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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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16:33

Top 5 BLW Questions Answered

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/01/05

296: What’s YOUR biggest burning baby-led weaning question?! Wondering about gagging vs. choking, what to do if your baby breaks off a big bite in their mouth, switching from purees or how to handle allergic reactions? In this episode I’m answering 5 of the most asked baby-led weaning questions from all of 2022. These questions came from parents and caregivers on my free 1-hour video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS. Grab a copy of my 100 FIRST FOODS list and sign up for this week’s

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15:21

Will Baby-Led Weaning Work for My Baby

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2023/01/03

#295: Does baby-led weaning work? Is baby-led weaning safe? And how do I know if this is the right approach for starting solid foods with MY baby? In this episode I’m giving you a few key questions to ask yourself when you’re trying to figure out if baby-led weaning will work for YOUR baby. 🤔 🤔 🤔 🤔 🤔 Download the free feeding guide “WILL BABY-LED WEANING WORK FOR MY BABY?” This decision tree covers the same series of questions from this episode that will help you determine whether or not BLW

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38:26

5 Foods You Can Grow and Your Baby Can Eat with...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/12/29

#294: What if you could grow the food that your baby eats? Even if you don’t have a green thumb, Brian Brigantti from @redleafranch is pretty convinced you CAN grow some of the super easy starter foods your baby is learning how to eat. Brian is a gardener and content creator who is sharing how you can knock 5 of the vegetables from the 100 FIRST FOODS list off by growing these yourself: carrots, bell peppers, asparagus, squash and green beans. 🌱 🌱 🌱 🌱 🌱 Check out Brian on Instagram and TikTok

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18:11

2023 Infant Feeding Trends & Predictions

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/12/27

#293: Nobody really knows what’s going to happen in the next year, but we do know that there will be so many babies getting ready to start solid foods! In this episode, I’m walking you through all of the infant feeding trends and predictions that I see happening in 2023. Here’s to another year of babies starting solid foods safely with baby-led weaning! 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED

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38:20

Holiday Food Stress Stuff: Coping Tips from...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/12/22

#292: As if food stuff and feeding families wasn’t stressful enough, tack the holidays on and in some families, it’s a recipe for disaster. My guest Libby Ward from @diaryofanhonestmom is here to help us with some coping tips when you hear things like, “I spoon-fed you and you turned out fine…” and other greatest hits from people who don’t fully understand or respect your parenting decisions. In this episode Libby shares her own struggles with baby-led weaning and infant feeding and the importance

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14:12

3 Things Most People Forget about Baby-Led Weaning

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/12/19

#291: There are a few things that people forget about baby-led weaning…but your baby can learn to self-feed safely! In this episode we’re looking at 3 things to help you stay in a positive mindset about baby-led weaning so that your baby can be successful at self-feeding when they start solid foods! 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop:

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37:50

Pre-Feeding Skills: What Can My Baby Do Before...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/12/15

#290: Pre-feeding skills are a set of accomplishments your baby is going to achieve prior to the time where they are able to independently self-feed. Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA literally wrote the book on pediatric feeding called Pre-Feeding Skills and she’s here to share some activities you and your baby can engage in even before they’re ready to start solid foods. From mouthing objects, to high chair positioning and sitting, playing and reaching, Marsha is sharing insight on the

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17:51

5 Feeding Practices to Avoid for Baby-Led Weaning

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/12/12

#289: There are so many foods your baby CAN eat…but a few feeding practices that can put them in danger or should be avoided. In this episode we’re looking at 5 feeding practices to avoid for baby-led weaning in order to keep your baby safe and successful at self-feeding when they start solid foods! 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 64 - How to Pre-Load A BLW Spoon Self-Feeding Technique with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP

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14:41

BLW Holiday Homework

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/12/08

#288: Got some downtime over the holidays to squeeze in learning about starting solid foods safely?! If you’ve been meaning to figure out baby-led weaning, this episode has a few good ideas for getting yourself up to speed and helping your baby get ready to start solid foods. 🌱 🌱 🌱 🌱 🌱 NOMI high chair, get 25% off using the affiliate discount code KATIE25 at checkout with this link: https://regallager.com/nomi-affiliates/ CPR - take an infant refresher CPR course. This one is awesome and you

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11:21

Constipation: How to Safely Use Prunes for Babies

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/12/05

#287: Can babies eat prunes? Dried sticky fruits like prunes (...the fruit formerly known as “dried plums”) can be a choking hazard for early eaters. But prunes are a valuable source of nutrition and can help constipated babies…plus it’s super easy to modify them and make safe for baby-led weaning. 🚫 🚫 🚫 🚫 🚫 Download my free feeding guide: “15 FOODS NEVER TO FEED YOUR BABY” Click here for this free download of BLW foods to avoid offering babies: fortifiedfam.com/neverfeed 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧

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36:08

Is My Baby Dairy Intolerant? Food Protein Induced...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/12/01

#286: Can babies be intolerant to dairy foods and cow’s milk protein? If your baby had blood and/or mucous in the stool early on in infancy you may have switched to a hypoallergenic formula or if breastfeeding then mom started cutting things out of her diet like dairy or soy. But when the baby starts eating solid foods do you have to still avoid these foods? My guest is leading pediatric food allergy and infant nutrition researcher Marion Groetch, MS, RDN who will be teaching about Food Protein

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21:03

Are Plant-Based Milks Safe for Babies?

