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Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro
Is your baby ready to start solid foods but you’re feeling overwhelmed or confused about baby-led weaning? Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for and you don’t have to force-feed or spoon-feed to get them to eat real food! I’m Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian specializing in infant feeding and baby-led weaning. I’m 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…
Episodes
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow First Foods Shape Your Baby's Jaw, Airway and Sleep Habits with Kevin Boyd, DDS, MS
#86: The real foods your baby learns to eat don’t just provide nutrition, they also help build the jaw, shape the airway, and influence how your baby breathes…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroSardines: How to Offer Sardines Safely to Babies
#85: Sardines are one of the best baby foods out there. You might personally not like sardines...a lot of people don’t, but don’t discount sardines for…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroWhy You DON'T Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between New Foods with Carina Venter, PhD, RD
#84: Have you been told to wait 3–5 days between introducing new foods to your baby? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Carina Venter, PhD, RD—one of the…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroWhen Should My Baby Start Eating with the Family?
#83: When does your baby start eating meals with the rest of the family? In this episode, you’ll learn how baby-led weaning supports family meals from your…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroPostpartum Core and Pelvic Floor: Healing Your Body After a Baby with Marcy Crouch, DPT
#82: Many moms expect their bodies to “bounce back” after having a baby…but months later, odds are they’re still dealing with leaking, pressure, weakness, or…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro5 Things NOT to Buy When Starting Baby-Led Weaning
#81: Not everything marketed as a “baby-led weaning essential” belongs in your kitchen. In this episode, I explain 5 things you should skip when starting solid…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroKeeping Kosher with Baby-Led Weaning: 100 First Foods with Jackie Laniado Sutton, RD
#80: In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian and new mom Jackie Laniado Sutton, whose baby, Alexandria, completed the 100 First Foods approach…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow to Pick a Milk When Your Baby Turns 1
#79: What changes in feeding when your baby turns 1? Honestly...not a whole lot. But we do make the transition to cow’s milk and that can be kind of tricky for…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroBuilding a Professional Network for Baby-Led Weaning with Jessica Coll, RD
#78: When baby-led weaning was still considered risky and unconventional, Jessica Coll, RD, was already teaching workshops to parents in Canada. Now, as the…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroBaby Hunger & Fullness Cues: What They Are & How to Spot Them
#77: Understanding your baby’s hunger and fullness cues is one of the most important parts of responsive feeding, but it’s also one of the most confusing for…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroFrom First Bites to First Words: The Link Between Feeding and Talking with Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC
#76: Did you know that feeding milestones can actually help your baby hit their speech milestones too? In this episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Cohen, MA…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro10 Safe Canned Foods for Baby-Led Weaning: What to Buy (and What to Avoid)
#75: Most parents think everything their baby eats has to be fresh, homemade, and cooked from scratch…but that’s just not true. In this episode, I’m breaking…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroBaby Behavior at Mealtimes: What the Science Says with Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
#74: What is your baby’s behavior at mealtime telling you? Is it possible to spoil a baby by feeding him too much? Can babies even exhibit “bad” behavior? In…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroWhat to Do When Your Baby Won't Eat
#73: It is hard not to panic when your baby shows no interest in food. They ignore what you offer, barely taste anything, and you start worrying about…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow to Create a Pressure-Free Feeding Environment with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S
#72: Pressuring babies to eat more and pressuring babies to eat less can both lead to problematic outcomes when babies are learning to eat. But starting solids…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroEating Out in Restaurants: Tips for Baby-Led Weaning Away from Home
#71: Eating out with your baby doesn’t have to be a stressful, messy disaster (...even though it can definitely feel that way the first few times!) In this…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroThe Evidence Behind Baby-Led Weaning with Amy Brown, PhD
#70: There is a real and credible body of emerging evidence that supports a baby-led approach to feeding. In this episode baby-led weaning expert, author…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroPumpkin: 5 Easy Ways Your Baby Can Safely Eat Pumpkin
