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Jul 2024
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Daycare: How Can I Get Caregivers on Boa...

KATIE FERRARO
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#453: How do you do baby-led weaning if your baby goes to daycare? Daycare might say they only do purees, or they won’t offer finger foods. In this episode I share effective strategies for helping your daycare or childcare provider understand baby-led weaning and how and why your baby can safely self-feed even when they are away from home. Listen to this ep ... Show More
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