lane to ensure a healthy feeding relationship with my baby? Oftentimes it is common to feel the need and responsibility to manage what, when, and how much our babies eat but in reality a parent and a baby have different jobs during the transition into solid foods and learning how to eat.

In this episode, I am joined by Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA who is a pediatric occupational therapist specialized in working with children who have feeding challenges for 50 years and she is here to clearly define what a parent and baby role consist of and provide us with some tips on how to build a stronger feeding relationship.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/206

• Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L,MEd, FAOTA is a pediatric occupational therapist who has spent a career specializing in pediatric feeding challenges. • She received her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Sargent College of Boston University in 1971. She also received a master’s degree in education with emphasis on special education in 1975 from the University of Arizona. • Marsha has co-authored PreFeeding Skills editions one and two and Mealtime Participation Guide and Homemade Blended Formula Handbook with Suzanne Evans Morris and Feeding and Nutrition for the Child with Special Needs with Tracy Delaney. • Her book Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes: Practical and Compassionate Strategies for Mealtime Peace serves as a great resource for parents and caregivers.

Links from this Episode: • Dear Parent: Navigating Challenging Mealtimes with Anxious Eaters • Pressure and Permission • Toothbrushing 1-2-3

• The Get Permission Approach to Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes Master Course • Anxious eaters, anxious mealtimes: Practical and Compassionate Strategies for Mealtime Peace • Get Permission Institute

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High Chair Help: What if My Baby Won’t Sit in the High Chair? Feb 21, 2022

#205: Positioning a baby properly on a high chair is easier than you may expect, it’s getting the baby to WANT to stay on their high chair that may be the problem!..So what do you do if you have that baby who will not sit in the high chair? In this episode I share a number of different coping mechanisms for babies who do not like to sit in the high chair when starting their solid foods journey.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/205

Other episode related to this topic: • Episode 190 “Arlene Peck Why This Mom Decided to do BLW After Spoon-Feeding Her First 3 with Arlene Peck” • Episode 172 “High Chair Positioning: Reduce Choking Risk Using This One Simple Move with Jeff Durkee of Nomi High Chair” • Episode 92 “How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with Kirsti Vandraas” • Episode 7 “Why Your Baby’s High Chair Needs a Footrest” • Episode 20 “Vomit: What if My Baby Vomits when Eating?”

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Data-Driven Feeding Decisions with Emily Oster, PhD @profemilyoster Feb 17, 2022

#204: Ever wonder how you can equip yourself with the tools to make the best decisions for your baby? Being a parent involves an overwhelming number of duties and responsibilities and in this episode Emily Oster, PhD who is an economics professor and very well known author in the parenting field is here to talk about the data that is available to help parents and caregivers make data-driven decisions for their babies.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/204

• Emily Oster holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard, is an economics professor at Brown University and her academic work focuses on health economics and statistical methods. •She is a very well known author of a number of books on parenting and pregnancy with the goal of creating a world of more relaxed pregnant women and parents. •Emily is the author of Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong and What You Really Need to Know, Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting from Birth to Preschool, and The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years. • Emily is also the author of a highly engaged substack newsletter called PARENTDATA, it’s a twice weekly newsletter about data, parenting and pregnancy.

Links from this Episode:

• Vist Emily Oster’s website HERE

• Subscribe to Newsletter Parent Data HERE

• Follow Emily on Instagram @profemilyoster

Emily Oster, PhD Books: • Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong and What you Really Need to Know Analyzes the data behind many common pregnancy rules, and aims to improve decision-making for pregnant women. • Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting from Brith to Preschool Same as “Expecting Better” but for early childhood-what does the evidence really say on breastfeeding, cosleeping, or potty training. • The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years takes this approach to parenting in the early school years, looking at data on school, extracurriculars, sleep and also providing a framework to make unexpected decisions and address the logistical challenges of this period of parenting. • Learn more about the Paprika Recipe Manager HERE

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Vegan Mom, Cattle-Rancher Dad & a BLW Baby: Family Feeding Dynamics with Suzy Quebbeman Feb 14, 2022

#203: Is it possible to be Vegan but feed your baby meat?...Of course! In this episode Suzy Quebbeman who is a vegan mom, married to a cattle-rancher and offering her baby animal foods while practicing baby-led weaning is here to talk about her family’s feeding dynamics and how she is open to offering her baby a variety of foods.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/203

About the Guest • Suzy Quebbeman is a mom with a 7 ½ month old daughter named Mara who is doing baby-led weaning. • Suzy has been a vegan for about 8 years, her husband is a cattle-rancher and her daughter has been given the freedom to eat a variety of animal products including the allergenic foods.

Listen to previous episodes: • Episode 85 “Sardines: How to Offer Sardines Safely to Babies” • Episode 127 “How Do Vegan Families Introduce Potentially Allergenic Foods? with @plantbasedjuniors Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD and Whitney English, MS, RD”

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Gut Check: Microbiome and Food Allergy Development with Liam O’Mahony, PhD Feb 10, 2022

#202: Have you ever wondered how the bacteria present in your baby’s gut can have an effect on allergic reactions? In this episode researcher, professor and immunologist Liam O’Mahony PhD, who specializes in the basic mechanisms by which microbes influence allergic sensitization within the gut, joins me to talk about how a baby’s gut microbiome can play a role in food allergies and how diet diversity can help decrease allergy risks.

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/202

Links from Episode • Follow Liam O’Mahony on Twitter: @ liam_omahony1 • Healthy infants harbor intestinal bacteria that protect against food allergy | Nature Medicine • Early-life gut microbiome composition and milk allergy resolution (nih.gov)

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Order of BLW Foods to Feed: Does it Matter? Feb 07, 2022

#201 What foods should be introduced first when starting baby-led weaning?

Although there are certain situations where some foods need to be introduced later on in the feeding process..Spoiler Alert! The order of baby-led weaning foods introduced to a baby does not matter. In this episode we are exploring the fact that parents and caretakers have all the freedom they need to offer babies the variety of foods they want when starting baby-led weaning.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

⁠https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/201

Links from this episode:

• Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠

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Combo Feeding: Can I Do BLW + Traditional Spoon-Feeding Together? with Gill Rapley, PhD Feb 03, 2022

#200: Is it possible to “combine” baby-led weaning with traditional spoon-feeding? This approach is sometimes called “combination” or “combo feeding”. To celebrate episode 200 of the BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast I am honored to be joined by GIll Rapley, PhD, co-author of the original BLW book and founding philosopher of the baby-led weaning movement for this discussion. In this interview Gill shares her thoughts on what constitutes a “baby-led” approach to feeding, whether or not this can incorporate aspects of traditional parent-led spoon feeding, plus ideas on utilization of purees and spoons that you might be surprised to hear!

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/200

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Beginner's Guide to Baby-Led Weaning: Starting Solid Foods Safely with Baby-Led Weaning Jan 31, 2022

#199: What things do I need to know or get before starting baby-led weaning? How do you minimize the mess and which bibs are best? In this episode I’m walking you through some of the basic tips and tools you’ll need as you learn to navigate baby-led weaning and start solid foods safely.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/199

Links from this Episode:

• You don’t need to buy any baby food if you’re doing baby-led weaning…but if you want the easy baby puffs which are a no stress no mess way to introduce peanut to your baby, I like the Puffworks Baby peanut and Puffworks Baby almond puffs.

• 5 Benefits of Using a Baby Plate or Bowl

• Bapron also makes splash mats that go under the high chair to help minimize mess. These are also waterproof, pack down really small so perfect for your diaper bag and can be washed over and over and over without losing their quality. Affiliate discount code KATIE10 also works for 10% off at bapronbaby.com.

• I use the ezpz silicone suction mats and bowls as well as their baby cup and baby spoon for baby-led weaning. They’re all 100% foodgrade silicone and designed by ezpz’s feeding expert.

• The products I think are most helpful early on in BLW are:

• ezpz Tiny Bowl

• ezpz Mini Bowl

• ezpz Mini Mat

• ezpz Tiny Spoons

• ezpz Tiny Cup

Links from this Episode:

• Episode 172 High Chair Positioning: Reduce Choking Risk Using This One Simple Move with Jeff Durkee of Nomi High Chair

• Episode 118 Why I Built a Better Bib with Bapron Baby Founder Kelsey Larsen

• Episode 64 How to Pre-Load A BLW Spoon Self-Feeding Technique with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• Ep 101 Straw Cup vs. Open Cups: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• 136 - Peanut Butter Puffs for Safely Introducing Peanuts to Babies: A Conversation with @puffworks Founder Greg Murphy

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Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Feeding Challenges with Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC Jan 27, 2022

#198: Is baby-led weaning unsafe for babies with feeding difficulties? Is it even attainable to successfully transition babies with special needs into solids by using the BLW approach? In this episode pediatric speech pathologist and international board certified lactation consultant Jill Rabin joins me to talk about the adapted baby-led weaning approach that she developed to safely help babies with feeding challenges be successful with the baby-led weaning approach.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/198

About the Guest:

• Jill developed the adapted baby-led weaning approach in 2010 for those babies who have feeding challenges or special needs.

• Jill frequently works with assisting infants with Down syndrome, preemies, and babies who may have more challenges with feeding, to transition to the breast or to solid foods.

• She is currently co-authoring a book with Gill Rapley, who is the founding philosopher of the baby-led weaning movement and will talk about how baby-led weaning can work from an adaptive standpoint for children with feeding challenges.

Links from this episode:

• Follow Jill Rabin on Instagram @jillrabinablw

• Check out her Website (will be up in the Spring)

• Gigi’s Playhouse

• Chicago Feeding Group Course

• Breastfeeding and Down Syndrome Book on Julia’s Way

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Sick Days & Solid Foods: Do I Stop Trying New Foods When My Baby is Sick? Jan 24, 2022

#197: Do I stop trying new foods when my baby is sick? Is it safe to offer my baby food if they are sick? In this episode we’re exploring some techniques for managing sick days when you’re also transitioning to solid foods.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/197

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Rituals for Weaning: Making Your Baby's Mealtimes Memorable with @morningaltars Day Schildkret Jan 20, 2022

#196: How can you make your baby’s mealtime memorable? Day Schildkret is an internationally renowned artist who has inspired many people around the world to reconnect with nature and creativity through the practice of earth art, ritual, and mindfulness.

In this episode, artist, author, and teacher Day Schildkret talks about the importance of

enjoying and honoring a baby’s transition from milk into baby foods through the practice of mealtime weaning rituals.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/196

About the Guest:

• Day has taught people from around the world how to create your own ritual using Day’s “ritual recipe”

• Day leads the Behind Morning Altars movement: offers workshops, trainings and public speaking events worldwide

• He is also the author of Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change and the author of Morning Altars: A 7-Step Practice to Nourish Your Spirit through Nature, Art and Ritual

Links from this Episode:

• Check out Day Schildkret’s new book out January 2022 Book Hello, Goodbye 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change

• Learn more about Day Schildkret

• Website: Morningaltars.com

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Texture 101: Tips for Trying Trickier Textures with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Jan 17, 2022

#195: How do you get your baby to eat new textures? What texture of foods can babies safely eat? In this episode baby-led weaning expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP and I are discussing tips for trying out trickier textures for your baby and why we don’t want to get stuck on purees!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/195

About the Guest:

• Dawn & I are teaching a series of free live workshops called “WHAT DO I FEED MY BABY AFTER AVOCADO, BANANA AND SWEET POTATO?” and you can sign up here

• This workshop helps push your baby past the simple starter foods to try out those trickier textures and NOT get stuck at the early eater BLW food phase!

• Everyone on this workshop gets a copy of our 100 FIRST FOODS LIST and you can sign up for this brand new LIVE workshop taught by me and Dawn here.

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BLW Food Size: Why Do Early Eaters Need Big Pieces of Food? with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Jan 13, 2022

#194: What size do you cut food for baby-led weaning? When is it safe to cut foods smaller for babies? In this episode BLW expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP is teaching why we make BLW foods bigger at first and how you can help your baby succeed in self-feeding by cutting foods the right size early on in self-feeding.

About the Guest:

• Dawn & I are teaching a series of free live workshops called “WHAT DO I FEED MY BABY AFTER AVOCADO, BANANA AND SWEET POTATO?” and you can sign up here

• This workshop helps push your baby past the simple starter foods to try out those trickier textures and NOT get stuck at the early eater BLW food phase!

• Everyone on this workshop gets a copy of our 100 FIRST FOODS LIST and you can sign up for this brand new LIVE workshop taught by me and Dawn here.

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Protein: How Much Protein Does My Baby Need? Jan 10, 2022

#193: Why does protein hold so much POWER over parents?! Most adults eat too much protein and are obsessed with protein for all the wrong reasons…and we do NOT want to project this protein pressure onto our babies! In this episode we are exploring how much protein does your baby REALLY need to be getting from solid foods, what are the good sources of protein foods for babies and how do you know if your baby is eating enough or too much protein.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/193

Links from this episode:

• Episode 45: How to Balance Your Baby's BLW Plate

• Episode 110: Catch-Up Weight: Why Starting Solids Early Will Not Help Your Baby Gain Weight with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD

• Episode 127: How Do Vegan Families Introduce Potentially Allergenic Foods? with @plantbasedjuniors Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD and Whitney English, MS, RD

• Research articles mentioned in this episode:

• Koletzko, Berthold et al. “Lower protein in infant formula is associated with lower weight up to age 2 y: a randomized clinical trial.” The American journal of clinical nutrition vol. 89,6 (2009): 1836-45. doi:10.3945/ajcn.2008.27091

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Best BLW Advice from the Leading Feeding Experts Jan 06, 2022

#192: When is my baby ready to start baby-led weaning? What does an allergic reaction to food look like? Why are pouches bad for babies? …in this episode I’m including some of the best baby-led weaning advice from the leading feeding experts who were featured on the podcast in the last year. Listen in to learn about the best first foods for babies to eat, why you don’t need to wait 3-5 days between trying new foods and what you can do if your baby has eczema to help reduce food allergy risk.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How do you know when a baby is ready to start solid foods? Explained by Gill Rapley, founding philosopher of the baby-led weaning movement and co-author of the original baby-led weaning book
What is baby-led weaning and why is it better than spoon feeding? …also explained by Gill Rapley
Should I use food to help my small baby with catch up weight? Covered by Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD specialist in weight and growth charts, growth faltering and food allergies

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast /192

Links from this episode:

The following links are titles to the full episodes with each baby-led weaning expert covered in this episode:

• 100 - The History of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 1)

• 102 - The Future of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2)

• 110 - Catch-Up Weight: Why Starting Solids Early Will Not Help Your Baby Gain Weight with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD

• 124 - Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

• 125 - Why are False Positive Results in Food Allergy Testing so Common? with David Stukus, MD

• 129 - Exploring the Eczema & Food Allergy Risk Link with Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH

• 140 - National Baby-Led Weaning Day: It's a Thing with Gill Rapley, PhD

• 149 - Pouches: Why Your Baby Doesn't Need to Suck Pureed Food Out of Pouches with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• 160 - Why White Rice Cereal Should Not Be Your Baby's First Food with Alan Greene, MD

• 170 - Sensory 101: What Motivates Babies to Eat? with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd

• 180 - Food Allergy FAQ with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MP H

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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12 Month Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule Dec 29, 2021

#191 How much food should a 1-year-old baby eat? Much of baby-led weaning is “practicing” for where we want baby to be when he or she turns 12 months, but what feeding milestones and accomplishments do we want to achieve by the time baby turns 1? In this episode we’re exploring sample BLW feeding schedules for babies at 12 months of age.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. What feeding milestones we want baby to have accomplished by 12 months of age…and what to do if you’re not quite there yet

2. How baby’s rate of growth slows close to the 1 year mark and why you shouldn’t be surprised if your baby starts eating a little less

3. Why snacks and too much milk are the primary saboteurs of the toddler diet…and what you can do to combat them!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/191

Links from this episode:

• Ezpz is the company that makes baby and toddler feeding gear. When baby turns 12 months it’s time to size up to their Mini line: the Mini Utensils (contains a fork, no fork milestone before 12 months of age) and the Mini Cup (bigger size for toddlers compared to their baby Tiny Cup). My ezpz affiliate discount code is KATIE10 and you can click here to shop.

Other episodes related to this topic:

• Episode 35: Snacks: Why Early Eaters Don't Need Snacks

• Episode 40: 6 Reasons to Skip the Sippy Cup with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

• Episode 113: Transitioning to Cow's Milk: How Do I Do This?

• Episode 139: My BLW Baby at 12 Months Old: What Comes Next?

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Why This Mom Decided to do BLW After Spoon-Feeding Her First 3 with Arlene Peck Dec 24, 2021

#190 - Can you imagine an 8 ½ year gap between your 3rd and 4th babies? My friend Arlene Peck did just that…and as soon as she found out she was pregnant, Arlene 100% on board wanting to do baby-led weaning. Now Jacob is 6 months old, sitting on his own and she’s about to start his 100 FIRST FOODS with baby-led weaning journey. Listen in as we learn from a mom who did not do BLW with her first 3, but is sharing her before and after concerns, comments and insight during day 1 of baby-led weaning with her 4th baby Jacob.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How things have changed in the infant feeding space since Arlene had her first baby 14 years ago
Why she decided to give baby-led weaning a chance this time around
What foods she is growing on her home farm that she is excited to see Jacob try for the first time

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/190

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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10-11 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Schedule Dec 22, 2021

#189: How often should babies who are 10-11 months old eat solid foods? Should they be allowed to feel some “casual hunger”, do we drop another milk feed? What about transitioning off of the bottle and onto the open cup. In this episode I am joined by TWENTY moms of babies 10-11 months old who are graciously sharing their schedule and what’s going on with their older babies…this is a little bit of a longer episode, but hoping you can learn from some of their shared experiences about feeding babies who are 10-11 months old.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How phase 3 of baby-led weaning (the 3rd 8 week session) changes for babies who are 10-11 months old and what to expect in the way of intake, scheduling solid foods, dropping milk feeds and moving towards toddlerhood
Why snacks can be a big saboteur of the older infant’s diet and how to be assertive in making between meal milk your baby’s snack so they can be more engaged at mealtime
What to expect as baby nears the 1 year mark: allergenic food trials, open cup practice, continuing to offer variety and trickier textures for older babies

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/189

Links from This Episode:

Ezpz is the company that makes the silicone suction mats (mini mat for BLW) and the BLW spoons (Tiny Spoon) and BLW open cups (Tiny Cup). My ezpz affiliate discount code is KATIE10 and you can click here to shop.
Puffworks Baby is the company that makes baby peanut butter puffs and almond baby puffs, great for introducing 2 separate allergenic food categories: peanut and tree nuts. My Puffworks affiliate discount code is BABYLED and you can click here to shop.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How variations in mom’s diet can impact breastmilk and in turn, baby’s growth and development
Why we should be questioning the age-old assumption that all human breastmilk contains equivalent amounts and levels of nutrients
What changes mom can make in her diet (with food, not supplements) if her breastmilk testing results indicate deficiencies

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/188

Links from This Episode:

Lactation Lab website: https://lactationlab.com/
Lactation Lab on Instagram @lactationlab
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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8-9 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule Dec 16, 2021

#187: How often should babies who are 8-9 months old eat? And what foods should they be eating? Is it time to drop a milk feed yet? Inside of this episode I’m joined by 5 moms of babies who are 8-9 months old and they’re sharing their current baby-led weaning feeding schedules. Some are struggling, some are succeeding, but all are doing a great job leaning into their baby’s ability to self-feed...and I hope you can glean some insight on possible schedule setups for YOUR 8-9 month old baby from this episode.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How Phase 2 of baby-led weaning (the 2nd 8 weeks of BLW) leads you right into the golden age of BLW: it is GOING to click for your baby in this phase, just wait for it!
Why it’s probably time to consider dropping a milk feed and how that can help increase interest in food and participation in feeding at mealtimes for your baby
How often 8 months old and 9 month old babies should eat.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/187

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

The benefits of modeling self-feeding for your baby...but why it’s also not the end of the world if you can’t swing this
Situations where you can’t or might not be able to eat what your baby eats, including medical, child-care, personal preference or picky eating issues...it’s all ok!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/186

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why there is no WRONG way to schedule your baby’s solid food feeds (...but some suggestions about why we avoid doing potentially allergenic foods later in the day)
4 moms share their current BLW schedule for organizing solid food in between milk feeds for babies who are 6 and 7 months of age

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/185

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Where to get support for your feeding choices if your family and friends aren’t on board with BLW
What to do when feelings of doubt creep in about deciding to skip traditional spoon-feeding
How to reframe discussions and the words to use to implement positive parenting in your household

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/184

Links from This Episode:

Read Dr. Candice Jones’ new book “High Five Discipline: Positive Parenting for Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Kids”
Listen to Dr. Candice Jones’ podcast Kidding Around here
Follow Dr. Candice Jones on Twitter here and she’s on Instagram here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Bread: When Can Babies Safely Eat Bread? Nov 29, 2021

#183: Is bread the best food for early eaters to eat? When can babies safely eat bread? In this episode we’re diving into bread for baby-led weaning, looking at sodium levels, swallowing safety and some simple ideas for non-bread carbohydrate foods your baby can more safely eat early on in BLW.

