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Discussing all things introducing solids to your baby!Wanting an episode on baby led weaning? Listen to episode 83!on Spotify HERE. On Apple Podcasts HEREToday's episode covers:- Transitioning to Solids- When to Start Solids- First Foods for Your Baby- Introducing Allergens Safely- Bottle Warmer Recommendation- Methods of Introducing Solids- Choosing the Best Feeding Method- Tips and Techniques for Spoon Feeding- Safety Tips for Feeding- Nutrition and Iron-Rich Foods- Dealing with Picky Eaters- Making Mealtime Fun- Signs to Watch Forand more!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT LINKS:- Sign up for the Mom Club on Patreon: HERE- Listen to the Baby lead weaning episode linked below! on Spotify HERE. On Apple Podcasts HERE- Shop HERE for portable breastmilk and formula warmer at BisbeeBaby.com Use code MOM10 for 10% off Connect with them on Instagram Here Connect with them on Facebook Here - Find Annabella Breast Pumps HERE at annabella-pump.com Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for 15% off a double dump Connect with them on Instagram Here Connect with them on Facebook Here- The Fridge Magnet for Tracking Baby's Foods HERE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Can introducing solid cause sleep issues, What to expect introducing solids, what age to start introducing solids, introducing solids how many times a day, when introducing solids to baby how much, who introducing solids to babies, will introducing solids help baby sleep, introducing solids at 4 months, introducing solids at 6 months, introducing solids at 5 months, introducing solids chart, introducing solids plan, baby lead weaning, BLW, introducing solids, baby first foods, best first foods for baby, baby food introduction, BLW vs purees, signs baby is ready for solids, when to start solids, BLW choking risks, BLW safe foods, how to cut food for BLW, baby nutrition after solids, , foods to avoid for baby
This episode is all about baby solid introduction! Laura explains her experience working with her pediatric nutritionist and gastroenterologist, Dra Mafer, and Remi explains her experience so far and how she introduced solids to Opie.This episode also covers BLW & puree benefits, talks about exact ways and options of solid introduction, what foods are best to start with, how we introduced allergenic foods, how many meals a day, and many more tips you will love!Tune in and leave any additional questions below!Products recommended:Sippy cup 360Sippy cup strawPlatesProcessorProcessor 2Processor 3Processor 4Processor 5High chairHigh chair 2High chair 3High chair 4High chair 5High chair 6Flat spoonFlat spoon2Pouch containerSend us a textFollow us on Instagram for more updates, bts and ask us episode questions @momfriendspodYou can also follow us on our personal accounts @rrayyme & @laura.gimbertAnd remember to subscribe so you don't miss any of our episodes, out every Tuesday!This podcast does not provide any medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.
Breaking down everything parents need to know about safely introducing solids and allergens with baby lead weaning. We cover when and how to start, the benefits of BLW, and how to make sure your baby gets the nutrition they need during the transition.We talk about:What is baby-led weaning, and how does it differ from traditional weaning?Signs your baby is ready for solids and when to start BLWThe benefits of baby-led weaning for both baby and momHow to introduce allergens safely (and signs of an allergic reaction)Ensuring your baby gets proper nutrition while transitioning off breastmilk/formulaExpert tips for making BLW easier and safer for parents and babiesand more!!Katie Ferraro provides practical, research-backed guidance to help parents feel confident about starting solids. Whether you're new to baby-led weaning or looking for expert advice on allergen introduction, this episode is packed with must-know information!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT LINKS:- Sign up for the Mom Club on Patreon: HERE- Duncan And Stone ( journals and memory books): HERE Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for 20% off your order Connect with them on Instagram Here Connect with them on Facebook Here- Truly Free Home (Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies and laundry deterrgent): HERE Use code LEARNINGTOMOM for 30% off!- Connect with Katie HERE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Babyled weaning, baby lead weaning, BLW, introducing solids, baby first foods, starting solids, best first foods for baby, baby food introduction, BLW vs purees, signs baby is ready for solids, when to start solids, baby led weaning safety, choking vs gagging BLW, BLW choking risks, BLW safe foods, how to cut food for BLW, baby nutrition after solids, iron-rich foods for babies, high-calorie foods for baby-led weaning, foods to avoid for baby, BLW portion sizes, introducing allergens to baby, how to introduce peanuts to baby, how to introduce eggs to baby, signs of food allergy in babies, common food allergies in babies, how to introduce dairy to baby, symptoms of baby food allergy, best allergen introduction schedule, early allergen introduction benefits, baby-led weaning meal ideas, easy BLW recipes, first finger foods for baby, no-cook baby food ideas, high-iron BLW foods, best vegetables for baby-led weaning, protein sources for baby-led weaning, how to prepare meat for BLW, soft foods for baby-led weaning, dairy-free BLW meals, BLW vs traditional weaning, Postpartum podcast, Infant podcast, Motherhood podcast, First time mom, Best motherhood podcast, Holistic parenting podcast, Crunchy mom podcast, y eczema care, Signs of baby dehydration, Postpartum bleeding, Increasing milk supply, Baby's first cold, Baby reflux signs, Baby food recipes, Postpartum belly band, Baby constipation help, Signs of a hungry baby, Baby's first tooth, Postpartum anxiety,
