Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro

#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

#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

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!

#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

#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

#355: Pasta lovers, rejoice: your baby CAN learn how to safely eat pasta. In this episode I’m covering how to make pasta safe for early eaters, including which types of pasta to choose (and which ones to steer clear of), thoughts on whole wheat and chickpea pastas, what type of sauce works for baby-led weaning and why pasta is my preferred way to safely introduce your baby to the potentially allergenic food wheat.🍝 🍝 🍝 🍝 🍝Looking for a low sodium marinara sauce you can add to your baby’s pasta? Download my free feeding guide called “5 BABY-LED WEANING SAUCE RECIPES FOR SAFE SWALLOWING” at https://babyledweaning.co/resources🌱 🌱🌱🌱 🌱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/355🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other podcast episodes related to this topic:Episode 29 - Wheat: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏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

#354: Can babies wear sunscreen? You know that saying, “When in doubt…leave it out.” But is sunscreen harmful for babies under the age of 6 months? My guest in this episode is Rebecca Hartman, she’s a dermatologist and mom of 2. In this interview Dr. Hartman shares information about the difference between chemical sunscreens and mineral sunscreens, with her own personal mom insight on why she doesn’t use chemical sunscreens for her kids.Dr. Hartman has a conflict of interest to disclose. She is a Mom in Medicine with Evereden and a Scientific Advisor for the company and receives consulting fees from them. Her views on this podcast are her personal views and do not represent those of Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Katie Ferraro has a conflict of interest to disclose. She is an affiliate for Evereden.You can get 15% off Evereden non-toxic skincare and kids’ mineral sunscreens with the affiliate discount code KATIE15. Click here to see my favorite Evereden skincare picks for babies + kids: http://shrsl.com/3dib0🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes you might enjoy:Episode 129 - Exploring the Eczema & Food Allergy Risk Link with Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/129 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshopFollow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/354👀 👀 👀 👀 👀I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏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

#353: What if you don’t have time to try new foods with your baby during the week? In this episode I’m sharing a weekend routine for working parents who are doing baby-led weaning.While it is perfectly safe to offer your baby 1 (or more) new food each day, in households with working parents, that might not be realistic. If the weekend is the only time for you to get new foods in, your baby can still safely learn to eat a wide variety of foods.Here are some of the exact weekend feeding schedules that working families can use to still help their babies eat 5 (or more) new foods each week with baby-led 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/353🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧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

#352: My baby gnaws on the wrong end of the spoon…and shoves fistfulls of food in her mouth…and has no interest in holding his own cup. Is this typical? Feeding Therapist Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP is here to answer speech and swallow questions related to starting solid foods in this rapid-fire Q&A interview.Follow Dawn on Instagram @msdawnslp and her website is https://msdawnslp.com/. Dawn is the feeding expert for ezpz, maker of developmentally appropriate feeding gear. She is the award winning designer of the ezpz products discussed in this episode. Use affiliate code KATIE10 for 10% off everything at ezpzfun.com, these are affiliate links:🥛 ezpz Tiny Cup for babies 6-12 months❄️ezpz Tiny Pops for babies 4-12 months🥄 ezpz Tiny Spoon for babies 6-12 months👶🏽 ezpz Oral Development Tools for babies 4-12 months🍴ezpz Mini Utensils for babies 12-24 months🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts on added sugar you might enjoy:Episode 101 - Straw Cup vs. Open Cups: Which Comes First? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP https://blwpodcast.com/101 Episode 54 - Overstuffing: What If My Baby Takes Big Bites? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/54 Episode 152 - How Do I Know if My Baby Needs Feeding Therapy with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/152 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list on Katie’s free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshopFollow @babyledweanteam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/Shownotes with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://blwpodcast.com/352👀 👀 👀 👀 👀I know you like LISTENING to infant feeding advice, but if you want to SEE what some of these best baby-feeding practices LOOK like, check out my baby-led weaning YouTube channel with new baby feeding videos dropping every week.Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/babyledweaning 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏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

Learn how to effectively read food labels when choosing solids for your baby. Discover critical nutrients like sodium and iron, and understand their importance for healthy development. Get practical tips on selecting nutritious options and the role of breast milk and formula alongside solids. Explore innovations like a new breast pump designed for busy moms and get valuable resources for safe food preparation. This discussion empowers parents to make informed feeding decisions for their little ones.