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#stitch with @Nicole Webz Feeling too nervous to jump right in with Baby Lead Weaning? Hot tip: you don't have to! But when you're ready to introduce chewable foods safely, we've got you. 🤍 #blw #startingsolids #babyledweaning #9months

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On top of spaghetti…. …or all by themselves: babies love meatballs! 🍝🎉 ✔️Ground beef may be introduced as soon as baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age. ✔️Cooked ground beef is a protein-rich food that is often high in fats to fuel baby’s rapid growth. It is also filled with other essential nutrients, such as iron, zinc, selenium, choline, and vitamin B6 which developing babies need. ✔️Meat is a common choking hazard, though ground beef is less of a risk than, say, a cube or chunk of steak, which doesn’t fall apart as easily. By age: ➡️ 6mos+ : Mix ground beef that has been cooked well-done into an easy-to-scoop food like mashed potatoes, polenta, or mashed veggies. Alternatively, prepare burgers, meatballs, or patties that are at least 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter and cooked until the internal temperature reaches 160 F (71 C). Make sure the cooked burger or meatball is soft enough to be easily smushed by baby’s gums. ➡️ 9 mos+: Break meatballs or burger patties into small, bite-sized pieces to offer an opportunity for babies and toddlers to practice their pincer grasp and fine motor skills. If baby is not quite ready to pick up smaller pieces of food, you can continue to offer ground beef in sauces or as whole burgers, kebobs, meatballs, or patties that are at least 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter and cooked until the internal temperature has reached 160 F (71 C). Dipping the meat in applesauce, guacamole, yogurt, or other sauces can aid swallowing. ➡️ 18 mos+ : This age can be a good time to serve a whole hamburger (as a sandwich with a bun and other toppings, rather than deconstructed with the bun and patty consumed separately). Continue to cook the meat until it has reached an internal temperature of 160 F (71 C). ⭐️ For complete details on how to serve any food to babies, including ground beef, download the Solid Starts App at the link in our bio #babyledweaning #firstfoods #solidstarts #100firstfoods #blwtips

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Just a few of our favorites for fall 🍂🍁 Each of these foods can be prepared in a way that is safe for babies and toddlers. ➡️ To see all foods, download the Solid Starts App! #babies #blw #babyledweaning #solidstarts

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Let baby watch you eat Although it may not seem as “important” as working on motor skills like sitting and reaching, having a strong interest in food and eating is a cornerstone of developing a positive mealtime dynamic and seeing success at the table during those early meals. Babies have no idea that food is delicious or should fill the belly and the more they watch us pick up food and put it in our mouths, the more likely this will click for them when they eventually join in on the fun. #babyledweaning #solidstarts #blwtips #firstfoods #6monthsold

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Maybe you’ve been Googling how to start solids? Or maybe you got advice from a friend… But you have a better, more trustworthy option: The Solid Starts app isn’t just any app. It’s ✨THE ✨app for starting solids with your baby. ✔️Built by pediatric experts ✔️Backed by research ✔️Recommended by pediatricians ✔️Trusted by over 6 million families No guesswork. No googling. Get the confidence you need to start solids with your baby from the pediatric professionals trusted all over the world. ➡️ Start your free trial today at the link in our bio. #babyledweaning #firstfoods #solidstarts #blw #blwtips

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Why are big sizes safer? 🥦 Babies learn to eat by having lots of sensory information. And while offering large sizes to your baby when they start solids may seem counterintuitive, it is actually backed by science. Our pediatric experts guide you through your baby’s starting solids journey so you don’t have to do guess how to keep them safe. ➡️ Tap the link in our bio to learn more. #ba#babyledweaningi#firstfoodso#solidstarts

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Drumsticks for babies? Absolutely. 🍗 We get that big pieces of food like this can feel scary. But here’s the thing: For the younger babies just starting solids, bigger pieces of food can actually be safer. This is because baby’s brain more easily recognizes big pieces vs small, because baby is more able to reach in and grab the food OUT of the mouth with their hands if needed, and baby’s tongue is more able to manipulate and move around big pieces. ➡️ For complete details by age, check all foods in the Solid Starts App. Start your free seven day trial at the link in our bio. #babyledweaning #firstfoods #solidstarts #blwtips #startingsolids

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Ready or not? 🤔 Babies who are showing all of the below developmental milestones have the foundational skills needed to safely explore solid foods. ✔️Sitting: Baby is able to sit with a little bit of support ✔️Head Control: Baby is able to hold head upright and steady for duration of meal ✔️Reach & Grab: Baby is able to pick up objects and easily bring them to her mouth while sitting ✔️Interest: Baby intently watches you eat, mouths for food, or leans forward for it *Note that babies who are high risk for developing food allergies may be advised by their medical provider to begin allergen exposure as early as 4 months. We recommend following a responsive spoon feeding approach when introducing these tastes. If you need help getting started, the Solid Starts App walks you through the safe introduction of solid food, day by day. #babyledweaning #blw #firstfoods #babymilestones

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#stitch with @Kristen | sahm 💕🧸 Wait, but what if baby immediately bites off a piece of food??? 🫣 #blw #startingsolids #babyledweaning #6monthsold

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We know how stressful starting solids can be. We’ve helped millions of families do it successfully. So if we can offer just one piece of friendly advice: The goal is not getting more food into baby’s belly, it’s about letting baby take the lead. It’s about building curious, confident eaters who are free to explore and make mistakes. It’s about embracing their independence so they find joy in coming to the table for years to come 🤍 #babyledweaning #firstfoods #solidstarts #blw

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We launched our new app! Meet Compass, our new in-app experience that makes starting solids much easier. Developed by our pediatric pros, Compass guides you through all aspects of starting solids so you can more easily raise a happy, healthy eater. With Compass you’ll get: ☑️ Guided intro to solids with customizable meals ☑️ Plan for safely introducing common allergens ☑️ Customized tips to help you through the journey The app is free to download and our entire First Foods® database is still free. There you can search 400+ foods to learn how to make them safe for babies, according to their age and development. Available for iOS & Android in both English & Spanish. Jenny Best, founder Kary Rappaport, senior feeding therapist Kim Grenawitzke, senior feeding therapist Venus Kalami, pediatric dietitian Dr. Rachel Ruiz, board certified pediatrician Dr. Sakina Bajowala, board certified pediatric allergist #solidstarts #solidstartsapp #startingsolids #babyfood #babyledfeeding #introducingsolids #parenting #parentingapp #blw #foodforbabies #blw6months #blw7months #firstfoods #firstfood #4monthsold #5monthsold #6monthsold

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While letting babies feed themselves does NOT increase the risk of choking, if it does happen, you must act quickly. ⚠️Note: Maneuvers in this video are for babies up to 12 months of age. #SolidStarts #babyledweaning #blw #firstfoods #infantrescue #firstaid #childsafety #newmom #newdad #newparents #6monthsold #5monthsold #7monthsold #babymilestones #startingsolids #babysafety #babyfood