Is your child rejecting solids? Wondering how to build a healthy relationship with food from the start? In this episode, I sit down with child nutritionist and behaviour expert Riddhi to talk all things starting solids—from common feeding struggles to practical tips for reducing mealtime battles. We also answer real questions from parents like you!
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Meet Riddhi
02:40 How Content Creation Happened
06:45 Why Routines Matter for Babies & Toddlers
08:57 Starting Solids at 6 Months: Practical Tips
12:07 Milk vs Solids: How Much Is Too Much?
14:22 Why Toddlers Reject Solids
18:43 What Leads Parents to Create Mealtime Crutches
21:18 Feeding in a Joint Family Setup
26:02 Is BLW Really a Western Concept?
29:06 How Parenting Style Shapes Mealtime Behaviour
31:41 What I Had to Unlearn About Feeding as a Mom
35:01 Rapid Fire: Myths, Tips & Food Fears
36:54 Sample Meal Plan for Toddlers (2–3 Years)
40:30 Follower Q&A
41:02 Toddler Takes 1 Hour to Eat – What to Do?
42:18 Foods to Avoid for Babies (8–10 Months)
43:24 Toddler Can’t Handle Spicy Food – How to Transition
45:04 Roleplay Toddler Tantrum Over Toast Shape
47:07 How to Handle Tantrums Without Giving In
48:47 As a mom Im still learning to…
49:30 The Mom Pause