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Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro

Is your baby ready to start solid foods but you’re feeling overwhelmed or confused about baby-led weaning? Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for and you don’t have to force-feed or spoon-feed to get them to eat real food! I’m Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian specializing in infant feeding and baby-led weaning. I’m a college nutrition professor and mom of 7, and my goal is to help you start solid foods safely using baby-led weaning. On this podcast I share practical tips

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18:06

Pasta: How to Make Pasta Safe for Babies to Eat

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/07/31

#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 ones to steer clear of), thoughts on whole wheat and chickpea pastas, what type of sauce works for baby-led weaning and why pasta is my preferred way to safely introduce your baby to the potentially allergenic food wheat. 🍝 🍝 🍝 🍝 🍝 Looking for a low sodium marinara sauce you can add to your baby’s

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28:33

Can Babies Wear Sunscreen with Rebecca Hartman, MD MPH

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/07/27

#354: Can babies wear sunscreen? You know that saying, “When in doubt…leave it out.” But is sunscreen harmful for babies under the age of 6 months? My guest in this episode is Rebecca Hartman, she’s a dermatologist and mom of 2. In this interview Dr. Hartman shares information about the difference between chemical sunscreens and mineral sunscreens, with her own personal mom insight on why she doesn’t use chemical sunscreens for her kids. Dr. Hartman has a conflict of interest to disclose. She is a

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17:40

Working Parents: Weekend Routine for Trying New Foods

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/07/24

#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 perfectly safe to offer your baby 1 (or more) new food each day, in households with working parents, that might not be realistic. If the weekend is the only time for you to get new foods in, your baby can still safely learn to eat a wide variety of foods. Here are some of the exact weekend feeding schedules

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28:15

Is this Typical? Feeding Therapist FAQs with Dawn...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/07/20

#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-SLP is here to answer speech and swallow questions related to starting solid foods in this rapid-fire Q&A interview. Follow Dawn on Instagram @msdawnslp and her website is https://msdawnslp.com/. Dawn is the feeding expert for ezpz, maker of developmentally appropriate feeding gear. She is the award

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22:13

Label Reading 101: What to Look for in Foods You...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/07/17

#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 them! In this episode we’re exploring the very few key items to scan when deciding if you’re going to buy and offer a particular food to your baby. Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/351 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Another BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts you

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34:48

Baby Brain Health: How Does the Weaning Diet Impact...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/07/13

#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 diet and infant weaning diet affects baby’s brain development. His name is Dr. Tommy Wood and he is a neonatal neuroscientist who specializes in preterm infants and studies their brain development. In this interview we chat about some of the different nutrients you’ve probably heard of, things like iron and

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21:40

Is it OK to Take a Break from Baby-Led Weaning?

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/07/10

#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 challenge. Is it ok to take a break from starting solid foods if you’re doing baby-led weaning? In this episode we’re exploring reasons why you would want to pause with trying out new foods as well as other scenarios where it’s best to keep going. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts

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42:21

Constipation: What is Typical for Babies...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/07/06

#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 this interview Dr. Winderman is walking us through what constipation is, what’s normal for babies, when you should worry if your baby hasn’t pooped and which foods are more constipating than others. Dr. Winderman is on Instagram @kidsgastrodoc https://www.instagram.com/kidsgastrodoc/ and her website is:

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11:01

Supplements You Can Skip if Your Baby Has Started...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/07/03

#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. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on supplements for babies that you might enjoy: Episode 263 - Iron Drops: Does My Baby Need Iron Supplements? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/263 Episode 193 - Protein: How Much Protein Does My Baby Need? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/193 Episode

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39:36

Clutter-Free Kitchen Tips When You Have Kids with...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/06/29

#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 clutter expert and mom of 2 and in this episode she’s sharing some practical, actionable tips for simplifying your life when there’s just too much baby stuff. Katy is online at https://www.katyjoywells.com/ and Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells/ 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE

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23:21

YouTube Behind the Scenes: Baby-Led Weaning Channel...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/06/26

#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 YouTube has been, chat about what we’ve learned and why YouTube is now by FAR my favorite video sharing platform for visually teaching about starting solid foods. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS

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35:25

When Feeding Hurts: How to Alleviate Infant Feeding...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/06/22

#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 free and in this episode she’s talking about the importance of breath, posture and positioning to help alleviate the aches and pains that come with bottle or breastfeeding our babies. Deb Flashenberg is the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in New York City and she’s online at

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12:13

Is 8 Months Too Late to Switch to Finger Foods?

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/06/19

#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 actionable steps for doing so…even if you feel like your baby is late to the finger food game. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 If your baby was born prematurely, don’t forget to adjust their age when starting solid foods and you can learn more in this episode: Ep 119 - Premature Babies: How to Estimate & Adjust Age for

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36:13

BBQ Meats Your Baby Can Eat with Barbecue Pitmaster...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/06/15

#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 teaching about what cuts of meat are safe for babies to eat (plus meats that babies should not eat), tips on making soft shreddable strips of meat and how she’s gotten her 7-month-old baby to try over 50 foods so far! Follow Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylor_carroll_cooks/ 💯 💯 💯 💯

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19:59

Morning Routine for Baby-Led Weaning

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/06/12

#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 milk and nap schedule. ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ Branch Basics non-toxic cleaning supplies that actually clean the baby-led weaning mess! Get 15% off starter kits with affiliate discount code KATIE15 < < Click Here to Shop Branch Basics > > 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you

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24:36

A Pediatrician's Perspective on Baby-Led Weaning with...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/06/08

#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 Jessica Simkins, MD about her own perspective on starting solid foods. If you’re not sure how to talk to your doctor about baby-led weaning, Dr. Simkins has some great advice and recommendations in this episode. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Learn more about pediatricians + BLW in this other podcast episode: How to Talk

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15:31

Life After Baby-Led Weaning: Exploring Toddler Eating...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/06/05

#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, how to deemphasize snacks and prioritize iron foods even as you’re dealing with the inevitable picky eating that usually sets in starting in the second year of life. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy: Episode 191 - 12 Month Babies: Sample BLW Feeding

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25:34

Breastmilk Popsicles? Try this Pre-Feeding Activity...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/06/01

#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 designed for ezpz. We talk about the developmental benefits of popsicles, which foods freeze well for babies and how to incorporate popsicles into your pre-feeding routine. Get 10% off the ezpz Tiny Pops and all ezpz feeding gear with affiliate discount code KATIE10: http://shrsl.com/1s7be 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧

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20:17

Top 5 BLW Questions Answered

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/05/29

#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 food in their mouth to when they’re not eating and you feel like you’ve tried everything, this episode covers five frequently asked baby-led weaning questions I’m hearing right now from parents of babies who are just starting solid foods. Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here:

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37:16

Baby Feeding Milestones, Floor Seats and Hip...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/05/25

#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 advice about baby milestones, safe high chair positioning as well as the signs of readiness to eat your baby should be exhibiting before you start solid foods. KC is online at https://www.milestonesandmotherhood.com and you can follow her on Instagram @milestones.and.motherhood

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