Podcasts by Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy

How Essential are Fatty Acids for Babies? from 2023-12-11T10:00

#391: How do the essential fatty acids in fish foods help your baby’s still developing brain? In this episode we cover both EPA and DHA exploring how your baby can safely get these fatty acids…even...

Back Blows for Babies: When Do I Administer CPR? with @thrivetraininginstitute Brandon Doerksen from 2023-12-07T16:40

#390: What if my baby chokes on food? In this episode, certified CPR Instructor Brandon Doerksen from Thrive Training Institute tells us when and how to administer back blows for a baby under 12 mo...

Can Cinnamon Cause Lead Poisoning? Applesauce Pouch Contamination Update with Helena Bottemiller Evich from 2023-12-04T17:10

#389: Today’s episode is a little different - there’s not a lot of breaking news in the infant feeding world. But if you have been following the news perhaps you’ve heard about the applesauce pouch...

Why Does My Baby Yawn During Mealtimes with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2023-11-30T10:00

#388: Is your baby yawning in the middle of their meals? Are they tired? …just bored of your food? What gives?! In this episode SLP Dawn Winkelmann is exploring some reasons about why your baby is ...

5 Reasons Not to Start Solid Foods Before 6 Months of Age from 2023-11-27T10:00

#387: I know you’re getting pressure to start solid foods prior to 6 months of age. There’s actually no upside to starting early…and it can be dangerous. In this episode I’m outlining 5 primary rea...

Pincer Grasp: When Can My Baby Pick Up Smaller Pieces of Food? with Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC from 2023-11-23T10:00

#386: When can I start cutting up my baby’s food into smaller pieces? Your baby needs their pincer grasp to pick up smaller pieces of food to self-feed…and for most babies, they won’t develop this ...

10 Tools I Use Every Day to Simplify Feeding Babies from 2023-11-20T11:30

#385: You don’t need a lot of fancy gadgets or a big budget to help your baby learn how to eat real food…but there are a few staple tools that will streamline your safe food preparation. In this ep...

Fixing Our Broken Baby Feeding System with @simplifedbaby Andrea Ippolito from 2023-11-16T10:00

#384: What kind of lactation or breastfeeding support did you get BEFORE your baby was born? How about after? Did you have to pay for it or did your insurance? In this episode Andrea Ippolito from ...

Beef: How to Safely Offer Beef to Babies from 2023-11-14T10:00

#383: If your family eats animal foods then meats like beef are a good idea to incorporate into the weaning diet. Beef provides unique nutrition, taste and texture opportunities and in this episode...

Food Allergy Prevention 101 with Tina Sindher, MD from 2023-11-09T10:00

#382: Offering food to your baby food is the only way to know if they’re allergic to it…but that doesn’t mean it’s not scary. In this episode pediatrician and food allergy practitioner and research...

When Can I Start Sending Food to Daycare? with Yesenia Jacobo from 2023-11-06T10:00

#381: If your baby goes to daycare and you’re starting solid foods, you’re probably wondering, “When do these 2 things link up? When is it ok to start sending finger foods to daycare?” In this epis...

Why Doctors STILL Aren't Talking About Introducing Allergenic Foods with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH from 2023-11-02T09:00

#380: When you were at your 4 or 6 month well check withyour baby, did your pediatrician mention the importance of introducing peanut early and often? In this episode pediatrician and researcher Dr...

Favorite Portable High Chairs for Feeding on the Go from 2023-10-30T09:00

#379: Which chairs are the best for feeding babies on the go? In this episode I’m sharing about 2 of my favorite portable high chair, which also work in a pinch if your current high chair at home i...

Building Sensory Enjoyment at Mealtimes with Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L from 2023-10-26T09:00

#378: Sensory enjoyment, sensory processing, sensory challenges…what emotions or feelings do these terms conjure up as you’re introducing new foods to your baby? Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L is a feedin...

Safe High Chair Positioning from 2023-10-23T09:00

#377: Is your high chair too big for your baby right now? Don’t throw the baby out with the high chair just yet…we can fix that chair and make it a safe seat where your baby can eat. In this episod...

Are Food Sensitivity Tests Bogus? with David Stukus, MD from 2023-10-19T09:00

#376: If you suspect your baby is sensitive to food, is it worth your time and money to explore food sensitivity testing? In this episode, noted pediatrician and allergist David Stukus, MD explains...

Plant Based Sources of Iron from 2023-10-16T13:30

#375: Will my baby get enough iron from food if we don’t eat meat? In this episode we’re exploring plant based sources of iron that babies can safely eat, including examples of starchy foods and pl...

Iron Testing and Anemia Screening for Infants with Staffan Ahlandsberg, PhD from 2023-10-12T09:00

#374: Does your pediatrician screen for anemia at your baby’s in-office well check? In this episode Staffan Ahlandsberg, PhD from HemoCue is explaining how iron testing and anemia screening works…a...

Aldi: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Aldi from 2023-10-10T15:48

#373: Whether you're a seasoned Aldi shopper fan or have never stepped foot in one before, you'll discover some amazing baby-led weaning foods to grab from Aldi. From pre-cut fruits to delicious sn...

Mom's Mental Health: Strengthening Parenthood Through Therapy with @momwell Erica Djossa, PHM-C from 2023-10-05T09:00

#372: Checking in on YOUR mental health in this episode. How are you as a mom doing with anxiety, overwhelm, self-care, invisible load? Moms are unlikely to prioritize themselves over the well-bein...

Thrive Market: 10 Baby-Led Weaning Foods to Buy from Thrive Market from 2023-10-02T11:35

#371: If you like the groceries that come to you, you’ve probably heard of Thrive Market. They don’t carry much in the way of fresh food, but I combed their online market to bring you 10 baby-led w...

Why Do Some Feeding Therapists Disagree with Baby-Led Weaning? with Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC from 2023-09-28T09:00

#370: Not all feeding therapists are on board with baby-led weaning. In fact, many Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists who specialize in infant feeding mistakenly think that ba...

Target: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Target from 2023-09-25T17:00

#369: Target: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Target What baby-led weaning foods can I get at Target? In this episode, I share 10 foods that can be conveniently purchased from Target while you're running ...

Using a Milk Ladder forBabies with Dairy Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD from 2023-09-21T09:00

#368: If your child has a cow’s milk protein allergy, they may not need to avoid cow’s milk protein forever. Today we’re talking about using a milk ladder for reintroduction of dairy foods with Car...

5 Uncommon Questions About Starting Solid Foods from 2023-09-18T21:00

#367: Here are a few not-so-normal infant feeding questions I’ve gotten lately. We’re all over the board in this episode from where to feed your baby if you don’t have a high chair to whether or no...

Oral Immunotherapy: Helping Babies Become Less Reactive to Allergenic Foods with David Stukus, MD from 2023-09-14T09:00

#366: If your baby has a diagnosed food allergy, you might feel overwhelmed by the idea of food avoidance for the indefinite future. But Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) offers a promising alternative wher...

Vitamin C: How it Helps Iron Absorption for Babies from 2023-09-11T14:30

#365: Feeding a variety of food to your baby is exciting and as your baby transition to eating more solid foods nutrition needs increasingly now come from food - including vitamin C. In this episod...

Dinnertime SOS for Babies&Toddlers with @yummytoddlerfood Amy Palanjian from 2023-09-07T09:00

#364: When it comes to cooking dinner for your family, do you plan out every meal a week in advance or do you wing it day by day? In this episode Amy Palanjian from @yummytoddlerfood is sharing her...

Hotel Breakfast Buffet Babies can Safely Eat from 2023-09-05T15:00

#363: Traveling with babies is easy, if you know which foods they can eat. In this episode I’m taking you through a typical hotel breakfast buffet, identifying safe baby-led weaning options for ear...

How Babies Use All 5 Senses When Learning to Eat from 2023-08-25T15:41

#362: Eating is a FULL sensory experience for your baby! In this episode we'll discusses how babies use all five of their senses when learning how to eat. We cover the importance of familiar and pl...

Label Reading 102 for Babies: Saturated Fats, Fiber, and %DV from 2023-08-22T15:30

#361: Do you need to worry about how much saturated fat your baby eats? In this episode we’re looking at 3 additional areas of the nutrition facts panel as they pertain to babies’ intake: saturated...

What's Wrong with Rice Cereal for Babies? from 2023-08-17T09:00

#360: Rice cereal is not an ideal first food for your baby. In this episode we’re exploring the drawbacks of regular reliance on iron fortified white rice cereal in the weaning diet. Your baby can ...

Beets: How to Safely Offer Beets to Your Baby from 2023-08-14T16:30

#359: Beets are a fabulous vegetable for babies to eat…and there are so many ways to offer beets safely for early eaters. In this episode we’re looking at roasting vs. boiling vs. pressure cooking ...

