Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro

Discover the safe ways to introduce coconut to your baby's diet, from raw coconut to coconut milk. Learn about its nutritional benefits and how to mix it into meals for a variety of flavors and textures. The discussion highlights the low risk of coconut allergies and includes a delicious recipe for coconut rice pudding. Plus, get tips on feeding practices that enhance oral skills in infants, and address essential concerns like arsenic levels in rice. It's a tasty adventure for your little one!

#304. How do you know if you’re REALLY doing baby-led weaning? Is there a way to MEASURE whether or not you’re adhering to the tenets of baby-led weaning? Emma Studer-Perez is a PhD student in a psychology who recently co-authored a research article about the development of a BLW scale to measure adherence to the core principles of baby-led weaning. In this interview we’re exploring her findings that feeding practices centered around exploration, independence and family are central to success with baby-led weaning.📲 📲 📲 📲 📲Learn more about Emma Studer-Perez and her doctoral work in exploring food relationships here: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/psychology/graduate-program/clinical/health-psychology/finding-balance-in-emotions-and-eating/people/emma-studer-perez.html Emma’s publication in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (along with the 31 point scale) is here: http://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.13110💯 💯 💯 💯 💯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/304🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏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

Discover the best strategies for baby-led weaning at restaurants. Should you bring your own food or order off the menu? Dive into humorous anecdotes and practical tips for dining out with little ones. Learn about innovative breast pump options that support busy parents. Explore the nuances of making healthy food choices while enjoying family meals. Get ready to make dining out a fun and stress-free experience for everyone!

#302: How do you handle people who spew misinformation when it comes to parenting or raising your baby? In this episode I’m interviewing Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP and Andrea Love, PhD from the Unbiased Science Podcast about how to handle misinformation in the baby space. From food intolerance testing for babies, to vitamin and mineral supplementation and leaky gut syndrome, we’re talking through some of the more common pseudoscience claims that intersect with infant feeding.Listen to Jessica & Andrea - hosts of the Unbiased Science Podcast on their top-rated show at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/ Follow @unbiasedscipod on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unbiasedscipod/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/unbiasedscipod Starting solid foods with your baby soon? 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/302If 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

#301: How can I help my baby have a positive relationship with food? And what should I avoid to help reduce negative associations with food and feeding for my baby? In this episode we’re going through some easy ways to help reduce vomiting, choking, anxiety and stress at mealtimes so that your baby can have the most positive eating experience possible.🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other podcast episodes mentioned in this episode are:Episode 20 - Vomit: What if My Baby Vomits when Eating? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/20 Episode 77 - Baby Hunger & Fullness Cues: What They Are & How to Spot Them https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/77 Product, course and workshops mentioned in this episode are:Online CPR Class - use affiliate discount code KATIE10 for $10 off this infant refresher CPR course: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam Bapron Baby - best bibs for baby-led weaning and splash mats to go under the high chair, use affiliate discount code KATIE10 for 10% off, shop here: https://bapronbaby.com/discount/katie10 The Bapron Baby BLW bapron bibs and splash mats are also available on the ezpz website and affiliate discount code KATIE10 works for 10% off there too, shop here: https://shrsl.com/3qjoz Free 1-hour video workshop training BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS: learn how to safely prep BLW foods and get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list - click here to register for this week’s workshop times: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list and learn how to implement Katie’s 5-STEP FEEDING FRAMEWORK on this free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link📲 📲 📲 📲 📲Follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/Shownotes for this episode with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://babyledweaningpodcast.com/301🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏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

#300: How strong is your baby’s mouth? Are there exercises or tools you can use to help strengthen your baby’s jaw or help them with tongue elevation or tongue lateralization? In this episode I’m interviewing Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP who is the mastermind behind ezpz’s brand new Oral Development Tools. Dawn is walking us through the difference between her 3 oral development tools, explaining how and why babies benefit from these tools and some easy tips about when to start implementing and using these as part of your pre-feeding routine, but also when your baby gets started with eating solid food too.ezpz Oral Development Tools are now available for purchase. Use ezpz affiliate discount code KATIE10 for 10% off everything on the ezpz site - shop here: http://shrsl.com/1s7beFollow Dawn on social @msdawnslp and check out @ezpzfun for more baby-led weaning information.💯 💯 💯 💯 💯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/300🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏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

Discover effective strategies to help your baby develop a positive relationship with food. Learn how to create stress-free mealtimes that minimize anxiety and promote sensory experiences. Uncover the importance of recognizing your baby's hunger cues instead of relying on strict portion control. The discussion also touches on tips to reduce issues like vomiting and choking, ensuring a smoother feeding process for both you and your baby. Equip yourself with tools and insights to enhance your parenting journey!

Dana Gunders, Executive Director of ReFed and author of the Waste Free Kitchen Handbook, shares her mission to combat food waste. With insightful tips, she reveals how to freeze and store baby food effectively, plus what expired items are still safe to eat. She discusses the importance of family mealtimes and how baby-led weaning can enhance communication and healthy habits. Gunders also emphasizes involving kids in food prep to reduce waste and highlights creative uses for leftovers, empowering families to make a positive, sustainable impact in their kitchens.

#297: Nobody holds their baby’s development back on purpose…but there are feeding practices that can inadvertently be delaying your baby’s progression towards important milestones. In this episode I’m sharing 3 ways you could be holding your baby back at mealtimes - and then brainstorming on simple tweaks to help get your baby back on track with independent self-feeding.🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧One other podcast episode mentioned in this episode is:Episode 227 - When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD💯 💯 💯 💯 💯Your baby CAN safely learn to eat 100 foods before turning 1.Get your copy of the 100 FIRST FOODS list and learn how to implement Katie’s 5-STEP FEEDING FRAMEWORK on this free BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS workshop: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop?utm_source=Shownotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Episode%20Link📲 📲 📲 📲 📲Follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/Shownotes for this episode with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://babyledweaningpodcast.com/297🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏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

296: What’s YOUR biggest burning baby-led weaning question?! Wondering about gagging vs. choking, what to do if your baby breaks off a big bite in their mouth, switching from purees or how to handle allergic reactions? In this episode I’m answering 5 of the most asked baby-led weaning questions from all of 2022.These questions came from parents and caregivers on my free 1-hour video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS. Grab a copy of my 100 FIRST FOODS list and sign up for this week’s workshop times here: https://babyledweaning.co/workshop🚫 🚫 🚫 🚫 🚫Download the free feeding guide mentioned in this episode “15 FOODS NEVER TO FEED YOUR BABY” …these are foods that are not safe for babies because they pose a choking risk or are unsafe for babies for other reasons.Click here to download “15 FOODS NEVER TO FEED YOUR BABY” 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧BLW podcast episode mentioned in this episode: Episode 84 - Why You DON'T Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between New Foods with Carina Venter, PhD, RD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/84 📲 📲 📲 📲 📲Follow @babyledweanteam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/Shownotes for this episode with all the links mentioned in this episode are here: https://babyledweaningpodcast.com/296🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏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