First Bites: Baby-Led Weaning & Beyond H. McMahon Nutrition, LLC
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- Kids & Family
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If you’re hoping to master baby-led weaning (BLW) and help your little one learn to eat successfully, then you’re in the right place. We’ll explore practical tips to simplify the baby-led weaning and starting solids process, chat about how to navigate all your baby and toddler mealtime challenges, and help you find the right mindset and approach for your family so you can focus on actually enjoying this process and having fun with it!
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21. 5 things to expect in the early days of BLW
Will baby love solids? Will they know what to do right away What if they gag?
This episode goes though my 5 top conversation pieces in the early days of BLW. These pointers are things I discuss with parents in my First Foods Academy program regularly, and I wanted to share them with all of you too! Let’s dive in!
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20. Incorporating Sensory Play to Increase Food Acceptance - (w/ guest Jenny Sessums)
You may have heard of sensory play, but what exactly does it
entail and how can it impact early childhood feeding and food acceptance?
In this episode I interview guest Jenny Sessums to discuss the following:
Why sensory play can be so beneficial for
childhood development and feeding
How Jenny has seen sensory play manifest into
better food acceptance for her son
How we can simplify the concept of sensory play
if we don’t have time for sensory bins and fancy recipes
& more!
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19. How to prep baby for BLW before they even start solids
So maybe baby isn’t quite ready for solids yet… are there things we can do to help prepare them? Or should we just show up one day and do it?
Either can work, but this episode sheds light on some activities that can help to prepare baby to be better equipped and more comfortable at the start of their solids journey!
Let’s dive in!
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18. Sickness & Mealtimes: How do we make sure we keep our little ones nourished?
Sickness can really throw us, and our little ones for a loop. We often want to provide the best care, but it can be a little unnerving when our child won’t eat. We wonder if they’re getting enough nutrition and fluids to help them get better.
This episode dives into:
· Changes in mealtime that you might notice during times of illness
· Tips and tricks for keeping your child nourished and hydrated during times of illness
Listen now, and bookmark this episode so you can come back again when you need it most. 3
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17. The inside scoop on iron for infants & toddlers
Iron is a vital nutrient that our babies and toddlers need to grow, develop, and thrive. But how, exactly do we make sure we’re giving them enough? And where does it come from?
This episode covers:
-what iron is and why we need it
-how much our little ones need in their diet, and how exactly we can give them adequate amounts
-what we can do to ensure our child has enough iron to support their growing bodies.
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16. Does starting self-feeding at a younger age really make that much of a difference? BLW's Impact on Neurodevelopment & Motor Skills (w/ guest Dr. Breanna Powderly)
Ever wonder the ‘why’ around baby-led weaning? Why do it? What are its benefits? Tune in to hear this conversation between Hilary and Dr. Breanna Powderly, where we talk about all things baby-led weaning and development, and make the connections between the two. Dr. Bree shares a plethora of knowledge about building neuropathways in our little one’s brain, as well as how chiropractic care can make a huge difference in this process!
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Customer Reviews
Great content
Appreciate Hilary’s down to earth and realistic approach that makes her content relatable for any parent!
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Such an encouraging and helpful person and account to follow! I started following her over on Instagram and when I found out about the podcast I was super excited! This podcast provides useful information and tips to help make feeding so much easier and feel attainable! As a first time mom I have referred to her information so much! Such a blessing!
BLW master!
Hilary is so knowledgeable in all things nutrition and BLW. Each podcast I learn multiple new things and I appreciate her approachable, down to earth, “in it with us” communication style. She genuinely wants to help her moms build confidence with BLW and these podcasts are a helpful source of information to do just that!