Introducing Solid Foods

An episode of the Kids Health Cast podcast, hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine, titled "Introducing Solid Foods" was published on July 3, 2023.

July 3, 2023 · Kids Health Cast

Summary

Elizabeth Odom, M.D. discusses what parents should know about introducing solid foods to their babies. She highlights the importance of head control, ahead of preparing a newborn for eating. She reviews the type of foods to start with and what to consider when introducing new foods, including looking out for allergic reactions. She also discusses the other types of milk that you can introduce your baby to, outside of breast milk. She encourages parents to speak with their child's pediatricians first before introducing new and solid foods into their routine.To schedule with Elizabeth Odom, M.D. 

Episode Description

Elizabeth Odom, M.D. discusses what parents should know about introducing solid foods to their babies. She highlights the importance of head control, ahead of preparing a newborn for eating. She reviews the type of foods to start with and what to consider when introducing new foods, including looking out for allergic reactions. She also discusses the other types of milk that you can introduce your baby to, outside of breast milk. She encourages parents to speak with their child's pediatricians first before introducing new and solid foods into their routine.

To schedule with Elizabeth Odom, M.D.