Oct 2022

Optimal Cord Clamping and its Effect on Infant Iron Levels with Alan Greene, MD

#276: How long did your doctor wait to clamp the umbilical cord with your baby? If you’re like most parents, you probably have no idea. But the timing of cord clamping can have an impact on your baby’s iron status in infancy and later in life. Dr. Alan Greene is the founder of th ... Show More

22m 3s

Oct 2022

Soy: 3 Ways to Introduce Soy to Babies (…and why soy milk is not one of them)

#275: How can babies safely learn to eat soy? These are 3 of my favorite ways to offer your baby the potentially allergenic food soy…with 3 reasons why I don’t love soy milk for babies. More baby-led weaning soy information is in Episode 37 - Soy: How to Introduce Your Baby to ... Show More

6m 9s

Oct 2022

Baby Has Skin Reactions to Milk, Egg and Peanut: What Should I Do Next? with Carina Venter, PhD, RDN

#274: What if your baby tries a new food and then gets a rash on their face? Or what if you’re doing one of the allergenic foods early on in infant feeding, let’s say cow’s milk, egg or peanut to name the 3 most common pediatric food allergies…and baby gets hives - but the baby i ... Show More

29m 24s

Apr 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Baby-Led Weaning: A Safe Approach to Introducing Solid Foods

#419: Discover the ins and outs of baby-led weaning versus traditional spoon feeding, how it differs from parent-led feeding, and expert tips (pioneered by Gill Rapley, PhD) on safely introducing solid foods to your baby in this episode. Join me as I demystify baby-led weaning as ... Show More

25m 13s

May 2024

Safe Food Sizes for Baby-Led Weaning

#429: Contrary to common belief, cutting food into tiny pieces can actually heighten choking risk for early eaters. In this episode, learn why longer, spear-like shapes of soft foods (pinky finger size) are safer for self-feeding and other safe food cuts that reduce choking risk ... Show More

14m 40s

Mar 2024

Waking Up at Night Again: Is My Baby Too Hungry After Starting Solid Foods?

#415: Is your baby waking up in the middle of the night again since you started solid foods? Does this mean the baby is hungry or not getting enough? In this episode we’re looking at solid food and sleep schedules to help you and your baby get a good night’s sleep after you start ... Show More

20m 16s

Apr 2024

5 Baby Milestones to Begin Baby-Led Weaning Safely | What Your Baby Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Solids

#421: Is your baby developmentally ready to safely start solids? Learn why the 6-month mark is pivotal, the significance of independent sitting, and why the disappearance of the tongue thrust reflex isn't the only readiness to eat signal to begin the weaning process. Listen to th ... Show More

15m 2s

May 2024

Can My Baby Start Solid Foods Before 6 Months?

#435: Is it ever safe for babies to start solid foods before 6 months of age? In one instance: yes…but for the remainder of babies, there is no upside - and only potential harm - in starting solid foods too early. In this episode we look at reasons why parents are pressured to st ... Show More

16m 22s

May 2024

15 Foods Never to Feed Your Baby

#433: Which foods should babies avoid? Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for - but certain foods are choking risk foods or are harmful to developing babies for other reasons. This episode contains 15 foods to not feed your baby in order to preserve their ... Show More

20m 55s

Dec 2021

10-11 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Schedule

#189: How often should babies who are 10-11 months old eat solid foods? Should they be allowed to feel some “casual hunger”, do we drop another milk feed? What about transitioning off of the bottle and onto the open cup. In this episode I am joined by TWENTY moms of babies 10-11 ... Show More

43m 30s

Jun 2024

Is My Baby Eating Enough? Falling Off the Growth Curve with @failure.to.thrive.dietitian Kat Mikelaites

#442: Is my baby eating enough and what if they start falling off their growth curve? Dietitian Kat Mikelaites talks about failure to thrive, growth faltering and helping babies get enough nutrition, iron and energy to thrive. Listen to this episode to learn: What parents acciden ... Show More

31m 23s

Mar 2024

Food Before One is Just for Fun: True or False?

#413: Are foods before one just for fun…or does it really matter which foods we offer our baby? Saying food before one is just for fun is catchy…but confusing. In this episode we break down the idea about just having fun vs. intentionally picking foods for a reason before babies ... Show More

12m 54s

Apr 2024

How to Prepare for Baby-Led Weaning: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers

#423: What can you do to help your baby get ready to start solid foods safely? From picking out the best high chair to knowing how to introduce allergenic foods like peanut, here are 5 things parents and caregivers can do to get prepared for baby-led weaning. Listen to this episo ... Show More

20m 43s

3 Signs that BLW is Going Well for Your ...