Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro Crackers: How to Safely Select, Prepare & Offer Crackers for Babies
Apr 4, 2022
Are crackers safe for babies? This discussion dives into when to introduce them during baby-led weaning. Expert tips highlight choosing whole grain options and avoiding choking hazards. Sodium levels are examined, along with the risks of rice-based crackers. The chat also touches on a new, portable breast pump innovation for busy moms. Get insights on softer, safer cracker choices and debunk common teething cracker myths, all while providing useful resources for parents navigating feeding challenges.
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Avoid Hard Crackers Early
- Avoid feeding crackers to early baby-led weaning babies around 6 to 7 months old.
- If using crackers later, soften them with dips or sauces to reduce choking hazard risk.
Early Feeding Struggles Anecdote
- Katie experienced frustration with feeding her eldest daughter traditional spoon-feeding baby foods.
- She noticed many marketed baby crackers contained added sugar, salt, and were overly crunchy, which she found concerning.
Limit Refined White Flour
- Many crackers are made from refined white flour, which isn't ideal for babies.
- Babies benefit from eating a variety of whole grains rather than getting hooked on white flour foods.