This week, we sat down with Maggie Brewer and Laura Burton, licensed speech-language pathologists and co-founders of Nest Infant and Caregiver Support, to tackle one of the messiest, most confusing parts of parenting: starting solids. From baby-led weaning to purees, choking vs. gagging, and why responsive feeding matters more than the method, this conversation is packed with real-life wisdom (and reassurance that you’re not doing it “wrong”).
In this episode you’ll find:
🥑 What developmental readiness for solids really looks like
🥄 Baby-led weaning vs. purees — pros, cons, and blending both
😳 Choking vs. gagging: how to tell the difference and respond
🥤 Sippy cups, straws, and open cups explained
🍼 Why responsive feeding is the thread through every approach
😅 Managing the anxiety (and the mess!) of mealtimes (although this could've been an episode on it's own!
Whether your baby’s first bite is avocado strips or mashed sweet potato, the “right” way is the one that feels safe and doable for your family.
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And don’t miss their virtual Solids Class on October 22nd with Dr. Alex Florence of Happy Trails Pediatrics — combining feeding therapy expertise with pediatric insight.
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