My Baby is Dropping Food: What Do I Do? from 2023-08-11T22:00

#358: Babies dropping food on the floor is annoying…but how do we react? In this episode we’re exploring why babies drop food, how it’s different for earlier eaters vs. older babies and some sugges...

How Long Should My Baby's Meal Be? from 2023-08-08T00:00

#357: Is your baby sitting at the table for too long? Or not long enough? Is there even a “right length” of time for meals? In this episode we’re looking at recommendations for how long your baby s...

Open Cup Practice: 3 Tips for Simplifying Your Technique from 2023-08-05T16:12

#356: How can I help my baby learn to drink out of an open cup? In this episode we’re covering best practices for helping your baby learn to become an independent drinker. Your baby CAN go directly...

Pasta: How to Make Pasta Safe for Babies to Eat from 2023-07-31T09:00

#355: Pasta lovers, rejoice: your baby CAN learn how to safely eat pasta. In this episode I’m covering how to make pasta safe for early eaters, including which types of pasta to choose (and which o...

Working Parents: Weekend Routine for Trying New Foods from 2023-07-24T09:00

#353: What if you don’t have time to try new foods with your baby during the week? In this episode I’m sharing a weekend routine for working parents who are doing baby-led weaning. While it is per...

Is this Typical? Feeding Therapist FAQs with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2023-07-20T09:00

#352: My baby gnaws on the wrong end of the spoon…and shoves fistfulls of food in her mouth…and has no interest in holding his own cup. Is this typical? Feeding Therapist Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-S...

Label Reading 101: What to Look for in Foods You Offer Your Baby from 2023-07-17T09:00

#351: What do you look for when you’re reading labels of foods you’re going to feed your baby? Reading food labels can be overwhelming, especially when there isn’t infant specific information on th...

Baby Brain Health: How Does the Weaning Diet Impact Baby's Brain with Tommy Wood, BM, BCh, PhD from 2023-07-13T09:00

#350: Do you ever look at your baby and think, “I wonder what is going on inside of your brain right now?” Well my guest today knows a LOT about baby’s brains…and in particular how the maternal die...

Is it OK to Take a Break from Baby-Led Weaning? from 2023-07-10T09:00

#349: What if you started solid foods but you’re thinking about taking a break. Maybe your baby is sick, or you’re planning to travel, or your baby is teething and you’re just not feeling up to the...

Constipation: What is Typical for Babies Transitioning to Solid Foods? with @kidsgastrodoc Rebecca Winderman, MD from 2023-07-06T09:00

#348: So, you started solid foods and now your baby is constipated. Why? Dr. Rebecca Winderman is here tor help. She’s a pediatric gastroenterologist who knows EVERYTHING about your baby’s gut. In ...

Supplements You Can Skip if Your Baby Has Started Solid Foods from 2023-07-03T09:00

#347: Does my baby need supplements or can they get all of the nutrition they need from food? In this episode we’re looking at supplements you can skip if your baby has started solid foods. 🎧🎧🎧?...

Clutter-Free Kitchen Tips When You Have Kids with Katy Joy Wells from 2023-06-29T09:00

#346: Does the clutter situation in your house and your kitchen ever get to you? Having a baby means bringing a lot more STUFF home, and Katy Joy Wells is here to help you declutter. Katy is a clut...

YouTube Behind the Scenes: Baby-Led Weaning Channel Turns One! from 2023-06-26T09:00

#345: Seeing really is believing when it comes to baby-led weaning. Our baby-led weaning YouTube channel is one year old! In this episode I’m tearing back the curtain to show you how one year of Yo...

When Feeding Hurts: How to Alleviate Infant Feeding Pain with Deb Flashenberg from 2023-06-22T09:00

#344: When you think of all of the responsibilities of keeping your baby alive, it can hurt your brain…but feeding your baby can also hurt your body. Deb Flashenberg wants to help you feel pain fre...

When Feeding Hurts: How to Alleviate Infant Feeding Pain with Deb Flashenberg from 2023-06-22T09:00

#344: When you think of all of the responsibilities of keeping your baby alive, it can hurt your brain…but feeding your baby can also hurt your body. Deb Flashenberg wants to help you feel pain fre...

Is 8 Months Too Late to Switch to Finger Foods? from 2023-06-19T09:00

#343: What if your 8 month old hasn’t started on finger foods yet? Is it too late to switch? In this episode we’re exploring some practical reasons why you should prioritize finger foods with actio...

BBQ Meats Your Baby Can Eat with Barbecue Pitmaster Taylor Carroll from 2023-06-15T14:30

#342: Does the thought of making meat for your baby to eat freak you out? Taylor Carroll is a barbecue pitmaster and baby-led weaning mom, who knows a LOT about meat. In this episode Taylor is teac...

Morning Routine for Baby-Led Weaning from 2023-06-12T09:00

#341: What does the morning look like when you start introducing solid foods? In this episode we’re exploring two different morning routine scenarios with how to layer solid food into your baby’s m...

A Pediatrician's Perspective on Baby-Led Weaning with Jessica Simkins, MD from 2023-06-08T09:00

#340: What is your doctor’s take on starting solid foods? Do they like baby-led weaning, or prefer spoon-feeding of purees? In this episode I’m chatting with pediatrician and baby-led weaning mom J...

Life After Baby-Led Weaning: Exploring Toddler Eating Habits from 2023-06-05T09:00

#339: What changes when your baby turns 1 year old? Toddlers are tricky when it comes to eating, but knowing what to look out for can help. In this episode we explore transitioning to cow’s milk, h...

Breastmilk Popsicles? Try this Pre-Feeding Activity with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2023-06-01T09:00

#338: What’s the deal with breastmilk popsicles? …or formula popsicles? Or popsicles in general for a pre-feeding skill. In this episode Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP introduces the Tiny Pops she de...

Top 5 BLW Questions Answered from 2023-05-29T09:00

#337: If you’re feeling STUCK about starting solid foods, I’m answering some of the most common questions about baby-led weaning in this episode. From what to do if your baby breaks off a piece of ...

Baby Feeding Milestones, Floor Seats and Hip Dysplasia with KC Rickerd, PT, DPT from @milestones.and.motherhood from 2023-05-25T09:00

#336: Hip dysplasia requires 23 hours per day bracing and can interfere with safe seating in a high chair. In this episode KC Rickerd, PT, DPT from @milestones.and.motherhood is sharing tons of adv...

Asparagus: How to Offer This Food Safely to Your Baby from 2023-05-22T09:00

#335: Has your baby tried asparagus yet? In this episode I’m teaching about a few ways to make asparagus safe for your baby to eat…including why the smaller, dantier stalks of asparagus actually ar...

Your Food Allergy Questions Answered with Ron Sunog, MD from 2023-05-18T09:00

#334: Introducing allergenic food to your baby early and often can help lower the risk of food allergy. In this episode pediatrician Dr. Ron Sunog is answering some common questions about allergeni...

Vitamin D Drops: Does My Baby Still Need Vitamin D Drops After Starting Solid Foods? from 2023-05-15T10:01

#333: Vitamin D Drops: Does My Baby Still Need Vitamin D Drops After Starting Solid Foods? If you’re exclusively breastfeeding your baby then you’re likely giving 400 IUs of vitamin D supplement d...

Baby Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat with @dogmeets_baby Dominika Knossalla-Pado from 2023-05-11T09:00

#332: Dog people: do you let your dog clean up after your baby eats solid food? Dominika from @dogmeets_baby helps family dogs get integrated into growing families. She’s sharing four different cat...

Gagging: What do I do if My Baby Gags on Food? from 2022-04-18T09:00

#221: Gagging vs. choking: What’s the difference and when should you worry? It is important to understand that gagging is part of the feeding process when introdu...

Proposed WIC Food Package Changes for Infants with Darlena Birch, MBA, RDN from 2022-04-14T09:00

#220: For those who are currently WIC participants or WIC educators there may be LOTS of great nutritional changes in the h...

How to Sous Vide Meat Safely for BLW with Iliana Cruz from 2022-04-11T09:00

#219: Ever wonder what other ways you can use to cook meat for your baby during baby-led weaning? In this episode Iliana Cruz, an owner of a meat processing plant...

Down Syndrome BLW Success Stories with @ableappetites Sabrina Smiley Evans, MS, CCC-SLP from 2022-04-07T09:00

#218: What are some feeding challenges for babies with Down syndrome? Can baby-led weaning work if my baby has Down syndrome? In this episode speech-language path...

Crackers: How to Safely Select, Prepare&Offer Crackers for Babies from 2022-04-04T09:00

#217: Are crackers safe for early eaters to eat? When can babies safely eat crackers? In this episode we will be discussing when it is safe to offer crackers to b...

Food Allergy&Kids: What’s New and Notable with Ron Sunog, MD from 2022-03-31T09:00

#216: Just in case you are wondering if there are any updates in the pediatric food allergy world…Dr. Ron Sunog, who is a pediatrician specializing in preventing ...

