Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro

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Building Sensory Enjoyment at Mealtimes with Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L Oct 26, 2023

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#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

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#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! Receive a free Stokke Tripp Trapp tray ($79 value) when you purchase the Tripp Trapp from Stokke high chair using the code BABYLED1; click here to shop (this is an affiliate link)

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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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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

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#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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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

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#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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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

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#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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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

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#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

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#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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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

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#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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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

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#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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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

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#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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