Explore every episode of the podcast First Bites: Baby-Led Weaning & Beyond
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| 22. Prioritizing a positive relationship with our own health & wellness to serve as a quality example for our little ones (feat. Amber Grimmett) | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:52:02 | |
We all know that our little ones are listening to every word we say. Even when they aren’t able to fully understand words, they’re able to begin picking up on mood and emotions, and get a general sense of how we’re feeling.
It can be so important to model a positive relationship with our own health and wellness journey when we are wanting the same for our little ones. Tune in to hear the conversation of two health experts (nutrition & fitness) discussing how to model this in your own life!
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Links from Hilary & Amber’s Instagram Lives: Baby-Led Weaning/Starting Solids
Amber’sAmazon List (with links to her baby carrier recommendations for use during workouts!) Amber’s Free Birth Planning E-Book
Amber’s Prenatal Exercise Guide
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Learn more about Toddler Foods Academy | |||
| 21. 5 things to expect in the early days of BLW | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:13:19 | |
Will baby love solids? Will they know what to do right away What if they gag?
This episode goes though my 5 top conversation pieces in the early days of BLW. These pointers are things I discuss with parents in my First Foods Academy program regularly, and I wanted to share them with all of you too! Let’s dive in!
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| 12. So how exactly does BLW work with daycare? | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:23:06 | |
Have others helping to feed your child? Maybe a daycare setting or even babysitters? This episode guides you through navigating the ins and outs of getting clear on your expectations in those times, how to trust others to feed your child, and looking at ways to meet in the middle when met with resistance. This episode covers:
Enjoy! --------------------- ***Introducing Your BLW Serving Guide – my brand new E-book! Purchase here!
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| 11. Dads of BLW. What it’s like being married to a BLW and toddler dietitian and being a dad through the starting solids process – feat. TJ McMahon | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:26:31 | |
A follower recently asked me: “What’s it like for your husband to have the responsibilities of being Dad in the feeding journey while also being married to a dietitian who specializes in baby-led weaning (BLW) and toddler nutrition?” It was such a great question that I brought him on the podcast to chat about this exact topic, and provide his insight! He’s here answering your questions!
We talk about:
Definitely a must-listen! ----------------------------------
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| 10. BLW isn’t about how many foods you can reach before baby’s first birthday… | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:13:24 | |
We often set high expectations for ourselves when it comes to certain parenting techniques, like starting solids. Sometimes these expectations we set are helpful but sometimes they just don’t serve us well. It's hard to be confident in the BLW/starting solids journey if we feel high levels of pressure and overwhelm. This episode dives into:
If you’ve been feeling the pressure of what others do, and trying to keep up, this episode is for you.
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| 09. UNEDITED – A word on pressure at the table…with shark and turnips and blueberries…you’ll see. | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:11:49 | |
<Just sharing my unedited thoughts around baby-led weaning and feeding little ones. Check it out.>
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| 08. Summer Staples! What foods are best for BLW & beyond in the summer?! | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:30:28 | |
Summer is such a fun time to play with flavor and get your little ones excited about fresh fruits/veggies. Even if you’re past the baby-led weaning (BLW) and starting solids stage, you can still use the summer to increase that curiosity by continuing to try new foods and flavors, as well as talk about them or have your toddlers help prep them, cook them, whatever! This episode will cover 10 summer food staples, including how to serve these foods safely to our little ones, and fun ideas for how we can offer them. Foods included (but not limited to) are:
Tune in to grab some fresh new ideas so you can dive into these summer months with some fun ways to share summer meals with your babies and toddlers! -------------------- SHOW NOTES:
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| 07. What’s the word on water? Hydration facts for babies & toddlers | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:16:36 | |
Summer weather has officially arrived, and I’ve been getting lots of questions lately about how much water babies need. As we navigate starting solids and baby-led weaning (BLW), we of course have so many questions about the food choices we make for our little ones, but what about drinks? Hydration is very important for babies, but hydration doesn’t just come from plain water.
This episode dives into:
SHOW NOTES:
Healthychildren.org Article on Hydration: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/recommended-drinks-for-young-children-ages-0-5.aspx Ezpz Tiny Cup for open cup drinking practice DISCOUNT CODE: Need some new baby and/or toddler mealtime staples? Shop my favorite brand! Get 10% off all Ezpz orders by shopping their website directly and using affiliate code NUTRITIONMAMMA at checkout.
