Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro

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BLW Holiday Homework Dec 08, 2022

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#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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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

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#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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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/287

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Is My Baby Dairy Intolerant? Food Protein Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) with Marion Groetch, MS, RDN Dec 01, 2022

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#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/

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Are Plant-Based Milks Safe for Babies? Nov 28, 2022

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#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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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

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#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

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#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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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

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#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

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#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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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

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#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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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

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#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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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/279

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. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and thank you for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community! Click here to review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baby-led-weaning-made-easy/id1509703697

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