Portion Distortion: Why Aren't There Set Portion Sizes for Baby-Led Weaning? from 2022-03-28T09:00

#215: What portion sizes should I be offering my baby when starting solids? Reality is that there is no clear or definitive guideline to what an exact portion siz...

Overcoming Anxiety in the Feeding Relationship with Jo Cormack, PhD from 2022-03-24T09:00

#214: Feeling anxious about starting solids? Although it's pretty common for parents and caretakers to experience feelings of anxiety when facing the transition i...

BLW Teething Tweaks: What Changes Do I Make When My Baby is Teething? from 2022-03-21T09:00

#213: Do I have to wait until my baby has teeth to offer solids? Nope!..And although teething is often a time when babies begin to experience a change, it is real...

How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Part II with Amee Severson, MPP-D, RDN from 2022-03-17T09:00

#212: How does baby-led weaning fit into the intuitive eating model? and What can I do to teach my baby mindful eating? In this second part of the 2-part intervie...

How to Schedule Milk Feeds with Solid Food for Baby-Led Weaning from 2022-03-14T09:00

#211: Should I feed my baby less milk after starting solids? Do I feed my baby solids before or after milk? And how much milk should my baby drink when starting f...

How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Part I with Sumner Brooks, MPH, RD, CEDRD from 2022-03-10T10:00

#210: What is intuitive eating? And how can I raise my baby to be an intuitive eater? Finding a balance between offering a variety of foods and the necessary nutr...

Fruit Vacation: How to Help Babies Who Overly Favor Fruit from 2022-03-07T10:00

#209: Ever been on a fruit vacation?...Well, it’s probably not what you think but if you are worried that your baby might be eating too much fruit, then taking a ...

Heavy Metals in Baby Food with @consumerreports James E. Rogers, PhD from 2022-03-03T10:00

#208: Does baby food really contain heavy metals that are toxic for my baby? Well according to the tests that Consumer Reports conducted on fifty nationally distr...

5 BLW Sauce Recipes to Make Swallowing Safer from 2022-02-28T10:00

#207: How can I make my baby’s food safer for baby-led weaning? Dry foods often increase choking risks for babies but one way to make swallowing safer is by addin...

Stay in Your Lane: Parent&Baby Roles in Infant Feeding with Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA from 2022-02-24T10:00

#206: What is my feeding role as a parent and how do I make sure that I stay in my lane to ensure a healthy feeding relationship with my baby? Oftentimes it is co...

High Chair Help: What if My Baby Won’t Sit in the High Chair? from 2022-02-21T10:00

#205: Positioning a baby properly on a high chair is easier than you may expect, it’s getting the baby to WANT to stay on their high chair that may be the problem...

Data-Driven Feeding Decisions with Emily Oster, PhD @profemilyoster from 2022-02-17T10:00

#204: Ever wonder how you can equip yourself with the tools to make the best decisions for your baby? Being a parent involves an overwhelming number of duties and...

Vegan Mom, Cattle-Rancher Dad&a BLW Baby: Family Feeding Dynamics with Suzy Quebbeman from 2022-02-14T10:00

#203: Is it possible to be Vegan but feed your baby meat?...Of course! In this episode Suzy Quebbeman who is a vegan mom, married to a cattle-rancher and offering...

Gut Check: Microbiome and Food Allergy Development with Liam O’Mahony, PhD from 2022-02-10T10:00

#202: Have you ever wondered how the bacteria present in your baby’s gut can have an effect on allergic reactions? In this episode researcher, professor and immun...

Order of BLW Foods to Feed: Does it Matter? from 2022-02-07T10:00

#201 What foods should be introduced first when starting baby-led weaning?

Although there are certain situations whe...

Combo Feeding: Can I Do BLW + Traditional Spoon-Feeding Together? with Gill Rapley, PhD from 2022-02-03T10:00

#200: Is it possible to “combine” baby-led weaning with traditional spoon-feeding? This approach is sometimes called “combination” or “combo feeding”. To celebrat...

Beginner's Guide to Baby-Led Weaning: Starting Solid Foods Safely with BLW from 2022-01-31T10:00

#199: What things do I need to know or get before starting baby-led weaning? How do you minimize the mess and which bibs are best? In this episode I’m walking you...

Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Feeding Challenges with Jill Rabin, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC from 2022-01-27T10:00

#198: Is baby-led weaning unsafe for babies with feeding difficulties? Is it even attainable to successfully transition babies with special needs into solids by u...

Sick Days&Solid Foods: Do I Stop Trying New Foods When My Baby is Sick? from 2022-01-24T10:00

#197: Do I stop trying new foods when my baby is sick? Is it safe to offer my baby food if they are sick? In this episode we’re exploring some techniques for mana...

Rituals for Weaning: Making Your Baby's Mealtimes Memorable with @morningaltars Day Schildkret from 2022-01-20T10:00

#196: How can you make your baby’s mealtime memorable? Day Schildkret is an internationally renowned artist who has inspired many people around the world to recon...

Texture 101: Tips for Trying Trickier Textures with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2022-01-17T10:00

#195: How do you get your baby to eat new textures? What texture of foods can babies safely eat? In this episode baby-led weaning expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-...

BLW Food Size: Why Do Early Eaters Need Big Pieces of Food? with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2022-01-13T10:00

#194: What size do you cut food for baby-led weaning? When is it safe to cut foods smaller for babies? In this episode BLW expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP is ...

Protein: How Much Protein Does My Baby Need? from 2022-01-10T16:17:11

#193: Why does protein hold so much POWER over parents?! Most adults eat too much protein and are obsessed with protein for all the wrong reasons…and we do NOT wa...

Best BLW Advice from the Leading Feeding Experts from 2022-01-06T16:11:09

#192: When is my baby ready to start baby-led weaning? What does an allergic reaction to food look like? Why are pouches bad for babies? …in this episode I’m incl...

12 Month Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule from 2021-12-29T21:00

#191 How much food should a 1-year-old baby eat? Much of baby-led weaning is “practicing” for where we want baby to be when he or she turns 12 months, but what fe...

Why This Mom Decided to do BLW After Spoon-Feeding Her First 3 with Arlene Peck from 2021-12-24T10:00

#190 - Can you imagine an 8 ½ year gap between your 3rd and 4th babies? My friend Arlene Peck did just that…and as soon as she found out she was pregnant, Arlene ...

10-11 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Schedule from 2021-12-22T21:20:38

#189: How often should babies who are 10-11 months old eat solid foods? Should they be allowed to feel some “casual hunger”, do we drop another milk feed? What ab...

Breastmilk Testing: Why Measure the Quality of Your Breastmilk? with @lactationlab Stephanie Canale, MD from 2021-12-17T10:00

#188: Is your breastmilk the same as my breastmilk? What if my breastmilk is lacking in nutrients that is compromising my baby’s growth? And can I measure the qua...

8-9 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule from 2021-12-16T00:04:13

#187: How often should babies who are 8-9 months old eat? And what foods should they be eating? Is it time to drop a milk feed yet? Inside of this episode I’m joi...

What if I Don't Eat the Same BLW Foods as My Baby? with Katelynn Sasaki, MS, RDN from 2021-12-09T10:00

#186: How bad is it if you don’t eat the same food your baby eats? Are you doing irreparable baby-led weaning damage if you don’t want to or can’t model eating BL...

6-7 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule from 2021-12-07T22:23:08

#185: What feeding schedule should my 6-7 month old baby be on if we just started solid foods? How many times a day should I try food...am I doing it too much? Or...

Positive Parenting: Staying Upbeat When You're Feeling Defeated about Baby-Led Weaning with Candice Jones, MD from 2021-12-02T10:00

#184: Ever have any clouds of doubt hanging over your head with regard to feeding your baby? Like maybe you were all gung-ho about baby-led weaning at the beginni...

Bread: When Can Babies Safely Eat Bread? from 2021-11-29T10:00

#183: Is bread the best food for early eaters to eat? When can babies safely eat bread? In this episode we’re diving into bread for baby-led weaning, looking at s...

GERD: Does Starting Solids Early Help Babies with GERD? with Peter Lu, MD from 2021-11-25T10:00

#182: What do babies with reflux or GERD need to do differently when it comes to starting solid foods? In this episode pediatric gastroenterologist Peter Lu, MD i...

Which Thanksgiving Foods Can Babies Safely Eat? from 2021-11-22T10:00

#181: Bring that baby up to the table for Thanksgiving! In this episode we’re digging through the Thanksgiving menu to find foods that babies can safely eat for b...

Food Allergies FAQs with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH from 2021-11-18T10:00

#180: Does feeding allergenic foods to your baby freak you out? In this episode we are joined by leading food allergy researcher and author Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH f...

Why I Wait to Feed These 5 Foods from 2021-11-15T10:00

#179: Babies can eat MOST foods if they’re prepared safely...but there are a few baby-led weaning foods I prefer to wait to feed. Inside of this episode I’m break...

