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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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16:22

Can My Baby Start Solid Foods Before 6 Months?

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/05/27

#435: Is it ever safe for babies to start solid foods before 6 months of age? In one instance: yes…but for the remainder of babies, there is no upside - and only potential harm - in starting solid foods too early. In this episode we look at reasons why parents are pressured to start solid foods early as well as the data supporting the one instance when it might be appropriate to begin prior to 6 months of age. Listen to this episode to learn: Why starting solid foods prior to 6 months is not only

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24:35

Colicky Baby: Can a Low FODMAP Diet Help Colic? with...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/05/23

#434: Do certain foods trigger colic or gut symptoms in your baby? Eliminating FODMAP foods can help adults with irritable bowel syndrome, but should babies be on a low or no FODMAP diet? Kate Scarlata joins me to talk about whether or not a low FODMAP diet can help with colic for colicky babies.Check out Kate Scarlata online at https://www.katescarlata.com/ and on Instagram @katescarlata Shownotes for this episode are here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/434 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other

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20:55

15 Foods Never to Feed Your Baby

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/05/20

#433: Which foods should babies avoid? Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for - but certain foods are choking risk foods or are harmful to developing babies for other reasons. This episode contains 15 foods to not feed your baby in order to preserve their health. Listen to this episode to learn: Which foods are choking foods…and how to modify them so they are safe for your baby to eat. How much sodium per serving you want to stay under when choosing foods for your baby to

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38:12

Baby-Led Potty Training: Elimination Communication...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/05/16

#432: Can you potty-train your baby? Is a life without diapers doable? Elimination Communication (EC) is a gentle, non-coercive way to respond to your baby’s natural hygiene needs…and nobody knows EC ike Andrea Olson from @godiaperfree. In this episode Andrea’s teaching us how babies can learn to self-potty from birth and if you’re currently using diapers, how you can stop a lot sooner than you might think. Check out Andrea’s website at https://www.godiaperfree.com/. Follow Andrea on Instagram

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16:47

Why Your Baby’s High Chair Needs a Footrest

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/05/13

#431: How does an adjustable footrest on your baby’s high chair help reduce the risk of choking? In this episode we’ll look at how your baby’s feet resting flat helps stabilize their core and support a safe swallow…and how to fix your high chair if it doesn’t have a footrest or if your baby’s feet don’t reach the footrest yet. Listen to this episode to learn: Why your baby’s feet resting flat on a solid footplate helps reduce choking risk How to build a DIY footrest if your high chair doesn’t

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20:45

Can Baby Massage Help Increase Infants’ Weight? with...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/05/09

#430: Worried that your baby isn’t eating enough or getting enough nutrition from food? Being worried that your baby is going to lose weight is a real fear. There’s some data to suggest that infant massage can actually help increase your baby’s weight. Baby massage expert Helen Thompson is here to teach about baby massage and if it is a way you can help your baby gain weight. Check out Helen’s website here: https://www.mybabymassage.net/babyledweaning Shownotes for this episode are here:

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14:40

Safe Food Sizes for Baby-Led Weaning

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/05/06

#429: Contrary to common belief, cutting food into tiny pieces can actually heighten choking risk for early eaters. In this episode, learn why longer, spear-like shapes of soft foods (pinky finger size) are safer for self-feeding and other safe food cuts that reduce choking risk during the introduction of starting solid foods using baby-led weaning. Listen to this episode to learn: Why small pieces of food are NOT safer and actually increase choking risk for early eaters How to prepare foods

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26:56

Mouthing Objects: What does this mean about my baby’s...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/05/02

#428: Is your baby ready to eat just because they bring objects to their mouth. How is mouthing related to your baby’s readiness to eat and what is mouthing telling you about your baby’s ability and desire to self-feed. Celebrated pediatric feeding expert Marsha Dunn Klein is here to explain all about mouthing and why this is an important first step in starting solid foods.Marsha’s Get Permission Institute is online at https://getpermissioninstitute.com/ and you can follow GPI on Instagram

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21:33

Purees Are Part of Baby-Led Weaning: How to Honor...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/04/29

#427: Baby-led weaning does not mean skipping purees. In this episode I’ll help you bridge your baby’s transition from an infant milk liquid diet to soft solid strips of food using my unique Purees for a Few Days™ approach to starting solid foods with baby-led weaning. Listen to this episode to learn: Why combo feeding finger foods + adult-led spoon feeding is not baby-led weaning How you can honor the self-feeding principles of baby-led weaning and still do purees How to safely sequence 3

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32:25

Dog Training Tips When Your Baby Starts Solid Foods...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/04/25

Episode 426: Is it safe for your dog to eat food your baby drops on the floor? Should the dog even be around your baby in a high chair? In this episode certified dog trainer Jake Schneider from @ondogtrainingacademy shares tips on establishing boundaries and rules for your dog when your baby starts eating solid food. Check out Jake’s On Dog Training Academy, listen to his podcast Learn, Laugh, Bark and follow him on Instagram @ondogtrainingacademy. Shownotes for this episode are here:

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16:30

Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Difference?

