Myths About Starting Solids

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastIt’s been a while since we had a solids episode – so let’s talk about the myths surrounding solids.  Today Dianne and Abby are discussing what is mythical and what is truth around solid foods, and Abby has some info from 1957.  Don’t miss out.          If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected].  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:It’s been a while since a solids episode! [5:40]Info from 1957 [6:30]Myth: the baby will sleep [12:57]Myth: start with rice cereal [14:24]Tongue thrusting reflex [16:10]Starting solids at 4 months [19:50]Older babies still need breastmilk [22:27]Allergens [24:04]Myth: vegetables before fruit [26:15]Some vegetables are fruit [30:15]Myth: waiting between foods [32:50]Myth: food should be bland [33:25]Milk [35:20] Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BABF23 for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com!This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/starting-solids-with-the-breastfeeding-baby/https://sharonmazel.com/9-myths-and-truths-about-starting-solids/  Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes