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Feeling overwhelmed about starting solids? This podcast gives you simple, trusted guidance for baby-led weaning in snack-sized episodes—so you can skip the stress, trust your instincts, and enjoy the messy magic of feeding your baby.Â
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S1E42 42. BLW for Beginners: Holiday Survival Guide
The holidays are here 🎉... and if you’re starting solids, it might feel like the worst timing ever. Travel, chaotic mealtimes, well-meaning relatives, and sugar-filled traditions can make baby-led…
S1E41 41. Can I Use Frozen Foods for BLW? (And Other Real-Life Shortcuts)
Frozen veggies count — they’re not a cop-out, they’re a shortcut.In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest unspoken fears in baby-led weaning: “Am I doing it wrong if I use shortcuts like…
S1E40 40. Spooky Truths About Sugar and Starting Solids
Sugar might seem sweet and harmless — but for babies, it’s more trick than treat.In this Halloween-themed episode, we’re uncovering the spooky truths about sugar and how it shows up during baby’s…
S1E39 39. “How Do I Get My Baby to Eat?” Rethinking Feeding Through a BLW Perspective
“Alex, how do I get my baby to eat?” Short answer? You don’t.In this powerful episode, we’re unpacking one of the most common (and stressful) questions moms ask — and flipping it on its head through…
S1E38 38. 4 Ways to Find a BLW Rhythm That Balances Milk and Solids
Starting solids doesn’t mean cutting back on milk overnight — in fact, it shouldn’t. Breastmilk or formula still plays the starring role in your baby’s nutrition during the first year.In this…
S1E37 37. BLW and Iron. Is My Baby Getting Enough?
Worried your baby isn’t getting enough iron with baby-led weaning? You’re not alone — and the good news is, it’s a lot simpler (and tastier) than you think.In this episode, we’re breaking down…
S1E36 36. Just Playing with Food? How That Builds Skills in Baby-Led Weaning
If your baby squishes sweet potato, flings broccoli across the room, or just pokes at everything without taking a bite — don’t panic. What looks like playing is actually practicing.In this episode,…
S1E35 35. Make Baby-Led Weaning Work with Daycare — Advocating, Adapting, and Trusting Your Baby Along the Way
Starting solids is a big enough milestone on its own — and when you add in daycare, a nanny, or even Grandma helping out, it can feel downright overwhelming.If you're wondering how to keep baby-led…
S1E34 34. How to Practice Baby-Led Weaning Principles, Even If You Start with Purees
Wait… you can do baby-led weaning with purées? Yep. You absolutely can.This episode is your permission slip to take a flexible, baby-led approach—even if you start with a spoon. Because BLW isn’t…
S1E33 33. Should I Wait to Start Solids? What the Tongue Thrust Reflex Tells You
You offer the food... and your baby pushes it right back out with their tongue. Is it rejection? Are they not ready? Should you keep going—or pause?In this episode, we’re talking all about the tongue…
S1E32 32. Baby Sign Language and Starting Solids — A Guide for BLW Moms
Your baby might not be able to say “I’m hungry” or “I’m full” — but with baby sign language, they can tell you. And that changes everything.This episode is your gentle, doula-style guide to using…
S1E31 31. Why Baby-Led Weaning Is About More Than What’s on the Plate
Why Baby-Led Weaning Is About More Than What’s on the PlateIt might look like a mess on the tray… but what you’re really building is trust, connection, and a lifelong relationship with food.This…
S1E30 30. You Deserve to Enjoy Mealtimes, Too — A Baby-Led Weaning Guide to More Joy
You Deserve to Enjoy Mealtimes, Too: A Baby-Led Weaning Guide to More JoyJust because mealtimes are for your baby doesn’t mean they can’t be meaningful (and even fun!) for you too. In this heartfelt…
S1E29 29. There’s Magic in the Mess — Of Baby-Led Weaning and Motherhood
There’s Magic in the Mess — Of Baby-Led Weaning and MotherhoodLet’s be real: sometimes baby-led weaning feels more like baby-led chaos.But here’s the truth most Instagram reels won’t show you — the…
S1E28 28. Dealing with Feeding Pressure from Doctors or Family? Let’s Talk
Ever left a pediatrician visit feeling defeated — or bit your tongue when family questioned what your baby was eating? You are so not alone.In this episode, we’re talking about:The invisible (but…
S1E27 27. What to Do When Your Partner or Baby’s Caregiver Isn’t Sold on Baby-Led Weaning
If your partner, daycare, or grandma isn’t fully on board with baby-led weaning — you’re not alone.And no, this doesn’t mean BLW is off the table. It just means the conversation is just getting…
S1E26 26. Confidence at Mealtime Starts with You, Mama — Here’s How to Build It
What if the most important thing on the menu isn’t food — it’s your calm, confident presence? This episode is a heartfelt reminder that baby-led weaning isn’t just about what’s on your baby’s plate.…
S1E25 25. Trusting the Process — Even If Your Baby Isn’t Eating Yet
Feel like your baby is feeding the floor more than their belly? You’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, we’re unpacking what progress actually looks like during the…
S1E24 24. Baby-Led Weaning Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing (Purees Are Welcome Here)
Can purees and finger foods coexist? Absolutely — and in this episode, I’m busting the myth that baby-led weaning has to mean “no spoons allowed.”You’ll learn:Why who holds the spoon matters more…
23. Feel Like You’re Serving the Same 3 Foods on Repeat? Let’s Talk Variety in BLW
Banana, avocado, toast… repeat? You’re not alone. In this final episode of our snack-sized launch week series, we’re tackling the real talk about variety — and how to gently expand your baby’s food…
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