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/04/23

#425: What if my baby gags on food? And how is gagging different than choking? In this episode we cover why gagging is a good thing when your baby is learning to eat and what to do if your baby chokes on food. Listen to this episode to learn: Which foods are choking risks and how to modify them to make them safe for your baby Why it is important not to intervene during a gag…and how to react when your baby gags What to do if your baby chokes on food Shownotes for this episode can be found

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30:32

Breastfeeding & Starting Solid Foods: When Will My...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/04/18

#424: How often should you breastfeed once your baby starts solid foods? And what if your milk supply drops off once your baby starts eating? Jessica Smith, MSN, RN, IBCLC joins me to explain how you can succeed at continued and extended breastfeeding after 6 months of age and even past age 1.Listen to this episode to learn: When is the ideal time to drop a milk feed…and which one goes first? How to handle declining milk supply after your baby starts solid foods Why breastfeeding beyond 1 year

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20:43

How to Prepare for Baby-Led Weaning: A Guide for...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/04/15

#423: What can you do to help your baby get ready to start solid foods safely? From picking out the best high chair to knowing how to introduce allergenic foods like peanut, here are 5 things parents and caregivers can do to get prepared for baby-led weaning.Listen to this episode to learn: What the most important safety feature on your high chair should be…and why most high chairs don’t have this What to do if your baby chokes on food and how to administer back blows if your baby does

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38:38

Unpacking the Invisible Load of Feeding the Household...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/04/11

#422: What if you don’t love cooking new foods, prepping food for your baby or your other kids…or even just being in charge of food in general? So much of what moms are tasked with falls under this banner of the “invisible load” that you’re probably hearing more mental health people in the parenting space talk about. Erica Djossa from @momwell is here to talk about HOW MUCH WORK being a mom is, and how we can set more realistic expectations to get food on the table without killing ourselves over

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15:02

5 Baby Milestones to Begin Baby-Led Weaning Safely |...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/04/08

#421: Is your baby developmentally ready to safely start solids? Learn why the 6-month mark is pivotal, the significance of independent sitting, and why the disappearance of the tongue thrust reflex isn't the only readiness to eat signal to begin the weaning process.Listen to this episode to learn: Unveiling the significance of the 6-month mark for a safe baby-led weaning start, emphasizing exclusive infant milk feeding for younger babies as their primary source of nutrition. Exploring the

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29:24

Why am I So Stressed Out About Starting Solid Foods?...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/04/04

#420: Do you feel anxious about your baby starting solid foods? Nervous that your baby will choke on food? Raising babies is stressful…and we don’t always get the support we need as new moms. Today I’m joined by someone who thinks we should be doing things - and supporting new moms differentlyHer name is Andrea Niles, she’s a clinical psychologist and mom of 2. Andrea is the founder of Prospera Mental Health and Wellness, which provides one on one weekly sessions with perinatal certified mental

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25:13

What is Baby-Led Weaning?

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/04/01

#419: Discover the ins and outs of baby-led weaning versus traditional spoon feeding, how it differs from parent-led feeding, and expert tips (pioneered by Gill Rapley, PhD) on safely introducing solid foods to your baby in this episode. Join me as I demystify baby-led weaning as a more developmentally appropriate introduction to solid foods and empower parents to make informed choices for your baby's nutrition journey. Listen to this episode to learn: How baby-led weaning is different from

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27:19

Everything You Need to Know About FOOD ALLERGIES...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/03/28

#418: What causes food allergies and can introducing certain foods early to your baby help prevent food allergy? Food allergy guidance and recommendations seems to be changing quite regularly and figuring out the best way to safely introduce allergenic foods is confusing.In this episode dietitian Bob Earl from Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) at foodallergy.org updates us on everything new and notable in food allergies including allergen labeling for the newest allergen on the Top 9

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13:49

Is Bone Broth Before Food Good for My Baby?

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/03/25

#417: Is bone broth safe for babies? Can I give my baby bone broth before they start solid foods? Bone broth is having a moment…but it’s not a magical superfood that your baby needs. In this episode we’re looking at how to offer bone broth responsibly but why it should not be given to babies under 6 months of age. Shownotes for this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/417 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 Other podcast episodes related to this topic: Episode 193 - Protein: How Much Protein Does My Baby

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25:57

Is My Baby Developmentally Ready to Start Solid...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/03/21

#416: What are the signs that your baby is ready to start solid foods? What if your baby isn’t sitting up at 6 months, is it ok to do purees? Or what if you think your baby is ready EARLY even though they’re not 6 months yet? In this episode Registered Dietitian and Early Intervention Specialist Amy Manojlovski, RDN shares some of the most important indicators that your baby is ready to start solid foods. She’s explaining typical vs. atypical development milestones that center around nutrition so

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