Starting Solids

About this episode

Kate's baby is starting solids, and the hosts discuss the experiences and challenges of introducing new foods to infants.

Drumroll, please; Kate’s baby has been cleared to start solids! But what goes into baby meal prep? What will be on the menu? Kate and Claire discuss what it’s been like for Claire as she and her husband introduced Rodney to solids, how they’ve shared in the responsibilities and joys, and what anxieties still arise as he eats more solids than…uh, liquids. Joe shares more about his family’s journey with allergens, and they consider the fears and opportunities for growth that arise as your baby navigates new foods. Weekly Plugs: Solid Starts Manhattan Valley Pediatrics Sleepwise Consulting Claire’s algorithm Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting .

People in this episode

Hosts: Kate, Claire

Topics covered

• baby food
• meal prep
• allergens
• parenting
• solid foods

Keywords

• solids
• baby meal prep
• parenting journey
• food allergies

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Solid Starts, Manhattan Valley Pediatrics, Sleepwise Consulting

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