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May 2024
14m 40s

Safe Food Sizes for Baby-Led Weaning

KATIE FERRARO
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#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 during the introduction of starting solid foods using baby-led weaning. Listen ... Show More
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