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036. Preventing Picky Eating from Baby's First Bites with Dr. Katja Rowell, MD

036. Preventing Picky Eating from Baby's First Bites with Dr. Katja Rowell, MD

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Dr. Katja Rowell, MD

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Can babies be picky eaters? In this episode family doctor turned child feeding specialist Katja Rowell, MD walks us through some important considerations for preventing picky eating using baby-led weaning. 

Did you know that babies who are exposed to the greatest numbers of foods, flavors, tastes and textures early and often are more likely to be independent eaters and less likely to be picky eaters? Dr. Rowell’s advice from this episode will help you reduce anxiety and fear at mealtimes - plus she provides tips on differentiating between typical and extreme picky eating, and what to do and where to go if you do think your baby’s feeding behavior is not typical.


SUMMARY of episode

In this episode, guest Katja Rowell, MD (aka The Feeding Doctor) talked to Katie about:

  • What is picky eating? What is typical picky eating and what is extreme picky eating? Can babies be picky eaters?

  • Why pressuring babies at mealtimes to either eat more or eat less can lead to feeding problems down the road

  • How to seek help and where to go if you suspect your baby’s behavior is more than typical picky eating...but also why many parents fears about picky eating are unfounded.



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