Starting Solids
Your go-to hub for beginning your baby’s food journey—packed with practical tips, nourishing recipes, and expert advice to help you feel confident from first bite and beyond.
Starting Solids
Signs of readiness, first foods and how to begin
Safe Shape and Size of Finger Foods
A Practical Guide To Serve Food Safely To Your Baby
Sitting Unassisted
Why it's important before starting solids
Rice Cereal
Is it necessary?
Iron for babies
Why they need it, how much they need, and how to ensure they're getting enough
First Foods
First Foods That We Recommend When Starting Solids
103 – Getting Ready to Start Solids for Babies 4–6 Months with Luka and Kate
Is your baby showing signs they’re ready to start solids or are you wanting to be prepared with the latest evidence around this exciting milestone? In this episode, Luka and Kate dive into all the foundations you need to feel prepared and confident to begin your journey. For those who are tuning in for the … Continued
BLW vs Spoon Feeding
Which Approach Is Right For Your Family?
Wholesome Meals Made Easy
Le Puree
Want the nutritious meals but no time to cook them?
We collaborated with Le Puree to bring our most-loved recipes from Milk to Meals and Toddler to Table to life as nourishing, ready-made meals. Their commitment to whole food ingredients and small-batch cooking aligns perfectly with our mission to make feeding babies and toddlers simple, nutritious, and stress-free.
BOOBTOFOOD
Understanding Food Sensitivities
What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Seek Support with Luka & Kate
Your Cycle After Baby – When Will It Return, and What’s Normal with Luka and Kate
In this week’s episode of Boob to Food the Podcast, Luka turns the tables and interviews Kate about a topic that almost every mum wonders about – when will my period come back after having a baby? From the hormonal shifts after birth, to how breastfeeding and stress play a role, to why some mums … Continued
Sick Again? How to Support Your Child’s Immune Health This Winter with Luka and Kate
In this week’s episode of Boob to Food the Podcast, Luka turns the tables and interviews Kate about everyone’s favourite parenting hot topic (or cold one?) – how to support your child’s immune system through winter. We know how tough it is when the colds and coughs keep circulating, especially when it takes down the whole family one … Continued
Life Lately: When the Working Mum Juggle Stops Juggling
In true catch-up episode style, we’re chatting all things life, motherhood, expectations vs. reality (hello, Mother’s Day), rain-induced cabin fever, and the juggle of being a working parent. As well as a big update from Kate. We’re not crying, you’re crying. We dive into the why behind Kate’s decision, what she’ll still be doing with Boob to … Continued
Food Throwing: What’s Normal, What’s Not & How to Respond
Whether you’re in the thick of starting solids or navigating toddler mealtimes, there’s one behaviour that comes up again and again – food throwing. It’s messy, frustrating, and often confusing… are they full? Bored? Just testing you? In today’s episode, Luka and Kate are joined once again by our brilliant in-house occupational therapist Rachael Smith … Continued
Should Kids Eat a Plant-Based Diet with Luka and Kate
Can children thrive on a plant-based diet? From Instagram debates to client consults, this topic stirs up a lot of emotions — and understandably so. Whether you’re fully plant-based, somewhere in between, or just plant-curious, this episode is packed with practical advice, no judgement, and a whole lot of nuance. We’re covering the nutritional concerns, … Continued
Does My Toddler Need Supplements?
Between picky eating phases, snack obsessions, and the endless marketing of kids’ vitamins, it’s no wonder parents are left wondering “does my toddler actually need supplements?” In today’s episode, Luka and Kate break down the most common myths, the supplements that might help (and the ones that are a waste of money), and what to … Continued
Prepping for Pregnancy With Prenatal Dietitian Niki Mohtat
Nutrition plays a powerful role in fertility and the health of both parents and baby—but so many couples feel confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. In this episode, we’re joined by prenatal dietitian and nutritionist (and one of our Boob to Food clinic practitioners!) Niki Mohtat to break down what preconception care actually looks … Continued
Raising Intuitive Eaters with Alyssa from Redwood Wellbeing
We talk a lot about nutrition—what to feed our kids, how to nourish their growing bodies, and how to make mealtimes feel less like a battleground. But food is so much more than just fuel. It’s also wrapped up in culture, emotion, connection, and often… our own baggage. In today’s episode, we’re shifting the focus … Continued
Allergy FAQs and Oral Immunotherapy with Dr Chaitanya Bodapati
Dr Chai is back for a third time on the podcast to help us navigate some of the most frequently asked questions about food allergies—this time diving into the grey areas that many families feel confused about, like breastfeeding and allergens, eczema and food introduction, and the difference between allergies and intolerances. We also explore … Continued
Milk to meals
We get it… feeding kids can be hard!
Whether you’re starting your baby on solids, trying to navigate the countless baby food options available and the seemingly endless list of feeding strategies, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed about how to feed your baby.
Our book Milk to Meals is here to help, with practical, evidence-based information designed to hold your hand through your starting solids journey.
Our Top Resources
You’ve got enough on your plate. That’s why we’ve done the research, gathered the experts, and pulled together our most helpful, practical resources — so you don’t have to.
Whether you’re navigating toddler meltdowns, starting solids, or trying to take care of yourself too, we’ve got you covered.
