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If you're planning to start baby-led weaning soon, or you just want to learn a little more about nourishing your little one, this episode is for you! The first few years of our child’s life truly are our window of opportunity to set them up for a life of thriving health.  Research shows that nutritional status during the first 1000 days of our child's life can influence their lifelong health and development.  We have the ability to defend our little one's health from their very first bites and beyond, and we can use Holistic Baby-Led Weaning to do so! This episode dives into what H ..read more

Is the fear of your little one choking or gagging holding you back from starting Baby-Led weaning?  If so, you're not alone!  This is the number one concern most parents have when starting Baby-Led Weaning.  This episode dives into the differences between choking and gagging and discusses what to do in either circumstance.  You will also learn why gagging is actually good and how it serves as a protective mechanism to help prevent your baby from choking.  Maybe you already know that gagging is actually a good thing, but you're still uneasy about seeing your baby gag ..read more

Is baby-led weaning safe?  Does it pose a higher risk for choking?  How can I reduce my child's risk for choking? If you've asked any of these questions, you're not alone. These are some of the most common questions among parents and care providers.  The idea of your little one independently feeding themselves from the very might sound appealing, but is it safe? Listen to find out! This episode breaks down the most up-to-date evidence supporting the safety of baby-led weaning.  Study #1 - Check out HERE Study #2 - Check out HERE Download your FREE Protective Nourishment ..read more

You work too hard to waste your hard-earned money on things you regret buying.  There are a gazillion products out there marketed strategically to make you think you NEED them, but the truth is, you really don't need much to get started on your BLW journey.   In this episode, I share 7 things which I think are actually worth your money, and why.  This episode was created by popular demand and I hope it saves you the time, money, and frustration that you might otherwise spend researching or buying things you're unhappy with. Products Mentioned in this episode (click the names to ..read more

This episode covers 7 tips to help make baby-led weaning easier (and more enjoyable) for you AND baby.  Check out our favorite BLW eating utensils here ?? https://avanchy.com/ Connect with me on Instagram for tips, recipes, and more! Download your FREE Protective Nourishment Guide HERE ..read more

How can you defend your little one's health from their very first bites and beyond?  Through protective nourishment! What is protective nourishment?  This episode dives into what it means to nourish your little one in a protective way, and why it is important if you want to help your little one grow into their happiest, healthiest, strongest, and smartest self. Want help finding local/fresh/quality food? Connect with me on Instagram HERE ! Email me at: alyssa@thrivingfoundations.org ..read more

So you've joined all the baby-led weaning Facebook groups, read multiple books, and saved more recipes on Pinterest than you can count...but is the advice given in these sound? This episode discusses what I believe to be the biggest baby-led weaning myth that might actually harm your child's health.  This myth is one of the most common pieces of advice in the baby-led weaning world.  If you've joined any BLW Facebook groups, you've likely come across this advice.  So what is this myth, and why is it a myth?  Listen to find out!   Want to learn more about Holistic Baby ..read more

This episode discusses the risks of introducing solid foods early, the issues with starting too late, and how to know when YOUR baby is ready for this exciting transition! FREE Holistic Baby-Led Weaning Guide - Download here ..read more

This episode dives into five ways baby-led weaning helps build thriving foundations. Want to learn what protective nourishment is all about? --> FREE DOWNLOAD ..read more