Listen to this episode to learn:

The nutrition benefits of bread....basically it boils down to carbohydrate and there are safer starchy foods your baby can eat early on besides bread
Why low sodium bread is not the answer for early eaters and how it can actually be even more dangerous than regular bread
Non-bread starchy foods - including whole grains - 20 of them in fact that babies can safely eat for baby-led weaning!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/183

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why parents of babies with GERD or reflux symptoms are told to start solid foods early and why we need to reframe the timeline for introduction for babies with reflux symptoms
What reflux is, why the worst is probably behind you by the time your baby is ready to start solid foods, and what if any modifications we should make for BLW in GERD babies
Dr. Lu’s own baby-led weaning journey with his first baby Emma and his thoughts about dad guilt when it comes to offering her new foods as a working parent

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/182

Links from This Episode:

His podcast is called BOWEL SOUNDS - pediatric GI and the medical world
Gikids.org
PLLU on twitter
Plastic surgeon wife IG @drlesliekim
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Which Thanksgiving Foods Can Babies Safely Eat? Nov 22, 2021

#181: Bring that baby up to the table for Thanksgiving! In this episode we’re digging through the Thanksgiving menu to find foods that babies can safely eat for baby-led weaning. From turkey to mashed potatoes and roasted veggies on the side, I’m sharing my favorite Thanksgiving foods for babies (plus advice on which holiday meal foods to pass on too).

Listen to this episode to learn:

Turkey - and why we prefer the dark meat (legs, wings, thighs) over turkey breast...plus what to do about the gravy
Potatoes - mashed potatoes are a great food for baby-led weaning, just steer clear of the sodium + avoid skins
Vegetables - ideas on some roasted veggies that work great for baby-led weaning, plus the drawbacks of green beans and cranberry sauce for babies

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/181

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Food Allergies FAQs with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH Nov 18, 2021

#180: Does feeding allergenic foods to your baby freak you out? In this episode we are joined by leading food allergy researcher and author Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH for a food allergy question and answer session.

From timing of introduction of allergenic foods for babies, to the amounts of protein to be feeding and whether foods are better than supplements for preventing food allergy, Dr. Gupta is answering all of your most frequently asked questions about introducing allergenic foods for babies.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Prevalence of food allergy in infancy and why the percent of babies at high risk for peanut allergy is lower than you think
The difference between sensitization and desensitization and why your baby doesn’t react to a food on the first exposure
Why babies eating MORE foods MORE frequently can help prevent food allergy and how you can make this happen in your family!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/180

Links from This Episode:

Northwestern University Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research is here
Dr. Ruchi Gupta’s research and faculty page at Northwestern University is here
Her new book FOOD WITHOUT FEAR website is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Why I Wait to Feed These 5 Foods Nov 15, 2021

#179: Babies can eat MOST foods if they’re prepared safely...but there are a few baby-led weaning foods I prefer to wait to feed. Inside of this episode I’m breaking down 5 foods that I wait on when teaching babies how to eat...and why!

Listen to this episode to learn:

Meat on the bone for baby-led weaning
Corn on the cob for baby-led weaning
Watermelon (and why babies don’t need extra water early on in self-feeding)
Canned beans for baby-led weaning
Bread for baby-led weaning

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/179

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How red meat and white meat differ because of the amount of myoglobin, a protein in blood that carries oxygen to the cells of the body
White meats include poultry and fish, and a few tips about selecting each for BLW:
Poultry:
Dark meat from chicken and turkey wings, legs and thighs has more fat which equates to more moisture and helps reduce choking risk
Whie meat from chicken and turkey breast is lean and lacks fat, which lends to a more dry outcome and this can increase choking risk
Fish:
Fatty fish: salmon, mackerel, anchovy, tuna, herring among others have higher fat content (ideal for babies) and essential omega-3 fatty acids
Flaky white fish: cod, tilapia, pollock, grouper, halibut - these are more lean and lack fat but you can add oil or butter to make easier for baby to safely swallow

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/178

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How red meat and white meat differ because of the amount of myoglobin, a protein in blood that carries oxygen to the cells of the body
Red meats include livestock: beef, lamb, pork and veal. I’m covering my favorite cuts of each for BLW including:
Beef: brisket, chuck roast, beef style country ribs and ground beef
Lamb: leg of lamb (boneless or bone-in), shank and ground lamb
Pork: pork butt (aka Boston butt), pork shoulder, pork country style ribs and ground pork
Why pork sometimes gets called “the other white meat” but it’s technically red meat from a classification standpoint

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/177

Links from This Episode:

Pork Board “Pork: The Other White Meat” campaign overview
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to select different cuts of meat from different animals...and why the round and loin are 2 cuts we generally steer clear of when choosing meats to safely offer baby
The difference between moist vs. dry cooking methods and how low and slow breaks down muscle fibers in meat and can make it safer for your baby to eat
Why you might consider grinding your own meat and what cuts of meat are best to do so

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/176

Links from This Episode:

Seemore Meat & Veggies website: https://eatseemore.com/
Follow Cara on Instagram: her personal page is @caranicoletti and her work page is @eatseemore
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Benefits of offering baby pork from nutrition, taste, texture and iron standpoint too
What cuts of pork are ideal for baby-led weaning (as well as the cuts of pork that I steer clear of when feeding babies and why)
Some easy ideas for safely introducing your baby to pork

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/175

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Food Neutrality: what it is and how we can make a food neutral household
Language: words to use and not use when describing food for your baby
Body image: how our words can impact our children’s perceptions of themselves

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/174

Links from This Episode:

Follow Riley on Instagram @bodypositivekids
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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More BLW Q&A: Ask Me Anything with Katie Ferraro Oct 25, 2021

#173: In this part two episode, I’m answering your called-in baby-feeding questions that you just can’t find the answer to anywhere. We will cover exposure to allergens, what “counts” as a food exposure and how to expand baby’s palate.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Exposure to allergens: how many times does a baby need to be introduced to the top allergens before it counts as “safe”?
Counting introductions: What “counts” as an introduction to food? Does it count if the baby doesn’t eat it?
Toddler’s palate: How to expand the palate of a “picky eater” toddler who didn’t do BLW? Is it ok to offer snacks? How do I encourage new foods?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/173

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why most high chairs do not come with an adjustable footplate (the Nomi does) and how this feature helps reduce baby’s choking risk
How using a feeding chair that grows with your baby from first bites through adolescence can support your baby and older child’s development and success at mealtimes

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/172

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Restaurant management of baby-led weaning: what do you do to allow your baby to self-feed at a restaurant but not bug the heck out of everyone with the mess your BLW baby makes?
Starting solid food timelines: what are some ideas of things you can do to get ready for your baby’s transition to solid food BEFORE they are safe to try anything except breastmilk and/or formula
Serving sizes: why aren’t there consistent guidelines about recommended serving sizes for babies?
How about if the parents have selective diets? This can be from picky eating or medical issues, but does it mess your baby’s BLW progress up if mom or dad can’t eat the same BLW foods themselves?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/171

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

External vs internal motivators that babies experience during the learning how to eat experience
The difference between demands and offers at mealtimes and how the former is more desirable for motivating babies to eat
How babies learn to experience hunger and what we can do to avoid inducing negative sensory experiences at mealtimes

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/170

Links from This Episode:

Marsha’s book Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes: Practical and Compassionate Strategies for Mealtime Peace by Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA
Her teethers
Her Get Permission Institute
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day? Oct 11, 2021

#169: Does your baby need to be eating 11 mg iron per day? If you look quickly at the recommendations for infants you’ll see 11 mg per day for babies 6-12 months. So do you need to be counting mg of iron for your baby? And can babies even get enough iron from the foods they eat? Inside of this episode we’ll be looking at iron needs for babies and how you can easily help your baby meet iron needs by offering a variety of real, wholesome foods using baby-led weaning.

More in depth iron food training will be included in the upcoming BABY-LED WEANING SUMMIT taking place online (FOR FREE!!) October 18-23, 2021. The BABY-LED WEANING SUMMIT is the largest BLW event ever held with 17 leading, feeding experts from around the world gathered to teach you about infant feeding...for free!

Listen to this episode to learn:

Where does iron come from?
How much iron do babies need?
Which foods have iron?
How do I know if my baby is getting enough iron?
What does the research say about baby-led weaning and iron?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/169

Links from This Episode:

Episode 21 “3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Baby's Iron Absorption”
Episode 70 “The Evidence Behind Baby-Led Weaning with Amy Brown, PhD”
Episode 95 “Make Slippery Foods Easier to Pick Up (+ Add Iron) with these 5 Ingredient Hacks”
Episode 104 “How the Lucky Iron Fish Can Increase Iron Absorption with Founder & CEO Gavin Armstrong, PhD”
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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BLW Fears: Advice for Overcoming Infant Feeding Fears from 5 BLW Experts Oct 07, 2021

#168: What’s holding you back from going FULL ON with baby-led weaning? Maybe you’re on the fence about whether you can truly skip traditional spoon-feeding...or you’re nervous about gagging and choking, or you’re worried your baby will have an allergic reaction when you try allergenic foods.

Today I’m interviewing 5 feeding experts about overcoming feeding fears. They’re talking you down from all the biggest BLW worries with expert advice

The expert guests addressing your feeding fears in this episode are:

Amy Brown, PhD - prolific BLW researcher & professor from the United Kingdom
Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP - feeding therapist & award winning feeding product designer
Mona Amin, DO - pediatrician and BLW mom
Carina Venter, PhD, RD - pediatric dietitian, researcher and contributor to global food allergy guidelines
David Stukus, PhD - internationally renowned food allergy expert

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/168

Links from This Episode:

Register for the BABY-LED WEANING SUMMIT here at www.blwsummit.com.
To see the full agenda for the BABY-LED WEANING SUMMIT, click here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why processed food addiction occurs and what we can do to prevent it from baby’s first bites
Tips for dealing with overwhelm when faced with food purchase decisions at the grocery store
How to make peace with the presence of processed foods in our family food supply especially when they are marketed to babies

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/166

Links from This Episode:

Dr. Ifland’s website https://www.drjoanifland.com/ and her Food Addiction Reset community page is here https://www.foodaddictionreset.com/
Dr. Ifland’s Facebook Group Food Addiction Education can be accessed here
Get Dr. Ifland’s textbook Processed Food Addiction on Amazon here (this is an affiliate link)
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

WHY you want to offer high iron foods like lamb early and often in BLW
HOW to safely prep lamb, from solid strips of lamb or pureed meat if you’re more comfortable starting out that way
The number one tip for making solid strips of lamb safe to eat for babies who are 6 months of age + showing the other signs of readiness to feed

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/165

Links from This Episode:

I love the ezpz Tiny Spoon for offering puree lamb off of a pre-loaded spoon. This is my favorite BLW spoon and my affiliate discount code KATIE10 works for 10% off at ezpzfun.com.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Elimination Communication: Can Your Baby Go Diaper Free? with Andrea Olson Sep 23, 2021

#164: Did you know babies can potty from birth? I had no idea until my guest Andrea Olson from @godiaperfree came on the podcast to educate us about Elimination Communication (EC). EC is a gentle, non-coercive way to respond to a baby’s natural hygiene needs...and Andrea is the diaper free GURU here to teach us how and why!

Just like babies have the desire and ability to feed themselves solid food when the time is right, babies are instinctual when it comes to pottying. Andrea argues that pottying your baby can make baby-raising cleaner, easier, MUCH more connected to you plus it’s better for the environment. If you think a self-feeding baby sounds exciting, I think you’ll love hearing about your self-pottying baby’s potential too!

Listen to this episode to learn:

What exactly elimination communication means
How Andrea began her love of teaching other parents this method
Possible benefits of going diaper free

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/164

Links from This Episode:

Go Diaper Free: Andrea’s website teaches how to use the Elimination Communication technique with babies
Tiny Undies: Company which offers small and gender-neutral underwear to parents of babies and toddlers in sizes 6 months to 5T
Her books:
Go Diaper Free: A Simplified Handbook for Elimination Communication for babies 0-18 months
The Tiny Potty Training Book: A Simple Guide to Non-coercive potty training
Tiny Potty: a learning board book for babies 6 months and up
Night Potty: a before-bedtime board book for babies 6 months and up.
Brave New Birth
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of Katie Ferraro @babyledweanteam Sep 20, 2021

#163: I love a good look at somebody’s else’s schedule...and in this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look into my typical daily routine. This is definitely out of my comfort zone because I would way rather be talking about feeding YOUR babies or interviewing other feeding experts...but in case you’ve ever wondered what raising 7 kids and running an online baby feeding business looks like on the inside (spoiler alert: it’s very messy!), then I hope you enjoy this quick peek into my daily routine.

If you’re ready to raise an independent eater and prevent picky eating then let’s get started learning about baby-led weaning together! Subscribe, rate and review the podcast here.

FREE BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS ONLINE WORKSHOP WITH THE 100 FIRST FOODS LIST: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

FOLLOW @BABYLEDWEANTEAM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://blwpodcast.com/163

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How to Use Sign Language to Improve Mealtime Communication with @signngrow Mary Smith Sep 16, 2021

#162: Curious about communicating with your baby… especially during meal time? Today’s guest Mary Smith shares how sign language can be a fun and educational learning experience for both parent and baby!

Mary Smith @signngrow is a Licensed Educational American Sign Language Interpreter in Colorado with a degree in Deaf Studies. She is the founder and instructor at Sign ‘n Grow where she teaches parents how to communicate with their babies early.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Signing does not delay speech; using sign language with hearing children will not cause them to delay speech and in fact, research suggests it may advance childhood speech
Benefits of signing at mealtime and which words to use beyond “more” and “all done”
The best time to start signing with your baby and when you should start expecting your baby to sign back

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/162

Links from This Episode:

Baby Signs for Growing Minds: sing a long section, 65 signs
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Peanuts: How to Safely Offer Peanuts for Baby-Led Weaning Sep 13, 2021

#161: Babies should be offered peanut protein early and often to help reduce the risk of peanut allergy later in life. But if thick globs of peanut butter are a choking hazard for early eaters, how do we safely feed babies peanuts? In this episode we’re going to look at a variety of preparation methods for making peanut foods safe for babies to eat.

If you’re ready to raise an independent eater and prevent picky eating then let’s get started learning about baby-led weaning together! Subscribe, rate and review the podcast here.

FREE BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS ONLINE WORKSHOP WITH THE 100 FIRST FOODS LIST (including yogurt): https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

FOLLOW @BABYLEDWEANTEAM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://blwpodcast.com/161

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Why White Rice Cereal Should Not Be Your Baby's First Food with Alan Greene, MD Sep 09, 2021

#160: Did your doctor tell you to start solid foods with iron-fortified white rice cereal? Today’s guest Dr. Alan Greene is working hard to change the way physicians talk to parents and caregivers about starting solid foods...and he wants everyone to stop recommending white rice cereal as a first food for babies!

Dr. Alan Greene founded the White Out movement in 2010 to educate pediatricians and parents about the drawbacks of reliance on white rice cereal. In this episode he’s explaining the history of the White Out movement, the negative impact white rice cereal has on the transition to solid foods and suggestions for other wholesome starter foods that babies can safely self-feed.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How white rice cereal prevents the taste acquisition babies should be experiencing from other foods
Why pediatricians are still recommending white cereal even though it can actually be harmful
Better iron foods for babies and how you can spread the White Out message in your own circles

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/160

Links from This Episode:

“Get the White Out of Baby’s First Foods Pediatrician Says” article featuring Dr. Greene in USA Today
Dr. Greene’s information on the White Out Movement on his website
Dr. Greene’s book Feeding Baby Green on Amazon (this is an affiliate link)
Dr. Greene’s TICC TOCC cord clamping information
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Ideas for preparing BLW foods in a small space
How to offer baby 5 new foods a week out of a tiny kitchen
Tips for BLW food prep that doesn’t use a lot of power, water or propane

Here is the menu from Skylar’s first week of baby-led weaning. We’re following my 5-STEP FEEDING FRAMEWORK & offering 5 new foods per week:

Monday - new fruit: PAPAYA
Tuesday - new vegetable: ZUCCHINI
Wednesday - new starchy food: MILLET
Thursday - new memat: LAMB
Friday - new challenge food: COTTAGE CHEESE

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/159

Links from This Episode:

Gear that they Davidsons are using on the boat for BLW with Skylar:
High Chair: Nomi High Chair (linking on Amazon, this is an affiliate link)
Plates, Cups, Spoons: ezpz Tiny Bowl, Tiny Cup & Tiny Spoons - affiliate discount code KATIE10
Splash mats & bibs: Bapron baby bibs and splashmats - affiliate discount code KATIE10
Follow Jeremy, Geneva and Baby Skylar online:
Their YouTube channel is here
Their Instagram channel is here
Food storage containers mentioned in episode
Rubbermaid leakproof containers are here (this is an affiliate link)
Stasherbag silicone zip food containers are here (this is an affiliate link)
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How her premature sister born at 26 weeks in the 1960s inspired Dr. Terri to become a neonatologist before she even knew what that was
Why she calls the weaning period “an eating experience” and what we can do to stop stressing that our premature baby isn't “getting enough” from baby-led weaning
Which nutrients may be lacking in the premature infant...and what foods you can be offering (and which ones to stay away from) if you’re doing BLW with a premature baby
What types of anemia your premature baby may be at risk for...and what types of food you can feed once your baby has the hang of self-feeding to help lower risk

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/158

Links from This Episode:

Follow Dr. Terri on Instagram @doctorterrimd
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

WHAT type of yogurt babies can eat...and spoiler alert: you don’t have to be buying baby yogurt. Babies can eat regular yogurt, but there are a few tips in this episode for what to look for when you’re shopping.
HOW to offer yogurt to your baby while still honoring the self-feeding principles of baby-led weaning. Quick tip: it involves a pre-loaded baby-led weaning spoon.
WHICH TYPE of yogurt babies can eat, why we want to offer cow’s milk protein foods early and often and why yogurt is a better bet than cheese and fluid cow’s milk for babies

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/157

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why she didn’t do BLW with her triplet kiddos and how that experience of traditional spoon-feeding inspired her to take the plunge to do baby-led weaning with her current baby Cambria
When she works prepping food for Cambria into her schedule with 3 super-active 5-year-old triplets...and how BLW is actually getting THEM to eat more foods too!
How SEEING her baby take to self-feeding really encouraged her to keep with baby-led weaning, even with a baby who has suspected dairy allergy...and why she’s not scared to try the other allergenic foods too

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/156

Links from This Episode:

TRY the peanut butter puffs for babies from PUFFWORKS - these are my preferred way to introduce peanut protein to baby: they’re the softest PB puffs on the market plus they have no added sugar and just a smidge of salt, which is ideal for babies. You can get 20% off everything at puffworks.com with code 20BABYLED.
TAKE A REFRESHER CPR COURSE - Desiree shared that knowing CPR skills gave her so much confidence that she’d know what to do if her baby choked when doing BLW. The online CPR course I take is fabulous & everyone who helps feed your baby should have a refresher CPR course too. You can get $10 off the $35 course (bringing it to $25) with the code KATIE10 by clicking here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Bitter Vegetables: How to Safely Feed Bitter Vegetables for Baby-Led Weaning Aug 23, 2021

#155: Can babies eat bitter vegetables? Or is it dangerous to offer bitter foods to your baby? Babies benefit from a variety of taste and flavor exposures, including bitter vegetables. And a baby may need to see a food 10-15 times before he or she likes or accepts it...so don’t turn your back on bitter vegetables just because your baby has rejected these foods a few times!

In this episode we’re exploring bitter vegetables: why should we feed these foods to babies? How do you make bitter vegetables safe for babies to self-feed? What about nitrates in bitter vegetables, are they bad? Come listen to learn the what, when, why and how much about bitter vegetables for baby-led weaning.

