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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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49:34

Baby Behavior at Mealtimes: What the Science Says...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2025/11/27

#74: What is your baby’s behavior at mealtime telling you? Is it possible to spoil a baby by feeding him too much? Can babies even exhibit “bad” behavior? In this episode author, child development and parenting specialist Tina Payne Bryson, PhD is joining me to break it ALL down when it comes to your baby’s behavior at mealtimes - diving DEEP into what the science says!Tina is the co-author of well-known parenting books such as The Whole-Brain Child and No Drama Discipline (...aka the BIBLE when

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19:27

What to Do When Your Baby Won't Eat

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2025/11/24

#73: It is hard not to panic when your baby shows no interest in food. They ignore what you offer, barely taste anything, and you start worrying about nutrition, iron, and whether something might be wrong. This slow start is one of the most stressful parts of offering solid foods.The good news is that most babies take time to learn how to eat, and early disinterest is usually completely normal. In this episode, I explain why many babies ignore food at first, how to support them during this

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22:37

Eating Out in Restaurants: Tips for Baby-Led Weaning...

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2025/11/17

#71: Eating out with your baby doesn’t have to be a stressful, messy disaster (...even though it can definitely feel that way the first few times!) In this episode I’m sharing simple, real-world strategies to make restaurant dining with your baby calm, safe, and even enjoyable.You’ll learn what to pack, how to set your baby up for success in a restaurant high chair, and which foods from the menu are actually safe for baby-led weaning. Whether you’re heading out for brunch, dinner with friends, or

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37:17

Sugar and Why Your Baby Should Avoid it with Robert...

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2025/10/27

#68: We all know babies don’t need added sugar—but avoiding it is harder than you think. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Robert Lustig, one of the world’s leading experts on sugar and metabolism, to uncover the hidden ways sugar sneaks into baby foods and what parents can do to keep it out.If you’ve ever wondered how to protect your baby from added sugar and help them build a lifetime of positive food preferences, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s really going on in our food

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32:49

100 First Foods Graduates: Success Stories from...

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2025/10/20

#67: So what’s the big deal about a baby eating 100 foods before they turn one? Diet diversity from your baby’s first bites can help build confident kids who love real food…and help you avoid severe picky eating and mealtime battles.In 2016 I created the original 100 First Foods approach to starting solid foods with baby-led weaning…and in today’s episode we’re hearing from some of the parents from around the world who have had success with this approach. These success stories will inspire you to

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32:45

Behind the QR Code: How Baby Food Companies Are (and...

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2025/10/16

#66: How are parents supposed to navigate picking baby foods that contain the least amount of harmful toxins if food companies don’t disclose that info? A new California law, AB 899, requires baby food companies to test for toxic elements like lead and arsenic—and to post those results online. But when Consumer Reports writer and nutritionist Jessica D’Argenio Waller investigated 39 popular baby food brands, she found that some are making it nearly impossible for parents to access that information

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16:40

5 Things Social Media Gets Wrong About Baby-Led Weaning

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2025/10/13

#65: Social media can be an amazing tool for learning about baby-led weaning…but it can also spread a lot of misinformation. In this episode, I’m joined by five of my expert friends to break down the top five things social media gets wrong about baby-led weaning. From fear-based feeding advice to myths about choking and readiness to start solid foods, we’re setting the record straight with evidence-based insights from professionals who actually know what they’re talking about.Listen to this

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28:37

The Right Way to Use a Pre-Loaded Spoon with Dawn...

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2025/10/09

#64: Can your baby learn to use a spoon and still do baby-led weaning? You bet…and it starts with the pre-loaded spoon technique. In this episode, speech-language pathologist and feeding expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP, breaks down how to safely introduce spoons and purees while ensuring your baby is the one leading the way. Dawn shares her 3-step method for pre-loading spoons, explains the developmental milestones behind spoon use, plus a rundown of what’s wrong with most baby spoons and how to

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23:07

A History of the 100 First Foods Approach to Starting...

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2025/10/06

#63: Imagine sitting down at the table with your baby who can now confidently eat and loves all the same foods you do. In this episode I’m sharing the history of my original 100 First Foods approach to baby-led weaning - one that I started back in 2016 - explaining how your baby can easily reach this important milestone that has helped tens of thousands of other families achieve diet diversity and 100 safe foods before turning one too!Listen to this episode to learn: 1. How the 100 First Foods

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21:28

Forget the Salad: 5 Safe Ways to Offer Spinach for...

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2025/09/09

#61: Learn how to make leafy greens safe for your baby: raw greens like spinach are a choking hazard and crunchy kale chips are too. In this episode I’m walking you through some easy ways to make spinach safe for early eaters, plus combination food recipe ideas for older babies too.Listen to this episode to learn: 1. Why pouches that proclaim to include kale or spinach are really just fruit purees masquerading as vegetables 2. Why pouches that proclaim to include kale or spinach are really

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34:41

From Fear to Food: The New Rules for Introducing...

