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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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11:37

4 Helpful Baby-Led Weaning Food Prep Tips

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/08/18

#256: Is it ok to use oil when cooking for your baby? And what type of oil is best? In this episode we are exploring added fats for babies who are just starting solid foods. Oil is important for your baby’s brain health, for providing energy and it can help lubricate certain foods to make them safer to swallow. Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop:

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15:34

5 Things I Would Do Differently if I Started BLW All...

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2022/08/15

#255: I love a good failure reflection and this episode is FULL of it for you. If I were starting baby-led weaning all over again, here are 5 things I would do differently. In order to bring you this episode, I went BACK into my phone to the very first few weeks of doing BLW with my baby quadruplets and cringed SO HARD at my mistakes. My focus as a dietitian specializing in baby-led weaning is to help you learn about all of the things your baby CAN eat - but it may also be helpful to know what

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30:46

How Babies Learn to Chew and Swallow with Dawn...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/08/11

#254: How does my baby learn to chew and swallow food? In this episode Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP is explaining everything you ever wanted to know about how babies learn to chew and swallow food. Dawn @msdawnslp is a baby-led weaning expert and product designer for ezpz. The baby-led weaning products she designed for babies 6-12 months mentioned in this episode are: The ezpz Tiny Spoons The ezpz Tiny Cup The ezpz First Foods Set The ezpz Mini Cup + Straw System Affiliate

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21:47

Sodium Limits for Babies Around the World

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/08/08

#253: How much salt or sodium is safe for babies to eat? In the United States we do not have clear-cut, evidence-based guidance for upper limits of sodium for infants…but other countries do have some standards for salt. In this episode we’re looking at what other countries’ nutrition and health bodies recommend as far as the amount of salt that babies can or should be eating. If you’re interested in sodium and feeding babies, another episode I did on this topic that you might want to listen to is:

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52:03

The Risk of Homemade Infant Formulas with Farryl...

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2022/08/04

#252: Commercially prepared infant formula is a safe and effective substitute for human milk. Homemade infant formula has been linked to documented, serious injuries and negative health outcomes in babies. In this episode Farryl Bertmann, PhD, RDN joins me to talk about the risks and dangers of homemade infant formulas. Farryl Bertmann is a Senior Lecturer in the UVM Nutrition and Food Sciences Department and faculty with the University of Vermont Food Systems Program. She works in the area of

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12:08

Tools For Safe BLW Food Prep: In the Kitchen with Katie

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/08/01

#251: Cutting foods the right shape and size is important for safe swallowing in baby-led weaning. In this episode I’m sharing some convenient kitchen tools for making BLW foods safe - many of which you probably already have in your kitchen! Cutting Products Mentioned in this Episode include: OXO grape cutter Crinkle cutter Pineapple corer Egg slicer Pizza cutter Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 37 “Soy: How to Introduce Your

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44:07

Misleading Marketing Claims on Baby Foods with Ada...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/07/28

#250: DYK 72% of packaged baby food snacks in the UK make claims about baby-led weaning? But are packaged baby foods healthier than real foods? Can you believe the health claims on pouches and other processed baby foods? In this episode I’m joined by researcher Ada Lizbeth Garcia, PhD who studies the impact of misleading marketing claims on baby foods in the UK. Dr. Garcia is a researcher in Scotland who has looked at health claims, marketing claims and nutrient claims on foods that are packaged,

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21:45

BLW Feeding Schedule: First 10 Days of Baby-Led Weaning

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/07/25

#249: Which foods should I start with for baby-led weaning? What are the best FIRST FOODS for my baby? Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for and in this episode I’m sharing some tips for how to select the first foods you offer your baby. Other episodes mentioned in this mini BLW training episode: Episode 185 “6-7 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule” Episode 246 “Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan” Episode 6 “What Shape & Size

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38:29

Taste and Flavor Development in Infancy with Erin...

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2022/07/21

#248: Does your baby have a preference for sweet foods? What flavors of foods are best to offer baby? In this episode we are exploring how babies develop taste and flavor preferences during infancy with Erin Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP. Dr. Ross is a neonatal feeding and pediatric feeding development expert who developed the SOFFI method: Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants. Shownotes for this episode with podcast transcript are at: https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/248 In this episode you will

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15:58

3 Signs that BLW is Going Well for Your Baby

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2022/07/18

#247: Looking for ways to know if baby-led weaning is going well for your baby? Feeling like you’re about to throw in the towel because you don’t know if it is working? In this episode I am going to redefine what a win and a success is when doing BLW. So do not stress because you will learn about three clear signs that you and your baby are successfully navigating your blw journey. Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop:

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44:35

Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and...