Listen to this episode to learn:

WHAT bitter vegetables babies can eat? Think asparagus, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, eggplant and spinach (among others!)
WHEN should babies start eating these foods...and why one of the best ways to reduce exposure to nitrates from these foods is to wait until 6 months to start solid foods - but if you wait too long, the flavor window can close!
HOW to prepare bitter vegetables safely for baby-led weaning since hard and crunchy foods are choking hazards for babies as are raw leafy vegetables

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/155

Links from This Episode:

BLW Palak Paneer Recipe for safely feeding spinach for baby-led weaning
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Strategies for dealing with morning sickness in early pregnancy during mealtime with your BLW baby
Language on how to ask from help: be that form your friend + ideas about communicating with your partner...do think “I wish” vs. saying it out loud??
Tips for handling the mom guilt that might come from trying to tend to 2 babies at once

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/154

Links from This Episode:

Check out Liesel Teen, RN’s website www.mommylabornurse.com
She’s on Instagram @mommy.labornurse as well as Facebook: Mommy Labor Nurse
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Zinc: How to Get Enough Zinc with Baby-Led Weaning Foods Aug 17, 2021

#153: Zinc is kind of like iron’s lesser known micronutrient sibling. It’s not as talked about, but it’s role in growth and development for babies is really important. And while breastmilk and/or formula will meet your baby’s zinc needs for the first 6 months or so of life...it is important to start including zinc containing foods when you start baby-led weaning.

In this episode we’re looking at zinc and what it does for babies’ growth and health...but also how you can offer foods that contain zinc to ensure your baby is getting enough zinc from foods.

Listen to this episode to learn:

WHAT zinc is and how having enough zinc ensures your baby’s body can perform more than 300 different enzymatic reactions related to things like immune function, taste and smell, growth and development and cognition.
WHEN baby’s zinc needs begin increasing and why it’s important to include zinc containing foods as part of the weaning diet
WHICH foods contain zinc and if your family eats animal foods, how you can work in a rotation of these foods to ensure your baby is getting adequate zinc from BLW foods

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/153

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What sort of feeding issues warrant a referral to a feeding therapist...and what exactly does a feeding therapist do in a typical session with your baby?
How does feeding therapy help babies who are struggling with the transition to solid foods get back on track to meeting their nutrition and developmental milestones?
Who do I call or how do I get in touch with a feeding therapist if I think my baby would benefit...and will my pediatrician even know how to give me a referral for a feeding therapist?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/152

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why whole grains are better than refined grains for babies...it has to do with their nutrition value (25% more protein and more of 17 nutrients in whole vs. refined grains!) but they also offer better texture and taste opportunities for babies too
What types of whole grains babies can safely eat, along with some ideas on how to prepare them because babies without their pincer grasp can’t pick up small pieces of cooked whole grain

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/151

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why we want babies to transition past purees when they’re learning how to eat...and what a baby stuck on purees
Why pouches promote suckling (an immature swallowing pattern) at the very time we want them to develop a mature pattern (chewing and swallowing)
Why pouches aren’t as healthy as they purport to be and why their persistent use can actually inhibit your baby’s ability to achieve their growth, developmental and nutrition milestones.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/149

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Avocado Day: How to Safely Feed Avocados for Baby-Led Weaning Jul 31, 2021

Avocados are the ideal first food for baby-led weaning. That’s because when ripe they are the perfect texture for starting solid foods, you can cut them into strips that babies can pick up and self-feed and avocados are packed with nutrition. In this episode we’re celebrating National Avocado Day with a rundown of how to safely feed babies avocados for baby-led weaning.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to expedite ripening of your avocados
How to safely cut an avocado so you don’t slice your hand
How to serve the avocado to your baby whether you’re doing a pre-loaded puree approach or diving into solid strips of avocado for baby-led weaning
How to preserve the leftover avocado to feed again in the future and prevent browning

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/bonus8

Links from This Episode:

Article: California Avocados as a Perfect First Baby Food by Katie Ferraro
Video: How to Prepare Avocados for BLW by Katie Ferraro
Additional avocado content by Katie Ferraro for the California Avocado Commission
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

The difference between cleft lip and cleft palate and why cleft lip babies will have no difficulty with BLW
How cleft palate babies can succeed with BLW leading up to and following surgical repair
Why open cup drinking is preferred over straw and sippy cup for cleft palate babies

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/148

Links from This Episode:

Dr. Modi’s Weill Cornell Brain & Spine Center bio is here
More info about the Cornell Cleft & Craniofacial Team is here
Learn more about National Craniofacial and Cleft Awareness Month (July)
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Help! Nobody Around Me Understands Baby-Led Weaning Jul 26, 2021

#147: What if you are the only one who wants to do baby-led weaning? It can feel isolating when other people don’t understand why you are choosing to skip traditional spoon-feeding with your baby. There are many benefits to baby-led weaning, but helping others understand what those are can feel overwhelming.

In this episode I’m helping walk you through 4 essential steps for helping those around you understand the WHY when it comes to baby-led weaning. These are my “4 E’s for Easing Others into BLW”: Educate, Experience, Explain & Exhibit...and once you have them down, I know you’ll feel better about helping others understand why you’re taking this important step in your baby’s development.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Educate yourself about baby-led weaning
Experience it with your baby without anyone else’s intervention
Explain what BLW is using simplified language
Exhibit your baby self-feeding...seeing really is believing for others!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/147

Links from This Episode:

Gill Rapley’s original BLW book “Baby-Led Weaning: The Ultimate Guide” is available on Amazon here (this is an affiliate link)
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why is it ideal to wait until your baby is closer to 6 months to start a sleep training program (...and how that overlaps with the exact time when you’re starting solid foods too!)
How the concept of “sleeping through the night” is a misconception. We as adults don’t even sleep through the night...but when your baby does wake up, how can you help the baby independently fall BACK to sleep so they don’t need you to make this happen!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/146

Links from This Episode:

Check out Aubrie DeBear, PsyD’s website where she has some great digital sleep guides for babies through age 3: https://www.babysleepdr.com/
Get more sleep consulting information and tips on helping babies fall to sleep and stay asleep by following Aubrie on Instagram @babysleepdr
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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My Baby Isn't Eating Very Much...What's Wrong? Jul 19, 2021

#145: Are you worried that your baby isn’t eating enough with baby-led weaning? If you’re stressed about how much and how often your baby is eating, this episode is for you! In this episode, we’re talking all about the fear your baby isn’t getting enough with baby-led weaning and division of responsibility in feeding.

If you’re ready to raise an independent eater and prevent picky eating then let’s get started learning about baby-led weaning together! Subscribe, rate and review the podcast here.

FREE BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS ONLINE WORKSHOP: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

FOLLOW @BABYLEDWEANTEAM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://blwpodcast.com/145

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What Did Babies Eat Before Baby Food was Invented? with Amy Bentley, PhD Jul 15, 2021

#144: Do you ever take a look at all of the crazy baby food items for sale today and wonder: how did they get here? What did people feed their babies before the advent of commercial baby foods? Do babies need to eat pouches? Do I need to buy baby food?

As a new mom who also happened to be a food historian, my guest Amy Bentley definitely did. She is a professor in the department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University and author of the book “Inventing baby Food: Taste, Health and the Industrialization of the American Diet.”

In this interview Amy is discussing the history of the baby food industry, shifting guidance and recommendations on the appropriate age to start solid foods over the decades, how pouches came to dominate the baby food aisle but how they also remove the socialization aspect from family meals.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How the guidance and recommendations about when to start solid foods has swung so rapidly over the past decade...but why it looks like 6 months is here to stay
How the confluence of industrialization of the food supply, medicalization of labor and delivery and the discovery of vitamins catapulted commercial baby food into the market
When commercial baby food is appropriate or useful and how social norms, cultural expectations and advertising and marketing efforts all shape our purchasing decisions

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/144

Links from This Episode:

Amy Bentley’s current project from NYU: Food & Covid-19 Digital Archive & Collection can be found here: https://wp.nyu.edu/foodandcovid19/
Read more about Amy’s work at NYU here: https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/people/amy-bentley
Amy Bentley’s Book is titled: Inventing Baby Food: Taste, Health, and the Industrialization of the American Diet
Bentley, Amy. "Ketchup as a Vegetable: Condiments and the Politics of School Lunch in Reagan's America." Gastronomica 21:1(February 2021): 17-27 article is here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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How to Make Fritters for Self-Feeding Babies Jul 12, 2021

#143: Fritters are an easy way to help your baby safely eat smaller pieces of food early on in baby-led weaning. You can incorporate cooked whole grains, proteins and various types of cooked vegetables in fritters that your baby can then self-feed. In this episode we’re talking about the components of a basic baby-led weaning fritter recipe as well as substitution ideas if your baby doesn’t eat eggs.

Listen to this episode to learn:

What are the basic ingredients of a fritter? ...including ratios of ingredients and egg substitution ideas if baby is allergic to or the family does not eat eggs
How to prepare fritters perfectly every time so you never end up with soggy fritters that won’t stick together!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/143

Links from This Episode:

Bowls

Serve your baby fritters cut into strips about the size of your adult pinky finger. I use the ezpz Tiny Bowl and the ezpz Mini Bowl for trying new BLW foods. You can get 10% off all ezpz products at ezpzfun.com with my code KATIE10 (this is my affiliate code).

Avocado Oil

Frying fritters is an easy way to add flavor and fat. I like avocado oil because of its high smoke point, mild flavor profile and unsaturated fatty acid makeup. I use Primal Kitchen avocado oil and you can get 10% off with code FERRARO10 (this is my affiliate code).

Low Sodium BLW Sauce Recipes

If your fritters are dry or crispy they can be a potential choking hazard for your baby. We want to add sauces, dippers or toppers to moisturize foods and increase lubrication in the mouth which in turn reduces choking risk. I have a free download called “5 LOW-SODIUM SAUCES FOR MAKING BLW FOODS SAFER” and you can download those 5 free sauce BLW recipes here.

Seasoning & Spices for BLW

In this episode we talked about the basic BLW fritter recipe, but don’t be afraid to keep going by adding new flavors, spices and seasonings to your fritter batter. Babies don’t have to eat bland food! I love the low sodium seasoning options from Spice House, especially their Salt Free Spices Deluxe Gift Set which works great for baby-led weaning. You can get 10% off your order of $25 or more with code KATIE10 (this is my affiliate code).

100 First Foods List

Fritters are a fabulous way to make those pesky whole grains safe for your baby to eat. If you’re following my 100 FIRST FOODS approach to BLW, there are 20 grain foods, many of which go great in fritters.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Debunking the Biggest BLW Myths with Gill Rapley, PhD Jul 08, 2021

#142: You should wait 3-5 days between introducing new foods. You should cut up food really small to reduce choking risk. Babies have to learn to chew before they swallow and baby-led weaning means no spoons and no purees. Myths about baby-led weaning are ENDLESS, and there’s nobody better than Gill Rapley to help debunk these BLW myths!

Gill Rapley is the co-author of the original baby-led weaning book and the founding philosopher of the baby-led weaning movement. In this episode Dr. Rapley is walking us through 5 “legacy myths” (those that have been around since the first edition of her BLW book) and newer “current myths” that have cropped up in recent years.

If you’ve ever wondered, “I wonder what Gill Rapley would think about this?...” then this is the episode for you. We’re diving deep into the most persistent BLW myths and debunking them one by one...and these are Gill’s words: “right from the horse’s mouth!”

Listen to this episode to learn:

LEGACY BLW MYTHS
You should start with one meal a day and work up to three
Baby must be able to swallow food and pass the tongue thrust reflex “test” to qualify as ready to eat
You should introduce one new food at a time and wait 3-5 days between foods
First foods should be cut in small pieces
Fruits and vegetables are the ideal starter foods
CURRENT BLW MYTHS
Babies need to be able to sit for X amount of time unsupported to qualify as ready-to-eat
Babies learn to chew before they learn to swallow
BLW means no purees and no spoon-feeding
BLW increases the risk of choking
You can combine traditional spoon-feeding with BLW

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/142

Links from This Episode:

Gill Rapley is the co-author of the original baby-led weaning book called “Baby-Led Weaning: The Essential Guide”. Be sure to get the fully revised 2019 edition and you can read it here on Amazon (this is an affiliate link).
Amy Brown’s research was mentioned in this episode. You can find my interview with BLW researcher Amy Brown at episode 70 “The Evidence Behind Baby-Led Weaning with Amy Brown, PhD”
Listen to past interviews with Katie & Gill Rapley in Episode 100 “The History of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 1)” and Episode 102 “The Future of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2)”
Gill Rapley was also on the podcast in episode 140 “National Baby-Led Weaning Day: It's a Thing with Gill Rapley, PhD”
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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BLW Basics: Is My Baby Ready to Start Solid Foods? Jul 05, 2021

#141: How do I know if my baby is ready to start solid foods with baby-led weaning? What are the reliable signs of readiness to self-feed that we should be looking out for as the baby approaches 6 months? In this episode as part of our BLW Basics series we’re going through the signs of readiness to start solid foods for babies.

Listen to this episode to learn:

What if my baby isn’t sitting independently at or around 6 months of age?
How do I adjust my baby’s age if the baby was born preterm?
Do all babies lose their tongue thrust reflex before 6 months of age?
What if my baby is interested in mouthing objects or looking at food before 6 months of age?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/141

Links from This Episode:

Episode 2: 5 Things Your Baby Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Baby-Led Weaning
Episode 3: 5 Things Parents & Caregivers Should Do Before Starting Baby-Led Weaning
Episode 119: Premature Babies: How to Estimate & Adjust Age for Starting Solids
Episode 109: I Started Purees Too Early: Should I Stop Before Switching to BLW?
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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National Baby-Led Weaning Day: It's a Thing with Gill Rapley, PhD Jul 01, 2021

The first ever NATIONAL BABY-LED WEANING DAY is July 1, 2021. But why? Well, July 1 is right at the 6 month mark in the calendar year. If your baby was born January 1, on July 1 your baby would be 6 months of age. In this episode Gill Rapley is going to explain the other reliable signs of readiness to eat that your baby should be demonstrating, but with BLW day we’re driving awareness to the importance of waiting until the 6 month mark to start solid foods.

We’re also chatting about the history of introducing solid foods and why historically doctors and health professionals have recommended starting before 6 months of age. And Gill and I discuss why we don’t celebrate this important readiness to start solid foods milestone in Western food culture...but how BLW Day can help us start doing so!

Listen to this episode to learn:

The evolution over time regarding the age at which to start solid foods for babies. At one point babies as young as 6 WEEKS of age were being fed solids (and we cover why this was a horrible idea and what the research now shows us about a safe age to start solid foods!)
Why Western food culture does not historically celebrate this important transition to solid foods during infancy, but how BLW Day can raise awareness about safety and appropriate introduction of first foods beyond breastmilk and/or commercial infant formula
How to identify the reliable signs of readiness to feed. And why Gill Rapley thinks observing for the disappearance of your baby’s tongue thrust reflex is a waste of time if you’re really waiting until 6 months to start solid food

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/140

Links from This Episode:

Gill Rapley is the co-author of the original baby-led weaning book called “Baby-Led Weaning: The Essential Guide”. Be sure to get the fully revised 2019 edition and you can read it here on Amazon (this is an affiliate link).
Amy Bentley’s book Inventing Baby Food was mentioned in this podcast episode regarding the history of the timing of introduction of solid foods. Here is a link to Bentley’s Inventing Baby Food book on Amazon (affiliate link) and she will be on the podcast in Episode 144 “What Did Babies Eat Before Baby Food was Invented? with Amy Bentley, PhD”.
Listen to past interviews with Katie & Gill Rapley in Episode 100 “The History of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 1)” and Episode 102 “The Future of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2)”
Gill Rapley will also be on the podcast in Episode 142 “Debunking the Biggest BLW Myths with Gill Rapley, PhD”
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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My BLW Baby at 12 Months Old: What Comes Next? Jun 28, 2021

#139: What nutrition and feeding changes happen when your baby turns 1 year old? What foods should a toddler eat that are different than in infancy? In this episode we’re looking at your 12 month old baby-led weaning baby, who is about to not be a baby anymore! This episode covers topics about monitoring growth in the 2nd year of life, how to wean your baby off the bottle, how calorie and nutrient needs change (slightly) and the 2 biggest things that sabotage the toddler’s diet: milk and snacks.

Listen to this episode to learn:

When should my baby stop drinking milk out of a bottle?
How much iron do 1 year olds need?
How do I know if my baby/toddler is eating enough?
Should I start giving snacks to a toddler if we didn’t do snacks in infancy?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/139

Links from This Episode:

Episode 113: Transitioning to Cow's Milk: How Do I Do This?
Episode 35: Snacks: Why Early Eaters Don’t Need Snacks
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Mom-Shaming: How to Deal When Others Don't Get Your Feeding Choices with Chriselle Lim Jun 24, 2021

#138 What do you do if other people don’t agree with the way you have decided to feed your baby? It can be especially hurtful when you’re feeling judged by other moms about doing baby-led weaning or bypassing traditional spoon-feeding.

In this episode Chriselle Lim is joining me to talk about how to deal when others don’t get why you are choosing to feed your kids a certain way. Chriselle is a stylist and digital content creator in the fashion, family and lifestyle space. Whether you have 1 follower or millions like Chriselle, it still hurts when people criticize your parenting decisions...but there are steps we can take to move past hurtful comments and criticisms that get in our way of raising independent eaters.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to deal when other moms criticize your feeding choices
What techniques she employs to move past negative comments
Why the people you surround yourself with - online and in real-life - affect your outlook and abilities as a parent

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/138

Links from This Episode:

Chrisells is the co-founder of a number of Bumo businesses: BÜMO means “parents” in Korean.
Bumoparent: founded in 2019 it is a digital/physical community for parents
Bumowork: Offers a well-designed work space and licensed, on-site childcare under one roof.
YouTube Channel Catching Up with Chris Link
Chriselle Lim IG page HERE
Podcast Being Bümo with Chrisele Lim
TikTok Channel: @chrisellelim
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods? Jun 21, 2021

#137: Will my baby get enough iron if I do baby-led weaning? And what are the best high iron foods for babies to eat? Your baby can eat real foods that have iron (and you do not have to feed iron-fortified baby foods foods if you don’t want to!)

Babies CAN get adequate iron from natural food sources of iron, including both plants and animal foods. In this episode we’re looking at some of the myths and facts about high iron foods for baby-led weaning. Also covered is a list of high iron foods for babies.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Where does iron come from?
How much iron do babies need?
Which foods have iron?
How do I know if my baby is getting enough iron?
What does the research say about baby-led weaning and iron?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/137

Links from This Episode:

Episode 21 “3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Baby's Iron Absorption”
Episode 95 “Make Slippery Foods Easier to Pick Up (+ Add Iron) with these 5 Ingredient Hacks”
Episode 104 “How the Lucky Iron Fish Can Increase Iron Absorption with Founder & CEO Gavin Armstrong, PhD”
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why food is preferable to supplements and powders when it comes to helping babies prevent food allergy
How Puffworks baby ingredient line and manufacturing process differs from other puffs on the market
What steps parents can take to help babies prevent food allergy with food

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/136

Links from This Episode:

Check out Puffworks line of products on their site www.puffworks.com and use code 20BABYLED for 20% off (this is my affiliate code).
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Toddler Milks: Why You Don't Need to Buy These Formulas Jun 14, 2021

##135: Does my baby need a toddler milk or a toddler formula after turning 1? What if you’re worried about growth or brain development or immunity, do these products make toddlers healthier? The answer is no, you don’t need to be buying these formula products and I’m breaking down every reason why.

In this episode we’re looking at toddler milks, the fastest growing sector of the US formula market...and for good reason. The marketing behind these products is INSANE and you’ll be amazed at how brazen the formula companies are in pushing these products (that your toddler does not need!)

Listen to this episode to learn:

What are they and how are they different from infant formula?
What ingredients are in toddler formulas and why shouldn’t children have them?
But if my toddler isn’t eating great, aren’t these just like extra nutrition insurance?
What SHOULD 1 year olds be drinking (and HOW should they be drinking)?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/135

Links from This Episode:

My favorite open cup for BLW: the Tiny Cup from ezpz - this is for babies 6-12 months and you can get 10% off with my affiliate discount code KATIE10 and click here to shop the Tiny Cup to start practice open cup drinking as early as 6 months of age
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What kind of sauces babies can eat and how to make low salt sauces for baby-led weaning
Ideas for sauce to go on top of fish...which can be dry and flaky and present a choking hazard if not sauced up the right way!
How freezing even small amounts of sauces can help with busy days for meal prep and which of Aileen’s sauces free best

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/134

Links from This Episode:

The Jamie Oliver TED Talk “Teach Every Child About Food” with over 10 million views that originally inspired Aileen to start her Baby-Led Feeding business
Check out Aileen’s 2 BLW cookbooks on Amazon:
The Baby-Led Feeding Cookbook is here
The Baby-Friendly Family Cookbook is here
Follow Aileen Cox Blundell on IG @babyledfeeding
Follow Aileen Cox Blundell on Facebook HERE
Aileen’s brand new website babyledfeeding.com is linked HERE
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Don’t Drip Food: How to Pre-Portion for Baby-Led Weaning Jun 07, 2021

#133: What’s the deal with dripping food? Dripping food is our control-freak way of regulating the pace of baby’s eating...and while it may seem harmless (and cleaner!) dripping can actually interfere with your baby’s ability to learn HOW to eat independently and to recognize and respond to their own hunger and fullness cues.

