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Jan 2025
20m 10s

108 - Moving from One Meal to Two – Star...

Luka McCabe and Kate Holm
About this episode

If your baby is past the initial stage of starting solids, you might be wondering—what’s next (and WTF is going on!)? In this episode of Boob to Food the Podcast, Luka and Kate dive into the 7–9 month stage of your baby’s feeding journey. How do you know when to move from one meal to two? What should these meals look like? And how can you keep milk feeds as the nutritional priority while introducing more foods?

For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…

  • Luka McCabe – founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals and Toddler to Table, as well as mum of 3
  • Kate Holm – naturopath, nutritionist,  General Manager and Clinical Director of Boob to Food and mum of 3

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • When to move from one meal to two
  • Nap transitions and mealtime schedules
  • Foods to prioritise as you introduce more variety
  • The importance of milk feeds and why they should still come first
  • Finger foods and self-feeding
  • Why now is the time to offer sardines, liver, and more
  • When to seek professional help for feeding challenges
  • ... and so much more!

This stage of your baby’s feeding journey is about increasing variety, building skills, and supporting their natural progression. Remember to follow their cues, keep milk feeds as the priority, and focus on nutrient-dense options as you expand their palate. And don’t forget to enjoy the messy, joyful experience of sharing meals together!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

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Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.

Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.

Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm

To get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

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