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Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods?
#137: Can your baby really get enough iron from baby-led weaning foods without relying on iron-fortified baby cereal? Yes…but you do need to know which foods to offer and how often to offer them.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how much iron babies actually need, why you do NOT need to obsess over hitting 11 mg from food when your baby is just starting solids, and some of the best high-iron foods for babies. You’ll also learn the simple iron + vitamin C pairing that can help your baby absorb more iron and why introducing iron-rich foods early and often matters.
If you’re worried your baby…
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