Feeding children can feel like a minefield. When should you start weaning, what should you start with, how to handle fussy eaters, and whether certain foods should be avoided altogether? In this episode with Charlotte Stirling-Reed, we're diving into the science and practicalities of feeding babies, toddlers, and beyond to help parents feel more confident and less overwhelmed .. like me!We explore weaning from the ground up, covering key questions like:✔ How do you know when your baby is ready for solids?✔ Should you start with vegetables?✔ Is baby-led weaning (BLW) the best approach?✔ What foods should be avoided in the early years?But we don't stop at weaning—we tackle common struggles like:
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#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 Other Episode Related to this Topic Episode 260 - Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Children with Developmental Delays with Gill Rapley, PhD and Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC
#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 Other Episode Related to this Topic Episode 260 - Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Children with Developmental Delays with Gill Rapley, PhD and Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC
#499: Name another texture besides puree that your baby can safely eat. Most people can't describe safe textures for finger foods…but that's exactly what we're doing in this episode - running down 10 new food textures for your baby to try…that aren't purees. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 195 - Texture 101: Tips for Trying Trickier Textures with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Episode 495 - Taste Training: Introducing Flavors to Babies with @getpermissioninstitute Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA
#499: Name another texture besides puree that your baby can safely eat. Most people can't describe safe textures for finger foods…but that's exactly what we're doing in this episode - running down 10 new food textures for your baby to try…that aren't purees. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 195 - Texture 101: Tips for Trying Trickier Textures with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Episode 495 - Taste Training: Introducing Flavors to Babies with @getpermissioninstitute Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA
#498 - Taste training can help familiarize your baby with the diverse tastes, textures and smells of food - even before they start solid food. Marsha Dunn Klein from the Get Permission Institute explains how to safely initiate taste training. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 428 - Mouthing Objects: What does this mean about my baby's ability to start solid foods? with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA 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
#498 - Taste training can help familiarize your baby with the diverse tastes, textures and smells of food - even before they start solid food. Marsha Dunn Klein from the Get Permission Institute explains how to safely initiate taste training. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 428 - Mouthing Objects: What does this mean about my baby's ability to start solid foods? with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA 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
#497: What if your baby isn't eating that much early on? Or they're spitting everything out or crying in their high chair. What finger foods do I even offer? In this episode I'm walking you through the first few days of baby-led weaning and starting solid foods so you know what to expect when you and your baby get going. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 185 - 6-7 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule Episode 199 - Beginner's Guide to Baby-Led Weaning: Starting Solid Foods Safely with Baby-Led Weaning
#497: What if your baby isn't eating that much early on? Or they're spitting everything out or crying in their high chair. What finger foods do I even offer? In this episode I'm walking you through the first few days of baby-led weaning and starting solid foods so you know what to expect when you and your baby get going. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 185 - 6-7 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule Episode 199 - Beginner's Guide to Baby-Led Weaning: Starting Solid Foods Safely with Baby-Led Weaning
#496 - The gag reflex is a natural and necessary part of your baby's feeding development, but it can be a source of anxiety for parents starting solid foods. In this episode, Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist and pediatric feeding expert, breaks down what the gag reflex is, why babies gag on food, and how to distinguish between gagging and choking. Learn practical strategies to support your baby through this phase and build confidence in their ability to learn to safely eat real food. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 4 - Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Difference? Episode 238 - 5 Choking Prevention Tips with Brandon Doerksen
