

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro
Katie Ferraro
Is your baby ready to start solid foods but youβre feeling overwhelmed or confused about baby-led weaning? Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for and you donβt have to force-feed or spoon-feed to get them to eat real food!Iβm Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian specializing in infant feeding and baby-led weaning. Iβm 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 on safe food preparation and starting solid foods, as well as in-depth interviews with other feeding experts. Listen to learn how you can get your baby to safely enjoy real food so that you can start enjoying mealtimes again too!
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Feb 29, 2024 β’ 29min
Empowering Black and African American Breastfeeding Families with @cinnamoms_ ToncΓ© Jackson, EdD, MPH, RDN, CLE
#410: Breastfeeding is hard. And racial and ethnic disparities donβt make breastfeeding any easier for Black and African American mothers. Dr. ToncΓ© Jackson co-founded Cinnamoms to offer support and sisterhood in her WIC agencyβ¦but her mission has expanded much further in the parenting space. In this episode Dr. Jackson explains how the Cinnamoms model is increasing the rate of breastfeeding for Black and African American moms at 6 months, and why this is so important as babies prepare to start solid foods.Check out Cinnamoms online at https://www.cinnamoms.org/ or on Instagram @cinnamoms_Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/410π§ π§ π§ π§ π§Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 82 - Black Food Matters and Food Justice with Hanna Garth, MPH, PHDEpisode 98 - Breastfeeding + Scheduling Solid Foods with @milkymamallc Krystal Duhaney, RN, IBCLCEpisode 220 - Proposed WIC Food Package Changes for Infants with Darlena Birch, MBA, RDNEpisode 244 - WIC Grocery Haul with TikTok Mom Sunni Rudd @justsunniπ± π±π±π± π±Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.π― π― π― π― π―Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODSβ’ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.π π π π πBe sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.π π π π πIf you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2024 β’ 19min
Does My Baby Need a Multivitamin?
#409: Are multivitamins safe for babies? And do babies even need to be taking supplements like multivitamins? In this episode weβre going to look specifically at multivitamins, talking about what they are, whether or not theyβre safe, which babies might benefit from these and then what could potentially go wrong if we start relying on supplements to meet babyβs nutrition needs.π§ π§ π§ π§ π§Other episodes regarding supplements you might be interested in:Episode 252 - The Risk of Homemade Infant Formulas with Farryl Bertmann, PhD, RDNEpisode 333 - Vitamin D Drops: Does My Baby Still Need Vitamin D Drops After Starting Solid Foods?Episode 365 - Vitamin C for Babies: What to Knowπ± π±π±π± π±Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.π― π― π― π― π―Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODSβ’ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.π π π π πBe sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.π π π π πIf you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 β’ 37min
Is My Baby Neurodivergent? with @on.the.hard.days Megan Champion
#408: Have you ever looked at your babyβs behavior or activity and thought, βHmmmβ¦is that normal?β If itβs not typical, what do we call it? In this episode Megan Champion from Mothers Together and @on.the.hard.days shares her experience raising Neurodivergent children and how her community supports moms who are doing the same. π± π±π±π± π±Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.π― π― π― π― π―Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODSβ’ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.π π π π πBe sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.π π π π πIf you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2024 β’ 20min
Airplane Snacks: Portable travel food ideas that won't stink up the plane
Traveling with a baby? Discover the best snack options that won't make your airplane smell like a food court! The podcast dives into safe, low-sodium snacks that are easy for tiny hands to grasp and munch on. It emphasizes avoiding choking hazards while keeping things fun and delicious. Plus, get savvy tips for preparing snacks and keeping your little one entertained during flights. Don't miss the advice on making travel smoother for families!

Feb 1, 2024 β’ 37min
Baby Tooth Brushing and Oral Care with @firstgrin Ashley Lerman, DDS
#406: How healthy are your babyβs gums and teeth? And why does it even matter if theyβre just baby teeth and are eventually going to fall out anyway?! Ashley Lerman, DDS is a pediatric dentist and a new mom and sheβs here to answer all of your questions about baby tooth brushing and oral care.Check out Ashleyβs company that provides oral care kits and digital dental education First Grin.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/406π± π±π±π± π±Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.π― π― π― π― π―Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODSβ’ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.π π π π πBe sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.π π π π πIf you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2024 β’ 13min
Are Produce Washes Helpful or Hogwash for Food Safety?
#405: Nobody wants to give their baby a foodborne illnessβ¦but do you need to be buying produce washes to prevent disease? In this episode weβll look at some produce washes including what they do, what they claim to do, and whether or not theyβre any better than good old fashioned friction and running water when it comes to making fruits and vegetables safe for your baby to eat.Learn how to make 100 FIRST FOODSβ’ safe for your baby to eat in the BABY-LED WEANING with Katie Ferraro program at https://babyledweaning.co/programπ± π±π±π± π±Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.π― π― π― π― π―Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODSβ’ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.π π π π πBe sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.π π π π πIf you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2024 β’ 27min
Storing Breastmilk Safely with Lara Vu, MPH, CLES @milaskeeper
#404: If youβre a pumping mom, where do you store your expressed milk? If youβre a working pumping mom and you go to an office or worksite, this is a major issue. The lunchroom refrigerator next to Bobβs bologna sandwich? Laura Vu, MPH, CLES started her company Milaβs Keeper to create an attractive, effective, easy-to-use solution for longer, safe breastmilk storage. In this episode sheβs sharing basic tips about safe breastmilk storage for pumping moms. Check out Laraβs company Milaβs KeeperShownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/404π± π±π±π± π±Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.π― π― π― π― π―Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODSβ’ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.π π π π πBe sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.π π π π πIf you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2024 β’ 18min
Tree nuts: do I have to offer all of them or is one enough?
#403: Unsure about how to introduce the potentially allergenic food tree nuts to your baby? Confused about WHICH tree nut to start with, HOW to prepare it, and how OFTEN to incorporate it? Listen in as I simplify the research on tree nut allergies & provide you with the confidence and knowledge you need to safely introduce this potentially allergenic food. π± π±π±π± π±Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.π― π― π― π― π―Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODSβ’ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.π π π π πBe sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.π π π π πIf you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2024 β’ 52min
How This Tube Fed Baby Also Safely Started Solid Foods with @walkietalkieeats Brooke Tibbett
#402: What if your baby was silently aspirating on milk? Wouldnβt take a bottleβ¦squired and refused milk at every feed. This was Brooke Tibbettβs experience with her second baby who eventually ended up requiring a tube feeding for nutrition at 6 months of age. In this interview Brooke shares her familyβs experience transitioning their tube fed child to solid foods and how they helped wean her off of the tube and into independent eating using baby-led weaning.π± π±π±π± π±Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.π― π― π― π― π―Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODSβ’ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.π π π π πBe sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.π π π π πIf you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2024 β’ 13min
Does the Order of Allergenic Food Introduction Matter?
#401: Does it matter whether you offer your baby peanut before egg or milk before shellfish? In this episode weβre exploring the time-sensitive considerations about early introduction of potentially allergenic foods for your baby and whether or not it matters what order you offer these foods in.π± π±π±π± π±Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.π― π― π― π― π―Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODSβ’ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.π π π π πBe sure to follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram and our Baby-Led Weaning YouTube channel for more information about helping your baby transition to solid foods safely.π π π π πIf you learned something from this episode and like this podcast, your review means the WORLD to us and helps other parents find this important evidence-based infant feeding info. Click here to leave a review on Apple podcasts and thanks for being a part of this amazing and supportive BLW community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


