

Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro
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 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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Sep 11, 2023 • 21min
Vitamin C: How it Helps Iron Absorption for Babies
#365: Feeding a variety of food to your baby is exciting and as your baby transition to eating more solid foods nutrition needs increasingly now come from food - including vitamin C. In this episode, learn about Vitamin C-rich baby foods & more about the role of Vitamin C in your baby's diet. Tune in to gain more the confidence needed to provide a safe start to solid foods using baby led weaning. Happy Feeding!🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱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.💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.👀 👀 👀 👀 👀Be 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/365🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 307 - Doing BLW When Someone Else Helps Watch Your BabyEpisode 265 - BLW at Daycare: How These Parents Made it WorkEpisode 18 - Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏If 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

Sep 7, 2023 • 42min
Dinnertime SOS for Babies & Toddlers with @yummytoddlerfood Amy Palanjian
#364: When it comes to cooking dinner for your family, do you plan out every meal a week in advance or do you wing it day by day? In this episode Amy Palanjian from @yummytoddlerfood is sharing her Dinnertime SOS strategy for making meals when you’re cooking for toddlers and babies.🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱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.💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.👀 👀 👀 👀 👀Be 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/364🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏If 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

Sep 5, 2023 • 18min
Hotel Breakfast Buffet Babies can Safely Eat
Traveling with babies can be a breeze if you know what they'll eat! Discover safe food options at hotel breakfast buffets, from whole milk to full-fat yogurt. Learn how to prepare bananas to avoid choking hazards. Explore innovative breast pump technology for busy moms. Plus, get practical meal ideas that nourish little ones on the go and ensure their mornings start healthily. Tips and tricks abound for a smooth family trip with early eaters!

Aug 25, 2023 • 17min
How Babies Use All 5 Senses When Learning to Eat
#362: Eating is a FULL sensory experience for your baby! In this episode we'll discusses how babies use all five of their senses when learning how to eat. We cover the importance of familiar and pleasant aromas in enticing babies to try new foods, as well as the role of vision, hearing, touch, smell, and taste in the sensory experience of eating. Babies need enough time and space to learn how to eat while engaging all their senses, rather than just focusing on how much they are eating! Tune in to gain confidence and knowledge on giving your baby a safe start to solid foods using baby lead weaning. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱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.💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.👀 👀 👀 👀 👀Be 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/362🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 307 - Doing BLW When Someone Else Helps Watch Your BabyEpisode 265 - BLW at Daycare: How These Parents Made it WorkEpisode 18 - Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Board with Baby-Led Weaning🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏If 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

Aug 22, 2023 • 17min
Label Reading 102 for Babies: Saturated Fats, Fiber, and %DV
#361: Do you need to worry about how much saturated fat your baby eats? In this episode we’re looking at 3 additional areas of the nutrition facts panel as they pertain to babies’ intake: saturated fats, fiber and the percent daily value (%DV). See episode 351 for Label Reading 101 for info about added sugars, sodium and iron for babies.🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱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.💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.👀 👀 👀 👀 👀Be 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/361🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 351 - Label Reading 101: What to Look for in Foods You Offer Your Baby🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏If 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

Aug 17, 2023 • 15min
What's Wrong with Rice Cereal for Babies?
#360: Rice cereal is not an ideal first food for your baby. In this episode we’re exploring the drawbacks of regular reliance on iron fortified white rice cereal in the weaning diet. Your baby can learn to eat foods that naturally contain iron. Learn why you do not need to rely on refined, fortified, processed baby foods that increase the risk of arsenic toxicity and feel empowered to skip baby cereals altogether when starting solid foods. 🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱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.💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.👀 👀 👀 👀 👀Be 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/360🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day?
Episode 246 - Arsenic in Baby Food with Charlotte Brody, RN and Jane Houlihan
Episode 259 - Pasta Water Cooking Method for Making Rice Lower in Arsenic
Episode 160 - Why White Rice Cereal Should Not Be Your Baby's First Food with Alan Greene, MD
🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏If 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

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Aug 14, 2023 • 12min
Beets: How to Safely Offer Beets to Your Baby
#359: Beets are a fabulous vegetable for babies to eat…and there are so many ways to offer beets safely for early eaters. In this episode we’re looking at roasting vs. boiling vs. pressure cooking fresh beets as well as canned beets and ready-prepared beet options you can buy at the grocery store.🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱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.💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.👀 👀 👀 👀 👀Be 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/359🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏If 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

Aug 11, 2023 • 19min
My Baby is Dropping Food: What Do I Do?
Dropping food is a common challenge for new parents! The discussion reveals why babies do this as they learn to eat, emphasizing developmental skills and the importance of letting them experience hunger. Practical solutions like splash mats help manage mealtime messes. The conversation also touches on innovations in breast pump technology, providing busy moms with more efficient options. Overall, the episode offers insightful strategies for navigating baby-led weaning while keeping mealtimes engaging and fun!

Aug 8, 2023 • 14min
How Long Should My Baby's Meal Be?
#357: Is your baby sitting at the table for too long? Or not long enough? Is there even a “right length” of time for meals? In this episode we’re looking at recommendations for how long your baby should be spending eating meals at different ages and stages.🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱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.💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.👀 👀 👀 👀 👀Be 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/357🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 261 - DIY High Chair Hacks for Safer Baby-Led WeaningEpisode 185 - 6-7 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding ScheduleEpisode 187 - 8-9 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding ScheduleEpisode 189 - 10-11 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule Episode 191 - 12 Month Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedules🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏If 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

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Aug 5, 2023 • 24min
Open Cup Practice: 3 Tips for Simplifying Your Technique
#356: How can I help my baby learn to drink out of an open cup? In this episode we’re covering best practices for helping your baby learn to become an independent drinker. Your baby CAN go directly from the breast or bottle to an open cup, and these tips will help simplify your technique for making this milestone happen.🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱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.💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 days’ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.👀 👀 👀 👀 👀Be 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/356🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 101 - Straw Cup vs. Open Cups: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLPEpisode 40 - Straw Cup vs. Open Cups: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏If 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