Episode # 36: Real (Mom) Talk: Starting Solids

Published: Nov. 29, 2021, 3 a.m.

In this episode, Jamie starts a new recurring series where a client calls in to talk through a topic - 'Real (Mom) Talk'. Submit your question on our site - https://www.nurturebynaps.com if you\u2019re interested!

Today, Jamie tackles Starting Solids! \xa0Often times when there is a LOT of overwhelming information out there about a certain topic\u2026it means there\u2019s no right way, there\u2019s many right ways. \xa0You aren\u2019t going to mess this up.

To help get you started\u2026here are some questions / topics that are addressed during the podcast:

- What are the readiness signs for starting solids?
- Purees vs. Solids
- Common myths
- Allergen exposure - how often and when? \xa0What time of day?
- How quickly can allergic reactions come on and at what point in exposure?
- What\u2019s the right plan for you AND your baby?
- What IS baby led weaning actually? Is it a range of options?
- What\u2019s different about a baby\u2019s gag reflex? \xa0Is it a good thing?
- What does this mean for breastfed babies in terms of iron?
- What is the palmer reflex? \xa0What size food is good during this stage?
- When babies can pinch, how big and soft should the food be?
- Should my nanny / daycare provider take on some meals?
- What does this mean for formula or breastmilk schedule?
- Do I need to wait 3 days between exposures?
- How long until a baby likes something they originally disliked?
- What\u2019s the best way to plan this into my day?
- When can I feed my baby table foods we are eating already?
- Can a baby over eat?

Also, check out a cool company helping you with allergen exposures, Lil Mixins -\xa0https://www.lilmixins.com/

We hope you join us for our webinar on Starting Solids on Dec 2, 2021 -\xa0https://www.nurturebynaps.com/live-webinars

Happy feeding / eating!

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