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/11/28

#285: Can babies drink plant based milks? And what are the best plant based milks for toddlers? In this episode we’re looking at the pros and cons of soy milk, pea milk, almond milk, rice drink, coconut milk and oat milk for children. We don’t substitute fluid cow’s milk or milk alternatives in place of infant milk prior to 12 months of age…but for families who don’t or can’t drink cow’s milk this rundown of plant-based milks will help you choose an alternative for use after your baby turns 1. 🎧

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45:39

Postural Support when Starting Solid Foods with Emma...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/11/24

#284: In order to safely start solid foods, babies should be able to sit on their own - relatively unassisted. But what does that mean? How long should they be able to sit for? What if they tripod?...does that count? Emma Hubbard is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who is teaching about postural support for your baby when starting solid foods. In this interview Emma is explaining how your baby should be seated in the high chair to support a safe swallow. She’s sharing milestone information about

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13:46

Meat: 5 Cuts of Meat I Never Offer Babies

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/11/21

#283: Babies can definitely eat meat…but there are a few CUTS of meat I steer clear of for early eaters. In this episode I’m walking you through the cuts of meat I don’t offer babies when it comes to beef, pork, poultry, lamb and shellfish. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes about drinking stuff for babies you might like are: Episode 177 - Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/177 Episode 178 - White Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat at

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24:04

Teaching Your Baby Sign Language: Do's & Don'ts with...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/11/17

#282: Did you know you shouldn’t cover your baby’s hands when they are practicing signs? Mary Smith from Sign ‘n Grow is on the podcast with great information about what to do and what to avoid when it comes to teaching baby’s sign language. Mary is an ASL Interpreter, author and mom and she is sharing her 3 favorite mealtime signs and a lot of other resources for showing your baby how to learn sign language. Mary was previously on the podcast in episode 162 - How to Use Sign Language to Improve

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17:08

Water: Why Offering Water to Early Eaters Can be...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/11/14

#281: When should I offer my baby water out of the open cup? How much water do babies need? Does my baby even NEED any additional water? In this episode we’re looking at the reasons why you might want to WAIT when it comes to offering your infant water. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes about drinking stuff for babies you might like are: Episode 113 - Transitioning to Cow's Milk: How Do I Do This? at https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/113 Episode 79 - How to Pick a

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36:06

Salvage Food: How to Save Money and Safely Feed Your...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/11/10

#280: If your grocery bill is breaking the bank, Hope Ware from Under the Median can help. Hope and her husband create content that help families “live abundantly…on a budget.” In this interview Hope is sharing some lesser known tips for saving money on groceries now that your baby is eating real food. She’s chatting about salvage stores, best buy dates, rain checks and the value of getting to know the people in your grocery store who can help you save even more money. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other

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18:53

Batch Cooking: 4 BLW Foods You Can Make Ahead of Time

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/11/07

#279: Batch cooking. Meal prepping. Mom life pipe dream or reality?! In this episode I’m sharing 4 easy baby-led weaning foods you can make ahead of time. Yes we want to introduce your baby to a wide variety of foods early and often - but you do NOT need to be cooking these from scratch every day…here’s how. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes about safe food preparation for babies you might like are: White Meat Your Baby Can Safely EatWhite Meat Your Baby Can Safely

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26:59

Costco Foods Babies can Safely Eat with @costcodeals...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/11/03

#278: If you shop at Costco and you have a baby, these 2 things go very well together! Henry from the @costcodeals Instagram account is here to share some insider tips about shopping Costco for foods your baby can safely eat…before this interview I had no idea that the 2 numbers the product price ends in is secret Costco code for what is happening with that item in the store. Listen for great grocery shopping ideas and learn the secret pricing system plus what the “Costco death star” asterisk means

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14:58

10 Reasons to Go All-In on Baby-Led Weaning

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/10/31

#277: Is baby-led weaning even worth it? Isn’t it cheaper to buy purees? I’m answering those questions plus giving you the top 10 reasons why BLW can make your life WAY easier. Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode (and the Edamame Hummus recipe) are here: https://blwpodcast.com/277 Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop Follow @babyledweanteam on IG:

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