Steph interviews Jenna Helwig to help parents feel more comfortable navigating baby-led feeding. Baby-led feeding (sometimes called weaning) can be an incredibly rewarding experience for parents, but it often comes with some fear, uncertainty, and many questions. Learn how to navigate this style of infant feeding with the expert guidance of Jenna Helwig.  Jenna is the author of five cookbooks including the best-selling Baby-Led Feeding and the brand-new Bare Minimum Dinners. She is also the food director at Real Simple magazine and the former food director at Parents magazine. Topics Discussed: Is there one right way to start solid foods?  Benefits of baby-led feeding Where to start with baby-led feeding How to make finger foods safe for baby Food ideas and inspiration for different ages Strategies for making dinner less stressful Show Notes:   jennahelwig.com  Instagram: @realbabyfood and @jennahelwig Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Listen to today’s episode on our website   Jenna Helwig is the author of 5 cookbooks including the best-selling Baby-Led Feeding and the brand-new Bare Minimum Dinners. She is also the food director at Real Simple magazine and the former food director at Parents magazine. Jenna lives in Brooklyn NY with her husband and (gulp) teenager. This Episode’s Sponsors  FOND Bone Broth crafts bone broth so good, you'll want to sip it every day. Brewed by hand with a completely plastic-free process, FOND uses organic herb infusions for next-level flavor. You truly have never tasted bone broth like this! To get 20% off visit fondbonebroth.com/doctormom and use code DOCTORMOM. Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean.  Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you.  Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping. Visit BLDGActive.com to order. Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM50 for $50 off Needed’s Complete Plan! INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.