White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat from 2021-11-11T10:00

#178: What is white meat and is it safe for babies to eat? In this episode we are exploring various types of white meat: poultry and fish, including ideal cuts an...

Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat from 2021-11-08T10:00

#177: Red meat vs. white meat: what’s the difference when it comes to feeding your baby? In this episode we’re looking at some ideal cuts of red meat for baby-led...

BLW at the Butcher: Identifying Ideal Cuts of Meat for Babies with 4th Generation Butcher Cara Nicoletti from 2021-11-04T16:05:14

#176: Can babies safely eat meat? You bet! In this episode Cara Nicoletti, a 4th generation butcher is helping to identify some ideal cuts of meat for baby-led we...

Pork: How to Safely Prepare Pork for Baby-Led Weaning from 2021-11-01T09:00

#175: If your family eats animal products, pork can be a great first food for baby-led weaning. In this episode I’m walking you through the meat counter at your s...

Fostering Food Neutrality from Baby's First Bites with @raisingbodypositivekids Riley Peterson, RD from 2021-10-28T09:00

#174: Do you ever catch yourself saying negative things about food at mealtime even when you don’t realize you’re doing it? Our babies and kids are watching and l...

More BLW Q&A: Ask Me Anything with Katie Ferraro from 2021-10-25T20:33:29

#173: In this part two episode, I’m answering your called-in baby-feeding questions that you just can’t find the answer to anywhere. We will cover exposure to all...

High Chair Positioning: Reduce Choking Risk Using This One Simple Move with Jeff Durkee of Nomi High Chair from 2021-10-21T18:57:40

#172: Positioning your baby properly in a high chair is easier than you think! In this episode we’re joined by Jeff Durkee from Nomi High Chair who is sharing som...

BLW: Ask Me Anything Q&A with Katie Ferraro from 2021-10-18T20:51:56

#171: Ever had one of those burning baby-feeding questions and you just can’t find the answer anywhere? In this episode I’m tackling a few of your called-in quest...

Sensory 101: What Motivates Babies to Eat? with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd from 2021-10-14T09:00

#170: If “learning to eat is a sensory experience,” ...what does that really mean? In today’s episode renowned pediatric feeding expert Marsha Dunn Klein is teach...

Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day? from 2021-10-11T09:00

#169: Does your baby need to be eating 11 mg iron per day? If you look quickly at the recommendations for infants you’ll see 11 mg per day for babies 6-12 months....

BLW Fears: Advice for Overcoming Infant Feeding Fears from 5 BLW Experts from 2021-10-07T17:27:15

#168: What’s holding you back from going FULL ON with baby-led weaning? Maybe you’re on the fence about whether you can truly skip traditional spoon-feeding...or ...

BLW Experts Answering Your Frequently Asked Baby-Led Weaning Questions from 2021-10-04T20:00

#167: How do I know if my baby’s tongue thrust reflex is gone before starting solid foods? What if I have a preemie or smaller-sized baby, should I really offer f...

Preventing Processed Food Addiction from Baby's First Bites with Joan Ifland, PhD from 2021-09-30T09:00

#166: Can you become addicted to processed foods? Dr. Joan Ifland is the world’s leading expert in processed food addiction & the co-Author of the textbook Proces...

Lamb: How to Safely Offer Lamb to Babies from 2021-09-27T09:00

#165: Your baby can safely eat lamb. Lamb is one of my favorite baby-led weaning foods and in this episode I’m sharing how you can safely prepare lamb so that you...

Elimination Communication: Can Your Baby Go Diaper Free? with Andrea Olson from 2021-09-23T09:00

#164: Did you know babies can potty from birth? I had no idea until my guest Andrea Olson from @godiaperfree came on the podcast to educate us about Elimination C...

Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of Katie Ferraro @babyledweanteam from 2021-09-20T09:00

#163: I love a good look at somebody’s else’s schedule...and in this episode I’m sharing a behind the scenes look into my typical daily routine. This is definitel...

How to Use Sign Language to Improve Mealtime Communication with @signngrow Mary Smith from 2021-09-16T09:00

#162: Curious about communicating with your baby… especially during meal time? Today’s guest Mary Smith shares how sign language can be a fun and educational lear...

How to Use Sign Language to Improve Mealtime Communication with @signngrow Mary Smith from 2021-09-16T09:00

#162: Curious about communicating with your baby… especially during meal time? Today’s guest Mary Smith shares how sign language can be a fun and educational lear...

Peanuts: How to Safely Offer Peanuts for Baby-Led Weaning from 2021-09-13T09:00

#161: Babies should be offered peanut protein early and often to help reduce the risk of peanut allergy later in life. But if thick globs of peanut butter are a c...

Why White Rice Cereal Should Not Be Your Baby's First Food with Alan Greene, MD from 2021-09-09T15:07:06

#160: Did your doctor tell you to start solid foods with iron-fortified white rice cereal? Today’s guest Dr. Alan Greene is working hard to change the way physici...

Feeding in Small Spaces: Baby-Led Weaning on a Boat with Genieva Davidson from 2021-09-06T01:17:51

#159: Could you raise your baby on a boat? Genieva and Jeremy Davidson are doing just that with their Baby Skylar. Skylar is 6 months + 2 weeks and she just start...

How Premature Babies Can Succeed with BLW with @doctorterrimd Terri Major-Kincade, MD from 2021-09-02T09:00

#158: Calling all preemie parents. Have you been told that premature babies can’t do baby-led weaning? Well it’s not true and premature babies CAN successfully st...

Yogurt: How to Choose the Right Yogurt for Baby-Led Weaning from 2021-08-30T09:00

#157: Can babies eat yogurt? And why is yogurt ok if babies should not have fluid cow’s milk until they turn 1? In this episode we’re exploring the yogurt aisle, ...

I Didn't Do BLW with My First Baby(ies)...but Now I Want to with @theperfectmom Desiree Fortin from 2021-08-26T09:00

#156: What if you didn’t do BLW with your oldest baby or babies but now you want to try it out with this baby? Baby-led weaning is one of the VERY FEW things that...

Bitter Vegetables: How to Safely Feed Bitter Vegetables for Baby-Led Weaning from 2021-08-23T09:00

#155: Can babies eat bitter vegetables? Or is it dangerous to offer bitter foods to your baby? Babies benefit from a variety of taste and flavor exposures, includ...

Pregnant and Starting Solids: Juggling Back-to-Back Babies with @mommylabornurse Liesel Teen, RN from 2021-08-19T09:00

#154: This one’s for the mamas who are doing that back-to-back baby thing! What if you’re pregnant but you’re still working on transitioning your existing baby to...

Zinc: How to Get Enough Zinc with Baby-Led Weaning Foods from 2021-08-17T21:30

#153: Zinc is kind of like iron’s lesser known micronutrient sibling. It’s not as talked about, but it’s role in growth and development for babies is really impor...

How Do I Know if My Baby Needs Feeding Therapy with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2021-08-12T16:18:37

#152: When does a baby need feeding therapy? And how do I know if my baby needs feeding therapy? Even the phrase “feeding therapy” strikes fear into the heart of ...

Whole Grains: How to Safely Feed Whole Grains for Baby-Led Weaning from 2021-08-11T14:45:26

#151: Can babies eat whole grains? Can they digest whole grains? Is it safe to offer whole grains? Yes, yes and yes! In this episode we’re looking at why whole gr...

Breastfeeding + BLW: How to Succeed at Both Simultaneously with Heather Dvorak, IBCLC from 2021-08-05T13:39:03

#150: Can you continue breastfeeding when you start baby-led weaning? Absolutely! And in this special episode Heather Dvorak, IBCLC joins Katie to talk about how ...

Pouches: Why Your Baby Doesn’t Need to Suck Pureed Food Out of Pouches with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2021-08-02T14:18:23

#149: What are the drawbacks of using baby food pouches? In this episode I’m joined by pediatric swallowing expert and speech language pathologist Dawn Winkelmann...

Avocado Day: How to Safely Feed Avocados for Baby-Led Weaning from 2021-07-31T09:00

Avocados are the ideal first food for baby-led weaning. That’s because when ripe they are the perfect texture for starting solid foods, you can cut them into stri...

How Cleft Lip&Cleft Palate Babies can Succeed in Self-Feeding with Vikash K. Modi, MD from 2021-07-29T16:00

#148: Can babies with cleft lip, cleft palate or cleft lip and palate successfully do baby-led weaning? July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness month an...

BLW Basics: Help! Nobody Around Me Understands Baby-Led Weaning from 2021-07-26T09:00

#147: What if you are the only one who wants to do baby-led weaning? It can feel isolating when other people don’t understand why you are choosing to skip traditi...

Setting Your Baby's Sleep Schedule when Starting Solids with @babysleepdr Aubrie DeBear, PsyD from 2021-07-22T09:00

#146: Should your baby be sleeping through the night before you start solid foods? And how does baby’s sleep schedule adjust when you begin feeding real food? Sle...

