Podcast

A Pediatrician's Perspective on Baby-Led Weaning with Jessica Simkins, MD

In this episode we're talking about:

How to talk to your doctor about baby-led weaning…even if they don't love the idea
Why baby-led weaning works for some families but may not be for everyone
What to say if you're feeling pressure to start solid foods before your baby is ready

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE

What is your doctor’s take on starting solid foods? Do they like baby-led weaning, or prefer spoon-feeding of purees? In this episode I’m chatting with pediatrician and baby-led weaning mom Jessica Simkins, MD about her own perspective on starting solid foods. If you’re not sure how to talk to your doctor about baby-led weaning, Dr. Simkins has some great advice and recommendations in this episode.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

In this episode we’re talking about:

How to talk to your doctor about baby-led weaning…even if they don’t love the idea
Why baby-led weaning works for some families but may not be for everyone
What to say if you’re feeling pressure to start solid foods before your baby is ready

ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Jessica Simkins is a Medical Doctor and pediatrician practicing in the New York City area
She is a proponent of baby-led weaning and did this approach with her own child

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TRANSCRIPT OF EPISODE

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