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Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro

Katie Ferraro
Baby-Led Weaning
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Food Allergies
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Is your baby ready to start solid foods but you’re feeling overwhelmed or confused about baby-led weaning? Babies can eat so many more foods than we give them credit for and you don’t have to force-feed or spoon-feed to get them to eat real food! I’m Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian specializing in infant feeding and baby-led weaning. I’m a college nutrition professor and mom of 7, and my goal ... more

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#105: Does the baby-led weaning mess STRESS you out? If you want to know how to prevent the BLW mess...well there’s no way to do that. But you can take steps to minimize the baby-led weaning mess.

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#104: The Lucky Iron Fish is a unique kitchen tool, a piece of iron carved in the shape of a fish that you cook with for 10 minutes to release a significant amount of iron. This product is safe for babies aged 7 months+ to use and in this episode I’m... more

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#103: Not sure what to feed your baby in the very first week of starting solid foods? In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple 7-day syllabus featuring 5 easy baby-led weaning foods every baby can easily eat. I call it a syllabus because, ju... more

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Recent Guests

Gavin Armstrong
Founder and CEO of Lucky Iron Fish
Lucky Iron Fish
Episode: How the Lucky Iron Fish Can Increase Iron Absorption with Founder & CEO Gavin Armstrong, PhD
Gill Rapley
Founding philosopher of the Baby-Led Weaning movement, co-author of BLW Essential Guidebook
BLW movement
Episode: The Future of Baby-Led Weaning with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2)
Krystal Duhaney
Registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, founder of Milky Mama LLC
Milky Mama LLC
Episode: Where did Picky Eating Come From? with Helen Zoe Veit
Mona Amin
Pediatrician, host of Peds Doc Talk
Peds Doc Talk
Episode: How to Talk to Your Pediatrician About BLW with @pedsdoctalk Mona Amin, DO
Alejandra Zuniga
Pediatric sleep specialist at Easy Nights Gentle Sleep Coaching
Easy Nights Gentle Sleep Coaching
Episode: From 3 Naps to 2: The 8-Month Routine Reset for Sleeping + Eating with Alejandra Zuniga
Kirsti Vandraas
Physiotherapist and ergonomist working closely with Peter Opsvik.
Peter Opsvik Company
Episode: How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with Kirsti Vandraas
Julia Nordgren
Chef, pediatrician, and author focusing on the relationship between food and health
Dr. Julia Cooks
Episode: Writing Your Family's Food Story with Chef Julia Nordgren, MD
Tatiana Rosana
Two-time Food Network Chopped champion and executive chef.
Envoy Hotel, Boston
Episode: How First Foods Shape Your Baby's Jaw, Airway and Sleep Habits with Kevin Boyd, DDS, MS
Carina Venter
Ph.D. dietician, globally recognized authority in infant nutrition, allergy and immunology.
Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado School of Medicine
Episode: Why You DON'T Need to Wait 3-5 Days Between New Foods with Carina Venter, PhD, RD

Host

Katie Ferraro
Registered Dietitian, college nutrition professor, mom of seven; hosts and leads interviews, sharing BLW guidance and practical cooking/feeding tips

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • An essential resource

    I have learned so much from Katie and the doctors and researchers she interviews. I am so grateful for this free resource to help give me peace of mind and empower me to safely and confidently feed my baby.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    edbrooks93
    United States2 months ago
  • Too many ads

    Great content and I’ve learned a lot from this podcast. Unfortunately, the content is only about 25% of the play time. The other 75% is ads. I respect that this is a free podcast and her work has value, but it really affects the listener experience. I’ve mostly stopped listening because of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    mmclaughlin10
    United Statesa year ago
  • The BEST info about BLW!

    I love the insight and tips provided by Katie! She’s so smart and gives info that is easy to understand and pass along! Love the podcast, newsletter, webinars…all of it! Thanks for all you do!

    @jocelynlundon

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jocelyn Lundon
    United States2 years ago
  • ❤️

    this podcast has significantly improved my blw experience! helps ease my anxiety and i have learned so much !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sambhfbzdfgj
    United States2 years ago
  • My favorite BLW Podcast

    I love this podcast so much! Katie is so helpful in the overwhelming world of feeding your baby. I had no idea how controversial some baby feeding things were until I started trying to feed my baby on my own. As she says Katie takes out “all the noise” and really makes it simple. I bought her 100 foods before 1 plan and it has made what was super overwhelming actually really fun! My 10 month old has already has 80 or so foods and he’ll definitely have 100+ by the time he’s one. Not only has he h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chantel_Kalene
    United States2 years ago

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How the Lucky Iron Fish Can Increase Iron Absorption with Founder & CEO Gavin Armstrong, PhD
Q: Can you explain how much iron transfers from the Lucky Iron Fish and how researchers measure its effect on iron status?
Clinical trials have shown that the Lucky Iron Fish can improve iron status and reduce anemia comparable to iron supplements, with higher compliance and fewer side effects, though results vary by population; overall the product provides a gentle iron release of about six to eight milligrams per use and may take three to six months to show measurable health impacts.
From 3 Naps to 2: The 8-Month Routine Reset for Sleeping + Eating with Alejandra Zuniga
Q: Can you talk about this eight-month transition?
Eight months old is a significant time where babies experience cognitive and motor developments alongside changes in eating and sleeping habits.
How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with Kirsti Vandraas
Q: Why don't the Tripp Trapp and Nomi high chairs come with a tray?
The philosophy behind these chairs is to promote family meals and sharing experiences rather than isolating the child with a tray.
How to Choose a Safe Seat for Your Baby to Eat with Kirsti Vandraas
Q: What are the safety standards for high chairs?
High chairs must meet various safety standards, including the ASTM standard in the U.S., which requires harnesses, while European standards focus on different requirements.
Writing Your Family's Food Story with Chef Julia Nordgren, MD
Q: How can parents begin to write their family's food story differently?
Think about your food story, acknowledge the good and bad parts, and consider how you can create a joyful mealtime experience for your children.

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2. Gill Rapley
3. Krystal Duhaney
4. Mona Amin
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6. Kirsti Vandraas
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