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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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22:30

Winding Down the Baby-Led Weaning Podcast

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/12/23

#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

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24:14

Eat This, Not That: 5 Safe Food Swaps for Baby-Led...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/12/19

#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

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20:26

Vegetarian Baby-Led Weaning: A Practical Guide for...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/12/18

#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

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47:31

Mockingbird High Chair Review with @hello_mockingbird...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/12/12

#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

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19:31

Cybex Lemo 3-in-1 High Chair Review: Is It Worth the...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/12/11

#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

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24:36

Tripp Trapp vs. Nomi High Chair: Which One is Better?

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/12/10

#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

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20:51

Unilove Grow with Me and FeedMe High Chair Review...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/12/05

#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

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24:13

Best High Chairs for Baby-Led Weaning

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/12/03

#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

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16:47

Egg Substitute Ideas for Baby-Led Weaning (...that...

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2024/11/30

#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

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33:36

Toddlers at the Table: Understanding the Shift from...

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2024/11/29

#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

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10:09

Silicone Feeding Gear Tastes Like Soap? Here's How to...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/11/28

#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

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32:43

Will My Baby Get Enough Nutrition with Baby-Led...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/11/27

#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

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12:30

Which Thanksgiving Foods Can Babies Safely Eat?

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/11/20

#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).🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱 Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop

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31:59

High Chair Safety Testing with @consumerreports Joan...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/11/15

#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

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11:25

Chicken: How to Make Chicken Safe for Baby-Led Weaning

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/11/13

#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

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36:08

Recapping Phase 1 of Baby-Led Weaning: The First 8...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/11/12

#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

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22:12

Does My Baby Need Teeth to Eat?

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/11/04

#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

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14:39

Nightshade Vegetables: Can My Baby Be Allergic to...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/10/31

#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

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23:23

The Real Cost of 1 Week of Baby-Led Weaning (...with...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/10/28

#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

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42:29

Regaining Your Identity After Motherhood with...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/10/24

#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

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