First Bites: Baby-Led Weaning & Beyond
by H. McMahon Nutrition, LLC
If you’re hoping to master baby-led weaning (BLW) and help your little one learn to eat successfully, then you’re in the right place. We’ll explore practical tips to simplify the baby-led weaning and starting solids 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!
Episodes
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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)
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…
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21. 5 things to expect in the early days of BLW
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…
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20. Incorporating Sensory Play to Increase Food Acceptance - (w/ guest Jenny Sessums)
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: Why sensory play can be so beneficial for childhood development and feeding How Jenny…
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19. How to prep baby for BLW before they even start solids
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...
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18. Sickness & Mealtimes: How do we make sure we keep our little ones nourished?
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…
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17. The inside scoop on iron for infants & toddlers
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…
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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)
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...
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15. Handling hard mealtime questions & feeding method pushback over the holidays
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...
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14. Fun ways to offer pumpkin to your baby
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 Follow on Instagram...
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13. Navigating the world of added sugars
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...
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12. So how exactly does BLW work with daycare?
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...
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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
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…
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10. BLW isn’t about how many foods you can reach before baby’s first birthday…
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...
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09. UNEDITED – A word on pressure at the table…with shark and turnips and blueberries…you’ll see.
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08. Summer Staples! What foods are best for BLW & beyond in the summer?!
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...
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07. What’s the word on water? Hydration facts for babies & toddlers
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?…
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06. The truth behind playing with your food...should you be letting your baby/toddler do this?
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...
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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.
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…
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04. Should I be serving my baby a full meal from the very beginning?
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…
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03. Why you’re never going to find the *perfect* way to feed your child – and what to do instead
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…
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02. 4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About BLW
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: How purees can…
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01. Why I'm Here & What I Bring To the Table
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…
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First Bites: Baby-Led Weaning & Beyond Trailer
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…
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About this show
If you’re hoping to master baby-led weaning (BLW) and help your little one learn to eat successfully, then you’re in the right place. We’ll explore practical tips to simplify the baby-led weaning and starting solids 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!
Hosted by
H. McMahon Nutrition, LLC