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2022/07/14

#246: You can’t “buy your way out” of the heavy metal in baby food conversation. Heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury are present in whole foods that we modify for baby-led weaning. In this episode I’m interviewing Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan from Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF). Their landmark 2019 study “What’s in My Baby’s Food?” found that 95% of baby foods tested contained toxic chemicals that lower babies’ IQ, including arsenic and lead. Charlotte Brody is the

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BLW Grocery Haul: Go Grocery Shopping with Katie Ferraro

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/07/11

#245: Interested in going on a BLW grocery haul with ME? This is your opportunity to plan ahead and shop for groceries that are the most appropriate to offer your baby during baby-led weaning. In this episode, we will be touching on WHAT to look out for when you are at the grocery store, HOW to plan and WHERE to start on the list of foods that you can offer to your baby…I have to say that I also have a surprise for a couple of you, so listen in to enter the special giveaway! Get your copy of the

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30:46

WIC Grocery Haul with TikTok Mom Sunni Rudd @justsunni

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/07/07

#244: A WIC mom who found ways to turn her WIC-approved foods into easy, budget-friendly recipes is turning heads! In case you are not familiar, WIC is the US Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, a program that is designed to offer nutritious food and nutrition education to income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to the age of five. There are only a number of very

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23:04

5 Surprising Feeding Setbacks...and How to Avoid Them

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2022/07/04

#243: Finding yourself hesitant to start baby-led weaning with your baby because of the constant feeding push-backs you encounter as a parent? Feeling a bit overwhelmed because of the fear of watching your baby gag when eating? Preparing for what is to come and understanding the natural process of transitioning to solid foods will help a parent become confident in their baby’s ability to self-feed. In this episode I am sharing tips and tricks on how parents can work around feeding roadblocks they

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15:20

How to Celebrate Baby-Led Weaning Day

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/06/30

#242: Here it is again…the second annual BABY-LED WEANING DAY! The mid-year mark, July 1, was chosen to recognize and celebrate a baby’s ability to feed themselves and I wanted to provide you with ways to do just that! In this episode I will share five different options for parents to be able to celebrate this special day along with family and their BLW baby. I want to wish you a Happy Baby-Led Weaning Day and hope you have fun recognizing all the great things babies can learn to do while baby-led

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How did Baby-Led Weaning Get its Name? with Gill...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/06/27

#241: Ever wondered why baby-led weaning was called “baby-led weaning”? To answer this question, I went ahead and asked the creator herself! In this episode I am joined by Gill Rapley, PhD, co-author of the original BLW book and founding philosopher of the baby-led weaning movement. In this interview Gill shares her reasoning behind why she chose to coin the method “baby-led weaning” and why she finds certain vocabulary to be more or less appropriate to use in the feeding environment. Get your

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48:08

Best BLW Gear Recommendations with @babylist Jennifer...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/06/23

#240: Wondering what the best baby-led weaning gear is for your baby? When it comes to baby gadgets or feeding essentials there are endless possibilities to choose from. To avoid unnecessary purchases, Jennifer LaBracio who is the expert and baby gear editor at Babylist joins me to talk about the must-have baby-led weaning gear for parents whose babies are transitioning to solid foods. Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop:

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14:43

Breakfast Ideas for Baby-Led Weaning

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/06/20

#239: Looking for ways to offer your baby an easy, yet balanced breakfast meal? This is the episode for you! It’s not unusual for parents to stress over the idea of preparing breakfast for their babies and the question is often: WHAT can I give my baby for breakfast? In this episode we are diving into breakfast ideas for baby-led weaning, looking into how you can make simple meals and how to make feeding easier for both you and your baby. Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free

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28:55

5 Choking Prevention Tips with Brandon Doerksen

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/06/16

#238: Is choking serious business? Of course it is! Although rare, choking is a real risk and a primary concern for all parents when starting their baby on solids. To help ease this anxiety, I am joined by Brandon Doerksen who is the founder of Thrive Training Institute which is an online CPR program aiming to help parents gain knowledge and confidence in case they encounter a choking baby. Brandon will be reviewing five choking prevention tips on how to reduce the risk of choking in babies while

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42:25

Getting Grandparents on Board: BLW Across Generations

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2022/06/13

#237: Worried that your baby’s grandparents may never be on-board with baby-led weaning? You’re a grandparent feeling anxious that your grandchild is skipping purees? In this episode, I am joined by two grandmas who will share their personal experiences with baby-led weaning their grandchildren and what convinced them to jump on the BLW wagon. Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop:

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