For this episode I sat down with Katie Ferraro MPH, RDN, CDCES to talk alllll about starting solids with your baby using a baby led weaning approach! She is so knowledgeable in this area and it was a super helpful and informative conversation. What we covered: What exactly is BLW? What’s the difference between BLW and traditional spoon feeding? Can BLW help with picky eating? Benefits of baby led weaning  Are babies more likely to choke when doing a BLW approach? How to create a positive feeding environment for your baby Ideas for your baby’s first foods How many times a day to offer solids at different stages Signs of readiness to look for before starting solids At what age should babies start solids? The importance and benefit of diet diversity early onDo we need to wait 3-5 days between new foods? Allergenic foods & allergic reactions - what to know Textures to avoid for early eaters & what to offer instead How to balance out meals for our babies And more! CONNECT WITH KATIE: Get Katie’s 100 First Foods list HERE Follow her on IG for tips: @babyledweanteam Check out the Baby Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast here AFFILIATE LINKS: Tubby Todd 10% off link (baby skin products): shop here Expecting & Empowered workouts for pregnancy & postpartum - use my affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on your subscription to the app: click here to learn more and buy Other resources: Check out my blog post with Baby Led Weaning Tips & Other Resources We Loved when we were starting solids - click here Amazon Affiliate Storefront – lots of feeding items we love saved to my “BLW” list! Shop here If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating & review to let me know, and share on IG or send the link to a mama friend who might need it!   Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!