#69: It’s peak pumpkin everything season…and you might be wondering how your baby can get a PIECE of that PUMPKIN action, right??!! Well pumpkin is totally…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroSugar and Why Your Baby Should Avoid it with Robert Lustig, MD, MSL
#68: We all know babies don’t need added sugar—but avoiding it is harder than you think. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Robert Lustig, one of the world’s…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro100 First Foods Graduates: Success Stories from Around the World
#67: So what’s the big deal about a baby eating 100 foods before they turn one? Diet diversity from your baby’s first bites can help build confident kids who…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroBehind the QR Code: How Baby Food Companies Are (and Aren’t) Complying with Toxin Testing Laws with @consumerreports Jessica D'Argenio Waller
#66: How are parents supposed to navigate picking baby foods that contain the least amount of harmful toxins if food companies don’t disclose that info? A new…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro5 Things Social Media Gets Wrong About Baby-Led Weaning
#65: Social media can be an amazing tool for learning about baby-led weaning…but it can also spread a lot of misinformation. In this episode, I’m joined by…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroThe Right Way to Use a Pre-Loaded Spoon with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP
#64: Can your baby learn to use a spoon and still do baby-led weaning? You bet…and it starts with the pre-loaded spoon technique. In this episode…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroA History of the 100 First Foods Approach to Starting Solid Foods with Baby-Led Weaning
#63: Imagine sitting down at the table with your baby who can now confidently eat and loves all the same foods you do. In this episode I’m sharing the history…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroWhy Sensory Play Matters when Starting Solid Foods with Dawn Winklemann, MS, CCC-SLP
#62: Sensory play doesn’t just mean bins of dried beans or rice (...which are a choking hazard for early eaters). Instead, it’s a powerful tool at the table…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroForget the Salad: 5 Safe Ways to Offer Spinach for Baby-Led Weaning
#61: Learn how to make leafy greens safe for your baby: raw greens like spinach are a choking hazard and crunchy kale chips are too. In this episode I’m…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroFrom Fear to Food: The New Rules for Introducing Allergenic Foods with Kelly Clear, MD, FAAP
#60: Worried about introducing allergenic foods like peanut, egg, or tree nuts to your baby? You’re not alone…but the latest research shows that early…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroGuiding Grandparents Through Baby-Led Weaning with Aaron Larsen
#59: One of the biggest hurdles to baby-led weaning can be… the grandparents. When the people helping care for your baby don’t understand or agree with how…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroWhat do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD
#58: What should you do if your baby has an allergic reaction to food? In this episode, pediatrician and food allergy expert Dr. Ron Sunog shares clear…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroIs it Too Late to Start Baby-Led Weaning?
#57: Worried that you missed your chance to start baby-led weaning? Maybe you started with purees, got a late start start, or are scared to try out finger…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroDog Meets Baby: BLW Do's + Don'ts for the Whole (Furry) Family with Alexandra Parry, DVM
#56: Sure it’s cute to see a dog licking up the baby’s leftovers...but is that actually a good idea? In this episode veterinarian Alexandra Parry is sharing…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow to Drop a Milk Feed
#55: How do you drop a milk feed? The whole point of weaning is that your baby gradually replaces the nutrition he or she was getting from breastmilk and/or…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroOverstuffing: What If My Baby Takes Big Bites? with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP
#54: Is your baby an overeager eater who stuffs too much food in at once? Overstuffing is actually pretty typical - but it’s also a little scary when you’re…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroExplaining Baby-Led Weaning to a Skeptic: 10 Benefits of Baby-Led Weaning
#53: Trying to explain baby-led weaning to someone who doesn’t believe in it? This episode breaks down 10 research-backed benefits of baby-led weaning, perfect…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow to Flavor, Season & Spice Your Baby's Food with Kanchan Koya, PhD
#48: Babies don’t have to eat bland food! In this episode, spice expert and cookbook author Kanchan Koya, PhD @chiefspicemama shares how to safely introduce…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroTongue Ties & Lip Ties: Do These Affect Baby's Ability to Self-Feed? with Dr. Shaina Holman, DDS, PhD
#52: If your baby has a tongue-tie (or has had one released) you might be wondering: will this affect their ability to start solid foods? In this episode, I’m…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroTemperature: Should I Serve My Baby's Food Hot, Cold, Room Temp...Does it Matter?