BLW Basics: My Baby Isn't Eating Very Much...What's Wrong? from 2021-07-19T09:00

#145: Are you worried that your baby isn’t eating enough with baby-led weaning? If you’re stressed about how much and how often your baby is eating, this episode ...

What Did Babies Eat Before Baby Food was Invented? with Amy Bentley, PhD from 2021-07-15T09:00

#144: Do you ever take a look at all of the crazy baby food items for sale today and wonder: how did they get here? What did people feed their babies before the a...

BLW Basics: How to Make Fritters for Self-Feeding Babies from 2021-07-12T09:00

#143: Fritters are an easy way to help your baby safely eat smaller pieces of food early on in baby-led weaning. You can incorporate cooked whole grains, proteins...

Debunking the Biggest BLW Myths with Gill Rapley, PhD from 2021-07-08T09:00

#142: You should wait 3-5 days between introducing new foods. You should cut up food really small to reduce choking risk. Babies have to learn to chew before they...

BLW Basics: Is My Baby Ready to Start Solid Foods? from 2021-07-05T09:00

#141: How do I know if my baby is ready to start solid foods with baby-led weaning? What are the reliable signs of readiness to self-feed that we should be lookin...

National Baby-Led Weaning Day: It's a Thing with Gill Rapley, PhD from 2021-07-01T09:00

#140: BLW Day...it’s a thing! And Gill Rapley, the founding philosopher of the baby-led weaning movement is here to help celebrate! 

Listen

My BLW Baby at 12 Months Old: What Comes Next? from 2021-06-28T09:00

#139: What nutrition and feeding changes happen when your baby turns 1 year old? What foods should a toddler eat that are different than in infancy? In this episo...

Mom-Shaming: How to Deal When Others Don't Get Your Feeding Choices with Chriselle Lim from 2021-06-24T18:10:12

#138 What do you do if other people don’t agree with the way you have decided to feed your baby? It can be especially hurtful when you’re feeling judged by other ...

Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods? from 2021-06-21T09:00

#137: Will my baby get enough iron if I do baby-led weaning? And what are the best high iron foods for babies to eat? Your baby can eat real foods that have iron ...

Peanut Butter Puffs for Safely Introducing Peanuts to Babies: A Conversation with @puffworks founder Greg Murphy from 2021-06-17T09:00

#136 Early introduction of peanut protein for babies helps prevent against peanut allergy. But how do you do safely introduce peanut if thick globs of peanut butt...

Toddler Milks: Why You Don't Need to Buy These Formulas from 2021-06-14T09:00

#135: Does my baby need a toddler milk or a toddler formula after turning 1? What if you’re worried about growth or brain development or immunity, do these produc...

Sauces, Dippers&Toppers for Making BLW Foods Safe with @babyledfeeding Aileen Cox Blundell from 2021-06-10T09:00

#134 - Dry meats and breads can be a choking hazard...but adding sauces, dippers and toppers is an easy way to make these foods safer for baby-led weaning. I’m jo...

Don’t Drip Food: How to Pre-Portion for Baby-Led Weaning from 2021-06-07T09:00

#133: What’s the deal with dripping food? Dripping food is our control-freak way of regulating the pace of baby’s eating...and while it may seem harmless (and cle...

CPR Skills that can Save Your Baby's Life when Choking with Brandon&Caitlyn Doersken from 2021-06-03T09:00

#132: What can you do to get ready for starting solid foods before your baby is ready? Take an infant refresher CPR course. Getting your infant CPR skills up to s...

Dairy Free Cooking for Food Allergies Babies with Kathlena The Allergy Chef from 2021-05-31T09:00

#131: Are you struggling to cook for your family with food allergies? In this episode, I’m joined by Kathlena who is The Allergy Chef to talk all about dairy-free...

Why Benadryl is Not the Best Idea when Introducing Allergenic Foods with @raisinggoodparents Phil Boucher, MD from 2021-05-27T09:00

#130: Do you need to have Benadryl at the ready when introducing your baby to solid foods? I’ve always recommended parents discuss with their pediatrician and kno...

Exploring the Eczema&Food Allergy Risk Link with Rebecca Hartman, MD MPH from 2021-05-24T09:00

#129 Did you know that varying degrees of eczema in your baby can impact food allergy risk? In this episode dermatologist, BLW and food allergy mom Rebecca Hartma...

Introducing Allergenic Foods: Ask Us Anything with Ron Sunog, MD and Katie Ferraro, MPH, RDN, CDE from 2021-05-20T13:47:42

#128: There are no dumb questions when it comes to food allergy awareness! In this episode my colleague pediatrician Ron Sunog, MD and I are answering YO...

How Do Vegan Families Introduce Potentially Allergenic Foods? with @plantbasedjuniors Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD and Whitney English, MS, RD from 2021-05-17T09:00

#127: How can babies be plant based and still meet their nutrient needs? In this episode I’m joined by Whitney English, MS, RD and Alexandra Caspero, MS, RD - two...

EAT THE 8: How to Use Food to Prevent Food Allergy (...and skip the supplement powder stuff!) from 2021-05-13T09:00

#126: When did allergenic food introduction become about feeding babies supplements and powders and stick-packs? What about good old fashioned food? Research demo...

Why are False Positive Results in Food Allergy Testing so Common? with David Stukus, MD from 2021-05-10T09:00

#125: Did you know that up to 50% of positive food allergy test results are false positives? Parents are ALREADY anxious about introducing allergenic foods and wi...

Interviewing my Mom: How She Didn’t Like BLW at First&Why She Changed from 2021-05-07T09:00

BONUS: Ever been told by your mom, “Well, you were spoon-fed and you turned out just fine?!” SAME. It took my mom a LONG time to come around to baby-led weaning. ...

Using an Egg Ladder for Babies with Egg Allergy with Carina Venter, PhD, RD from 2021-05-06T09:00

#124: What if your baby has had an allergic reaction to egg? Is there ever the option that baby can eat eggs again? Yes. And an egg ladder may help.

HELP! My Baby has a Contact Rash from a New Food with Ron Sunog, MD from 2021-05-03T09:00

#123 What if your baby gets a red rash or a contact rash around the mouth or lips when trying a new food? Is this something to worry about? Will it go away on its...

Non-toxic Household Cleaners that Actually Clean Food Mess with Branch Basics Co-Founder Allison Evans from 2021-04-29T09:00

#122: The MESS associated with baby-led weaning can be very off putting for parents. Although we can’t avoid the mess and getting messy is part of how your baby l...

Acidic Foods for Babies: Does the pH of a Food Matter? from 2021-04-26T09:00

#121: What’s up with the pH of baby foods? Can babies eat acidic foods? Should I avoid acidic foods for babies? Does the pH of the foods we feed our babies even m...

When Cow's Milk Doesn't Cut it with Simona Irwin of Kabrita USA from 2021-04-22T09:00

#120: Ever heard of a formula company who lists “generosity” as one of their corporate values? I hadn’t either, until I discovered Kabrita. 

Premature Babies: How to Estimate&Adjust Age for Starting Solids from 2021-04-19T09:00

#119: When can premature babies start solid foods? If your baby was born before 40 weeks gestation you might have heard the term “adjusted age”. In this episode w...

Why I Built a Better Bib with Bapron Baby Founder Kelsey Larsen from 2021-04-15T09:00

#118: Everybody knows a good bib is essential for starting solid foods. But not all bibs are really the best bets for babies. Kelsey Larsen’s first baby had a lot...

Game Meat: How to Offer Game Meats Safely to Your Baby from 2021-04-12T09:00

#117: Is it safe for babies to eat game meat? We’re talking about venison and deer, elk, moose, wild boar and other wild animals and birds...how do you make them ...

Eczema Management and Skincare Made by Moms in Medicine with Evereden Founder Kimberley Ho from 2021-04-08T13:24:10

#116: Kimberly Ho quit her job as an investment banker after seeing some of the shadier sides of so-called green and clean cosmetic and skin-care companies. She l...

BRAT Diet for Babies with Diarrhea: Does it Work? from 2021-04-05T09:00

#115: The BRAT diet has been recommended for decades as a way to combat diarrhea. BRAT is an acronym standing for bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. But does BR...

Revolutionizing Infant Feeding Gear with ezpz Founder&CEO Lindsey Laurain from 2021-04-01T09:00

#114: If your kids were stressing you out with their mess at mealtime, would you quit your job to figure out a solution? Well that’s exactly what Lindsey Laurain,...

Transitioning to Cow's Milk: How Do I Do This? from 2021-03-29T09:00

#113: How do I transition to cow's milk from breastmilk or formula? What age do I make the switch? What are the nutritional benefits of cow's milk?

In this episode, I'll walk you th...

Ditching Diet Culture: Fostering Your Baby’s Healthy Food Relationship with Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD from 2021-03-25T09:00

#112: If you’re feeling stressed about feeding your baby, I’ve got an interview that’s going to set your mind at ease. Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD is joining me to t...

