Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro

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What if My Baby Won’t Swallow Food? Pocketing with Dawn Winkelman, MS, CCC-SLP Feb 16, 2023

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#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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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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Doing BLW When Someone Else Helps Watch Your Baby Feb 13, 2023

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#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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Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop

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Picky Eating Prevention Tips with Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC Feb 09, 2023

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#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

Follow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/

Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/306

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Coconut: How to Safely Offer Coconut to Your Baby Feb 06, 2023

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#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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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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Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode + the coconut rice pudding recipe are here: https://blwpodcast.com/305

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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

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#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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Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/304

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BLW at Restaurants: Order or Bring Your Own Food? Jan 30, 2023

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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

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#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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