Whole Grains: How to Safely Feed Whole Grains for Baby-Led Weaning

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Can babies eat whole grains? Can they digest whole grains? Is it safe to offer whole grains? Yes, yes and yes! In this episode we’re looking at why whole grains are why they are an ideal alternative to refined grains for babies who are just starting solid foods with baby-led weaning.

If you are curious about how to make whole grains like quinoa, buckwheat, millet and kamut safe for babies to eat...this episode explains why you want to feed these foods, ideas on how you can make whole grains for babies to eat and tips on additional whole grains to add into your baby’s repertoire.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

In this episode we’re talking:

• Why whole grains are better than refined grains for babies...it has to do with their nutrition value (25% more protein and more of 17 nutrients in whole vs. refined grains!) but they also offer better texture and taste opportunities for babies too

• What types of whole grains babies can safely eat, along with some ideas on how to prepare them because babies without their pincer grasp can’t pick up small pieces of cooked whole grain

LINKS from episode

• Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:

  • Episode 143: BLW Basics: How to Make Fritters for Self-Feeding Babies

  • Episode 75: Canned Foods that CAN Work for Baby-Led Weaning

  • Episode 69: Pumpkin: 5 Easy Ways Your Baby Can Safely Eat Pumpkin

• Want to tackle 20 new starchy foods including whole grains in the 100 FIRST FOODS program? This is a digital program I co-teach with my friend & pediatric swallowing expert Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP. We are 2 baby-led weaning experts who help you select, prepare and offer 100 SAFE baby-led weaning foods. There’s also 8 weeks of live private coaching with Katie & Dawn in case you get stuck and need individual help with your baby’s feeding situation. Click here to enroll in the 100 FIRST FOODS FIELD GUIDE while it’s open for a limited time only.

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RESEARCH LINKS FROM EPISODE

• Celiac statistics mentioned in this episode: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6727179/

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