Are you a caregiver getting ready to start solids with your baby? Or maybe you are a parent of a toddler and want to improve their eating habits. This episode with Dr. Leah Foreman is just the episode for you! We discuss when to start solids with baby, the best first foods to begin with, why eating whole, real foods are important for oral motor development, the difference between gagging and choking and a whole host of other topics related to feeding babies. This episode is great for grandparents as well and offers so much valuable information to help empower you as you start the journey of feeding your baby. If you want EXTRA support, please consider purchasing the Nurtured Foundations online course which is a podcast style course teaching caregivers the best methods for starting solids.
Resources Mentioned:
Nurtured Foundations Online Course
Nurtured Foundations e-Cookbook
Stokke Trip Trap High Chair (check second hand shops like Facebook marketplace and Craig’s list as these chairs have a wonderful resale value)
Footrest Hack for Ikea High Chair
Connect with Leah Foreman:
@nurtured.pediatrics
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