In this episode we’re talking about the draw-backs of dripping food piece by piece for baby-led weaning. Learning how to appropriately pre-portion your baby’s food is a better alternative to dripping and here’s how you do it!

Listen to this episode to learn:

What is dripping and why does it remove baby’s autonomy from the eating process?
How do we pre-portion a meal appropriately if there are no hard & fast baby portion sizes for foods?
Why we want babies driving the pace of intake and how that helps them learn to recognize & respond to their own hunger & fullness cues

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/133

Links from This Episode:

TRY the ezpz Mini Mats, the 3-portion silicone suction mat mentioned in this episode. I use the 4-oz portion for the starchy/carbohydrate foods and each of the smaller 2 oz portions for 1 small serving of protein and 1 small serving of fruit or vegetable. You can get 10% off everything at ezpzfun.com with the code KATIE10 and this is my affiliate code.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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Listen to this episode to learn:

How online CPR can give you the confidence that you’ll know what to do in the event your baby does have a choking incident.
Which household items we all have laying around that are actually a big choking risk and we don’t even realize it.
Why taking an online infant CPR course + First Aid + choking prevention can help you be prepared for starting solids and what you can expect when you’re there!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/132

Links from This Episode:

The code KATIE10 works for $10 off all of these online courses. That is my affiliate discount code and these are affiliate links:
Online CPR course
Online First Aid course
Online CPR + First Aid course bundle
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Dairy Free Cooking for Food Allergies Babies with Kathlena The Allergy Chef May 31, 2021

#131: Are you struggling to cook for your family with food allergies? In this episode, I’m joined by Kathlena who is The Allergy Chef to talk all about dairy-free cooking.

Kathlena has almost 200 allergies and intolerances and created The Allergy Chef to help families navigate cooking while considering food allergies. She and her team have published cookbooks, do nation-wide outreach, create free resources and recipes, and have a bakery! She dives into cross-contamination, substitutes for cooking, her own family food allergy story, and more!

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to use substitutes for dairy in recipes to make food that is delicious and safe for your family with cow’s milk protein allergies
How to read food labels to safely choose foods for babies with diagnosed IgE mediated milk protein food allergies
How to prevent cross-contamination when selecting foods at the grocery store

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/131

Links from This Episode:

The Allergy Chef website HERE
Follow The Allergy Chef on IG @theallergychef
Purchase cookbook & guides HERE
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Why Benadryl is Not the Best Idea when Introducing Allergenic Foods with @raisinggoodparents Phil Boucher, MD May 27, 2021

#130: Do you need to have Benadryl at the ready when introducing your baby to solid foods? I’ve always recommended parents discuss with their pediatrician and know their baby’s Benadryl dose in the event they need to use it when introducing allergenic foods. But Dr. Phil Boucher has a much different take. He does NOT recommend using Benadryl and has some very good reasons why he prefers an alternative to have on hand when you’re starting solid foods.

In this episode I’m joined by pediatrician Phil Boucher, MD from @raisinggoodparents talking about all things Benadryl. Why do people refer to Baby Benadryl when there’s no such thing? Why is Benadryl so commonly mis-dosed and how can that be dangerous? What’s a better alternative to Benadryl when you’re offering potentially allergenic foods to your baby like eggs, milk and peanut, among others?

If you’ve ever worried about what to do if your baby has an allergic reaction to food, Dr. Boucher has some really practical suggestions that will help ease your mind!

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why Benadryl is NOT his preferred medication to have on hand in the event your baby has an allergic reaction when trying new foods
The alternative that Dr. Boucher recommends (it’s the over-the-counter medication cetirizine, branded Zyrtec as well as other cetirizine generics formulated for children)
What the drawbacks of Benadryl are, including mis-dosing, somnolence (“sleepiness” or “drowsiness”)
Steps you can take to be prepared in the event of an allergic reaction when you’re introducing your baby to new foods

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/130

Links from This Episode:

Follow on IG , Follow on FB
Join Dr. Boucher’s Raising Good Parents Community FB group here
Link to Pediatrician-Developed Parenting Courses including Mighty Sleepers Course, Potty Training for Lazy Parents, & Unpicky Eaters here
YouTube channel Raising Good Parents
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Exploring the Eczema & Food Allergy Risk Link with Rebecca Hartman, MD MPH May 24, 2021

#129 Did you know that varying degrees of eczema in your baby can impact food allergy risk? In this episode dermatologist, BLW and food allergy mom Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH is joining me to talk about how eczema and food allergy risk are linked.

Dr. Hartman is part of the Evereden skincare brand’s team of “Moms in Medicine”. She helps co-create formulas and in this episode is also breaking down what ingredients you want to look for when selecting skincare (...and what to skip) because what you put ON your baby’s body is just as important as what you put IN it.

Get 15% off Evereden (excluding bundles & sunscreen) with code KATIEF15 (this is an affiliate code).

Listen to this episode to learn:

How food allergy risk and eczema are related and what ingredients you want to look for when selecting skincare products for your whole family (...and what to leave out)
What skin reactions look like in babies of different skin colors and what key feature of hives are
Why you shouldn’t feel bad if your baby has eczema and then develops a food allergy (it happened to her and Dr. Hartman is sharing her baby’s food allergy story here too).

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/129

Links from This Episode:

Dr. Hartman’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hartman-59a765a/
US news: https://health.usnews.com/doctors/rebecca-hartman-773592#hospitals
Dr. Hartman’s publications listed here: https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/98950
Read about Dr. Hartman on Ever-Eden https://www.ever-eden.com/pages/moms-in-medicine
Evereden discount code (this is an affiliate code) for 15% off excluding bundles and sunscreen at ever-eden.com: KATIEF15

Read some Ever-Eden Blogs on skin care :

Step-by-Step guide to bathing your newborn: https://www.ever-eden.com/blogs/skin-health/why-babies-get-acne-and-what-to-do-about-it

Why babies get acne and what to do about it?: https://www.ever-eden.com/blogs/skin-health/why-babies-get-acne-and-what-to-do-about-it

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Introducing Allergenic Foods: Ask Us Anything with Ron Sunog, MD and Katie Ferraro, MPH, RDN, CDE May 20, 2021

#128: There are no dumb questions when it comes to food allergy awareness! In this episode my colleague pediatrician Ron Sunog, MD and I are answering YOUR questions about introducing allergenic foods to your baby.

What if the parent has a food allergy, will the baby inherit it? How much of an allergenic food do you introduce in order for it to “count”? What about feeding babies with peanut allergy peanut oil, how to handle reintroducing cow’s milk foods if baby had cow’s milk intolerance and lots more!

Dr. Sunog & I just launched our brand new food allergy program called EAT THE 8. It’s all about how to safely introduce your baby to the BIG 8 allergenic foods (+ sesame) and we’re also including a 4-week live Q&A component where program members can ask us any allergy related questions if you get stuck introducing these new foods to your baby.

You DON’T need to buy into expensive supplement powder programs to introduce allergenic foods. Babies can learn to eat allergenic foods & we can show you how. Check out EAT THE 8 program at www.foodallergyclass.com & come join us in this FOOD FIRST REVOLUTION!!!

Listen to this episode to learn:

Dr. Sunog and I have a brand new food allergy program called EAT THE 8: Preventing Food Allergy with Food and it’s all about how to SAFELY introduce your baby to the BIG 8 allergenic foods and use FOOD to prevent food allergy.
You can check out the full program here, but inside of this brand new program Dr. Sunog & I are showing you how to:
...Safely introduce your baby to each of the major allergenic foods early and often...no more using fake food powders because you’re scared of feeding real food!
...Recognize the signs of a true allergic reaction...and understand the other non-serious symptoms that aren’t worth worrying about
...Bypass expensive and gimmicky supplement and powder subscription programs designed to convince you that your baby can’t eat real food
...Make all of the program recipes that help you safely select, prepare and offer your baby all of the allergenic foods at each of the 3 infant feeding ages & stages (...even if you can’t cook!)
...Raise the kind of independent eater grandparents brag about…”My grandbaby eats shellfish...and LOVES every bite!”

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/128

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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How Do Vegan Families Introduce Potentially Allergenic Foods? with @plantbasedjuniors Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD and Whitney English, MS, RD May 17, 2021

#127: How can babies be plant based and still meet their nutrient needs? In this episode I’m joined by Whitney English, MS, RD and Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD - two dietitians known collectively as @plantbasedjuniors.

Whitney and Alex are sharing their expertise about raising plant-based children, including how families who don’t eat animal products can introduce allergenic foods.

The Big 8 allergenic foods (the 8 foods that account for about 90% of food allergy) include 4 animal foods...and whether or not and how to feed for vegan families can be a stickler.

Listen for tips on incorporating iron and other nutrient-rich foods in your baby’s diet, even if you don’t consume animal foods. Whitney and Alex also explain the difference between predominantly plant-based and vegan lifestyles and ways to introduce allergenic foods for babies of both types of diet patterns.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why they had second thoughts about doing baby-led weaning initially as plant-based new moms...but how they ultimately overcame their fear and stuck to a plant-based diet for their babies.
How vegan and vegetarian families can offer a variety of nutrient and iron-rich foods without relying on meat...and to get babies to actually eat their vegetables!
What steps to take if you’re considering adopting a more plant-based lifestyle for your whole family...and some easy starter family meal ideas to begin with!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/127

Links from This Episode:

Follow Alex and Whitney on their account for Plant Based Juniors on Instagram at @plantbasedjuniors & FB page here
Check out Alex and Whitney’s new book The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler here
Check out the Plant-Based Junior’s Website here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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EAT THE 8: How to Use Food to Prevent Food Allergy (...and skip the supplement powder stuff!) May 13, 2021

#126: When did allergenic food introduction become about feeding babies supplements and powders and stick-packs? What about good old fashioned food? Research demonstrates that early introduction of allergenic foods helps prevent food allergies...but those studies were done with FOOD - not gimmicky subscription model supplement programs!

My fellow FOOD FIRST colleague, Dr. Ron Sunog and I have teamed up to bring you a really novel approach to preventing food allergy in your baby...wait for it...feed your baby actual FOOD! And our new program EAT THE 8: Preventing Food Allergy with Food shows you EXACTLY how to do that (safely) and is now open for enrollment.

If you’re interested in learning how to safely select, prepare and offer your baby the BIG 8 allergenic foods (plus sesame) - we’ve got a step-by-step road map for you, taught by 2 experts specializing in food and feeding. As long as your baby is 6 months of age + showing the other signs of readiness to eat, we can help your baby eat the allergenic foods in as little as 9 weeks.

You DON’T need to buy into expensive supplement powder programs to introduce allergenic foods. Babies can learn to eat allergenic foods & we can show you how. Check out EAT THE 8 program at www.foodallergyclass.com & come join us in this FOOD FIRST REVOLUTION!!!

Listen to this episode to learn:

...Safely introduce your baby to each of the major allergenic foods early and often...no more using fake food powders because you’re scared of feeding real food!
...Recognize the signs of a true allergic reaction...and understand the other non-serious symptoms that aren’t worth worrying about
...Bypass expensive and gimmicky supplement and powder subscription programs designed to convince you that your baby can’t eat real food
...Make all of the program recipes that help you safely select, prepare and offer your baby all of the allergenic foods at each of the 3 infant feeding ages & stages (...even if you can’t cook!)
...Raise the kind of independent eater grandparents brag about…”My grandbaby eats shellfish...and LOVES every bite!”

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/126

Links from This Episode:

Join the EAT THE 8 program here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Why are False Positive Results in Food Allergy Testing so Common? with David Stukus, MD May 10, 2021

#125: Did you know that up to 50% of positive food allergy test results are false positives? Parents are ALREADY anxious about introducing allergenic foods and widespread testing when not indicated is making anxiety worse.

In this episode, leading allergist Dr. David Stukus is bringing us the TRUTH about food allergy testing: why it’s so rampant, why in most cases it’s not indicated and why FOOD and in-home oral food challenges are the best bet for “testing” whether or not your baby is allergic to a food.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why food allergy tests are so routinely over-ordered (...spoiler alert: it’s all about money in food allergy testing and you’re the one losing out!)
What to do if your baby has an allergic reaction to 1 food and your pediatrician recommends a panel of tests (...”RUN!” is his sage advice)
How families can do oral food challenges to introduce potentially allergenic foods to their baby...and why that is a way more reliable test than blood or skin tests

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/125

Links from This Episode:

Follow Dr. Stukus on Instagram and Twitter @allergykidsdoc
Dr. Stukus is the Director of Nationwide Children’s Food Allergy Treatment Center
He’s also the host of AAAAI’s podcast “Conversations from the World of Allergy”
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Interviewing my Mom: How She Didn’t Like BLW at First & Why She Changed May 07, 2021

BONUS 6: Ever been told by your mom, “Well, you were spoon-fed and you turned out just fine?!” SAME. It took my mom a LONG time to come around to baby-led weaning.

In this special Mother’s Day episode I’m interviewing my own mom, Mary Clark, RD - aka Granny. We’re chatting about how she introduced solids with me 42 years ago, how that changed for her next 5 kids and what she REALLY thinks about baby-led weaning 20 grandkids later.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you...you are doing a FABULOUS job feeding those babies & keep up the good work. I hope you enjoy this little chat with my mom.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How she introduced solids to me when I was a baby 42 years ago...and reminisces about how expensive babies can be and the time she cried at the grocery store
Why she initially thought baby-led weaning was “silly”...but how she eventually came around on it and might even now be considered a BLW advocate too
What she thought about me feeding our babies broccoli (spoiler alert: she freaked) and ideas on how you can talk to your mom or mother-in-law if they’re not into BLW right away either

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/bonus6

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD May 06, 2021

#124: What if your baby has had an allergic reaction to egg? Is there ever the option that the baby can eat eggs again? Yes. And an egg ladder may help.

Carina Venter, noted allergy researcher and dietitian is joining me to talk about using an egg ladder for babies with egg allergy. She is a member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Guidelines Group who recently published revised guidelines on the prevention and development of food allergy in infants and young children.

In this episode Carina is talking about why ladders are used more frequently outside of the US than in (she also published the first ever ladder for dairy, the MAP and subsequent iMAP) and how to talk to your practitioner if they’ve never heard of an egg ladder but you are interested in using an egg ladder.

Be sure to check the shownotes for this episode for all of the research documents and guidelines Carina is mentioning in this episode. It’s a lot. But if your baby has an egg allergy I think you’re really going to appreciate this interview with Carina Venter, PhD, RD.

Listen to this episode to learn:

The difference between egg allergy and egg intolerance and why egg intolerance isn’t actually even a “thing”.
Why if your baby has been given a diagnosis of egg allergy it might be possible to sensitive baby to egg and eventually have your baby consume egg safely in the future
How medical care and education about food allergy nutrition differs in countries outside of the US...and how to talk to your pediatric provider if you want to give the egg ladder a go but your doctor doesn’t know what you’re talking about.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/124

Links from This Episode:

Carina was previously on the podcast in Episode 84: Why You Don’t Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between Trying New Foods
International Milk Allergy in Primary Care (iMAP) Guideline
Irish Egg ladder
British Egg Ladder
Link to course from FARE she teaches with Marion - dietitian “celebrity” allergists
Eat Paper (this was the one Carina was discussing that had reported “poor compliance” because of boiled egg)
Follow Carina Venter, PhD, RD on twitter: https://twitter.com/ventercarina
Instagram (stalk her and find this) - one she doesn’t know how to access Carina Venter PhD RD (@VenterCarina) / X
View Dr. Venter’s allergy-related research publications here: Carina Venter | Colorado PROFILES
Dietitians earn your FARE Certificate of Training in Pediatric Food Allergy in this 9-month (32 CPE) course Carina co-teaches for FARE
Dietitians join IDANA: International Network for Diet and Nutrition in Allergy here

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why a rash around the baby’s face that disappears on its own is significantly different than a severe food allergy reaction...and how to tell the difference between the two
The Atopic March (also called the allergic March): how the series of allergic diseases progresses during and after infancy from atopic dermatitis (eczema) to food allergy, severe runny nose (allergic rhinitis) and asthma
What to do if your baby has a contact rash around the mouth...and why teething and drool can make things seem so much worse (even when they really aren’t)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/123

Links from This Episode:

Dr. Sunog’s book: Eat the Eight: Preventing Food Allergies with Food and the Imperfect Art of Medicine
EatTheEight webpage HERE
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Non-toxic Household Cleaners that Actually Clean Food Mess with Branch Basics Co-Founder Allison Evans Apr 29, 2021

#122: The MESS associated with baby-led weaning can be very off putting for parents. Although we can’t avoid the mess and getting messy is part of how your baby learns to eat, we can be selective in what cleaning products we choose for cleaning up food mess.

In this episode I’m interviewing Branch Basics Co-Founder Allison Evans. Branch Basics makes a line of non-toxic household cleaners that ACTUALLY effectively clean food mess!

Allison is a mom of 2 who found improved health outcomes for her whole family once she “tossed the toxins”. She’s not only sharing how and why she came to co-found Branch Basics, but some great tips on using their products. How you can get food stains out of baby’s clothes and the best non-toxic household cleaner for cleaning your family’s dishes too.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How along with her best friend and her aunt she came to co-found BRANCH BASICS...and why other brands that claim to be all-natural very often aren’t
What to look for on the cleaning products in your house that indicate they contain pesticides or other harmful ingredients that were grandfathered in to be designated “safe” but that you definitely don’t want near your baby!
How to use the Branch Basics soap concentrate in a variety of ways that are proven to get even the toughest food stains out (...even if you let those stain treated clothes sit for a few days before doing your laundry!)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/122

Links from This Episode:

Check out Branch Basics on their website at branchbasics.com (and see their About page for sure for a wild backstory on all of the founders!)
If you want to try out the BRANCH BASICS non-toxic household cleaners in your house, get 15% off the starter kits with code KATIE15 by shopping here (this is my affiliate link)
Pro tip: if you’re getting a BRANCH BASICS starter kit: spend the extra $10 for the premium kit, it contains that Oxygen Boost we were talking about for cleaning the food stains out of clothes & you can even use it on your dishes too
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Acidic Foods for Babies: Does the pH of a Food Matter? Apr 26, 2021

#121: What’s up with the pH of baby foods? Can babies eat acidic foods? Should I avoid acidic foods for babies? Does the pH of the foods we feed our babies even matter? In this episode I’m diving into the data about acidic foods and feeding them to babies.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it safe for babies to eat tomatoes?” or “Is the alkaline diet safe for babies?” check out this episode for all the info you need to know on the pH of foods that we offer to babies.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why the alkaline diet may be helpful in some adult situations...but why you don’t need to worry about categorizing foods based on their pH for babies
What types of foods NOT to feed your baby...these are mostly for choking risk reasons but there are some additional do not feed foods in there too

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/121

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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When Cow's Milk Doesn't Cut it with Simona Irwin of Kabrita USA Apr 22, 2021

#120: Ever heard of a formula company who lists “generosity” as one of their corporate values? I hadn’t either, until I discovered Kabrita.

As part of our series spotlighting female-run feeding companies, in this episode I’m interviewing Simona Irwin, the General Manager of Kabrita USA.

Kabrita USA makes gentle goat milk nutrition products for little ones who don’t do well with cow’s milk. Maybe your baby has eczema or gut problems with cow’s milk foods...well in that case you might be interested in exploring goat milk as an alternative.

Simona is here to chat about how and why Kabrita came to the US, how formula regulation differs in Europe and other parts of the world vs. the United States. And she’s sharing a bit more about the process of bringing some of their other products to market in her role as GM of Kabrita USA.

And if you’re looking for a safe way to feed your baby goat cheese, I absolutely love the Kabrita goat cheese puffs and in our interview I’m picking Simona’s brain about this new product too.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How own breastfeeding journey and challenges she experienced when her children did not tolerate cow’s milk well
Her role as the first employee of Kabrita USA and how their team that is 100% female and mom led is working to revolutionize the world of infant formula, marrying science and safety with the ideal of all-natural
The core values of Kabrita that include generosity...as well as a little background on the long haul to bring a new type of formula product to market in the US

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/120

Links from This Episode:

Check out the Kabrita USA website here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Premature Babies: How to Estimate & Adjust Age for Starting Solids Apr 19, 2021

#119: When can premature babies start solid foods? If your baby was born before 40 weeks gestation you might have heard the term “adjusted age”. In this episode we’re analyzing this concept of adjusted or corrected age and determining what it’s telling us about your baby’s readiness to start solid foods.

