Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Difference?

#142: Do you really need to wait 3 days between new foods? Does baby-led weaning mean no purees or spoons? And does your baby need to sit completely unsupported before starting solid foods? There are so many baby-led weaning “rules” floating around that it can be hard to know wha ...  Show more

#141: Is your baby really ready to start solid foods? If you’re getting conflicting advice about starting at 4 months, waiting until 6 months, sitting independently or showing interest in food, it can be hard to know when it’s actually safe to begin. In this episode, I’m breaking ...  Show more

#4: What is the difference between gagging and choking? Many parents are fearful to start solid foods because they are fearful of their baby gagging on food. But gagging is actually a good thing: it’s a natural and necessary part of the learning how-to-eat process.   In this epis ...  Show more

#238: Is choking serious business? Of course it is! Although rare, choking is a real risk and a primary concern for all parents when starting their baby on solids. To help ease this anxiety, I am joined by Brandon Doerksen who is the founder of Thrive Training Institute which is ...  Show more

Chewing, choking hazards, high chairs – oh my! Starting solid foods with your little one can be as stressful as it is special. A pediatric dietitian and a pediatrician discuss menu choices, allergens, safety and schedules to help you and your little one succeed with solids.See pc ...  Show more

#1: Welcome to the Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy podcast! I’m your host Katie Ferraro, a Registered Dietitian, college nutrition professor and mom of 7 specializing in baby-led weaning. I S-T-R-U-G-G-L-E-D spoon-feeding my oldest...but when I discovered baby-led weaning for the rest ...  Show more