5.10: Starting Solids & Baby-Led Weaning : What Nobody Tells You
Everyone talks about starting solids, but nobody warns you how utterly overwhelming it feels when it’s actually your baby in the high chair. Purees? Baby-led weaning? Choking vs. gagging? Why does every meal feel like a Google spiral of panic?
This week we’re breaking down the messy, nerve-wracking, and sometimes hilarious reality of starting solids, the good, the bad, and the sticky.
We cover:
- The before the first bite anxiety spiral (aka “what the hell do I feed them first?”)
- BLW vs. purees — benefits, struggles, and why BLW really means “let your baby destroy your dining room”
- What’s actually normal (spoiler: gagging, mess, and food play are part of learning)
- Mom confessions: dirt > broccoli, crying over peanut butter, and crime-scene first food photos
- Practical stuff you really need (high chair gear, easy starter foods, allergen tips)
- Big picture reassurance: milk/formula is still the main nutrition under 1, and you don’t need three meals a day right away
If you’re about to start solids, in the middle of it, or crying over the splat mat on your floor… this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen in and laugh/cry along with us, because feeding your baby shouldn’t feel like an exam.
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