#51: Ever wonder if there is a right (or wrong) temperature that the food you offer your baby should be? In this episode, we’re looking at which foods babies…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow Tube Fed Babies Can Become Independent Eaters with Jennifer Berry, MS, OT/L and Heidi Liefer Moreland, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC
#50: Many babies who rely on tube feeding can learn to eat independently…but traditional feeding approaches often fall short. In this episode, feeding…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroEggs: 7 Easy Ways to Safely Offer Your Baby Eggs
#49: Introducing eggs early and often is key to helping prevent egg allergy…but, figuring out how to safely offer those eggs to your baby can be tricky. In…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroOatmeal: How Your Baby Can Safely Self-Feed Oatmeal
#47: Oatmeal is a warm, familiar food, but what’s the best way to introduce oatmeal to your baby? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to safely serve…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroCelebrating Dads who Do Baby-Led Weaning
#46: Let’s shine the spotlight on dads who are diving headfirst into baby-led weaning. From pediatricians and military dads to first-timers and seasoned pros…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow to Build a Balanced Baby-Led Weaning Plate
#45: Wondering what should actually be on your baby’s plate during baby-led weaning? In this episode, you’ll learn how to build a balanced plate using a simple…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroJust Starting Baby-Led Weaning? Ask Me Anything...
#44: Are you just starting out with baby-led weaning and FULL of questions about whether your baby can safely self-feed? Well then, this is the episode for…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroSesame: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food
#43: Sesame is now officially recognized as a top allergenic food—but is it safe for your baby? In this episode, you’ll learn how to safely introduce sesame…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroIs Cow's Milk a Must for Toddlers? with Sophie Egan
#42: Does your one-year-old really need to drink cow’s milk? In this episode, food writer and mom of twins Sophie Egan, author of How to Be a Conscious Eater…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroShellfish: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food
#41: Shellfish is one of the Big 8 allergenic foods (...the 8 foods that account for about 90% of food allergy) and even though it is one of the more common…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro6 Reasons to Skip the Sippy Cup with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP
#40: Did you know it’s TOTALLY find to skip the sippy cup phase? As a new mom, this was news to me. I just assumed baby went from breast or bottle to a sippy…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroTree Nuts: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food
#39: Can you safely offer tree nuts to your baby if whole nuts and thick nut butter are choking hazards? Yes…and it’s a good idea to do tree nuts early and…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHealthy Baby Food in Nigeria with Latifat Okara
#38: Soy is one of the Top 9 allergenic foods, but it often causes confusion for parents when their baby is starting solid foods: can my baby eat soy and if…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroSoy: How to Introduce Your Baby to This Potentially Allergenic Food
#37: Soy is one of the Top 9 allergenic foods, but it often causes confusion for parents when their baby is starting solid foods: can my baby eat soy and if…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroPreventing Severe Picky Eating from Your Baby's First Bites with Dr. Katja Rowell
#36: How does typical picky eating differ from severe picky eating and are both or either preventable?In this episode family doctor turned child feeding…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroBabies Don't Need Snacks: Why Your Early Eater is Better Off Skipping Snacks
#35: Think your baby needs snacks? Think again. In this episode, we’re diving into why milk—breastmilk or formula—is your baby’s perfect “snack” between meals…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroBaby-Led Bottle Feeding: Paced Bottle Feeding Techniques with Amy Peterson, IBCLC
#34: Is it possible you’ve been bottle-feeding your baby wrong all this time? In today’s episode Amy Peterson, IBCLC is here to teach about paced bottle…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroSalt: 3 Easy Ways to Minimize Sodium for Your Baby
#33: Worried about salt in your baby’s food? In this episode, I’m sharing 3 easy, practical ways to minimize sodium for your baby without overhauling your…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroPost-Partum Depression: How a Solid Food Feeding Schedule Helped New Mom Carissa Rose
#32: Postpartum depression affects 1 in 10 mothers—but not all moms feel comfortable talking about it. In this episode, mom of two Carissa Rose shares how her…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroFish: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food
#31: How can I safely feed my baby fish? Fish is one of the Big 8 allergenic foods (...the 8 foods that account for 90% of food allergy) and there’s no…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroBaby-Led Weaning and Breastfeeding: How to Succeed at Both with Robin Kaplan, IBCLC
#30: Starting solid foods doesn’t mean breastfeeding has to end — but many parents worry about how to balance both. In this episode, IBCLC Robin Kaplan shares…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroWheat: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food
#29: How do you feed your baby wheat? Wheat is one of the Big 8 allergenic foods...the 8 foods that account for about 90% of food allergy. And it’s one of the…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroConstipation and Starting Solid Foods: Simple Remedies for Your Baby
#28: Starting solid foods is exciting… but what happens when your baby gets backed up? In this episode, I’m breaking down why constipation happens when babies…
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow Honey Can Harm Your Baby and Why to Avoid it
#27: Honey might seem like a natural, harmless food—but it can actually be dangerous for babies under age 1. In this episode, we’re breaking down why honey can…