

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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Nov 2, 2023 β’ 34min
Why Doctors STILL Aren't Talking About Introducing Allergenic Foods with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH
#380: When you were at your 4 or 6 month well check with your baby, did your pediatrician mention the importance of introducing peanut early and often? In this episode pediatrician and researcher Dr. Ruchi Gupta is talking about why only 13% of parents and caregivers are aware of the recommendations to introduce peanuts to babies early and often.From her unique vantage point as one of the most prolific researchers and foremost experts in pediatric food allergy - plus the mom of a child with food allergy, Dr. Gupta will help us understand the research that supports early allergenic food introduction guidelines, why the messages arenβt getting shared by pediatricians to parents and a little history lesson into just how dramatically allergenic food introduction in infants has changed over the last 20 years.Read Dr. Guptaβs book Food Without Fear.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 FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 daysβ 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/380π§ π§ π§ π§ π§Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 180 - Food Allergy FAQ with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPHπ 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

Oct 30, 2023 β’ 13min
Favorite Portable High Chairs for Feeding on the Go
#379: Which chairs are the best for feeding babies on the go? In this episode Iβm sharing about 2 of my favorite portable high chair, which also work in a pinch if your current high chair at home isnβt cutting it. These 2 portable high chairs are durable and affordable and I think youβll be a fan too!Here are links to my 2 favorite portable high chairs (these are affiliate links): https://amzn.to/3l896tm and https://amzn.to/32ernwj.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 FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 daysβ 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/379π 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

Oct 26, 2023 β’ 38min
Building Sensory Enjoyment at Mealtimes with Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L
#378: Sensory enjoyment, sensory processing, sensory challengesβ¦what emotions or feelings do these terms conjure up as youβre introducing new foods to your baby? Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L is a feeding therapist who helps children with motor, sensory and mealtime challenges. Sheβs talking about why some children react differently to sensory inputs, how this can affect mealtime progress and how to promote sensory enjoyment with your baby.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 FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 daysβ 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/378π§ π§ π§ π§ π§Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 170 - Sensory 101: What Motivates Babies to Eat? with Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEdπ 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

Oct 23, 2023 β’ 25min
Safe High Chair Positioning
#377: Is your high chair too big for your baby right now? Donβt throw the baby out with the high chair just yetβ¦we can fix that chair and make it a safe seat where your baby can eat. In this episode weβre looking at safe high chair positioning and a few simple steps you can do to modify your high chair in order to reduce the risk of choking.
My favorite high chair is the Stokke Tripp Trapp! Receive a free Stokke Tripp Trapp tray ($79 value) when you purchase the Tripp Trapp from Stokke high chair using the code BABYLED1; click here to shop (this is an affiliate link)
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Other podcast episodes related to this topic:
Episode 7 - Why Your Babyβs High Chair Needs a Footrest
Episode 92 - How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with Kirsti Vandraas
Episode 172 - High Chair Positioning: Reduce Choking Risk Using This One Simple Move with Jeff Durkee of Nomi High Chair
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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.
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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 daysβ meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.
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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/377
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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

Oct 19, 2023 β’ 15min
Are Food Sensitivity Tests Bogus? with David Stukus, MD
#376: If you suspect your baby is sensitive to food, is it worth your time and money to explore food sensitivity testing? In this episode, noted pediatrician and allergist David Stukus, MD explains why and how food sensitivity tests do NOT workβ¦and what (if anything) you should be testing for at all with regards to your babyβs ability to tolerate food.Follow Dr. Stukus on Instagram @allergykidsdoc. π§ π§ π§ π§ π§Here are previous episode with Dr. Stukus that you might also enjoy:Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD
Episode 125 - Why are False Positive Results in Food Allergy Testing so Common? with David Stukus, MD
Episode 366 - Oral Immunotherapy: Helping Babies Become Less Reactive to Allergenic Foods with David Stukus, MD
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 FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 daysβ 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/376π§ π§ π§ π§ π§Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Dr. Stukus on the Unbiased Science podcast: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/food-allergy-the-real-dill-food-sensitivity-not-eggs-actly 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

Oct 16, 2023 β’ 21min
Plant Based Sources of Iron
#375: Will my baby get enough iron from food if we donβt eat meat? In this episode weβre exploring plant based sources of iron that babies can safely eat, including examples of starchy foods and plant proteinsβ¦as well as the best source of iron that also happens to be an allergenic food your baby can begin enjoying today!π§ π§ π§ π§ π§Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 263 - Iron Drops: Does My Baby Need Iron Supplements?
Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day?
Episode 137 - Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods?
Episode 21 - 3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Baby's Iron Absorption
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 FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 daysβ 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/375π 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

Oct 12, 2023 β’ 39min
Iron Testing and Anemia Screening for Infants with Staffan Ahlandsberg, PhD
#374: Does your pediatrician screen for anemia at your babyβs in-office well check? In this episode Staffan Ahlandsberg, PhD from HemoCue is explaining how iron testing and anemia screening worksβ¦and what to do if your doctor is not screening for anemia (even if youβve been told your baby is βnot at riskβ for anemia).π§ π§ π§ π§ π§Other podcast episodes related to iron you might like:Ep 263 - Iron Drops: Does My Baby Need Iron Supplements?Episode 169 - Iron: Does My Baby Really Need to Eat 11mg Iron Per Day?Episode 137 - Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods?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 FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 daysβ 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/374π 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

Oct 10, 2023 β’ 20min
Aldi: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Aldi
Discover amazing baby-led weaning foods available at Aldi, from pre-cut fruits to nutritious snacks. Learn about the intriguing connection between Aldi and Trader Joe's, rooted in shared grocery values. Explore the unique shopping experience at Aldi, including its cost-saving checkout system. Uncover meal planning tips designed for busy parents and find out how to safely introduce foods to your little one. Plus, thereβs a sneak peek at innovative breast pump technology that makes feeding time easier!

Oct 5, 2023 β’ 35min
Mom's Mental Health: Strengthening Parenthood Through Therapy with @momwell Erica Djossa, PHM-C
#372: Checking in on YOUR mental health in this episode. How are you as a mom doing with anxiety, overwhelm, self-care, invisible load?Moms are unlikely to prioritize themselves over the well-being of their babies or partners or other obligations in lifeβ¦but Erica Djossa thinks thereβs a better way. Erica is a registered psychotherapist and founder of Momwell, an online entity that provides educational resources and virtual therapy for moms. In this interview sheβs talking about how when a mom is well, a family is well - and what you can do to prioritize your mental health and mental wellbeing as a mom.Momwell Website: https://www.momwell.com/ Momwell Podcast: https://www.momwell.com/listen Momwell Instagram: @momwell
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 FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 daysβ 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/372π§ π§ π§ π§ π§Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Katie Ferraro on Momwell: How to Start Baby-Led Weaning Without Anxiety 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

Oct 2, 2023 β’ 14min
Thrive Market: 10 Baby-Led Weaning Foods to Buy from Thrive Market
#371: If you like the groceries that come to you, youβve probably heard of Thrive Market. They donβt carry much in the way of fresh food, but I combed their online market to bring you 10 baby-led weaning foods you can buy from Thrive Market if thatβs your thing.More baby-led weaning grocery shopping episodes for you are here:Trader Joe's: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Trader Joe'sCostco: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from CostcoSprouts Farmer's Market: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from SproutsWalmart: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from WalmartWhole Foods: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Whole FoodsTarget: 10 BLW Foods to Buy from Targetπ± 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 FOODS safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has your first 100 daysβ 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.Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/371π§ π§ π§ π§ π§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 Weaningπ 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