#496 - The gag reflex is a natural and necessary part of your baby's feeding development, but it can be a source of anxiety for parents starting solid foods. In this episode, Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist and pediatric feeding expert, breaks down what the gag reflex is, why babies gag on food, and how to distinguish between gagging and choking. Learn practical strategies to support your baby through this phase and build confidence in their ability to learn to safely eat real food. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 4 - Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Difference? Episode 238 - 5 Choking Prevention Tips with Brandon Doerksen
#495: I feel like 500 episodes is a good place to wrap it up with this podcast. Here's how I'm winding down the podcast at the end of the year…and how I'm keeping the baby-led weaning content flowing for you. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 400 - A Few Surprising Things About this Podcast...Looking Back at 400 Episodes Episode 225 - Behind the Scenes: Making the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast Episode 100 - Behind the Scenes: Making the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast
#495: I feel like 500 episodes is a good place to wrap it up with this podcast. Here's how I'm winding down the podcast at the end of the year…and how I'm keeping the baby-led weaning content flowing for you. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 400 - A Few Surprising Things About this Podcast...Looking Back at 400 Episodes Episode 225 - Behind the Scenes: Making the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast Episode 100 - Behind the Scenes: Making the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast
#494: Baby-led weaning is all about introducing your baby to real food…but not all foods are safe for early eaters. In this episode, we're breaking down five common foods that could pose a choking hazard or aren't ideal for babies in the first phase of baby-led weaning…and then I explain how to safely swap and prepare versions of each food so you are confident your baby CAN safely eat these 5 new foods. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 469 - Breaking Off a Small Bite: Is This a Choking Risk? Episode 383 - Beef: How to Safely Offer Beef to Babies Episode 41 - Shellfish: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food
Centrándonos en niños de 6 m en adelante En la consulta¿Crees que hay un buen autocuidado de los padres tras el nacimiento del bebé?¿Cuáles son las preocupaciones más frecuentes de los padres entorno al nacimiento y desarrollo del bebé? hay un patrón entorno a la edad, es decir coinciden los padres en las preocupaciones sobre sus hijos en las diferentes edades?¿En qué visita o en qué momento empiezas a hablarles de la importancia de la alimentación?¿Han incrementado los casos de alergias en los niños en los últimos años?Sobre la importancia de la alimentación infantil: stop cuando puedas¿Realmente hay una preocupación por la alimentación de los niños?¿Cuáles son las guías alimentarias que usas en tu consulta pediátrica?¿Qué te parece lo más importante a trabajar con los padres sobre la alimentación de sus hijos? ¿Cuál es el error más común que cometen los padres entorno a la alimentación de sus hijos? Qué estás cansada de repetir sobre alimentación?¿Cuál es el mito más extendido sobre alimentación en tu consulta?¿A qué edad media ves que los niños toman por primera vez azúcar, sal o UP?¿Te encuentras en la consulta con niños que tienen problemas de crecimiento por malas ingestas alimentarias?¿Qué cambios crees que deberían implantarse en los hogares con niños?Lactancia:¿Cuáles son las recomendaciones actuales sobre lactancia?¿Recomiendas y animas a las mamás a amamantar? ¿Qué recursos utilizas o de qué manera lo haces?Según tu consulta, ¿qué porcentaje de mamis deciden amamantar? ¿son la mayoría? Respecto a las que no amamantan, es más por impedimento o decisión propia?¿Notas que hay culpabilidad en las madres que no amamantan a sus hijos?¿Trabajas con algún grupo de apoyo o a la lactancia o puedes recomendar alguno?¿Qué hay de cierto en que los niños que se alimentan con LME se ponen menos enfermos que los que se alimentan con fórmula?¿Cómo elegir una buena leche de fórmula? en qué deberíamos fijarnos? ¿Recomiendas la leche de fórmula de cabra? a quién? Alimentación complementaria¿Qué señales indican que un bebé está listo para iniciar la alimentación complementaria?¿A qué edad se recomienda iniciar? En qué casos se puede modificar?Vemos productos a partir de 4m, sin embargo la alimentación complementaria se recomienda iniciar a los 6m, ¿cuál es tu opinión al respecto?¿Cómo abordas la alimentación complementaria? Recomiendas siempre BLW? En tu gremio, ¿crees que hay mas pediatras a favor o en contra del BLW?Por explicar un poco sobre el BLW/BLISSEl BLW es… El BLISS es… los alimentos más recomendados para iniciar la alimentación complementaria son… se deben evitar… es imprescindible conocer la maniobra de hemlich,... etc¿Hay un orden concreto en la introducción de alimentos?¿Cómo manejar la introducción de alimentos con riesgo de alergias, como huevo, maní o pescado?¿Te expresan las familias que les es complejo el inicio de la AC por el BLW? Cuál es el principal obstáculo que encuentran?¿Podrías explicarnos las ventajas y desventajas de este método?Porque está tan en auge el BLW?Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/comiendo-con-maria-nutricion--2497272/support.