Grocery Shopping for BLW: Stocking Up Smart&What to Skip from 2021-03-22T09:00

#111: What foods do you need to start baby-led weaning? Is there a grocery store list for babies out there? And what about all the baby foods at the store: can I ...

Catch-Up Weight: Why Starting Solids Early Will Not Help Your Baby Gain Weight with Rosan Meyer, PhD, RD from 2021-03-18T09:00

#110: Will starting solid foods early help your baby with catch-up weight? What if your baby is small or low on the growth chart, will solid foods help regaining ...

I Started Purees Too Early: Should I Stop Before Switching to BLW? from 2021-03-15T09:00

#109: If you started purees and you want to switch to baby-led weaning should you stop purees? Or how do you make the transition to baby-led weaning if you began ...

Probiotics: Should Your Baby Be Taking Probiotics? with James Marin, RD, EN and Dahlia Marin, RDN, LD of @marriedtohealth from 2021-03-11T10:00

#108: What’s up with your baby’s gut? Do babies need probiotics to help make their belly health better? In this episode I’m joined by James Marin, RD, EN and Dahl...

Corn: How to Offer Corn Safely to Your Baby from 2021-03-08T10:00

#107: Can babies eat corn? Is corn good for babies? How do I safely offer corn for my baby? In this episode we’re talking all things corn for baby-led weaning: wh...

One Pot or Pan Dinner Ideas for Baby-Led Weaning with Ellie Krieger, MS, RDN from 2021-03-04T10:00

#106: Yes, making wholesome food for your baby from scratch sounds amazing...but who has all day to do it?! Babies can eat modified versions of the same foods the...

5 Survival Skills for Managing the BLW Mess from 2021-03-01T10:00

#105: Does the baby-led weaning mess STRESS you out? If you want to know how to prevent the BLW mess...well there’s no way to do that. But you can take steps to m...

How the Lucky Iron Fish Can Increase Iron Absorption with Founder&CEO Gavin Armstrong, PhD from 2021-02-25T10:00

#104: The Lucky Iron Fish is a unique kitchen tool, a piece of iron carved in the shape of a fish that you cook with for 10 minutes to release a significant amoun...

Liver: How to Offer Liver Safely to Babies from 2021-02-22T10:00

#103: If you’re not a liver lover, then you need to listen to this episode! Liver is one of the most nutrient rich foods you can feed your baby. It’s packed with ...

The Future of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2) from 2021-02-18T10:00

#102: Gill Rapley is the co-author of the original baby-led weaning book and the founder of the BLW movement. In this second part of our 2-part interview series, ...

Straw Cup vs. Open Cup: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2021-02-15T10:00

#101: Which comes first for babies who are weaning: straw cup or open cup? Both are important when weaning off the breast or bottle and in this episode I’m joined...

The History of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 1) from 2021-02-11T10:00

#100: Gill Rapley will be the first to tell you she didn’t “invent” baby-led weaning. But if you’ve read Rapley’s original baby-led weaning book, you’ll agree tha...

Are Organic Foods Better for My Baby? from 2021-02-08T10:00

#99: Does my baby need to eat organic foods? Are organic foods “healthier” than their conventionally grown counterparts? If you can only afford or get access to c...

Breastfeeding + Scheduling Solid Foods with @milkymamallc Krystal Duhaney, RN, IBCLC from 2021-02-04T10:00

#98: Are you a breastfeeding mom who is dreading the transition to solid foods? Like you JUST got this whole breastfeeding thing figured out and now it’s time to ...

Mushrooms: How to Offer Mushrooms Safely to Babies from 2021-02-01T10:00

#97 Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for...like mushrooms! Mushrooms are one of those foods that adults love to hate, but babies...babie...

How to Talk to Your Pediatrician About BLW with Mona Amin, DO from 2021-01-28T10:00

#96: What if my doctor isn’t on board with baby-led weaning? How do I talk to my pediatrician about baby-led weaning? Help! My doctor said baby-led weaning isn’t ...

Make Slippery Foods Easier to Pick Up (+ Add Iron) with these 5 Ingredient Hacks from 2021-01-25T10:00

#95 What if your baby has trouble picking up some of the more slippery foods with baby-led weaning? When you make soft, cooked foods for your baby they can be har...

Self-Care for You When Your Baby is Starting Solids with @drsterlingobgyn from 2021-01-21T10:00

#94: What’s your status with self-care these days? You hear the term “self-care” thrown around a lot in the motherhood and parenting space...but what does it actu...

Reintroducing Familiar Foods Back on Your Baby's Plate from 2021-01-18T10:00

#93 When your baby is trying one new food per day is that the only food the baby eats? It could be but you can also reintroduce familiar foods from previous days....

How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with High Chair Designer Kirsti Vandraas from 2021-01-14T10:00

#92: Have you ever looked at your baby’s high chair and wondered, “Who in the world designed this thing?” In this episode I’m joined by Kirsti Vandraas, a physiot...

Pantry Planning for Baby-Led Weaning from 2021-01-11T10:00

#91: You don’t need to buy a lot of specialty foods or unusual ingredients when you are starting baby-led weaning. There are many foods you already have on hand i...

Picky Eater Siblings&BLW Babies feat. Molly Ferraro from 2021-01-07T10:00

#90: Parents of picky eaters know that by the time the next baby rolls around they’re looking for any solution to avoid picky eating in the new baby. Baby-led wea...

Freezer Aisle Finds for Baby-Led Weaning from 2021-01-04T10:00

#89 The freezer aisle at your grocery store has some fabulous foods you can feed your baby. Yes of course there are ultra-processed convenience foods there too th...

Writing Your Family's Food Story with Chef Julia Nordgren, MD from 2020-12-31T10:00

#88: Your baby is a blank slate. And starting solid foods is actually an opportune time to think about what YOUR family’s food story is going to be!

7 BLW Mistakes I Made So YOU Don't Have To! from 2020-12-28T10:00

#87: We had 7 kids in 3.5 years and I have made a LOT of mistakes in my brief parenting journey. Before I changed my dietitian career to specialize in infant feed...

BLW Meal Prep Tips from 2X Food Network Chopped Champ Chef Tatiana Rosana from 2020-12-24T10:00

#86: How do professional chef moms cook for their babies? Well...turns out, they’re a lot like us! In this episode two-time Food Network Chopped champion Chef Tat...

Sardines: How to Offer Sardines Safely to Babies from 2020-12-21T10:00

#85: Sardines are one of the best baby foods out there. You might personally not like sardines...a lot of people don’t, but don’t discount sardines for baby-led w...

Why You DON'T Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between New Foods with Carina Venter, PhD, RD from 2020-12-17T10:00

#84: Have you heard the recommendation to wait 3-5 days between trying new foods with your baby? Did you know that there is no evidence or research to back this g...

Family Meals: When Should My Baby Start Eating with the Family? from 2020-12-14T10:00

#83: Does baby-led weaning mean you feed your baby the same foods the rest of the family eats? Are you supposed to eat every meal together with your baby? Do you ...

Black Food Matters and Food Justice with Hanna Garth, MPH, PHD from 2020-12-10T10:00

#82: It’s no secret that food and nutrition is traditionally taught through a white-centric lens. In this episode I’m joined by Hanna Garth, a food anthropologist...

5 Things NOT to Buy When Starting Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-12-07T10:00

#81: You do not need to buy a bunch of STUFF to give your baby a safe start to solid foods! There are so many items and gadgets and doo-dads for sale, it can be c...

Threatened with CPS Call for Feeding Baby Curry with TikTok Mom Graca Walters from 2020-12-04T10:00

#80: Can you imagine being threatened and bullied on social media because you chose to feed your baby recipes from your own food culture? Well it happened to Grac...

How to Pick a Milk When Your Baby Turns 1 from 2020-11-30T10:00

#79: What changes in feeding when your baby turns 1? Honestly...not a whole lot. But we do make the transition to cow’s milk and that can be kind of tricky for so...

Family Feeding Gift Guide: Katie's BLW Gift Picks from 2020-11-27T18:28:42

#78: If there’s a little one on your gift list (...or if you’re looking to buy for the person who helps feed that baby!) this episode is a roundup of some of my f...

Baby Hunger&Fullness Cues: What They Are&How to Spot Them from 2020-11-23T10:00

#77: How do I know if my baby is full and when to stop feeding him? What if my baby wants more food than I portioned out, do I keep feeding her?

  Listen

Sustainable Meat: Smart Selections for Starting Solids with Diana Rodgers, RD from 2020-11-19T10:00

#76: Grass-fed. Grass-finished. Pasture-raised...hormone-free...antibiotic-free, humanely processed. When it comes to meat, what does it all mean? Self-proclaimed...

