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Mar 2022
17m 25s

BLW Teething Tweaks: What Changes Do I M...

KATIE FERRARO
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#213: Do I have to wait until my baby has teeth to offer solids? Nope!..And although teething is often a time when babies begin to experience a change, it is really not necessary to make any drastic adjustments to solid foods during the teething process. In this episode I discuss the idea that having teeth is not a prerequisite for introducing solids and sha ... Show More
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