#494: Baby-led weaning is all about introducing your baby to real food…but not all foods are safe for early eaters. In this episode, we're breaking down five common foods that could pose a choking hazard or aren't ideal for babies in the first phase of baby-led weaning…and then I explain how to safely swap and prepare versions of each food so you are confident your baby CAN safely eat these 5 new foods. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 469 - Breaking Off a Small Bite: Is This a Choking Risk? Episode 383 - Beef: How to Safely Offer Beef to Babies Episode 41 - Shellfish: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food
#493: Can vegetarian families do baby-led weaning? In this episode, we explore how plant-based families can successfully navigate baby-led weaning while ensuring their baby gets all the nutrition they need. Learn about key nutrients such as iron, protein, and omega-3s, plus practical tips for preparing safe, baby-led weaning-friendly vegetarian finger foods. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to add more plant-based options to your baby's meals, this episode will explain how to raise a confident eater…even without meat in the mix. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 127 - How Do Vegan Families Introduce Potentially Allergenic Foods? with @plantbasedjuniors Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD and Whitney English, MS, RD Episode 203 - Vegan Mom, Cattle-Rancher Dad & a BLW Baby: Family Feeding Dynamics with Suzy Quebbeman Episode 375 - Plant Based Sources of Iron
#493: Can vegetarian families do baby-led weaning? In this episode, we explore how plant-based families can successfully navigate baby-led weaning while ensuring their baby gets all the nutrition they need. Learn about key nutrients such as iron, protein, and omega-3s, plus practical tips for preparing safe, baby-led weaning-friendly vegetarian finger foods. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to add more plant-based options to your baby's meals, this episode will explain how to raise a confident eater…even without meat in the mix. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 127 - How Do Vegan Families Introduce Potentially Allergenic Foods? with @plantbasedjuniors Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD and Whitney English, MS, RD Episode 203 - Vegan Mom, Cattle-Rancher Dad & a BLW Baby: Family Feeding Dynamics with Suzy Quebbeman Episode 375 - Plant Based Sources of Iron
#492: A stroller brand that designed an amazing high chair? It's almost unheard of but the Mockingbird High Chair is one of the best high chairs for baby-led weaning. Mockingbird's VP of Product Stephanie Kaplan explains the unique design and safety features that set this high chair apart (...without breaking the bank). 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 488 - Best High Chairs for Baby-Led Weaning Episode 482 - High Chair Safety Testing with @consumerreports Joan Muratore
#492: A stroller brand that designed an amazing high chair? It's almost unheard of but the Mockingbird High Chair is one of the best high chairs for baby-led weaning. Mockingbird's VP of Product Stephanie Kaplan explains the unique design and safety features that set this high chair apart (...without breaking the bank). 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 488 - Best High Chairs for Baby-Led Weaning Episode 482 - High Chair Safety Testing with @consumerreports Joan Muratore
#491: The German-engineered Cybex Lemo 3-in-1 high chair outshines almost every standard American high chair…yet it's surprisingly under the radar in the US. The Lemo is a standout, offering exceptional quality and thoughtful design that you might consider if you're shopping for a safe seat where your baby can learn to eat. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 488 - Best High Chairs for Baby-Led Weaning Episode 7 - Why Your Baby's High Chair Needs a Footrest
#491: The German-engineered Cybex Lemo 3-in-1 high chair outshines almost every standard American high chair…yet it's surprisingly under the radar in the US. The Lemo is a standout, offering exceptional quality and thoughtful design that you might consider if you're shopping for a safe seat where your baby can learn to eat. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 488 - Best High Chairs for Baby-Led Weaning Episode 7 - Why Your Baby's High Chair Needs a Footrest
#490 - The Tripp Trapp by Stokke and Stokke Nomi high chairs are two of the best for baby-led weaning…but how do you decide? Listen to hear how both of these chairs stack up with regard to design, ease of use and cleaning, portability and price. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 488 - Best High Chairs for Baby-Led Weaning Episode 7 - Why Your Baby's High Chair Needs a Footrest
#489: Can a safe, functional high chair also blend beautifully into your home? Stin Kuo thinks so. He's co-founder of the baby brand Unilove that recently launched 2 high chairs in the US market: the Grow with Me and FeedMe Go portable high chair which are revolutionizing mealtimes for busy families. 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
#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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 7 - Why Your Baby's High Chair Needs a Footrest
#487: What if your baby can't eat or doesn't eat eggs? The internet is full of egg substitute ideas, but a lot of them don't actually work. Here are the ones I use when making egg-free foods for babies. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 124 - Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy 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
#486: What's going to change at mealtimes when your baby becomes a toddler? Dr. Cathryn Tobin from @healthiest_baby is here to explain toddler behavior and the shift in eating patterns you'll experience as your baby gets bigger. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 135 - Toddler Milks: Why You Don't Need to Buy These Formulas Episode 139 - My BLW Baby at 12 Months Old: What Comes Next?
