103 – Getting Ready to Start Solids for Babies 4–6 Months with Luka and Kate
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Your guide to bringing the family together, one meal (and delicious recipe) at a time.
Order nowFor those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…
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Luka McCabe – founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals and Toddler to Table, as well as mum of 3
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Kate Holm – naturopath, nutritionist, General Manager and Clinical Director of Boob to Food and mum of 3
We cover all the essentials, including:
- Signs of readiness: How to know if your baby is ready to start solids (hint: it’s more than just age!).
- Essential equipment: What tools will actually make mealtimes easier (and what you can skip!).
- Best first foods: Our top recommendations for nutrient-packed, baby-friendly options.
- Rice cereal: Does it really deserve its long-standing place in baby food?
- Introducing allergens: Should you start offering allergens as early as 4 months?
- What’s normal: How much food should a baby this age actually be eating?
- … and so much more!
Whether you’re just starting to think about solids or you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode is packed with practical tips and expert insights to help you feel confident and prepared.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Our Starting Solids Equipment Guide – the ultimate list of our must-have tools.
- Our book, Milk to Meals – your go-to guide for starting solids with over 80 nourishing recipes.
- Our blog post with all you need to know about high chairs
- Our Starting Solids blog post
- Information about sitting unassisted
This episode is proudly sponsored by Nutra Organics, our go-to for nourishing wholefoods for the whole family.
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