Babies who were born early need additional time to catch up developmentally before they are safe to start solid foods. Learn how to calculate your baby’s adjusted age, how long you need to use this corrected age for and the other signs to look for if you’re analyzing whether or not your premature baby is ready to start the transition to solid foods.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How do I know how old my baby is in adjusted or corrected age terms...and how does that differ from chronological age?
What other signs of readiness to feed are important to consider once I do know my baby’s adjusted age indicates it’s close to the time to start solid foods?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/119

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How her mom taught her to make quilts in high school which gave her the skills to design the very first bapron bibs.
Why her bibs cost more than other bibs and how her bet on using higher quality plant-based waterproof material in her bibs has paid off (...I have some Bapron bibs that have been used for more than 1,000 meals and they hold up!)
The unique design features of her bibs that you might not recognize at first and why she refuses to put sleeves on the bibs despite requests from parents looking for more coverage

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/118

Links from This Episode:

The Bapron Baby website carries all of the Bapron Bibs (Toddler size is for 6m-3T and Preschool size is age 3+) and the code KATIE10 works for 10% off at bapronbaby.com
Check out the Bapron Baby splash mats for minimizing the mess and reducing food
Follow Bapron Baby on Instagram @bapronbaby
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Game Meat: How to Offer Game Meats Safely to Your Baby Apr 12, 2021

#117: Is it safe for babies to eat game meat? We’re talking about venison and deer, elk, moose, wild boar and other wild animals and birds...how do you make them safe for babies to eat?

Game meat offers unique taste and texture opportunities for your baby...but there are some safety precautions to take to ensure the meat is being handled and prepared in a way that does not harm the baby.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why game meats are more lean than domesticated animal meat...and the types of cooking methods to employ to make them safe for babies to eat
What types of bullets to choose to help prevent lead toxicity from the meat that is then fed to babies
How to braise elk steaks and incorporate ground game meats into recipes that babies (and the rest of the family!) will love

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/117

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How seeing the truth about so-called “green” and “clean” big brand skincare products was so off-putting that Kim quit her full time investment banking job to start Evereden
Why the word “natural” can be just as meaningless in skincare as it is in nutrition (...”Poison ivy” is a natural skin product but we don’t want it on our skin!” Kim says)
What ingredients to look for and what to avoid when selecting skin products for your baby...don’t forget your baby’s facial skin is probably the most delicate type of skin & has to be treated as such!
The best skincare products and lotions for babies with eczema and how to control eczema in your baby

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/116

Links from This Episode:

Follow Kimberley on Instagram at @kimintechnicolor
Follow Evereden on Instagram at @everedenbrand
Visit the Evereden website here and get 15% off with discount code BABYLEDWEAN15 (excludes bundles)
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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BRAT Diet for Babies with Diarrhea: Does it Work? Apr 05, 2021

#115: The BRAT diet has been recommended for decades as a way to combat diarrhea. BRAT is an acronym standing for bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. But does BRAT work and should it be used for babies?

In this episode we’re looking at diarrheal disease in babies: what causes it and what steps should be taken to help babies who have diarrhea. Do you need to cut out milk and dairy if your baby has diarrhea? What types of foods can babies who have diarrhea eat? ...and is the BRAT diet safe for babies?

Listen to this episode to learn:

What is the BRAT diet and how did it come to be recommended?
If long-term adherence to a BRAT diet is NOT recommended (...and it’s not) what SHOULD we be feeding and not feeding if baby has diarrhea
Why do high sugar simple carbohydrate foods make baby’s diarrhea worse and what should we be feeding instead?

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/115

Links from This Episode:

Episode 108 - “Probiotics: Should Your Baby Be Taking Probiotics? with James Marin, RD, EN and Dahlia Marin, RDN, LD”
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Revolutionizing Infant Feeding Gear with ezpz Founder & CEO Lindsey Laurain Apr 01, 2021

#114: If your kids were stressing you out with their mess at mealtime, would you quit your job to figure out a solution? Well that’s exactly what Lindsey Laurain, the Founder and CEO of ezpz did.

Lindsey and her female-run are revolutionizing the infant feeding space with their silicone suction mats and bowls and cups and spoons that are designed with your baby’s developmental and feeding milestones in mind.

In this episode Lindsey is taking us back in time to explain how she got the idea for ezpz, the challenges they faced when trying to bring their products to market and how they are helping to change the face of feeding gear companies by bringing compassion and science into all of the products they release.

This interview is part of the series on female-led feeding companies and Lindsey Laurain and ezpz are certainly doing their part to bring the best baby feeding gear to families.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How the idea to make silicone suction mats was born out of a real anxiety-inducing problem in her house and how she went from a “piece of plastic crap” prototype to making some of the most revolutionary infant feeding products ever!
The really nasty feedback she got after going on Shark Tank to pitch ezpz, and why declining the Sharks’ deals helped catapult their business while maintaining their core values
How quickly their products get ripped off by imposters, why the sub-par products disappear pretty quickly and why she employs a feeding expert in the design of all of their products that babies and children use

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/114

Links from This Episode:

Viral video Introduction to the Happy Mat Lindsey was talking about that spawned so many knockoffs is here on YouTube
Follow EZPZ on Instagram @ezpzfun - they’re on Facebook here & the ezpz blog written by their feeding expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP is pure gold and you can read her posts here
If you want to check out the ezpz products, click here to shop & use code KATIE10 for 10% off (this is my affiliate code)
My favorite ezpz products if you’re just getting started with baby-led weaning are:
The Mini Mat
The First Foods Set
The Tiny Cup
The Tiny Spoons
The Tiny Bowl
Also ezpz has a pet line & it’s called ONO (...as in “Oh, no!” - the words you say when your pet tips their bowl!) The pet bowls are silicone suction ezpz bowls for your animal and the code KATIE10 also works for 10% off on their website here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Transitioning to Cow's Milk: How Do I Do This? Mar 29, 2021

#113: How do I transition to cow's milk from breastmilk or formula? What age do I make the switch? What are the nutritional benefits of cow's milk?

In this episode, I'll walk you through the transition (hint: it's not for the beginners!) to cow's milk IF that's what is right for your family. I also cover cow's milk as an allergenic food and how the introduction is different from fluid cow's milk. Lastly, I touch on how milk might be affecting your toddler's hunger during mealtime. Happy listening!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/113

Links from This Episode:

Episode 79 - How to Pick a Milk When Your Baby Turns 1
Episode 55 - How to drop a milk feed
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Ditching Diet Culture: Fostering Your Baby’s Healthy Food Relationship with Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD Mar 25, 2021

#112: If you’re feeling stressed about feeding your baby, I’ve got an interview that’s going to set your mind at ease. Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD is joining me to talk about ditching diet culture and how you can help foster your baby’s healthy relationship with food.

Vanessa is a mom of 2 and a Registered Dietitian in private practice and also the dietetic internship director at New York University. Essence Magazine named her “one of the top nutritionists who will change the way you think about food”, and she does not mince words when it comes to chilling OUT about food and feeding.

In this episode we’re talking about what “diet culture” even is, why parents feel so much pressure about feeding “healthy” and “wholesome” foods and what words and terms to use (and avoid) when we’re trying to raise kids that don’t have messed up relationships with food!

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to lay off the pressure around kids eating...and practical tips for being less food focussed around children
What words to use when discussing food with your babies and children to help them have POSITIVE associations with food instead of food-related phobias
Why do parents feel pressure from outside sources to give in to the diet culture...with a discussion on what the diet culture really even is (and isn’t!)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/112

Links from This Episode:

Follow Vanessa Rissetto on FB here
Follow Vanessa on Instagra at @vanessarissetord
Follow Culina Health (her private practice) on Instagram at @culinahealth
Read Blog here
Learn more about the NYU dietetic internship where Vanessa is the director here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Grocery Shopping for BLW: Stocking Up Smart & What to Skip Mar 22, 2021

#111: What foods do you need to start baby-led weaning? Is there a grocery store list for babies out there? And what about all the baby foods at the store: can I skip them? In this episode we’re talking about getting ready for the grocery store: how do you stock up smartly when you’re starting baby-led weaning and what can you skip?

I’m taking you aisle-by-aisle through the grocery store, sharing ideas on how to tackle the first week of starting solids and what foods to buy. You do NOT need to spend a lot of money to give your baby a safe start to solid foods. This episode is jam-packed with tips and tricks for mastering grocery shopping when you’re switching to solid foods.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1 new fruit
1 new vegetable
1 new starch
1 new protein food
1 new challenge category food

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/111

Links from This Episode:

The peanut butter puffs I mentioned in this episode that I like for BLW and introduction of peanut protein to babies are called Puffworks Baby - you can get 20% off with the code 20BABYLED and shop here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to interpret what your child’s normal growth rate is...and what to be wary about when reviewing your baby’s growth chart
What is catch-up weight and how to be proactive about setting your baby’s weight goals with your practitioner
Tips for shared decision making in setting forth a feeding plan for your baby
Why starting solid foods early is not an appropriate suggestion for babies of low weight and how to augment breastmilk or formula to meet growth needs (...not food!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/110

Links from This Episode:

Rosan Meyer’s website for her pediatric nutrition practice Step by Step Kidz Nutrition is here
You can follow Rosan on Twitter here and Instagram here
The video about obtaining infant length and height measurements Rosan mentioned in the interview is located here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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I Started Purees Too Early: Should I Stop Before Switching to BLW? Mar 15, 2021

#109: If you started purees and you want to switch to baby-led weaning should you stop purees? Or how do you make the transition to baby-led weaning if you began solids before 6 months of age? In this episode we’re breaking down what to do if you started solids too early and are now wondering whether you should stop before beginning baby-led weaning.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How the guidance about when to start solids has shifted wildly over the decades...but why every major health body now advises waiting until baby is 6 months to start
Why it’s ok to use spoons in baby-led weaning but why the pre-loaded spoon method is preferred and advice on how to let baby self-feed vs. you spoon-feeding
...and if you’re wondering whether it’s harmful to stop purees and wait until the baby is ready before beginning baby-led weaning, we’re going to chat through that too!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/109

Links from This Episode:

Amy Bentley’s book Inventing Baby Food that discusses the changing age of introduction of solid foods is available on Amazon here
Listen to the previous episode “How to Pre-Load A BLW Spoon Self-Feeding Technique with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP” mentioned in this episode here
Listen to the previous episode “The History of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 1)” mentioned in this episode here
Listen to the previous episode “The Future of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2)” mentioned in this episode here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Probiotics: Should Your Baby Be Taking Probiotics? with James Marin, RD, EN and Dahlia Marin, RDN, LD of @marriedtohealth Mar 11, 2021

#108: What’s up with your baby’s gut? Do babies need probiotics to help make their belly health better? In this episode I’m joined by James Marin, RD, EN and Dahlia Marin, RDN, LD of @marriedtohealth. They’re a plant-based dietitian team who help parents and clients with their unique approach to integrative medicine.

In this episode we’re chatting about your baby’s microbiome (...and also your gut health!) How can foods provide the probiotic bacteria a healthy gut needs, and what foods babies can eat to make this happen. James & Dahlia also speak about what supplements babies should (and should not) take as well as their evolution to a 100% plant based diet for their family and how that worked when they were doing baby-led weaning.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Your baby’s sterile gut environment and how environmental and dietary factors can contribute to both a healthy and unhealthy gut environment
Being a plant-based family and raising their daughter 100% plant-based. Dahlia shares about her own upbringing in a family that celebrated the “clean plate club” and how she’s reframing a healthy relationship with food for her own daughter
Working together in nutrition practice as a married couple and how James and Dahlia deal with requests from parents about supplements for gut issues that can be solved with a food-first approach

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/108

Links from This Episode:

James & Dahlia’s website MARRIED TO HEALTH is here
Follow @marriedothealth on Instagram here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Corn: How to Offer Corn Safely to Your Baby Mar 08, 2021

#107: Can babies eat corn? Is corn good for babies? How do I safely offer corn for my baby? In this episode we’re talking all things corn for baby-led weaning: why corn kernels are a choking hazard early on in BLW, when it’s safe to offer your baby corn on the cob, how to use cornmeal for self-feeding and how to adapt a recipe for cornbread to make it ok for your baby to eat.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Corn kernels - why babies should not be fed small individual corn kernels early on in feeding; but how you can adapt corn into a BLW recipe that babies can safely self-feed
Corn on the cob - why we don’t offer baby corn on the cob until there is at least 1 tooth to help maximize independence in self-feeding
Cornmeal - how homemade polenta is one of the easiest baby foods you’ll ever make and how to adapt a cornbread recipe to make it safe for BLW

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/107

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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One Pot or Pan Dinner Ideas for Baby-Led Weaning with Ellie Krieger, MS, RDN Mar 04, 2021

#106: Yes, making wholesome food for your baby from scratch sounds amazing...but who has all day to do it?! Babies can eat modified versions of the same foods the rest of the family eats, and Ellie Krieger is going to show you how to do it using only one pot or one pan!

Ellie Krieger, MS, RDN is a culinary nutritionist who helps you find the sweet spot where delicious and healthy meet. She’s the host of public television series “Ellie’s Real Good Food” and previously hosted “Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger” on the Food Network. She’s written for the Washington Post and has authored 7 award winning cookbooks...and Ellie’s latest book “WHOLE in One: Complete Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Sheet Pan, or Skillet” is great for cooking wholesome meals but not needing all day (or to dirty all the dishes!) while doing so.

In this episode Ellie is sharing how you can help your baby learn to taste the flavors and seasoning of food (...and not the salt) and make complete meals for your family and your baby using just one sheet pan, pot or skillet.

This episode is part of our National Nutrition Month series highlighting the work of Registered Dietitians in the field of food, nutrition and feeding.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Some of her favorite convenience foods that will save you time in the kitchen...it’s ok to cut corners with these wholesome ingredients!
Why she values family meals - and how you can make them a reality even if you’re a working parent or don’t consider yourself that great of a cook.
How being a Registered Dietitian has shaped her unique position and career in the culinary world and why that credential sets her apart from other cookbook authors or food journalists

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/106

Links from This Episode:

To read more about Ellie Krieger HERE
Follow on IG HERE, FB HERE, Twitter HERE, Pinterest HERE
Link to a list of all books HERE
Link to “Ellie’s Real Good Food”’s, EPISODE RECIPES
Link to articles HERE
Join Ellie’s online Crafty cooking classes HERE
Purchase Ellie Krieger’s book: Whole In One: on Amazon HERE
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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5 Survival Skills for Managing the BLW Mess Mar 01, 2021

#105: In this episode I’m sharing 5 survival skills for MANAGING the BLW mess! We’re chatting about bibs (including the types you DON’T want to use with your baby that are dangerous or interfere with their development), splash mats (what works and what falls apart in the washing machine), best baby plates and bowls for keeping things clean-ish, as well as my kitchen sink soak method for quick cleanup.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Use a full coverage bib (but not the restrictive tent-type contraptions that limit baby’s range of motion as he or she is learning how to eat)
Use a splash mat under the baby’s high chair or table
Use a silicone suction mat or bowl when feeding baby and refrain from feeding off the high chair tray or the table
Try the kitchen sink quick soak method I mention in the episode
Get to the BLW mess when it’s wet (before it dries!) using a non-toxic household cleaner that ACTUALLY gets food mess out!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/105

Links from This Episode:

Bapron Baby bapron bibs are here.
The “toddler” size says it’s for 6 months to 3 years; I’ve never had babies be able to wear this size after 2 but this is the size you get for infants starting solids
The “preschool” sizes says it’s for age 3+ but again, my kids and families usually transition to this seize around age 2
The code KATIE10 gets you 10% off everything at bapronbaby.com
Bapron Baby splash mats are here. These are pricier than other splash mats, but definitely worth it. The material is really durable, non-plastic, can rinse in your kitchen sink & reuse and they’re huge, can put under 2 high chairs at a time or use as a picnic blanket. Code KATIE10 works for 10% off at bapronbaby.com for these too.
The silicone suction mats and bowls I use are from ezpz. The products I like most for BLw are:
The ezpz First Foods Set: everything you need to get a safe start to solid food, includes a Tiny Bowl, 2-pack of Tiny Spoons and the Tiny Cup
The Mini Bowl & Mini Mat.
Everything at ezpzfun.com is 10% off with code KATIE10
The best non-toxic household cleaners I have used are from Branch Basics. I love that they use the same concentrate to make every product in their lineup. You can get 15% off their starter kits with the code KATIE15 (spend a little more for the premium starter kit with the oxygen boost, it’s AMAZING for getting food stains out of clothes!)
Blog Post: 5 Benefits of Using a Suction Mat or Bowl is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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100 First Foods Graduates Feb 27, 2021

BONUS: In 2016 I created the 100 FIRST FOODS approach to starting solid foods with baby-led weaning. I did the 100 FIRST FOODS approach with my baby quadruplets, creating a 5-step feeding framework that helps you introduce 5 new foods per week, 20 foods per month and 100 foods in the first 5 months of your baby eating solid foods.

The 100 FIRST FOODS program has grown immensely and is now a formalized digital program that I co-teach with my friend, colleague & fellow BLW expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP. In this episode I interviewed the parents of 7 different 100 FIRST FOODS graduates to inspire YOU to start pushing your baby’s palate today by challenging yourself to try 100 NEW FOODS with baby-led weaning!

SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR KATIE & DAWN'S FREE ONLINE BABY-FEEDING WORKSHOP: WHAT DO I FEED MY BABY AFTER AVOCADO, BANANA & SWEET POTATO?!: https://www.100firstfoods.com

Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free one-hour BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS video workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

FOLLOW @BABYLEDWEANTEAM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://www.blwpodcast.com/bonus/100firstfoods

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How the Lucky Iron Fish Can Increase Iron Absorption with Founder & CEO Gavin Armstrong, PhD Feb 25, 2021

#104: The Lucky Iron Fish is a unique kitchen tool, a piece of iron carved in the shape of a fish that you cook with for 10 minutes to release a significant amount of iron. This product is safe for babies aged 7 months+ to use and in this episode I’m interviewing the founder and CEO of Lucky Iron Fish Gavin Armstrong, PhD to learn more!

If you’ve ever worried about your baby getting enough iron, or if babies who do baby-led weaning can meet their iron needs, you’re going to love what Gavin has to say. The Lucky Iron Fish is easy to use, it’s proven safe and effective and this company and product are working to reverse the devastating effects and global impact of iron deficiency.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How the concept of the Lucky Iron Fish evolved out of Armstrong’s research time spent in Cambodia and how it’s helping communities around the world alleviate the impact of iron deficiency.
How to use the Lucky Iron Fish when cooking foods and recipes for your baby to help increase the amount of iron in their weaning diets.
The impact of iron deficiency and how a few dietary tweaks can help increase the amount of iron release from foods and iron absorption in your baby’s body.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/104

Links from This Episode:

Learn more about Founder & CEO Gavin Armstrong on his Webpage and Linkedin here
Additional information about the clinical research related to the Lucky Iron Fish is here
Check out the Lucky Iron Fish on their website - they ship to over 88 countries!
Follow Lucky Iron Fish on IG and Twitter
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Liver: How to Offer Liver Safely to Babies Feb 22, 2021

#103: If you’re not a liver lover, then you need to listen to this episode! Liver is one of the most nutrient rich foods you can feed your baby. It’s packed with iron and fat-soluble vitamins, not to mention a really unique taste and texture experience for your baby.

But how do you make liver safe for babies to eat? And how much and what type of liver is best for babies? In this episode we’re talking all about liver: what type of liver, how to prepare it, when it’s safe to feed babies and how much they can have.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why even if you don’t personally love liver, it’s still a great food to feed to your baby
How to choose what liver to serve...and why you might want to give chicken livers a second look
When it’s safe to feed your baby and how much is ok to serve each week

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/103

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How parents can relinquish control in feeding and begin to trust their baby’s inborn abilities to self-feed from 6 months on
Why GIll Rapley disagrees with the idea of repeatedly trying foods to get the baby to “accept” the new food...and why it’s not our job to make feeding fun, but to simply make it “less miserable”
Why she doesn’t intervene in Facebook groups and other forums that are misrepresenting her original intent of the philosophy of BLW and the role she sees social media playing in the future of baby-led weaning

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/102

Links from This Episode:

Episode 101 “The History of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2)” is here
The original BLW book “Baby-Led Weaning: The Essential Guide” that Gill Rapley co-authored has been completely overhauled and updated for its 10th anniversary edition and is available here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Straw Cup vs. Open Cup: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Feb 15, 2021

#101: Which comes first for babies who are weaning: straw cup or open cup? Both are important when weaning off the breast or bottle and in this episode I’m joined by pediatric swallowing expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP who is going to talk about the importance of each, in their due time.

