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Aug 31
Toddler Milks: Why You Don't Need to Buy These Formulas
#135: Does my baby need a toddler milk or a toddler formula after turning 1? What if you’re worried about growth or brain development or immunity, do these products make toddlers healthier? The answer is no, you don’t need to be buying these formula products and I’m breaking down ... Show More
22m 54s
Aug 27
Sauces, Dippers & Toppers for Making BLW Foods Safe with @babyledfeeding Aileen Cox Blundell
#134: Dry meats and breads can be a choking hazard...but adding sauces, dippers and toppers is an easy way to make these foods safer for baby-led weaning. I’m joined by Aileen Cox Blundell of @babyledfeeding who is sharing some super sauce ideas for BLW. The commercial sauces you ... Show More
23m 56s
Aug 20
Don’t Drip Food: How to Pre-Portion for Baby-Led Weaning
#133: What’s the deal with dripping food? Dripping food is our control-freak way of regulating the pace of baby’s eating...and while it may seem harmless (and cleaner!) dripping can actually interfere with your baby’s ability to learn HOW to eat independently and to recognize and ... Show More
16m 16s
May 2020
Why Your Baby’s High Chair Needs a Footrest
#7: This is a hard one for parents to hear: but your baby’s feet should be resting flat on a footrest in the high chair. A footrest helps stabilize your baby’s core, which in turn facilitates a safe swallow. Dangling feet are a no-go zone; but all is not lost if your high chai ... Show More
16m 56s
Oct 2022
A Montessori Floor Bed for Babies?!
15m 42s
Oct 2022
BLW Bootcamp: Lessons Learned from 10 Babies Starting Solid Foods
#270: Every baby is different…especially when it comes to starting solid foods. In this episode I’m sharing 10 tips I learned recently from helping 10 different babies start baby-led weaning. From how long to wait after a bottle feed to do food to whether or not you need the stra ... Show More
19m 48s
Apr 2020
Welcome to the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast
Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for! Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian, baby-led weaning expert and mom of 7 helps you get a SAFE start to solid foods using baby-led weaning. Baby-led weaning helps your baby become an independent eater & prevents pick ... Show More
1m 59s
May 2020
What is Baby-Led Weaning?
#1: Welcome to the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy podcast! I’m your host Katie Ferraro, a Registered Dietitian, college nutrition professor and mom of 7 specializing in baby-led weaning. I S-T-R-U-G-G-L-E-D spoon-feeding my oldest...but when I discovered baby-led weaning for the rest ... Show More
20m 43s
Sep 2022
Things You Need To Know About Montessori Parenting
16m 19s
May 2020
10 Best BLW Kitchen Tools
#26: What kitchen tools do you need when starting baby-led weaning? Do you have to buy a lot of gear to get a safe start to solid foods? Absolutely not! But a few tools will help make your baby-food kitchen experience easier. In this episode I’m sharing my list of the 10 Best B ... Show More
28m 12s
Jan 2023
The Best Activities for Healthy Development for Your Baby & Toddler - From Birth
"What we see in the crib is the most powerful learning machine in the universe."New parents often ask … what do I do? Do I have to entertain???Does it matter?YES … it matters, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed or uncertain.Communication starts with that initial (unforgettabl ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2022
Tips for Feeding Babies the Montessori Way
21m 53s
Mar 2021
Car Seat Safety with ‘The Car Seat Lady’, Dr. Alisa Baer
It’s one of the most important purchases you’ll make for your baby - a car seat. This week, Heidi is joined by pediatrician Dr. Alisa Baer, known as ‘The Car Seat Lady’. Alisa breaks down how to choose a car seat that will work for your car and your lifestyle, how to know if it’s ... Show More
39m 46s
#491: The German-engineered Cybex Lemo 3-in-1 high chair outshines almost every standard American high chair…yet it’s surprisingly under the radar in the US. The Lemo is a standout, offering exceptional quality and thoughtful design that you might consider if you’re shopping for a safe seat where your baby can learn to eat.
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<p>In Season 2 Episode 7 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about how using the Montessori Floor Bed with Infants! <br/><br/>This week we discussed:</p><ul><li>What the Montessori Floor bed is</li><li>When to begin</li><li>Benefits of using the floor bed</li><li ... Show More
<p>In Season 2 Episode 6 of our Montessori Babies show, we are talking all about how some things that are surprising as a Montessori parent! <br/><br/>This week we discussed:</p><ul><li>How often babies change</li><li>Keeping an open mind and growth mindset</li><li>How to change ... Show More
<p>In Season 2 Episode 9 of our Montessori Babies podcast, we are talking all about supporting baby through a big transition: moving houses! <br/><br/>This week we discussed:</p><ul><li>Feeding babies the Montessori way</li><li>Following the Child during meals</li><li>What it loo ... Show More
