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Jun 2024
36m 49s

Starting Solids with Kelly Benton

Kath Baquie
About this episode

In today's episode I chat with Kelly Benton and we discuss starting solids for babies.

In particular, we discuss:

- When to start solids
- How to know it’s the right time to start solids
- Introducing the right foods for babies
- Preparing foods for infants
- Important nutrients when starting solids
- How to encourage positive meal times 
- Creating a positive feeding environment 
- When to seek help

Kelly is a Nutritionist working across the pregnancy, postpartum and paediatric space. After suffering perinatal anxiety, miscarriage, and postpartum depletion along her journey to motherhood, Kelly felt compelled to help others have a better experience.

Her dream is to help women like you feel their best throughout one of the most demanding and rewarding periods of life, so they can spend less time worrying about their health and more time enjoying the moments that matter.

LINKS
Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist

Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts

Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts

FitNest Mama Website

Instagram @fitnestmama

Kelly's Instagram:
@feeding.the.bump
Bookings:
https://feedingthebump.as.me/discovery-call
Breastfeeding nutrition freebie:
https://feedingthebump.myflodesk.com/breastfeeding


** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition. 

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