Dawn is the designer of the new ezpz Mini Cup + Straw Training System. She is the creator of the 3-Phase Developmental Drinking System that helps transition babies through their developmentally appropriate phases of learning how to drink. In this episode she’s breaking down everything you need to know about teaching your baby how to drink from a straw cup and what comes before and after that skill.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Speech and feeding milestones that are related to open cup and straw cup drinking and how they develop...and in what order
Why the straw Dawn developed for ezpz has a beginner straw side and an advanced drinking side to promote independent drinking...but also how each serves as a safety mechanism
Her 3-Phase Developmental Drinking approach that helps babies meet their age-appropriate feeding and speech milestones

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/101

Links from This Episode:

ezpz Mini Cup + Straw System use code KATIE10 for 10% off at ezpzfun.com
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How Gill came to realize that during her time as a practicing Health Visitor in the UK, when she saw babies refusing food she realized it wasn’t the FOOD they were refusing but the way that they were BEING FED
When Gill Rapley started promoting baby-led weaning and sharing her message with parents how it was met with skepticism by many in the infant feeding and child development worlds. She also shares how the perception of baby-led weaning has changed with the advent of the internet & social media in the 23 years since the original publication of her BLW book
Why she collaborated with Tracey Murkett and how they came to write the original baby-led weaning book together despite the fact that they had never met in person prior to commencing the project.

This interview is part of a 2-part series with Gill Rapley, PhD. In this episode (100) we cover the history of baby-led weaning with its founding philosopher. In the next interview with Gill (102) we will talk about her ideas for the future of BLW and where she sees the movement going and what she would like to see more of (and less of) when it comes to promoting self-feeding from baby’s first bites.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/100

Links from This Episode:

Rapley’s book “Baby-Led Weaning: Completely Updated and Expanded Tenth Anniversary” edition available on Amazon here (this is an affiliate link).
Gill Rapley’s website is rapleyweaning.com.
Rapley spoke at length about the importance of Amy Brown’s research on baby-led weaning. My podcast interview with her “The Evidence Behind Baby-Led Weaning with Amy Brown, PhD” is available here.
Listen to part 2 of this interview with Gill Rapley in episode 102, “The Future of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2)” here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Are Organic Foods Better for My Baby? Feb 08, 2021

#99: Does my baby need to eat organic foods? Are organic foods “healthier” than their conventionally grown counterparts? If you can only afford or get access to certain types of organic foods, which ones should you offer to your baby?

In this episode we’re looking at organic foods to determine if they are inherently better choices for babies than are non-organic foods. We’re analyzing the nutrition, taste, environmental impact and economic considerations of selecting or not selecting organic foods when starting solids with your baby.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Whether or not organic foods differ significantly in nutrition content than their non-organic or conventionally grown counterparts
How to choose which foods to buy organic if you can’t afford or get access to all organic choices
Why organic junk food is still junk food and how Americans in particular equate “organic” labels with “healthier” food choices, even when that might not be the case

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/99

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

The community & environmental benefits of extended breastfeeding BEYOND nutrition...how breastfeeding conveys health benefits for mom and baby even if you can only do it for a short amount of time (or if you want to keep going!)
How to deal with decreasing breastmilk supply when you start solids….and why introducing solids before breastmilk at a feed can actually contribute to this problem. Her “breast sandwich” approach will help you succeed both at BLW while keeping your milk supply strong.
When is it time to drop that first milk feed? And what if you want to keep breastfeeding after 1 year? Krystal is sharing tips about combining breastfeeding and baby-led weaning to help you succeed at every step along the way.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/98

Links from This Episode:

Follow Krystal Duhaney on Instagram @milkymamallc , Twitter
To view her webpage or shop her line of products: here
You can CALL HER (on the phone!!) at 877-88-MILKY
Milky Mama Blog is here
Shop for Breastfeeding 101 course here
To read about or book private consultations with Milky Mama/IBCLC/CLC here
Information on the the Moms At Work Program is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Portobello strips - you can grill a portobello, I like to lather it in olive oil and then add balsamic vinegar, get it nice & soft and cut into strips and make sure it passes the squish test before offering to your baby.
The blend trend - finely chopped mushrooms combine half and half with your favorite ground meat like beef or bison or turkey or chicken. You can put this in burgers or tacos or anywhere else you would use ground meat, but filled halfway with mushrooms.
Sautee - particularly like enoki, beech and maitake & royal trumpet mushrooms - these are longer sizes babies can pick up. They have a handle for a stem and go great in some butter or olive oil.
Risotto - mushrooms go great in risotto, you can make it with any short grain rice such as sushi rice (calrose rice) or the traditional way, with arborio. Also any gratin with a whole grain you can always add mushrooms too as well.
Omelettes - egg cups or omelettes with mushrooms work great for BLW. Eggs are a potentially allergenic food so you want to make sure the baby has had eggs a number of times without reaction before trying this.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/97

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

What to do if your pediatrician does not support your choice to do baby-led weaning...including how to talk about important issues like iron levels, growth faltering and nutrient gaps (all of which your baby is NOT at risk for if you do BLW!)
Why she decided to make the switch from traditional spoon-feeding of purees to baby-led weaning with her son Ryaan...and how her own family wasn’t entirely on board at first (but they eventually came to love BLW and now brag about how well Ryaan eats!)
How to talk to your doctor about baby-led weaning even if you’re not super confident in your own decision to do self-feeding

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/96

Links from This Episode:

Follow Dr. Mona Amin on Instagram @pedsdoctalk
Check out Dr. Mona’s podcast The Peds Doc Talk podcast here
Her website is here & the new YouTube channel she is launching is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Wheat germ
Iron-fortified rice cereal powder
Panko
Flaxseed meal
Wheat bran

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/95

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How breastfeeding moms experience hormonal changes around the time your baby starts solid foods and how that can elevate risk for post-partum anxiety and depression
Why over focusing on one area of your child’s health or well-being can lead to negative health consequences for you as the caregiver...but how to stop this painful cycle
What exactly constitutes self-care and why finding joy and experiencing joy even when your to-do list is not done is so important for your children to see in you

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/94

Links from This Episode:

Check out Dr. Sterling’s website with access to her courses, blogs & workbooks at www.thesterlinglife.com
Follow Dr. Sterling on Instagram @drsterlingobgyn
Join Dr. Sterling’s free facebook group here and her FB page is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Reintroducing Familiar Foods Back on Your Baby's Plate Jan 18, 2021

#93 When your baby is trying one new food per day is that the only food the baby eats? It could be but you can also reintroduce familiar foods from previous days. This helps your baby see foods he or she has already tried early and often.

In this episode I’m sharing some easy ways you can reintroduce foods your baby has already tried back into the diet. Yes you can continue to try new foods while also continuing to expose your baby to foods he or she has previously tried!

Listen to this episode to learn:

When you’re introducing allergenic foods, the key is to do it early and often. This helps lower food allergy risk down the road.
If you’re introducing 1 new food per day, you can spend the first 10 minutes of a 20 minute meal letting the baby explore the new food on its own.
For the 2nd 10 minutes of the meal try to swap in a plate with 3 foods on it: 1 new food from that day with 2 familiar foods from previous days.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/93

Links from This Episode:

ezpz plates and bowls mentioned are from ezpzfun.com & discount code is KATIE10 for 10% off
Tiny Bowl (5 oz) is here
Mini Bowl (8 oz) is here
Mini Mat is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How American and European safety standards differ and how that results in different expectations about what a high chair is for and what role it plays in the family...particularly important is why Peter Opsvik designed the Tripp Trapp and the Nomi to NOT have a tray and instead come right up to the table for family meals.
How straps can be encumbering and don’t promote freedom or function at meals. Kirsti uses her ergonomics background to explain the benefits of allowing children to climb in and out of their chairs, and she shares about her own grandchildren teaching her when they were ready to have the guard from the infant feeding chair removed.
Why an adjustable footrest or footplate is essential for torso control and she shares great analogies about stable feet supporting a “victorious” posture...something we can implement even from baby’s first bites.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/92

Links from This Episode:

Peter Opsvik’s company page at opsvik.no - here you can learn about the Tripp Trapp and Nomi design, features and benefits as well as Peter’s other iconic design work
Stokke has sold over 12 million Tripp Trapp chairs - this is an investment but certainly one that grows with your child. Click here for the Tripp Trapp on Amazon (this is an affiliate link).
The Nomi is the next generation high chair Peter Opsvik designed and dedicated to his grandchildren. It is available in a number of colors with varying wood choices to suit your aesthetic and design preferences. Click here for the Nomi on Amazon (this is an affiliate link). Be sure to select the Nomi high chair vs. the Nomi chair (the high chair setup is for babies age 6m+)
Follow @peteropsvik on Instagram
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Pantry Planning for Baby-Led Weaning Jan 11, 2021

#91: You don’t need to buy a lot of specialty foods or unusual ingredients when you are starting baby-led weaning. There are many foods you already have on hand in your home kitchen that are safe and easy to feed your baby for baby-led weaning.

In this episode I’m sharing some of my tried and true pantry planning tips for starting solid foods. From spices and seasonings, staple items to canned vegetables and fruits, legumes and even seafood, my hope is that after listening to this episode you’ll recognize you have a LOT more foods ready to feed your baby than you might have realized!

Listen to this episode to learn:

Spices and seasonings
Canned goods:
Vegetables
Fruits
Legumes
Seafood
Dry goods
Miscellaneous ingredients

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/91

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to get your older kid more involved in meal prep...because children who help prepare foods are more likely to EAT them!
Language to use for your toddler when introducing the baby to a new food...any chance you have to talk or explore foods for kids of ALL ages is beneficial!
Why toddlers like the “challenge” of trying new foods & how you can gamify this to help expand your older child’s palate as the new one is learning how to eat

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/90

Links from This Episode:

Little Partners Learning Tower - we have 2 of these that you pull up to the counter so your toddlers and bigger kids can safely help you cook. Linking to this tower on Amazon here (this is an affiliate link).
Check out Dani Lebovitz’s books about fruits and vegetables… she has tons of resources for getting kids more aware about produce, teaching them in age appropriate ways & her site with all of her resources is here and she’s on Instagram @kids.food.explorers
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Freezer Aisle Finds for Baby-Led Weaning Jan 04, 2021

#89 The freezer aisle at your grocery store has some fabulous foods you can feed your baby. Yes of course there are ultra-processed convenience foods there too that babies shouldn’t have, but don’t totally discount the freezer aisle!

In this episode I’m walking you through 5 of my favorite freezer aisle finds that work great for feeding babies. If you’re currently only “shopping the perimeter” at the store, you’re going to want to take a listen and see if any of these 5 foods you might serve your baby!

Listen to this episode to learn:

Cauliflower rice
Hash brown potatoes
Ezekiel bread
Frozen fruit
Edamame

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/89

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to set “guardrails” about sensitive food topics like snacks...and why she prefers to avoid “food rules” that tend to backfire
Why it’s ok to feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of providing meals for your family on TOP of everything else...but how you can still make food & feeding fun!
What kind of foods babies can eat early on in self-feeding that most other parents and healthcare professionals don’t realize that they can!
How handing your baby a piece of fruit or a vegetable at the grocery store can be a rewarding and easy learning experience (that doesn’t require a device!)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/88

Links from This Episode:

Dr. Julia Cooks website is here: https://www.drjuliacooks.com/
The New Family Table: Cooking More, Eating Together, and Staying (Relatively) Sane is available on Amazon (this is an affiliate link) here https://amzn.to/3gOipwB
The Great Courses’ How Superfoods Work audiobook with Dr. Julia Nordgren https://www.audible.com/pd/How-Superfoods-Work-Audiobook/B08B46DVWW
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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7 BLW Mistakes I Made So YOU Don't Have To! Dec 28, 2020

#87: We had 7 kids in 3.5 years and I have made a LOT of mistakes in my brief parenting journey. Before I changed my dietitian career to specialize in infant feeding and baby-led weaning I was a super stressed out mom trying to figure BLW out on my own to feed my quadruplet babies.

It was hard for me to narrow the list of BLW mistakes I made when I was starting out down to just 7. I went through my phone, back to the first week that the quads started BLW and I am just cringing because I made SO MANY MISTAKES. My quads are fine, they lived through it...but if I can save you some heartache or stress or help you reverse an unsafe feeding practice early on in your BLW journey, well that’s my intention with this episode.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Dangling feet in feeding table - we had a SUPER COOL LOOKING quadruplet feeding table...that was also totally dangerous because it didn’t have a footrest and the babies’ feet were dangling.
Feeding directly on the table - seemed to me like putting plates or bowls out was just making more dishes. But actually putting the food directly on the tray or the table can really frustrate babies early on in feeding.
Wiping baby’s face - neat freak, big time. I thought if I “cleaned as I go” the post-BLW mess would be less. But constantly wiping your baby during a meal is a really negative sensory experience. Babies NEED to experience what it feels like when food or liquid drips out of their mouth.
Not practicing with an open cup - did NOT know that the progression wasn’t breast/bottle to sippy cup to baby eventually learns how to drink out of an open cup.
Comparing my baby to other babies - we all do. But what they say is true, “Compare and despair”. I’m sharing how 1 of my quadruplets would NOT participate in eating during the first 6 weeks of BLW and it stressed me out to no end because I was comparing him to other babies namely his 3 quadruplet siblings instead of respecting his individuality.
Passing on purees - big misconception about BLW is that it means no purees. Um….wrong. Purees are an important texture for babies to learn how to eat...they’re just not the ONLY texture babies can eat.
Stressing when my baby didn’t eat - If you don’t have Ellyn Satter’s “Division of Responsibility in Feeding Theory” burned to the inside of your brain,

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/87

Links from This Episode:

Episode 40 6 Reasons to Skip the Sippy Cup with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP is here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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BLW Meal Prep Tips from 2X Food Network Chopped Champ Chef Tatiana Rosana Dec 24, 2020

#86: How do professional chef moms cook for their babies? Well...turns out, they’re a lot like us! In this episode two-time Food Network Chopped champion Chef Tatiana Rosana is joining me to share some real-life easy to implement BLW meal prep ideas.

Tatiana and her wife are doing baby-led weaning at home with their 8-month-old son Arlo. And since she’s in the thick of it, Tatiana is giving us some great ideas on how we can streamline BLW prep at home, employing some of the same techniques that work in her professional kitchen that babies can benefit from too.

We’re chatting about her appearances on Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay and the pressure to perform your craft at work vs. prepping food for your baby at home. And Tatiana is also breaking down some of the upcoming foods that Arlo is going to be trying as well as what’s she’s thinking to make as she plans ahead to prepare short ribs and lamb and black beans for baby Arlo and his BLW journey.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Easy meal prep ideas to streamline the workflow when you’re making new foods for your baby
How she stays motivated to try new foods with Arlo even though she makes food for a living in her role as an Executive Chef at the Envoy Hotel in Boston!
Why she and her wife struggled early on in Arlo’s BLW journey and how things have improved the more practice he has had with self-feeding

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/86

Links from This Episode:

Follow Tatiana on Instagram @chef.tatiana & her family account featuring son Arlo @hello.its.arlo
Watch Tatiana on Beat Bobby Flay episode “Getting Nutty”
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱

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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Sardines: How to Offer Sardines Safely to Babies Dec 21, 2020

#85: Sardines are one of the best baby foods out there. You might personally not like sardines...a lot of people don’t, but don’t discount sardines for baby-led weaning.

Sardines are packed with nutrition, they represent unique taste and texture opportunities for your baby, plus sardines are an easy way to introduce your baby to one of the potentially allergenic food categories: fish.

I’m going to make a sardine lover out of you in this episode! Join me as I walk you through the best ways to select and serve sardines to your baby safely. I’m also sharing some of the exact types of canned sardines you can get for your baby and additional baby-led weaning recipes for safely feeding your baby fish, including sardines!

Listen to this episode to learn:

WHY sardines are a nutrition powerhouse and how they contain 2 specific nutrients that you can’t get almost anywhere else in the diet
HOW to select sardines because there are a lot of options on the shelves at your grocery store, but just a few of them really are appropriate for baby-led weaning
HOW to offer baby sardines: do you add extra oil, serve in marinara sauce, spread on low sodium sauce. And what about eating the bones and the skin? Spoiler alert: you can!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/85

Links from This Episode:

FDA Advice for Fish for Pregnant Women and Small Children: https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/advice-about-eating-fish
Wild Planet Wild Sardines in Water, No Added Salt: https://wildplanetfoods.com/product/wild-sardines-in-water-no-salt-added/
Wild Planet Wild Sardines Skinless & Boneless Filets in Extra Virgin Olive Oil https://wildplanetfoods.com/product/wild-sardines-skinless-boneless-filletsin-extra-virgin-olive-oil-4-25oz/
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Why You DON'T Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between New Foods with Carina Venter, PhD, RD Dec 17, 2020

#84: Have you heard the recommendation to wait 3-5 days between trying new foods with your baby? Did you know that there is no evidence or research to back this guidance up? In fact, waiting unnecessarily long periods of time between new foods all but ensures that babies WON’T get the diet diversity that other research shows they really NEED to succeed with growth and development.

Introducing 1 new food per day is perfectly safe for your baby. Carina Venter, PhD, RD is joining me on this interview to tell you why you do NOT need to wait 3-5 days between new foods for your baby. And if that’s the recommendation you’re hearing from your pediatrician, Carina also breaks down why doctors are still perpetuating this outdated notion despite the emerging body of literature that supports more rapid exposure to new foods.

Carina Venter is one of the most recognized authorities in the area of pediatric food allergy prevention and research. She’s on many of the nutrition advisory panels that study the evidence about starting solids and put forth recommendations for new food and allergenic food introduction. If you’re not already convinced that babies can eat a greater variety of foods than most doctors would give them credit for, this interview with Carina Venter is going to make a believer out of you too!

Listen to this episode to learn:

The racist connotations of the term “food desert” and why “food apartheid” is a preferable alternative
How parents can challenge the rhetoric of nutrition and food that needs to look or be a certain way in order to be “normal” or “healthy”
The “why” behind her book Black Food Matters: Racial Justice in the Wake of Food Justice and what it means for parents today

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/84

Links from This Episode:

Follow Carina Venter, PhD, RD on twitter: https://twitter.com/ventercarina
View Dr. Venter’s allergy-related research publications here: https://profiles.ucdenver.edu/display/14733584
Dietitians earn your FARE Certificate of Training in Pediatric Food Allergy in this 9-month (32 CPE) course Carina co-teaches for FARE
Dietitians join IDANA: International Network for Diet and Nutrition in Allergy here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Family Meals: When Should My Baby Start Eating with the Family? Dec 14, 2020

#83: Does baby-led weaning mean you feed your baby the same foods the rest of the family eats? Are you supposed to eat every meal together with your baby? Do you bring the baby to the table or are they in the high chair and how long should a feeding even last?

You probably KNOW that family meals are beneficial - and that babies can start eating with the family from their first bites...but the actual LOGISTICS of how you make this happen can be a little tricky.

In this episode I’m walking you through 5 main considerations about having your baby at family meals for baby-led weaning. We’re covering the WHERE, WHAT, WHEN, WHO and WHY about family meals for early eaters and how you can make them happen at your house without losing your mind or having to short-order cook for your baby!

Listen to this episode to learn:

WHERE?: Where’s the safest space to feed your baby? And how come my fancy high chair didn’t come with a tray? What if I have a bar or counter height table, how does the high chair work then?
WHAT?: Do babies eat the same foods you eat? How do you modify foods safely so babies can enjoy parts of the family meal even early on in BLW?
WHEN?: When are babies eating with us? Is it every meal? How long should a feeding be? How often do we feed them?
WHO: Who should be around when the baby is eating? Why is my baby staring at me during mealtimes and what does that mean?
WHY?: Why are we even worried about whether or not babies are eating with us? The benefits of family meals extend way beyond diet diversity and nutrition quality. Check out this episode for the exact steps on how to get your baby to eat with your family!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/83

Links from This Episode:

HIGH CHAIRS mentioned in this episode (these are affiliate links):
Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair is here
Nomi high chair is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Black Food Matters and Food Justice with Hanna Garth, MPH, PHD Dec 10, 2020

#82: It’s no secret that food and nutrition is traditionally taught through a white-centric lens. In this episode I’m joined by Hanna Garth, a food anthropologist and professor and author of Black Food Matters: Racial Justice in the Wake of Food Justice to talk about the underlying problems of food inequality as they pertain to race and culture.

If you’ve ever wondered how a food swamp differs from a food desert, or what the term food apartheid actually means (...and why it’s preferred over food swamp and/or food dessert), this episode has some answers for you.

Hanna is helping parents learn to speak about food and culture to our kids in a way that challenges the rhetoric of nutrition and food that needs to look or be a certain way in order to be “normal” or “healthy”.

