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Ep 7. Starting Solids for Infants

Ep 7. Starting Solids for Infants

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Summary

In this episode, we cover:

  • When to start solids (and signs your baby is ready)
  • Purees vs. baby-led weaning — and why you don’t have to choose
  • Why staying on purees too long can lead to feeding challenges
  • The difference between gagging vs. choking (and what to do)
  • How to introduce allergen foods safely
  • Why texture exposure is critical for development
  • How to prevent picky eating early on
  • Why “kid food” is a modern problem — and what to do instead
  • The importance of family meals, no screens, and eating together
  • How your behavior as a parent shapes your child’s eating habits

One of the biggest takeaways: Feeding is a skill. And like any skill, it has to be practiced.

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s exposure, consistency, and creating a positive environment around food from the very beginning.

Resources mentioned:

  • Solid Starts app (how to safely serve foods by age)
  • 101 Before One

Who this is for:

  • New parents starting solids
  • Parents struggling with picky eating
  • Families wanting to prevent feeding issues early
  • Anyone confused by conflicting feeding advice online
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