#485: Does your baby's silicone feeding gear ever taste like soap? There are some easy household remedies to get rid of the soapy smell so your baby can get back to tasting all of the new foods you're offering. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 105 - 5 Survival Skills for Managing the BLW Mess Episode 122 - Non-toxic Household Cleaners that Actually Clean Food Mess with Branch Basics Co-Founder Allison Evans
#484: Can your baby eat enough to meet their nutrition needs if you skip spoon-feeding? Researcher Kinzie Matzeller discusses her recent research about baby-led weaning and whether or not it actually works. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 70 - The Evidence Behind Baby-Led Weaning with Amy Brown, PhD Episode 473 - Is Baby-Led Weaning Safe? A Deep Dive into Current Research
#483: 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).
#482: Picking a high chair is overwhelming. You want it to look nice, be affordable, fit in your kitchen, be easy to clean…but most importantly your high chair should provide a safe seat where your baby can eat. Joan Muratore is in charge of high chair safety testing for Consumer Reports and in this interview she walks us through every safety feature you didn't know your high chair has plus how they test high chairs for safety (...so you don't have to!) 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
#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 Other Videos & Episodes Related to this Topic Baby-Friendly Chicken Adobo Recipe: Family Meal Made Easy How to Make a Whole Chicken in the InstantPot for Your Baby Episode 178 - White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat
#480: Does your baby really go from drinking infant milk to eating actual avocado? New mom Kelsey Joy Tran shares her experience of the first 8 weeks of starting solid foods with baby-led weaning for her son Maverick. From his potential egg allergy to getting over their parental fear of choking, Kelsey explains how she and her husband helped Maverick eat 50 new foods already using baby-led weaning. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 124 - Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD Episode 22 - Grandparents, Spouses & Partners: Getting Others on Board with BLW Episode 4 - Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Difference?
#479: Does your baby need teeth to eat? Chewing is more about jaw strength and coordination than having teeth…and you would be surprised how many soft foods your baby can eat before they have a tooth or teeth. In this episode we explore how to safely offer finger fods to your baby before they have teeth. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 213 - BLW Teething Tweaks: What Changes Do I Make When My Baby is Teething? Episode 254 - How Babies Learn to Chew and Swallow with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP @msdawnslp Episode 469 - Breaking Off a Small Bite: Is This a Choking Risk?
#478: Nightshade vegetables sound…shady. Scary. What are they and why are parents asking more about eggplant allergy in their babies? Pediatric allergies Dr. David Stukus is here to talk about nightshade vegetables, whether babies can be allergic to them and what to do if your baby has a reaction to a new vegetable (...or any food). 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 468 - Oral Food Challenges: Try Allergenic Foods at Home vs. the Doctor's Office? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD Episode 376 - Are Food Sensitivity Tests Bogus? with David Stukus, MD Episode 366 - Oral Immunotherapy: Helping Babies Become Less Reactive to Allergenic Foods with David Stukus, MD 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
#477: Does it cost more to do baby-led weaning or conventional adult-led spoon-feeding? In this episode I'll break down the cost of one week of trying 5 new foods for your baby…with receipts so you can make the call whether or not this approach is worth your time (and money). 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 111 - Grocery Shopping for BLW: Stocking Up Smart & What to Skip Episode 319 - Costco: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Costco Episode 317 - Trader Joe's: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Trader Joe's 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 Episode 369 - Target: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Target Episode 371 - Thrive Market: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Thrive Market Episode 373 - Aldi: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Aldi
#476: How were you different before you had a baby? Are there parts of your pre-kids life that you'd like to go back to? Sara Dean is here with actionable exercises, talking points and activities to help you regain your identity after motherhood. 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
#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): https://amzn.to/4a3ux7G https://amzn.to/3LkhN0c https://amzn.to/4a3fkTT https://amzn.to/3BWff8H https://amzn.to/3UbiYWn https://amzn.to/42BhpT7 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 257 - 4 Helpful BLW Food Prep Tips You Might Not Know About Episode 251 - Tools For Safe BLW Food Prep: In the Kitchen with Katie