Listen to this episode to learn:

The racist connotations of the term “food desert” and why “food apartheid” is a preferable alternative
How parents can challenge the rhetoric of nutrition and food that needs to look or be a certain way in order to be “normal” or “healthy”
The “why” behind her book Black Food Matters: Racial Justice in the Wake of Food Justice and what it means for parents today

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/82

Links from This Episode:

Follow Hanna Garth on Instagram @hgarth and Twitter @hannagarth
Hanna’s website is at http://www.hannagarth.com/
Her book, Black Food Matters: Racial Justice in the Wake of Food Justice book is here
Hanna’s book, Food in Cuba: The Pursuit of a Decent Meal is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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5 Things NOT to Buy When Starting Baby-Led Weaning Dec 07, 2020

#81: You do not need to buy a bunch of STUFF to give your baby a safe start to solid foods! There are so many items and gadgets and doo-dads for sale, it can be confusing to try to figure out what you actually need!

In this episode we’re going to narrow it down to what you actually might need for starting solids by going through a list of things you definitely do NOT need. Baby feeding gear can get downright gimmicky, and some of the stuff you see for sale can actually even be harmful.

If you’re just getting started with solid foods and baby-led weaning, here's a quick rundown of 5 things you do NOT need to buy to get a safe start to solid foods!

Listen to this episode to learn:

MESH TEETHER BAGS - also called feeding bags, these are not only unnecessary but they can actually be dangerous when feeding babies. Inside the episode I’m sharing a personal story with a mesh teether that will make you think twice if you’re considering using these for starting solids with your baby.
BABY FOOD MAKERS - if you have a pot with a lid and a source of potable water, you essentially can do what the fanciest top-of-the-line baby food maker does: steams food. Then if you have a fork, you can mash that steamed food. So save your money and some counter space and bypass the baby-food maker.
LONG HANDLED SPOON - most baby spoons are designed for parents to spoon-feed a baby. I’m sharing my favorite alternative, a baby-led weaning spoon that was designed with your baby’s feeding milestones and self-feeding abilities and has a short, fat, round handle.
HIGH CHAIRS WITHOUT FOOTRESTS - having your baby’s feet resting flat on a solid surface is imperative for facilitating a safe swallow. I’m sharing 2 high chairs with adjustable footrests that I use and recommend as well as some ideas for DIY hacks to make your current unsafe high chair safer and adding an “after-market” footrest.
BABY-SPECIFIC FOODS - whether it’s baby oatmeal or baby yogurt, the reality is you do not need to buy baby-specific foods. Your baby can safely eat modified versions of “adult” foods and I’m sharing a few tips for making this happen so you can bypass the entire baby food aisle!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/81

Links from This Episode:

HIGH CHAIRS mentioned in this episode:
Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair
Nomi high chair
SPOONS mentioned in this episode:
ezpz Tiny Spoons designed by BLW feeding expert
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Threatened with CPS Call for Feeding Baby Curry with TikTok Mom Graca Walters Dec 04, 2020

#80: Can you imagine being threatened and bullied on social media because you chose to feed your baby recipes from your own food culture? Well it happened to Graca Williams on TikTok and she’s here to talk about it!

Graca is a stay-at-home mom who grew up in the Congo and now lives in New York. She does baby-led weaning with her daughter Zuri and she made major headlines last week after posting a video on TikTok of the lamb curry recipe she made and served her baby. People were SO CRUEL in the comments of the lamb curry video...one troll even threatened to call CPS on her!

Listen to this episode to learn:

How she started baby-led weaning with Zuri here in the US and why that looks a little different than what her family does in the Congo
Why she thinks people took such offense to feeding a baby lamb curry...and why she continues to share recipes even after getting a lot of hateful feedback on TikTok
What we can do if we’re getting pushback or negative feedback from people in our community when it comes to the way we decide to feed our babies

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/80

Links from This Episode:

Graca owns and operates a small shop called Texy Kitchen where she makes seasoning and spice blends and sauces. You can support her business and check out some of these great flavor options for the whole family at www.texykitchen.com
Graca is sharing recipes on her social platforms and you can find her at:
Youtube
TikTok
Instagram @texykitchen
And because I KNOW you guys want that lamb curry recipe, here’s how Graca makes lamb curry for baby zuri!

RECIPE: Lamb Curry for Baby Zuri

Ingredients
Black pepper, 1 Tbsp
Cumin, 1 Tbsp
Rosemary, chopped, 1 tsp
Dried thyme, 1 tsp
Curry powder (not hot), 2 Tbsp
Lemon juice, 1 Tbsp
Sweet pepper (orange or yellow), diced, 1
Olive Oil, ¼ cup
Butter, 1 Tbsp
Garlic cloves, 3
Water, 1 cup
Lamb, 1 pound cut in pieces about 2x2 inches

Instructions
Blend dry spices in a blender
Add water and lemon juice so it’s a little liquidy
Fry lamb in oil just until brown on each side
Put sauce on lamb, let cook for 10 minutes on stovetop with lid on so it steams and until lamb is soft and shreddable and safe to serve to baby
Serve lamb curry over rice

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why it’s ok for babies to have cow’s milk protein in yogurt, low sodium cheeses and other dairy foods but why we don’t substitute fluid cow’s milk for breastmilk and/or formula until baby turns 1
What to look for in the milk aisle when you’re choosing a cow’s milk for your baby at or after the 1 year mark
How to wean baby off of the bottle (and when to do that) and what to consider if you need to do a cow’s milk alternative if your baby has cow’s milk protein allergy or you’re a vegan family

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/79

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/78

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to safely prepare 5 foods for baby-led weaning including APPLES, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, TEFF, PORK & SHELLFISH
Tips on what to DO and what NOT TO DO when it comes to preparing these 5 foods for baby-led weaning

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/76

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Her concerns about and hope for the impact of regenerative agriculture related to its effect on nutrition status, environment and ethical considerations.
Green-washing and why many of the so-called sustainability claims on packaging of animal products we might actually be better off to just be ignoring.
Why she thinks focusing on processed food as more of an imminent health threat is better than demonizing all animal foods

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/76

Links from This Episode:

Diana’s website is at www.sacredcow.info
Her book SACRED COW covers the Case for (Better) Meat and linking to the book on Amazon here (affiliate link)
Diana is on Instagram @sustainabledish
Her podcast Sustainable Dish can be found here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Canned Foods that CAN Work for Baby-Led Weaning Nov 16, 2020

#75: You hear about the benefits of “shopping the perimeter” at the grocery store. The implication there is that “fresh” and “wholesome” foods are found in the surrounding aisles like fresh produce, meat and dairy. And while there are definitely foods there that babies can eat, let’s NOT discount the canned food aisle.

There are LOTS of canned foods that work GREAT for baby-led weaning and in this episode we’re breaking down which type of canned foods your baby CAN eat, how to prep them SAFELY and what should be avoided when it comes to considering canned foods for baby.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to read a label so you know IMMEDIATELY whether or not that’s a canned food you want to serve to your baby (...and even if it’s not there are a few tweaks you can implement to make it better!)
Types of CANNED FRUITS that work great for baby-led weaning...as well as the ones you want to avoid
Types of CANNED VEGETABLES that babies can eat...and why they’re sometimes better than the fresh or frozen options.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/75

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Baby Behavior at Mealtimes: What the Science Says with Tina Payne Bryson, PhD Nov 12, 2020

#74: What is your baby’s behavior at mealtime telling you? Is it possible to spoil a baby by feeding him too much? Can babies even exhibit “bad” behavior? In this episode author, child development and parenting specialist Tina Payne Bryson, PhD is joining me to break it ALL down when it comes to your baby’s behavior at mealtimes - diving DEEP into what the science says!

Tina is the co-author of well-known parenting books such as The Whole-Brain Child and No Drama Discipline (...aka the BIBLE when my quadruplets were toddlers and I had NO idea how to compassionately discipline!) I love Tina’s science-based approach to tackling topics and she’s covering a TON of baby behavior in her new book The Bottom Line For Baby.

Tina is walking us through a TON of positive parenting techniques, like how to react when your baby starts throwing food, responding to family members or friends who question your decision to do baby-led weaning and how to establish boundaries when baby starts pushing your buttons!

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why it’s basically impossible to spoil your baby...so don’t worry that your doting or your preferred method for starting solid foods is going to spoil your baby. It won’t!
How to connect and redirect when our babies are playing with or dropping food. Plus Tina also covers how these behaviors change during different stages of infancy.
How baby-led weaning helps babies develop “interoception” - or the idea of what’s going on internally...so they’re learning how to recognize & respond to their hunger cues.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/74

Links from This Episode:

Tina Bryson’s webpage with all of the resources she mentioned in this episode is located at www.tinabryson.com.
THE BOTTOM LINE FOR BABY - Tina’s newest book where she delves into the science and data behind common parenting questions is on Amazon here.
THE CENTER FOR CONNECTION - Dr. Bryson’s multi-disciplinary counseling practice can be found here.
Tina’s new podcast BABY IN THE HOUSE with Phil Boucher, MD where she covers the existing research about parenting topics to help you make the best decisions for your family and your baby. The podcast series is here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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HELP! My Baby Has NO Interest in Food at First Nov 09, 2020

#73: The first few days, weeks & even months of baby-led weaning can feel BRUTAL. Like your baby isn’t eating a lot and you’re worried they’re not “getting enough” or missing out on iron or what if their growth starts to falter??...

Fear not! MOST babies don’t take IMMEDIATELY to food and that’s because they need time to learn HOW to eat. In this episode we’re breaking down WHY your baby is probably not super interested in food at first and WHAT to do (and NOT do when this happens!)

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why you DON’T need to worry if your baby isn’t eating much early on in BLW...it’s not your job! You DO have other jobs & I break those down but worrying about HOW MUCH or even WHETHER your baby is eating, that is not your job!
When most babies DO start to experience an uptick in solid food intake and become less reliant on milk for nutrition...and also what you can do if your baby DOESN’T experience this, it may be a quick fix.
Why stressing about baby not eating early on in BLW is a pretty big waste of your time and in the larger scheme of things is NOT problematic. Practice makes perfect though, so we’re talking about how to optimize your baby’s success for self-feeding down the road once they DO start taking to self-feeding.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/73

Links from This Episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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How to Create a Pressure-Free Feeding Environment with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S Nov 05, 2020

#72: Pressuring babies to eat more and pressuring babies to eat less can both lead to problematic outcomes when babies are learning to eat. But starting solids is a STRESSFUL time for many parents and caregivers, and sometimes without even realizing it we can be creating a feeding environment that is so high pressure both you AND your baby begin to dread mealtime.

In this podcast episode Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S is talking us through all sorts of tips for creating a pressure-free feeding environment. Jessica is a world renowned eating disorder dietitian who has also worked extensively in pediatrics with children who have feeding disorders. She’s sharing some best practices for helping us avoid feeding problems as we set out with our babies who are learning to eat solid foods.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How we can’t always make a baby’s relationship with food better, but we can certainly make it worse...and ideas on languages and behaviors to avoid so as not to make things worse!
Why we sometimes mix food with feelings - but we shouldn’t! We may inadvertently be using food to reward or shame, but if we can reframe thinking of food as fuel and particularly intake in two-week cycles it will help us back off and do our jobs as parents and caregivers better.
Your child’s relationship with food is more important than any 1 food they do or don’t eat.
Development should guide feeding: don’t hold yourself to a calendar and just because your baby is X months old they should be doing Y. Learn to listen and respond to your baby’s cues about readiness to eat and try new foods as well as hunger and fullness.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/72

Links from This Episode:

Jessica Setnick’s website: https://www.jessicasetnick.com/
Jessica’s Understanding Nutrition website: https://www.understandingnutrition.com/
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Travel + Restaurants: Taking Your BLW Show on the Road Nov 02, 2020

#71: What if you’re doing baby-led weaning but you want to go on vacation or out to a restaurant: HOW do you take your BLW baby show on the road?! Well fear not, traveling with a self-feeding baby is actually WAY easier than doing traditional spoon-feeding on the road!

In this episode I’m sharing some practical tips for preparing for and actually taking your BLW baby away from his or her home feeding environment. We’re chatting about traveling with breastmilk and/or formula, survival tips for when schedules change and ideas for what to order at your favorite restaurant.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to prepare for the inevitable schedule changes associated with traveling and how mealtimes may be affected with time zone changes and airplane travel
Even if snacks aren’t usually your thing, having smart snack plans on hand is IDEAL when you’re feeding on the go
Tips for ordering foods at a restaurant when you’re doing BLW (...and spoiler alert: it does NOT involve the kids menu!)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/71

Links from This Episode:

My favorite travel bibs are disposable bibs from Summer Infant; they’re on Amazon here (affiliate link).
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

How the BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast came to be...but it was a total quarantine baby and I’m so excited the podcast is 6 months old!
The most downloaded episodes, the most downloaded guest episode, a few favorite guests and
...why YOUR written reviews are the inspiration for future episode ideas!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/bonus4

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why it’s kind of even ridiculous that we have to PROVE that babies can feed themselves since prior to the advent of commercial baby food, that’s all babies for generations have been DOING! (...but also, Amy’s doing the research, so SHE is allowed to call it ridiculous :)
How there’s no evidence to support all of the things opponents of BLW sometimes claim: it does NOT increase choking risk, BLW babies do NOT have growth faltering, they do NOT have nutrient deficits...and a ton more info about what the research DOES show as benefits including responsive feeding outcomes, family bonding and self-pacing intake.
Differences in the US vs. UK when it comes to advertising of baby foods, infant formula and toddler or “follow-on” formulas as they’re called in the UK. And why parents and caregivers would be better served to totally bypass the commercial infant food aisle at their local stores, no matter WHERE you live!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/70

Links from this episode:

Professor Amy Brown’s website is here.
Follow Amy on Instagram @prof_amybrown.
Her book “Why Starting Solids Matters” is here.
Dr. Brown’s review article “Baby-Led Weaning: The Evidence to Date” is here. This is a great place to start your lit review or jump off to her other research (...all of which is located under the Research tab on her website, first link above).
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Pumpkin: 5 Easy Ways Your Baby Can Safely Eat Pumpkin Oct 26, 2020

#69: It’s the peak of pumpkin season and you might be wondering how your baby can get a PIECE of that PUMPKIN action, right??!! Well pumpkin is totally SAFE for babies to eat (...with a few caveats) and inside of this episode I’m sharing 5 Easy Ways Your Baby Can Safely Eat Pumpkin (with 5 new BLW pumpkin recipes for you too!)

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why even though pumpkins are technically a fruit - from a nutritional standpoint they act more like a vegetable...and from a texture standpoint pumpkin is a totally unique stringy texture baby can try too
5 brand new BLW PUMPKIN RECIPES are available for you and you can grab that free download with the recipes here.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/69

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why he believes sugar is the alcohol of the child
Why your baby has to see a SAVORY food significantly more times before he or she likes it vs. SWEET foods (...hint: it has to do with taste receptors on your baby’s tongue)
Why pureeing vegetables for your baby does not convey the same health benefits as eating the soft, safe intact versions for babies (...hint: it has to do with the shearing of fiber in the blender + removal of the liver protection fiber containing foods provide)
The difference between apples, applesauce and apple juice and their impact on you and your baby’s blood sugar
Why healthy foods are high in fiber and low in sugar; processed foods are low in fiber and high in sugar...and it’s the processed foods that are killing us!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/68

Links from this episode:

Dr. Lustig’s personal / professional website is located at www.robertlustig.com
The non-profit Eat Real that Dr. Lustig is the Chief Medical Officer of is located here: https://eatreal.org/about/
Dr. Lustig’s UCSF Sugar Science resource (...the one that vetted 8,000 clinical research articles down into a few infographics for you :) is located here: https://sugarscience.ucsf.edu/
Dr. Lustig’s books on Amazon (affiliate links):
Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity and Disease
Metabolical: The Lure and Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine (release May 2021)
Movies that Dr. Lustig has been featured in that were mentioned in the podcast episode:
Sugar Coated: How the Food Industry Seduced the World One Spoonful at a Time
Sugar the Bitter Truth (...Dr. Lustig in the longest viral video you’ll ever watch!)
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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100 First Foods Graduates Oct 17, 2020

#67: So what’s the big deal about a baby eating 100 foods? Well the research shows us that babies who are exposed to the greatest number of foods, flavors, tastes & textures are MORE likely to be independent eaters and LESS likely to be picky eaters!

In 2016 I created the 100 FIRST FOODS approach to starting solid foods with baby-led weaning. I did the 100 FIRST FOODS approach with my baby quadruplets, creating a 5-step feeding framework that helps you introduce 5 new foods per week, 20 foods per month and 100 foods in the first 5 months of your baby eating solid foods.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Kayla Sherwood - Mom of BG twins William & Adelaide who finished their 100 First Foods at 11.5 months & mom is on IG @kasherwood22
Erin Callaway - Erin is the mom of Sunny who did her 100 First Foods with us and baby brother Rowan is JUST STARTING and will be tackling the same challenge this time too. Family lives in Greece and follow on IG @thecallawayseat
Renee Cameron - Renee’s son Elijah did his 100 FIRST FOODS after mom had a stressful pregnancy, stressful transition to solids but she loved and thrived on the structure of this program.
Lauren McClure - Lauren’s daughter Kiera is now 13 months but at 4 months had a surgery for a congenital condition. She found so much support in the 100 FIRST FOODS group and Kiera hit all of her feeding milestones thanks to this program!
Mariale Oltra - Mariale is mom to Isabell and had a BLAST helping her try 100 new foods. Mariale was SO helpful to the other parents in our group, always sharing her experiences and how they can help. She’s on IG @marialeoltra.
Kelly Anne Tay - Kelly is a mom based in Singapore who I *think* knows every other mom in Singapore…she has SPREAD the 100 FIRST FOODS movement among her peers and her daughter Kate crushed over 100 foods before her first birthday. She’s so glad she doesn’t need to chase Kate around playdates with a spoon trying to force her to eat and Kelly is on IG @paperexploits
Gina Giacamoni - Gina has her hands full: 3 kids under 3 and baby 2 did 100 FIRST FOODS and baby 3 is just getting started. We LOVED watching Darby Kate succeed with BLW in the 100 FIRST FOODS program and now her little sis Saleh Jo is just getting started with the same approach. Gina is a NICU nurse / working mama and she’s on IG @ginamarie0908

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/67

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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BLW Food Fast & Slow: Instant Pot Cooking with Jenna Helwig Oct 15, 2020

#66: Do you have an Instant Pot suffering from underuse? Like maybe it’s stowed away in some cabinet...or possibly even still in the box? Well if you have a baby and an Instant Pot then this episode is for you! I’m joined by Jenna Helwig, author of The Multi-Cooker Baby Food Cookbook who is going to show you the EASIEST ways to put your Instant Pot to use for baby-led weaning.

Jenna is the Food Director of Real Simple and formerly the Food Director at Parents and Health and she knows a LOT about making good food...both fast and slow. In this episode we’re chatting about why slow cooked meats are a great option for babies just learning to eat, how you can make yogurt in your InstantPot and BLW recipes for pressure cooking and slow cooking.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why making yogurt in the Instant Pot is way easier than you thought it would and cheaper than buying it at the grocery store
What types of meats and the cuts of meats that work best for baby-led weaning that can be made in an Instant Pot
How babies can learn to eat foods like soup and stew safely and how you can use your Instant Pot to make that happen!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/66

Links from this episode:

Jenna’s cookbook THE MULTI-COOKER BABY FOOD COOKBOOK (affiliate link) is here
Jenna’s previous book BABY-LED FEEDING (also has recipes, affiliate link) is here and her other book REAL BABY FOOD is here
Check out Jenna’s website at www.jennahelwig.com
OXO sling for Instant Pot mentioned in episode (affiliate link) is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Chopped: BLW Edition Part 2 Oct 12, 2020

#65: Your baby is a self-feeding machine just WAITING to happen!! In this episode I’m sharing 5 more foods that you can safely offer your baby for baby-led weaning. We’re going through the DOs and DON’Ts of feeding babies APPLES, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, TEFF, PORK and SHELLFISH (...it’s 1 of the Big 8 allergenic foods - and a LOT easier to feed your baby than you might think!)

Listen to this episode to learn:

How to safely prepare 5 foods for baby-led weaning including APPLES, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, TEFF, PORK & SHELLFISH
Tips on what to DO and what NOT TO DO when it comes to preparing these 5 foods for baby-led weaning

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/65

Links from this episode:

Bob’s Red Mill Teff Burgers recipe mentioned in this episode, recipe is here
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

The exact steps you can take during the first few days of baby-led weaning to help promote your baby’s ability to independently feed from his or her first bites!
Why most of the baby spoons on the market are designed for PARENTS to feed babies and why she developed the TINY SPOON that let’s BABIES be in charge of self-feeding!
How your baby learns to dip and then scoop and then eat independently - Dawn’s walking us through the various spoon-related feeding milestones in infant feeding.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/64

Links from this episode:

Check out Dawn’s website with all of her feeding resources at www.msdawnslp.com
Try out Dawn’s baby-led weaning spoon the ezpz Tiny Spoon and get 10% off using code KATIE10 by clicking here.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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A History of the 100 First Foods Approach to Baby-Led Weaning Oct 05, 2020

#63: Babies can eat way more foods than we give them credit for! In this episode I’m walking you through the history of my 100 FIRST FOODS approach to starting solid foods with baby-led weaning.

