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Hosted by Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian, College Nutrition Professor and mom of 7, the Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro podcast covers everything you need to know to give your baby a safe start to solid foods using baby-led weaning.

#221: Gagging: What do I do if My Baby Gags on Food?

#221: Gagging: What do I do if My Baby Gags on Food?

Gagging vs. choking: What's the difference and when should you worry? It is important to understand that gagging is part...

#220: Proposed WIC Food Package Changes for Infants with Darlena Birch, MBA, RDN

#220: Proposed WIC Food Package Changes for Infants with Darlena Birch, MBA, RDN

For those who are currently WIC participants or WIC educators there may be LOTS of great nutritional changes in the...

#219: How to Sous Vide Meat Safely for BLW with Iliana Cruz

#219: How to Sous Vide Meat Safely for BLW with Iliana Cruz

Ever wonder what other ways you can use to cook meat for your baby during baby-led weaning? In this episode...

#218: Down Syndrome BLW Success Stories with @ableappetites Sabrina Smiley Evans, MS, CCC-SLP

#218: Down Syndrome BLW Success Stories with @ableappetites Sabrina Smiley Evans, MS, CCC-SLP

What are some feeding challenges for babies with Down syndrome? Can baby-led weaning work if my baby has Down syndrome?...

#217: Crackers: How to Safely Select, Prepare & Offer Crackers for Babies

#217: Crackers: How to Safely Select, Prepare & Offer Crackers for Babies

Are crackers safe for early eaters to eat? When can babies safely eat crackers? In this episode we will be...

#216: Food Allergy & Kids: What’s New and Notable with Ron Sunog, MD

#216: Food Allergy & Kids: What’s New and Notable with Ron Sunog, MD

Just in case you are wondering if there are any updates in the pediatric food allergy world…Dr. Ron Sunog, who...

#215: Portion Distortion: Why Aren't There Set Portion Sizes for Baby-Led Weaning?

#215: Portion Distortion: Why Aren't There Set Portion Sizes for Baby-Led Weaning?

What portion sizes should I be offering my baby when starting solids? Reality is that there is no clear or...

#214: Overcoming Anxiety in the Feeding Relationship with Jo Cormack, PhD

#214: Overcoming Anxiety in the Feeding Relationship with Jo Cormack, PhD

Feeling anxious about starting solids? Although it's pretty common for parents and caretakers to experience feelings of anxiety when facing...

#213: BLW Teething Tweaks: What Changes Do I Make When My Baby is Teething?

#213: BLW Teething Tweaks: What Changes Do I Make When My Baby is Teething?

Do I have to wait until my baby has teeth to offer solids? Nope!..And although teething is often a time...

#212: How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Part II with Amee Severson, MPP-D, RDN

#212: How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Part II with Amee Severson, MPP-D, RDN

How does baby-led weaning fit into the intuitive eating model? and What can I do to teach my baby mindful...

#211: How to Schedule Milk Feeds with Solid Food for Baby-Led Weaning

#211: How to Schedule Milk Feeds with Solid Food for Baby-Led Weaning

Should I feed my baby less milk after starting solids? Do I feed my baby solids before or after milk?...

#210: How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Part I with Sumner Brooks, MPH, RD, CEDRD

#210: How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Part I with Sumner Brooks, MPH, RD, CEDRD

What is intuitive eating? And how can I raise my baby to be an intuitive eater? Finding a balance between...