#474: What is the best breast pump right now and how do you choose a breast pump with so many options available? Angela Lashbrook is a new mom and Consumer Reports reporter who has tested dozens of pumps and shares her thoughts on what features to look for when you are choosing your next breast pump. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 448 - The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Baby's Food with Consumer Reports' James E. Rogers, PhD Episode 436 - How Long Can I Breastfeed? with Ronietra Stewart, RDN, IBCLC Episode 232 - Tuna Talk: Is it Safe for Babies to Eat Canned Tuna with @consumerreports Michael K. Hansen, PhD
#473: Is baby-led weaning safe? Does it work? Is there research to support skipping spoon-feeding? In this episode we'll do a deep dive into the current research behind baby-led weaning and starting solid foods. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 70 - The Evidence Behind Baby-Led Weaning with Amy Brown, PhD Episode 214 - Overcoming Anxiety in the Feeding Relationship with Jo Cormack, PhD
#472: What if your baby suddenly stops breastfeeding around the time they also start solid foods. What is a nursing strike and how do you get your baby interested in breastmilk again? Erin Walsh is an SLP who also specializes in breastfeeding and she's here to talk about nursing strikes and how breastfeeding changes when your baby starts solid foods. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 436 - How Long Can I Breastfeed? with Ronietra Stewart, RDN, IBCLC Episode 424 - Breastfeeding & Starting Solid Foods: When Will My Milk Supply Drop Off? with Jessica Smith, MSN, RN, IBCLC Episode 150 - Breastfeeding + BLW: How to Succeed at Both Simultaneously with Heather Dvorak, IBCLC
#471: Some foods sound unhealthy for babies and as a good parent you think, “When in doubt…leave it out.” In this episode we're looking at 5 seemingly unhealthy foods for babies that are actually safe or ok for your baby to eat. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 467 - 5 Seemingly Healthy Baby Foods to Avoid Episode 351 - Label Reading 101: What to Look for in Foods You Offer Your Baby Episode 111 - Grocery Shopping for BLW: Stocking Up Smart & What to Skip
#470: Your baby starts drinking less breastmilk when they start solid foods…but your breastmilk can help other families beyond your own baby. Alison Wolf, Executive Director of the University of California Milk Bank explains how donating human milk works, who it benefits, why it's safe and perhaps possibly something you could consider doing. 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: University of California Health Milk Bank website UC Health Milk Bank Cherry Blossom Program for bereaved mothers HMBANA - donate breastmilk here Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 459 - Donor Milk: How Donating and Receiving Breastmilk Helped These Moms Episode 436 - How Long Can I Breastfeed? with Ronietra Stewart, RDN, IBCLC Episode 424 - Breastfeeding & Starting Solid Foods: When Will My Milk Supply Drop Off? with Jessica Smith, MSN, RN, IBCLC
#469: What if your baby bites off a small piece of food from the adult pinky sized shape of food you offer? Is this small bite a choking risk? In this episode we explore what to do when your baby bites off a piece of food and you are worried the baby is going to choke. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 6 - Safe Food Sizes for Baby-Led Weaning Episode 194 - BLW Food Size: Why Do Early Eaters Need Big Pieces of Food? with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP Episode 254 - How Babies Learn to Chew and Swallow with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP @msdawnslp
#468: Should you drive to your local hospital and sit outside the emergency department when you offer your baby a potentially allergenic food in case they have a food allergy reaction? Pediatric allergist Dr. David Stukus is here to talk about oral food challenges and introducing new foods to your baby at home vs. in the doctor's office. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 376 - Are Food Sensitivity Tests Bogus? with David Stukus, MD Episode 366 - Oral Immunotherapy: Helping Babies Become Less Reactive to Allergenic Foods with David Stukus, MD 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
#467: Food manufacturers love to make “healthy” sounding products for babies to eat and you to buy. In this episode I'm looking at 5 seemingly healthy foods for babies that are actually unsafe…along with substitutes for other foods that are better for your baby. 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 Other Episodes Related to this Topic Episode 157 - Yogurt: How to Choose the Right Yogurt for Baby-Led Weaning Episode 27 - Honey: Why Honey is Dangerous for Babies Episode 360 - What's Wrong with Rice Cereal for Babies? Episode 246 - Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan Episode 461 - Are Deli Meats Safe for My Baby to Eat? Episode 256 - What Type of Oil Should I Use for Baby-Led Weaning?
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