Hilary’s favorite insulated travel cup for babies & toddlers: Shop the 10 oz Thermos Foogo or the 12 oz Thermos Funtainer @Amazon: https://amzn.to/43OCeMh or https://amzn.to/3CEJHkU @Walmart: link @Target: link
Need help understanding open cup drinking? Check this out!
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| 06. The truth behind playing with your food...should you be letting your baby/toddler do this? | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:21:00 | |
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t play with your food!” But…there are reasons maybe we *should* be allowing play at the table as we introduce solids, do baby-led weaning (BLW) and during toddlerhood as well! This episode dives into the benefits of bringing play to mealtime, and how this can look in your family. Tune in for more! ----------------- SHOW NOTES:
Web MD article on food play - https://www.webmd.com/parenting/what-to-know-about-food-play American Academy of Pediatrics - The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds
Grab a splash mat to help with making floor messes easier to clean up! The perfect washcloths for cleaning up after mealtime messes Nutrition Mamma Links: Follow on Instagram @nutrition.mamma
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| 05. Your own fears don’t have to hold you back from baby-led weaning (BLW) feat. first-time mom Jessica S. | 25 May 2023 | 00:36:38 | |
Navigating the world of starting solids can feel daunting when we have our own personal fears as parents: choking, baby not gaining enough weight, doing it wrong, being judged by others, not giving baby the right nutrients, you name it.
In this episode I talk with first-time mom Jessica, about her experience with baby-led weaning (BLW). We talk about:
If you’ve been feeling like you’re not cut out to do BLW but want to, this episode is for you.
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Book a Discovery Call with Hilary to discuss First Foods Academy/Toddler Foods Academy Enrollment | |||
| 04. Should I be serving my baby a full meal from the very beginning? | 11 May 2023 | 00:24:33 | |
Confused about how to actually start baby-led weaning (BLW)? This is week is all about the “how-to” of starting out and feeding a baby using a baby-led approach to solids. Because quite frankly, it can be overwhelming and a lot to process for new parents and for anyone!
It’s almost every day that I have people telling me they don’t know where to start, or what to start with, or how many meals, or when to do it. It’s a lot to adjust to!
Episode 04 covers the basics and beyond when it comes to:
of BLW/starting solids and what that can look like for your family! It’s absolutely a little different for everyone.
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Book a Discovery Call with Hilary to discuss FFA/TFA Enrollment
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FARE Food Allergy FAQ page | |||
| 03. Why you’re never going to find the *perfect* way to feed your child – and what to do instead | 03 May 2023 | 00:16:34 | |
You know how you always compare yourself to other moms? Yep, this episode is all about that. And how that plays a role in our confidence when it comes to important things like feeding our child! Baby-led weaning can be a challenge no matter who you are. And so can feeding a toddler! In this episode we cover:
LINKS:
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Learn more about First Foods Academy & take advantage of the 10% off May podcast listener discount!
Learn more about Toddler Foods Academy & take advantage of the 10% off May podcast listener discount!
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| 20. Incorporating Sensory Play to Increase Food Acceptance - (w/ guest Jenny Sessums) | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:34:50 | |
You may have heard of sensory play, but what exactly does it entail and how can it impact early childhood feeding and food acceptance? In this episode I interview guest Jenny Sessums to discuss the following:
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Follow Jenny on Instagram: @p.is.for.play
Jenny’s FREE Taste-Safe Recipe Book: https://stan.store/Pisforplay/p/sensory-surprises-a-tastesafe-recipe-book
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| 02. 4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About BLW | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:19:35 | |
BLW is a common buzz word in the starting solids world, but there are a lot of misconceptions, and confusions around it. While I couldn’t fit all that in one episode what I did bring you here is 4 great benefits of BLW you may not have even known about! In this episode we discuss:
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| 01. Why I'm Here & What I Bring To the Table | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:09:55 | |
Hey, it's me, Hilary! Episode 01 of the podcast shares a little bit about my journey and why I do what I do. Tune in to hear about what my baby-led weaning experience was like with my daughter, and why it led me to pursuing helping parents with the starting solids process, as well as navigating the challenges that baby and toddler mealtimes entail. Even pros never have it all together, and I share how I got here. | Info | Follow on Instagram @nutrition.mamma Learn more about First Foods Academy Learn more about Toddler Foods Academy | |||
| First Bites: Baby-Led Weaning & Beyond Trailer | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:00:59 | |
Welcome to the First Bites: Baby-Led Weaning & Beyond podcast! If you’re hoping to master baby-led weaning and help your little one learn to eat successfully, then you’re in the right place. I believe that every child may respond differently to food, but that all children have the ability to have a positive relationship with food, when given the opportunity. Every week we’ll explore practical tips to simplify the baby-led weaning process, chat about how to navigate all your baby and toddler mealtime challenges, and help you find the right mindset and approach for your family so you can focus on actually enjoying this process and having fun with it!
