What Dietitians Don't Know About Baby-Led Weaning: Bridging the Education Gap
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Katie Ferraro discusses the education gap dietitians face regarding baby-led weaning and offers insights on how to better support families.
#126: You spent years studying nutrition…so why can starting solid foods with your own baby still feel so overwhelming? If you’re a dietitian who is also a new mom, this episode is for you. I’m sharing why so many RDs feel underprepared to counsel families on baby-led weaning, even though we are the nutrition experts. We’ll talk about the education gap around readiness, choking-risk reduction, allergens, texture progression, responsive feeding, and the practical skills families are already asking us about. I’ll also share why baby-led weaning can be more than something you want to learn for your own baby. It may also be the specialized career niche you’ve been looking for. Plus, I’ll tell you about our new Baby-Led Weaning Certification Course for Dietitians and how to join the founding members cohort before enrollment closes July 17 using code BLWDAY for 40% off at blwpro.org. Listen to this episode to learn: 1. Why so many dietitians feel underprepared to counsel families on baby-led weaning—even though we’re the food and nutrition experts—and where the biggest education gaps still exist. 2. How to confidently answer the questions parents are already asking about readiness to…
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