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2025/09/04

#60: Worried about introducing allergenic foods like peanut, egg, or tree nuts to your baby? You’re not alone…but the latest research shows that early, consistent introduction can actually help prevent food allergies. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kelly Clear, MD, FAAP, pediatrician and Medical Director of FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), to unpack the new rules for allergen introduction. We’re breaking down why so many parents still feel fear, what the Eat Early, Eat Often campaign

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41:14

Guiding Grandparents Through Baby-Led Weaning with...

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2025/09/01

#59: One of the biggest hurdles to baby-led weaning can be… the grandparents. When the people helping care for your baby don’t understand or agree with how you’re feeding them, tensions can rise.In this episode, I’m joined by Aaron Larsen, founder of The Grandparents Academy, to talk about how adult parents can better communicate with their own parents about baby-led weaning and other modern parenting choices.. If you want to honor the important role your baby’s grandparents play while sticking

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19:21

Is it Too Late to Start Baby-Led Weaning?

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2025/08/29

#57: Worried that you missed your chance to start baby-led weaning? Maybe you started with purees, got a late start start, or are scared to try out finger foods. Whatever the reason you’re feeling behind - it’s not too late to make the switch to solid foods.In this episode I’m explaining why starting solid foods around the 6 month mark isn’t the only path to success…and practical tips like how to “turn the spoon around” as a way to move beyond purees into self-feeding trickier textures. We’ll

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34:57

Dog Meets Baby: BLW Do's + Don'ts for the Whole...

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2025/08/21

#56: Sure it’s cute to see a dog licking up the baby’s leftovers...but is that actually a good idea? In this episode veterinarian Alexandra Parry is sharing tons of tips for your whole (furry) family when it comes to mixing dogs with starting solid foods.Dr. Parry is diving deep on all sorts of dog-related “Do’s and Don’ts”, some of which will surprise you. Like maybe you knew grapes were toxic to dogs and they shouldn’t have chocolate…but she goes through the 100 First Foods list with other foods

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21:03

Will Offering Fruit Before Vegetables Make Your Baby...

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2025/03/24

#23: Ever wonder if feeding your baby fruit is going to give your baby a sweet tooth? Does offering fruit before vegetables cause babies to crave sweet foods?Fruit is an important food group for your baby to tackle...but too much of a good thing is not a good thing! In this episode we explore why fruit is your friend (...albeit in moderation), why your baby does not need juice and tips on how to serve baby-led weaning fruits safely to your baby. Listen to this episode to learn: 1. Why babies

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38:20

From Niche to Norm: The Evolution of Baby-Led Weaning...

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2024/12/31

#500: Baby-Led Weaning is not a made up thing on the internet…it’s a revolutionary approach that has transformed how we think about feeding babies. Once a fringe idea, baby-led weaning has entered the mainstream, backed by research and embraced by parents and professionals worldwide. In this special final episode, Gill Rapley, the founding philosopher of the baby-led weaning movement and co-author of the original baby-led weaning book reflects on its incredible evolution, its impact on families and

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18:13

Ten Food Textures for Your Baby to Try

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2024/12/30

#499: Name another texture besides puree that your baby can safely eat. Most people can’t describe safe textures for finger foods…but that’s exactly what we’re doing in this episode - running down 10 new food textures for your baby to try…that aren’t purees.Listen to this episode to learn: How to help early eaters in phase 1 of baby-led weaning progress beyond puree textures What to do if you’re scared that your baby is going to choke if you offer textures other than purees How to increase the

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38:46

Taste Training: Introducing Flavors to Babies with...

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2024/12/29

#498 - Taste training can help familiarize your baby with the diverse tastes, textures and smells of food - even before they start solid food. Marsha Dunn Klein from the Get Permission Institute explains how to safely initiate taste training. Listen to this episode to learn: What taste training is and how it helps set the foundation for independent eating later on How taste training supports sensory development and whether or not it increases choking risk Why offering new flavors, tastes,

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21:31

The First Few Days of Baby-Led Weaning: What Should I...

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro ·

2024/12/28

#497: What if your baby isn’t eating that much early on? Or they’re spitting everything out or crying in their high chair. What finger foods do I even offer? In this episode I’m walking you through the first few days of baby-led weaning and starting solid foods so you know what to expect when you and your baby get going. Listen to this episode to learn: How long most early eaters can be expected to sit in their high chair and participate at mealtimes What to do if your baby isn’t eating that much

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38:24

Understanding the Gag Reflex and Why Babies Gag on...

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2024/12/27

#496 - The gag reflex is a natural and necessary part of your baby’s feeding development, but it can be a source of anxiety for parents starting solid foods. In this episode, Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist and pediatric feeding expert, breaks down what the gag reflex is, why babies gag on food, and how to distinguish between gagging and choking. Learn practical strategies to support your baby through this phase and build confidence in their ability to learn to safely eat

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