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| First Bites: Baby-Led Weaning & Beyond (Trailer) | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:00:59 | |
| 19. How to prep baby for BLW before they even start solids | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:17:36 | |
So maybe baby isn’t quite ready for solids yet… are there things we can do to help prepare them? Or should we just show up one day and do it?
Either can work, but this episode sheds light on some activities that can help to prepare baby to be better equipped and more comfortable at the start of their solids journey!
Let’s dive in!
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| 18. Sickness & Mealtimes: How do we make sure we keep our little ones nourished? | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:17:33 | |
Sickness can really throw us, and our little ones for a loop. We often want to provide the best care, but it can be a little unnerving when our child won’t eat. We wonder if they’re getting enough nutrition and fluids to help them get better.
This episode dives into:
· Changes in mealtime that you might notice during times of illness · Tips and tricks for keeping your child nourished and hydrated during times of illness
Listen now, and bookmark this episode so you can come back again when you need it most. <3
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| 17. The inside scoop on iron for infants & toddlers | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:34:45 | |
Iron is a vital nutrient that our babies and toddlers need to grow, develop, and thrive. But how, exactly do we make sure we’re giving them enough? And where does it come from?
This episode covers: -what iron is and why we need it -how much our little ones need in their diet, and how exactly we can give them adequate amounts -what we can do to ensure our child has enough iron to support their growing bodies.
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Check out the Lucky Iron Fish for iron fortification! (affiliate link)
FREEBIE - List of iron and vitamin C containing foods
Hilary’s infant & toddler supplement recommendations on Amazon
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| 16. Does starting self-feeding at a younger age really make that much of a difference? BLW's Impact on Neurodevelopment & Motor Skills (w/ guest Dr. Breanna Powderly) | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:40:49 | |
Ever wonder the ‘why’ around baby-led weaning? Why do it? What are its benefits? Tune in to hear this conversation between Hilary and Dr. Breanna Powderly, where we talk about all things baby-led weaning and development, and make the connections between the two. Dr. Bree shares a plethora of knowledge about building neuropathways in our little one’s brain, as well as how chiropractic care can make a huge difference in this process!
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Follow Dr. Breanna Powderly on Instagram
Follow Life Adjusted Chiropractic on Instagram
Visit the Life Adjusted Chiropractic website
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| 15. Handling hard mealtime questions & feeding method pushback over the holidays | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:29:58 | |
Ahhh, the unsolicited comments we all experience at some time or another during our journey as a parent. It can come from a stranger or someone very close to you! And it’s not always meant with bad intention, but it can be perceived that way. It feels like an attack on us and our ability to parent/raise a well-nourished child. This episode dives deep in handling the tough comments and conversations you may want to or need to have around feeding and body image comments that are made in relation to your baby or toddler – and some apply to older children too!
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Understand more about the Divison of Responsibility in Feeding to be able to explain to family members
Not sure when to start solids or what the signs of readiness are? Check them out here.
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| 14. Fun ways to offer pumpkin to your baby | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:21:53 | |
This festive episode shares 4 different recipe ideas for creatively (& safely) serving pumpkin to your baby and/or toddler. Oh – and they’ll betasty for you too! Enjoy!
SHOW NOTES:
Get the recipes from this episode here!
Get your copy of Your BLW Serving Guide e-book
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| 13. Navigating the world of added sugars | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:19:23 | |
Added sugars in foods can be SUCH a confusing and frustrating world to navigate with a baby or toddler. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about what it can look like to be conscious of minimizing added sugar while still keeping food neutral and enjoying family favorites. LINKS: Sneak peek of 'Your BLW Serving Guide' e-book - buy it here! Learn more about First Foods Academy Learn more about Toddler Foods Academy Follow on Instagram @nutrition.mamma Visit the Nutrition Mamma website | |||