Canned Foods that CAN Work for Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-11-16T10:00

#75: You hear about the benefits of “shopping the perimeter” at the grocery store. The implication there that “fresh” and “wholesome” foods are found in the surro...

Baby Behavior at Mealtimes: What the Science Says with Tina Payne Bryson, PhD from 2020-11-12T10:00

#74: What is your baby’s behavior at mealtime telling you? Is it possible to spoil a baby by feeding him too much? Can babies even exhibit “bad” behavior? In this...

HELP! My Baby Has NO Interest in Food at First from 2020-11-09T10:00

#73: The first few days, weeks & even months of baby-led weaning can feel BRUTAL. Like your baby isn’t eating a lot and you’re worried they’re not “getting enough...

How to Create a Pressure-Free Feeding Environment with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S from 2020-11-05T10:00

#72: Pressuring babies to eat more and pressuring babies to eat less can both lead to problematic outcomes when babies are learning to eat. But starting solids is...

Travel + Restaurants: Taking Your BLW Show on the Road from 2020-11-02T10:00

#71: What if you’re doing baby-led weaning but you want to go on vacation or out to a restaurant: HOW do you take your BLW baby show on the road?! Well fear not, ...

Happy Half-Birthday BLW Podcast! from 2020-11-01T09:00

BONUS: If this BLW podcast were a baby it would be time to start solid foods! That’s right, the BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast is officially 6 months old. I k...

The Evidence Behind Baby-Led Weaning with Amy Brown, PhD from 2020-10-29T09:00

#70: There is a real and credible body of emerging evidence that supports a baby-led approach to feeding. In this episode baby-led weaning expert, author, researc...

Pumpkin: 5 Easy Ways Your Baby Can Safely Eat Pumpkin from 2020-10-26T09:00

#69: It’s the peak of pumpkin season and you might be wondering how your baby can get a PIECE of that PUMPKIN action, right??!! Well pumpkin is totally SAFE for b...

Sugar and Why Your Baby Should Avoid it with Robert Lustig, MD, MSL from 2020-10-22T09:00

#68: Sure you know your baby doesn’t need sugar. But did you know that added sugars are EVERYWHERE in the commercial food supply, including baby foods?  Listen

100 First Foods Graduates from 2020-10-17T09:00

#67: So what’s the big deal about a baby eating 100 foods? Well the research shows us that babies who are exposed to the greatest number of foods, flavors, tastes...

BLW Food Fast&Slow: Instant Pot Cooking with Jenna Helwig from 2020-10-15T09:00

#66: Do you have an Instant Pot suffering from underuse? Like maybe it’s stowed away in some cabinet...or possibly even still in the box? Well if you have a baby ...

Chopped: BLW Edition Part 2 from 2020-10-12T09:00

#65: Your baby is a self-feeding machine just WAITING to happen!! In this episode I’m sharing 5 more foods that you can safely offer your baby for baby-led weanin...

How to Pre-Load a BLW Spoon: Self-Feeding Technique with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-10-08T09:00

#64: Yes your baby CAN learn to self-feed using a spoon! You might have heard that baby-led weaning means NOT using purees or a spoon...but that’s not the whole s...

A History of the 100 First Foods Approach to Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-10-05T09:00

#63: Babies can eat way more foods than we give them credit for! In this episode I’m walking you through the history of my 100 FIRST FOODS approach to starting so...

Goat Milk, Gut Health and Skin Symptoms with Annie Salsberg, MSc (cand) ND from 2020-10-01T09:00

#62: Have you thought about offering your baby goat milk in place of cow’s milk foods? Because goat milk proteins form a gentler curd in the stomach and are broke...

Leafy Greens: 5 Easy Ways For Your Baby to Safely Eat Greens from 2020-09-28T09:00

#61: Can babies safely eat dark green leafy vegetables? Absolutely! It’s not safe for babies to eat raw greens or foods like lettuce or uncooked spinach or kale.....

Car Seat Safety and Feeding Considerations with The Car Seat Lady Alisa Baer, MD from 2020-09-24T09:00

#60: You know how they say, “You don’t know what you don’t know…”? Well, when it comes to infant and child car seat safety, I’m always amazed at how much I did NO...

Chopped: BLW Edition Part 1 from 2020-09-21T09:00

#59: Ever wonder what to do with some of the random food at your house? Is there a safe way you can feed it to your baby? In this “Chopped” style episode, you guy...

What do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD from 2020-09-17T09:00

#58: What should you do if your baby has an allergic reaction to a new food? In this interview I’m joined by pediatrician and food allergy specialist Ron Sunog, M...

Is it Too Late to Start Baby-Led Weaning? from 2020-09-14T09:00

#57: Am I too late to switch to baby-led weaning? What if I started spoon-feeding my baby but now I want to switch? How old is too old for a baby to learn how to ...

Dog Meets Baby: BLW Do's + Don'ts For The Whole (Furry) Family with Alexandra Parry, DVM from 2020-09-10T09:00

#56: Oh I know it’s cute to see a dog licking up the baby’s leftovers...but it’s actually not a good idea. In this episode veterinarian Alexandra Parry is sharing...

How to Drop a Milk Feed from 2020-09-07T09:00

#55: How do you drop a milk feed? The whole point of weaning is your baby gradually replaces the nutrition he or she was getting from breastmilk and/or formula an...

Overstuffing: What If My Baby Takes Big Bites? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-09-03T09:00

#54: Anyone have an overstuffer on their hands? Do you know the type of baby I’m talking about? SUPER eager about eating (a good thing…) but also kind of scary an...

Explaining BLW to a Skeptic: 10 Benefits of Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-08-31T09:00

#53: Got any baby-led weaning skeptics in your life? Like the doubters...or the haters. If you *have* to have the conversation where you’re TRYING to convince som...

Tongue Ties&Lip Ties: Do These Affect Baby's Ability to Self-Feed with Dr. Shaina Holman, DDS, PhD from 2020-08-27T09:00

#52: If your baby has a tongue tie or has had a tongue tie release, you might be wondering if there is anything you need to consider when transitioning your baby ...

Temperature: Should I Serve My Baby's Food Hot, Cold, Room Temp...Does it Matter? from 2020-08-24T09:00

#51: Ever wonder if there is a right (or wrong) temperature that the food you offer your baby should be? In this episode, we’re looking at which foods babies can ...

How Tube Fed Babies Can Become Independent Eaters with Jennifer Berry, MS, OT/L and Heidi Liefer Moreland, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC from 2020-08-20T09:00

#50: Many babies on tube feedings can learn to become independent eaters. In this episode feeding therapists Jennifer Berry, MS, OT/L and Heidi Liefer Moreland, M...

Eggs: 7 Easy Ways to Safely Feed Your Baby Eggs from 2020-08-17T09:00

#49: Eggs are a versatile food that are easy to feed your baby. As a Big 8 allergenic food (the 8 foods that account for about 90% of food allergy) eggs are a foo...

How to Flavor, Season&Spice Your Baby's Food with Kanchan Koya, PhD from 2020-08-13T09:00

#48: Babies don’t need to eat bland food! Yes you CAN season and spice and flavor your baby’s food safely. In this episode Kanchan Koya aka @chiefspicemama and th...

Oatmeal: How Your Baby Can Safely Self-Feed Oatmeal from 2020-08-10T16:30

#47: Can babies eat regular oatmeal? You bet. As long as it does not have any added sugar, there are a number of ways you can safely feed baby oatmeal: quick-cook...

Parents in Eating Disorder Recovery: What to Know Before You Feed Your Baby with Grace Wong, MS, RD from 2020-08-06T09:00

#46: Eating Disorder dietitian Grace Wong is joining me in this episode to talk about helping parents in eating disorder recovery succeed in starting solid foods ...

How to Balance Your Baby’s BLW Plate from 2020-08-03T09:00

#45: Sure babies should eat a wide variety of foods, flavors, tastes and textures - but what does that actually LOOK like on your baby’s plate?! 

 <...

Just Starting Baby-Led Weaning? Ask Me Anything... from 2020-07-30T09:00

#44: Are you just starting out with baby-led weaning and FULL of questions about whether your baby can safely self-feed? Well then, this is the episode for you! I...

Sesame: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food from 2020-07-27T09:00

#43: Sesame allergy is on the rise. And although sesame is not one of the Big 8 allergenic foods (...the 8 foods that account for about 90% of food allergy) - it ...

Daycare: How To Be An Advocate for Baby-Led Weaning with Poppy Duhnke from 2020-07-23T09:00

#42: Can you do baby-led weaning successfully if your baby goes to daycare? You betcha! And this episode has some REALLY tangible and specific recommendations if ...

Shellfish: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food from 2020-07-20T09:00

#41: Shellfish is one of the Big 8 allergenic foods (...the 8 foods that account for about 90% of food allergy) and even though it is one of the more common pedia...

