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What’s the Deal with Baby Food? History of Starting Solids, Allergies & Baby-Led Weaning (Pt. 1)

Starting solids is supposed to be fun, so why is everyone so stressed? In Part 1 of our solids series, we dig into how “baby food” became SUCH a thing. The evolution of "baby food," trends, timing, allergens and changing recommendations. We talk about the truly unhinged vintage advertisements including one about giving a newborn a bottle of apple juice. Spoiler: a lot of the advice our moms got came from marketing, not research.

Taylor also shares an update on her daughter’s allergy journey: the reaction that started it, a skin prick test, and what she learned from a dietitian and an…

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