From my struggles spoon-feeding my oldest daughter, to discovering baby-led weaning with my quadruplets, switching nutrition careers to focus entirely on baby-led weaning and then refining the 100 FIRST FOODS approach for my 6th & 7th babies (twins!)...I’m taking you on a brief tour of the history of how I came to create my 5-STEP FEEDING FRAMEWORK and the whole #100firstfoods movement!

Since creating the 100 FIRST FOODS approach to BLW in 2016, my program has helped tens of thousands of families get a safe start to solid foods using baby-led weaning. If you’re interested in pushing YOUR baby’s palate to this 100 first foods mark, then let’s get started!

Listen to this episode to learn:

The history of my 100 FIRST FOODS approach to starting solids using baby-led weaning from its inception in 2016
The 5-step feeding framework that shows you which 5 new foods to feed your baby each week as you get started with solid foods using baby-led weaning
Why babies who start solid foods with a baby-led approach are more likely to be independent eaters and LESS likely to be picky eaters (...and how 100 FOODS is a TOTALLY attainable goal for you too!)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/63

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Goat Milk, Gut Health and Skin Symptoms with Annie Salsberg, MSc (cand) ND Oct 01, 2020

#62: Have you thought about offering your baby goat milk in place of cow’s milk foods? Because goat milk proteins form a gentler curd in the stomach and are broken down faster than cow’s milk protein, goat milk formula and ingredients may be an alternative for children with troubles associated with cow milk consumption.

In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Salsberg, MSc (cand) ND of Kabrita USA. Kabrita makes a variety of goat milk foods and Annie is breaking down what sort of situations goat milk can be used for as well as what it’s not used for (...for example, goat milk can’t be used by people who have cow’s milk protein allergy).

Listen to this episode to learn:

What conditions goat milk may be helpful for...and who should avoid these foods
The 3 biggest myths about goat milk foods that many parents & caregivers don’t know
Suggestions for introducing goat milk foods or swapping for cow’s milk in your child’s diet

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/62

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Leafy Greens: 5 Easy Ways For Your Baby to Safely Eat Greens Sep 28, 2020

#61: Can babies safely eat dark green leafy vegetables? Absolutely! It’s not safe for babies to eat raw greens or foods like lettuce or uncooked spinach or kale...but there are a number of ways you can safely prepare greens for baby-led weaning.

In this episode I’m sharing 5 easy ways to feed your baby dark green leafy vegetables. Greens contain unique flavors for your baby to try plus some valuable nutrients. And while plant based foods with iron (like the type in spinach and other greens) aren’t as easily absorbed by the body as animal foods, they’re still important foods for babies to eat (safely!)

Dive into this episode for 5 easy ways your baby can safely learn to eat greens!

Listen to this episode to learn:

Spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, swiss chard and beet greens
5 recipe ideas shared in this episode:
Beet green pesto - you can make this with any green, chop & cook or saute, combine in a blender with lots of olive oil & a little parmesan cheese, add salt for adults later
Swiss chard fritters - again works with any green, use ½ cup of chopped cooked green, 1 cup dry cooked grain and 1 egg. Stir to combine and fry in patties in a high smoke point oil like avocado oil. I like the Primal Kitchen avocado oil & use code FERRARO10 for 10% off at checkout here.
Collard green egg cups - works with greens, especially spinach but combine lightly fork-scrambled raw eggs, a smidge of cheese, seasoning like sage or rosemary or basil and some cooked chopped green. Spray muffin tins with nonstick spray and cook at 350 degrees F for 15-20 min or until egg is set & cooked through
Spinach manicotti - ricotta cheese is a surprisingly low sodium cheese that works well for baby-led weaning. Combine ricotta with eggs and cooked greens or spinach; spoon into pre-cooked manicotti pasta tubes or cooked pasta shells and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 min or until warmed through. Cool before serving to baby.
Kale chips - these are for older babies because crunchy foods can be a choking hazard for earlier eaters. Commercial kale chips are too high in sodium for babies but you can make your own kale chips by spraying with olive oil and baking in a 325 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until slightly crispy

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/61

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Car Seat Safety and Feeding Considerations with The Car Seat Lady Alisa Baer, MD Sep 24, 2020

#60: You know how they say, “You don’t know what you don’t know…”? Well, when it comes to infant and child car seat safety, I’m always amazed at how much I did NOT know! In this episode timed to release during CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK I had the extreme pleasure of interviewing The Car Seat Lady aka Alisa Baer, MD all about car seat safety with a ton of side convo about why we don’t feed babies in the car.

Alisa’s mom is the OG Car Seat Lady and along with her mom and her childhood friend Emily, this 3-lady team has done over 50,000 carseat installs. Alisa is also a board certified pediatrician and she PACKED this interview full of really thoughtful, actional tips for how we can improve our child’s car seat experience.

There are a lot of self-proclaimed “experts” in the car seat field: Alisa is not one of them. She does car seats, full time, nothing else. She is not sponsored and does not take endorsements from car seat companies. She is a straight shooter and tells it like she sees it, based on an INCREDIBLE amount of research and knowledge from her team’s over 70 years combined experience in the field. If you’re one of those people who doesn’t like to compare a million different options, The Car Seat Lady is going to be right up your alley.

Listen to this episode to learn:

The 3 most common mistakes she sees parents of babies age 6-12 making when they install and place babies in the car seat
When it’s time to transition from an infant seat to a convertible seat and what to look for...not to mention why most other countries besides the US keep their children rear-facing well beyond 2 years of age
Why it’s never safe to feed a baby in the car but what you might consider if you do do car snacks for toddlers and older children.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/60

Links from this episode:

The Car Seat Lady website
The Car Seat Lady on Instagram @thecarseatlady
Youtube channel for great information and demonstrations
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Keeping Pets Safe in the Car
Car Seat Buying Guide
Bench vs Captain's Chairs
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Chopped: BLW Edition Part 1 Sep 21, 2020

#59: Ever wonder what to do with some of the random food at your house? Is there a safe way you can feed it to your baby? In this “Chopped” style episode, you guys shared a bunch of foods and ingredients in your house that you wanted to know how to make safe for baby-led weaning...and I’m answering your BLW food prep questions in this special episode!

Listen to this episode to learn:

5 chopped foods were tofu, parsnips, pineapple core, greens, bell peppers

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/59

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

Which foods babies are most likely to have allergic reactions to...and what we should be on the lookout for to identify a potential allergic reaction to a new food
Why some food reactions go away on their own but why others may require intervention, including Benadryl...and how to know your baby’s Benadryl dose (it involves talking to your pediatrician, not reading the medicine bottle!)
What constitutes high risk for babies and what parents who have food allergies themselves or babies who are at high risk for food allergies should do regarding introduction of potentially allergenic foods

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/58

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Is it Too Late to Start Baby-Led Weaning? Sep 14, 2020

#57: Am I too late to switch to baby-led weaning? What if I started spoon-feeding my baby but now I want to switch? How old is too old for a baby to learn how to self-feed?

If any of these questions have ever crossed your mind, this episode has all the answers!

We’re taking a look at what you do if you “missed” that 6-month mark for starting solids with baby-led weaning. Maybe you did traditional spoon-feeding and now your baby expects to be fed. Or what if you have an older baby and you’re just now feeling ready to transition off of purees?

Don’t distress: it is NOT too late for your baby to learn how to self-feed. I’ve got a few proven feeding tricks and tips that will help you fast-track your baby to self-feeding success...even if you *think* you’re getting a late start (you’re NOT! :)

Listen to this episode to learn:

When’s the ideal time to start with baby-led weaning (...and what to do if you “missed” that 6-month mark and now want to start BLW?)
How older babies CAN learn to self-feed (...but it involves YOU needing to stop feeding them :)
The “flavor window” concept, explaining how your baby will learn to like and accept a huge variety of foods and flavors up to a certain age (and it’s later than you think!)

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/57

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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Dog Meets Baby: BLW Do's + Don'ts For The Whole (Furry) Family with Alexandra Parry, DVM Sep 10, 2020

#56: Oh I know it’s cute to see a dog licking up the baby’s leftovers...but it’s actually not a good idea. In this episode veterinarian Alexandra Parry is sharing tons of tips for your whole (furry) family when it comes to mixing dogs with self-feeding babies.

Dr. Parry is diving deep on all sorts of dog-related “Do’s and Don’ts”, some of which will surprise you. Like maybe you knew grapes were toxic to dogs (I didn’t!) but she’s also breaking down by MOST of the food your baby is eating should not end up in your dog’s mouth!

As a mom of a baby-led weaning baby herself, Alexandra really understands the desire for parents to get dogs involved at mealtimes. But as someone who was bit in the face by her own dog as a child, Dr. Parry helps us avoid the behaviors that will put either our dog or our baby in harm’s way.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why even the “nicest dogs” should never be at face level with babies. Your child’s safety is the most important, but Dr. Parry has great advice for preventing accidents with dogs in the first place.
Foods that are known to be toxins to dogs. Obviously a lot of food ends up on the floor, but Dr. Parry is sharing which of these new foods baby is trying can be problematic and harmful for dogs and how to avoid them ending up in your dog’s gut!
How to keep your dog feeling like part of the family while separating your pet from your baby when the baby is learning how to eat. Dr. Parry shares her own experiences as a BLW mom and animal owner going through this experience as we speak!

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/56

Links from this episode:

Follow Alexandra Parry, DVM’s baby Oakley on his baby-led weaning journey on Instagram at @oakes.eats
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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How to Drop a Milk Feed Sep 07, 2020

#55: How do you drop a milk feed? The whole point of weaning is your baby gradually replaces the nutrition he or she was getting from breastmilk and/or formula and replaces that with the foods they’re learning how to eat. But at some point during the weaning process, we have to be proactive about dropping that first milk feed.

In this episode I’m covering some ideas for gradually cutting back on your baby’s milk intake as food intake increases. Do you cut the night feed? The morning milk? And how do we set up a feeding schedule such that milk follows food as we approach your baby’s first birthday? Listen in for all you need to know about dropping milk feeds!

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why your baby’s milk intake at 12 months will look remarkably different in volume and frequency than it did at 6 months
How babies learn to recognize and respond to their hunger and fullness cues (...and spoiler alert: it doesn’t happen when they’re full of milk!)
Suggested feeding schedule for a 1 year old baby transitioning off of breastmilk/formula and on to cow’s milk with 3 meals, milk after meals and bedtime milk each day.

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/55

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Overstuffing: What If My Baby Takes Big Bites? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Sep 03, 2020

#54: Anyone have an overstuffer on their hands? Do you know the type of baby I’m talking about? SUPER eager about eating (a good thing…) but also kind of scary and you’re worried your baby might choke (a bad thing…)?

Well in today’s episode I’ve got speech language pathologist and pediatric swallowing expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP joining me to talk about some practical ways to handle over-stuffing.

If your baby eats fast or takes big bites and you’re not sure whether or not this is safe or what to do...Ms. Dawn has you covered with tons of tips, exercises and scripts for handling some of these panic-inducing moments.

And if your baby is on the other end of the spectrum - as in not even interested in food yet - there’s still some great info in here for you, so you’ll know what to do when your baby eventually DOES get into eating more food!

Listen to this episode to learn:

What is overstuffing? I actually thought it was a term Dawn made up, but in SLP/swallow land it’s a real thing, and Dawn shares what we’re looking for when we say “overstuffing”
How her 3-strip approach can help slow your baby down (without you having to intervene in baby actively self-feeding)
The progression of different “chews” babies learn from munch chew to rotary chew and also why having baby’s feet resting flat on a solid footrest can help reduce overstuffing (and prevent choking).

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/54

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Explaining Baby-Led Weaning to a Skeptic: 10 Benefits of Baby-Led Weaning Aug 31, 2020

#53: Got any baby-led weaning skeptics in your life? Like the doubters...or the haters. If you *have* to have the conversation where you’re TRYING to convince someone that baby-led weaning is a safe and viable alternative to traditional spoon-feeding...well then this is the episode for you!!

Today I’m running you down a QUICK list of 10 benefits of baby-led weaning. It’s not an exhaustive list by any means (because the benefits of BLW are boundless!!) but I think it will help you organize your talking points if you find yourself needing to convince another about the benefits of baby-led weaning. These are 10 reasons why baby-led weaning is SUCH A POWERFUL APPROACH to safely starting solid foods!

Listen to this episode to learn:

Builds strong family relationships
Helps honor your baby’s inborn hunger & satiety cues
May help prevent overweight and obesity
Reduces risk & severity of picky eating
Prevents short order cooking
Saves time
Saves money
Helps avoid nutrient gaps
Helps your baby meet feeding milestones
Helps your baby meet speech milestones

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/53

Links from this episode:

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Tongue Ties & Lip Ties: Do These Affect Baby's Ability to Self-Feed with Dr. Shaina Holman, DDS, PhD Aug 27, 2020

#52: If your baby has a tongue tie or has had a tongue tie release, you might be wondering if there is anything you need to consider when transitioning your baby to solid foods. In this episode I’m joined by SHaina Holman, DDS, PhD - a very different kind of dentist - because she is a dentist that specializes in infant tongue ties, but who has also done research on infant feeding practices and takes a multi-disciplinary team-based approach to diagnosing, treating and managing babies with tongue ties.

Dr. Shaina is walking us through tongue ties: what they are, where they come from, and how having one or having had a tongue tie released may impact your baby’s ability to self-feed. Many of you with tongue tied babies may have struggled with breastfeeding - and I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag - but I think you’re going to like what Dr. Shain has to say: that transitioning to solid foods and starting solids with a baby-led approach is something you CAN successfully do, and in our interview she talks all about why and how that is possible.

Listen to this episode to learn:

WHAT tongue ties are, WHY you’re hearing about them more frequently and HOW she works with her lactation consultants and infant massage therapists to diagnose, treat and manage tongue ties and lip ties in newborns and babies.
HOW having a tongue tie may impact your baby’s ability to breastfeed, bottle-feed and eventually transition to solid foods...and she’s also covering how that differs if the baby has had the tongue tie released

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/52

Links from this episode:

Dr. Shaina’s private practice website and her tongue tie clinic
Dr. Shaina’s instagram account
Leave a review for the BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast on Apple podcasts please
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts or rate this show on Spotify podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive baby-led weaning community!

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Temperature: Should I Serve My Baby's Food Hot, Cold, Room Temp...Does it Matter? Aug 24, 2020

#51: Ever wonder if there is a right (or wrong) temperature that the food you offer your baby should be? In this episode, we’re looking at which foods babies can have frozen, cold, room temperature and warm. We’ll also cover some basic food safety precautions regarding temperature for preparing protein foods and storing foods safely.

Listen to this episode to learn:

How you can (but don’t have to) modify the temperature of foods you offer baby when your baby is actively teething
Tips for safely preparing protein foods to their proper internal cooking temperature and how to safely reheat leftovers
Ideas for modifying the temperature of certain foods to offer your baby a variety of different eating opportunities

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/51

Links from this episode:

My favorite instant read thermometer is the Instant Read Digital Meat Thermometer with Probe from Zulay kitchen
Full coverage Bapron bibs and splash mats mentioned in the episode are from bapronbaby.com and get 10% off with code KATIE10.
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

Listen to this episode to learn:

WHY trust in the feeding relationship is so important regardless of whether baby is weaning from breast, bottle or feeding tube and HOW parents and caregivers can help establish that trust with baby.
HOW families with babies on feeding tubes can be advocates for independent feeding and weaning off of the tube...even when the healthcare team may not be convinced weaning is possible

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/50

Links from this episode:

Follow Thrive by Spectrum Pediatrics on Instagram @thrivewithspectrum
Listen to Jenny and Heidi and Thrive by Spectrum Pediatric’s podcast TUBE TO TABLE and subscribe to the podcast
Jenny and Heidi are also feeding therapists who work with children and families both in-person and remotely. You can contact them via their Thrive by Spectrum Pediatrics business
Guests Jenny and Heidi shared the image below “Overcoming Feeding Aversion and Feeding Tube Dependency” below:
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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.

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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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BONUS: Purees + BLW: How This SLP Feeding Expert Makes it Work with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP May 27, 2020

BONUS #2: Purees are an important texture for your baby to master...but they’re not the ONLY texture your baby can eat. In this bonus episode feeding expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP explains how you can honor the principles of baby-led weaning and promote independent eating while also incorporating purees for your baby.

Dawn specializes in pediatric swallowing and is the feeding expert and a product designer for ezpz. She encourages self-feeding by spoon using a pre-loaded spoon technique and she explains how to do so safely in this episode.

You can incorporate purees for your baby along with other traditional baby-led weaning soft solid foods. Dawn also provides tips on switching from purees and talks about important feeding milestones you can help your baby achieve with baby-led weaning.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why purees are an important texture for your baby to master...but they’re certainly not the ONLY texture your baby should get stuck on!
How to teach your baby to self-feed with a pre-loaded spoon...so you can honor the principles of baby-led weaning by allowing baby to regulate his or her intake
Why you want to use an appropriate sized baby-led weaning spoon...and Dawn shares the background behind why she designed the Tiny Spoon the way she did for ezpz

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/bonus2

Links from this episode:

Check out Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP - better known as @msdawnslp on her website here
Here is a link to the Tiny Spoon from ezpz that Dawn designed & discusses in the episode, get 10% off with code KATIE10 (this is for babies 6-12 months)
Once your baby sizes out of the Tiny Spoon, check out the Mini Utensils (fork + spoon set) also designed by Dawn, these are for 12 months+ and 10% code is KATIE10
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: https://babyledweaning.co/program
Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

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Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

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If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

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Will Offering Fruit Before Vegetables Make Your Baby Crave Sweet Foods? May 18, 2020

#23: Ever wonder if feeding your baby fruit is going to give your baby a sweet tooth? Does offering fruit before vegetables cause babies to crave sweet foods?

Fruit is an important food group for your baby to tackle...but too much of a good thing is not a good thing! In this episode we explore why fruit is your friend (...albeit in moderation), why your baby does not need juice and tips on how to serve baby-led weaning fruits safely to your baby.

I also share why the “banana lipstick” (...offering your baby half of a banana with skin still on the lower quarter of it) is NOT my favorite baby-led weaning trend with tips on a safer (cleaner) way to offer your baby this easy to feed fruit.

If you’re ready to raise an independent eater and prevent picky eating then let’s get started learning about baby-led weaning together! Subscribe, rate and review the podcast here.

FREE BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS ONLINE WORKSHOP: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link

FOLLOW @BABYLEDWEANTEAM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:

https://blwpodcast.com/23

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BONUS: Is it Safe to Introduce Allergenic Foods During COVID-19? With Dr. Ron Sunog, MD May 13, 2020

BONUS: Wondering if you need to hold off on introducing allergenic foods to your baby because of COVID-19 or coronavirus? Pediatrician and food allergy expert Dr. Ron Sunog joins me to discuss starting allergenic foods with your baby during COVID-19.

In this episode Dr. Sunog walks us through what puts a baby at high or elevated risk for food allergies. Babies who are not at elevated risk will benefit from earlier introduction of potentially allergenic foods, even during COVID-19.

Dr. Sunog explains how you can determine if your baby is at high risk for food allergies, and how you can safely proceed introducing these foods even during the coronavirus quarantine.

Listen to this episode to learn:

Why babies should continue to be introduced to allergenic foods during COVID-19...and why the benefits of introducing far outweigh those of withholding
What to look out for if your baby does have a reaction and how to respond...it’s less common and less scary than you might think
Safe ideas for introducing peanut protein to early eaters who can’t yet eat intact nuts or globs of peanut butter because of choking risk

Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/bonus1

Links from this episode:

Read Dr. Sunog’s book EAT THE EIGHT BOOK: Preventing Food Allergy with Food & the Imperfect Art of Medicine
LISTEN to Katie’s podcast episode #12 Why You Don’t Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between Trying New Foods

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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 BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

👀 👀 👀 👀 👀

Be sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.

🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

If you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro Podcast Apr 23, 2020

Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for! Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian, baby-led weaning expert and mom of 7 helps you get a SAFE start to solid foods using baby-led weaning. Baby-led weaning helps your baby become an independent eater & prevents picky eating. Join Katie for easy-to-implement infant feeding tips and tricks that will build confidence in your baby’s ability to safely start solid food and self-feed!

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