6 Reasons to Skip the Sippy Cup with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-07-16T09:00

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

Tree Nuts: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food from 2020-07-13T09:00

#39: Can you safely feed tree nuts to your baby if intact nuts and thick globs of nut butter are a choking hazard? Yes, indeed! And tree nuts are one of the Big 8...

Healthy Baby Food in Nigeria with Latifat Okara from 2020-07-09T09:00

#38: In Nigeria, babies are traditionally weaned using a food called pap. It’s a cornmeal mixed with water type of cereal that will certainly fill a baby up, but ...

Soy: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food from 2020-07-06T09:00

#37: Soy is one of the Big 8 allergenic foods. But compared to the other 7 on the list, soy is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction in your baby. It doe...

Preventing Picky Eating from Baby's First Bites with Dr. Katja Rowell, MD from 2020-07-02T09:00

#36: Can babies be picky eaters? In this episode family doctor turned child feeding specialist Katja Rowell, MD walks us through some important considerations for...

Snacks: Why Early Eaters Don’t Need Snacks from 2020-06-29T09:00

#35: Babies don’t need snacks. This is a hard pill to swallow for some parents, but especially your early eaters - they just don’t need snacks. In this episode I’...

Dairy Ladder for Milk Reintroduction with Meg Mason from 2020-06-25T09:00

#34: If you had to cut dairy and/or soy foods out of your diet when breastfeeding for your baby, did you know you may very well be able to slowly add them back? F...

Salt: 3 Easy Ways to Minimize Sodium for Your Baby from 2020-06-22T09:00

#33: How much salt can babies have? This is a tough one because we know minimizing sodium is ideal for baby-led weaning but what exactly does that mean? Listen

Celebrating Dads Who Do Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-06-19T09:00

BONUS: This one is for all of the dads who do baby-led weaning. Just in time for Father’s Day, I wanted to spotlight dad’s role in helping to raise an independent...

Post-Partum Depression: How a BLW Plan Helped This Mom from 2020-06-18T09:00

#32: Postpartum depression affects many women, and estimates range from 1 in 10 to 1 in 5 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression. In this episode, fir...

Fish: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food from 2020-06-15T09:00

#31: How can I safely feed my baby fish? Fish is one of the Big 8 allergenic foods (...the 8 foods that account for 90% of food allergy) and there’s no evidence t...

Breastfeeding + BLW: How to Succeed at Both Simultaneously with Heather Dvorak from 2020-06-11T09:00

#30: Can you continue breastfeeding when you start baby-led weaning? Absolutely! And in this special episode Heather Dvorak, IBCLC joins Katie to talk about how t...

Wheat: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food from 2020-06-08T09:00

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

Constipation from New Foods: What to do for Your Baby from 2020-06-04T09:00

#28: What do you do if your baby is constipated? Is constipation in babies normal when you start solid foods or am I doing something wrong? 

Honey: Why Honey is Dangerous for Babies from 2020-06-01T09:00

#27: You probably know this, but babies should not have honey. Honey has the potential to cause infant botulism if fed to babies under 12 months of age. In this e...

10 Best BLW Kitchen Tools from 2020-05-28T09:00

#26: What kitchen tools do you need when starting baby-led weaning? Do you have to buy a lot of gear to get a safe start to solid foods? Absolutely not! But a few...

BONUS: Purees + BLW: How This SLP Feeding Expert Makes it Work with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-05-27T09:00

BONUS: Purees are an important texture for your baby to master...but they’re not the ONLY texture your baby can eat. In this bonus episode feeding expert Dawn Win...

Schedule for First 5 Days of Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-05-25T09:00

#25: How do I start baby-led weaning? What are the best first foods to feed my baby for baby-led weaning? 

...

Water: When to Offer Your Baby Water and How Much from 2020-05-21T09:00

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

 ...

Will Offering Fruit Before Vegetables Make Your Baby Crave Sweet Foods? from 2020-05-18T09:00

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

Grandparents, Spouses&Partners: Getting Others on Board with BLW from 2020-05-14T14:22:32

#22: Are you the only one who believes in baby-led weaning? What if someone else feeds your baby and doesn’t want to do BLW? In this episode I share 2 mom’s stori...

BONUS: Is it Safe to Introduce Allergenic Foods During COVID-19? With Dr. Ron Sunog, MD from 2020-05-13T09:00

BONUS: Wondering if you need to hold off on introducing allergenic foods to your baby because of COVID-19 or coronavirus? Pediatrician and food allergy expert Dr....

3 Easy Ways to Increase Iron Absorption in Your Baby from 2020-05-11T09:00

#21: Iron is helpful for your baby’s growing body. Knowing how much iron your baby needs and what foods have iron are important; but there are a few simple tweaks...

Vomit: What if My Baby Vomits when Eating? from 2020-05-04T19:30

#20: What if my baby vomits when doing baby-led weaning? Is vomiting normal when you start solid foods? It can be scary when your baby vomits, but it is not alway...

Meat: How to Prepare Meat Safely for Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-05-04T19:00

#19: How do I feed my baby meat for baby-led weaning? Many parents and caregivers struggle with serving meat and doing so safely...but it can be done! And in this...

Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-05-04T18:30

#18: How do I do baby-led weaning if my baby goes to daycare? Or what if grandma helps watch the baby but does not understand how to do baby-led weaning? In this ...

Feeding Schedules: How Often Should I Feed My Baby? from 2020-05-04T18:00

#17: How often should I feed my baby? How much should my baby eat? How do I schedule bottles or breastfeeding when my baby starts solid food? There are a LOT of q...

10 Easy Starter Foods for Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-05-04T17:30

#16: What are the best starter foods for baby-led weaning? Babies can eat some - but not all - foods early on. In this episode I walk you through 10 simple starte...

Egg: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food from 2020-05-04T17:00

#15: Babies love eggs! This is one of the easiest potentially allergenic foods to introduce to babies and one you can easily do in the first few weeks of starting...

Peanut: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food from 2020-05-04T16:30

#14: Feeding peanut protein to your baby early and often can help prevent peanut allergy. But it can be hard to figure out a safe way to feed peanuts to your baby...

Milk Protein: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food from 2020-05-04T16:00

#13: Milk, egg and peanut are the most common allergies among children. Introducing potentially allergenic foods early and often to babies helps prevent food alle...

Why You Don’t Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between Trying New Foods from 2020-05-04T15:30

#12: Your baby can safely try 1 new food per day. You may have heard the advice to wait 3-5 days between trying new foods, but that is a recommendation for potent...

How to Introduce Allergenic Foods to Your Baby from 2020-05-04T15:00

#11: How do you introduce allergenic foods to your baby? And what if your baby has a reaction to food? Giving potentially allergenic foods to babies may sound sca...

5 Feeding Mistakes Most Parents Make...and How You Can Avoid Them from 2020-05-04T14:30

#10: We all make mistakes when we are learning something new! In this episode I’m covering 5 feeding mistakes most parents make and how you can avoid them. I’ve m...

Can I Start Solid Foods Before My Baby is 6 Months? from 2020-05-04T14:00

#9: What if my baby is showing the signs of readiness to feed by is not 6 months old yet? Can I start solid foods before my baby is 6 months old? In this episode ...

15 Foods Never to Feed Your Baby from 2020-05-04T13:30

#8: What foods should babies not eat? What foods are choking hazards for babies? Babies can eat most - but not all - of the same foods the rest of the family eats...

Why Your Baby’s High Chair Needs a Footrest from 2020-05-04T13:00

#7: This is a hard one for parents to hear: but your baby’s feet should be resting flat on a footrest in the high chair. A footrest helps stabilize your baby’s co...

What Shape&Size Should My Baby’s Food Be at First? from 2020-05-04T12:30

#6: What size should I cut my baby’s food? What shape foods should I offer for baby-led weaning? It can be confusing, but smaller foods are not ideal when your ba...

How to Do “Purees for a Few Days” When Starting Solid Foods from 2020-05-04T12:00

#5: Can you combine purees with baby-led weaning? Yes, indeed - but the important thing is to let your baby self-feed even from her first bites. If jumping right ...

Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Difference? from 2020-05-04T11:30

#4: What is the difference between gagging and choking? Many parents are fearful to start solid foods because they are fearful of their baby gagging on food. But ...

5 Things Parents&Caregivers Should Do Before Starting Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-05-04T11:00

#3: If you are getting ready for your baby to start solid foods but your baby just isn’t quite there yet, there are a few things parents and caregivers can do bef...

5 Things Your Baby Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Baby-Led Weaning from 2020-05-04T10:30

#2: Are you anxious to start solid foods, but you’re not sure if your baby is ready yet? In this episode I am going to walk you through the signs of readiness to ...

What is Baby-Led Weaning? from 2020-05-04T10:00

#1: Welcome to the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy podcast! I’m your host Katie Ferraro, a Registered Dietitian, college nutrition professor and mom of 7 specializing ...

Welcome to the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast from 2020-04-23T11:42:06

Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for! Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian, baby-led weaning expert and mom of 7 helps you get a SAFE sta...