The holidays are here 🎉... and if you’re starting solids, it might feel like the worst timing ever. Travel, chaotic mealtimes, well-meaning relatives, and sugar-filled traditions can make baby-led weaning feel more stressful than special.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this episode, I’m sharing a warm, practical survival guide to help you feel confident feeding your baby through the holiday season, not in spite of it.

You’ll learn:

• How to confidently hold boundaries with family (without starting a food fight)
• Which holiday foods are perfect for BLW and which to skip
• How to navigate choking hazards at the big meal
• Travel tips that make feeding easier when routines go out the window
• What to pack (and what to leave behind)
• The one reminder every mama needs when BLW doesn’t go as planned

💛 This episode is full of real talk, relatable stories, and tips you can actually use. Whether your baby eats every bite or just bangs a spoon and smiles, you’re doing great — and this episode will help you feel it.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• 🎉 The BLW Academy Club is open!
  Get seasonal guides, live calls, and support that actually gets what you’re going through.
  Founding member pricing (30% off!) is available for the first 100 mamas.
  👉 Join now: babyledweaningacademy.com/club
  
  
• 🧡 Want to share a win from the holidays?
  DM me @babyledweaningacademy on Instagram or tag me in your baby’s festive BLW plate!

You don’t need the perfect holiday plate, just a safe one, a simple one, and a seat for your baby at the table. 💛

Review the show and upload a screenshot at babyledweaningacademy.com/review for a little something in the mail 💌

Frozen veggies count — they’re not a cop-out, they’re a shortcut.

In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest unspoken fears in baby-led weaning:
“Am I doing it wrong if I use shortcuts like frozen food?”

Spoiler alert: You’re not. In fact, shortcuts like frozen produce, batch prep, and baby-friendly tools are the only reason many families can stick with BLW without burning out.

You’ll learn:

• Why frozen fruits and veggies are just as nutritious (sometimes more) than fresh
• Which canned foods can work for babies — and what to skip
• The difference between smart shortcuts and salty store-bought meals
• How to batch prep and freeze baby portions like a pro
• The best BLW-friendly tools to make feeding simpler, safer, and less stressful
• How to thaw, steam, and serve frozen food safely (never straight from the freezer!)

💛 If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “cheating” by not cooking fresh every day, this episode is your full-body permission slip to simplify and still feed your baby beautifully.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• 🧊 Want freezer-friendly support built right in?
  Join The Baby-Led Weaning Academy Club for weekly meal plans (yes, frozen food included), recipes, and real-life help from a BLW specialist:
  👉 babyledweaningacademy.com/club
  
  

P.S. Full episode and show links here:
👉 babyledweaningacademy.com/41

Feeding your baby well doesn’t mean doing it perfectly.
It means doing it consistently, lovingly, and in a way that works for your real life. You've got this — frozen cauliflower and all. 🥦❄️💛

Review the show and upload a screenshot at babyledweaningacademy.com/review for a little something in the mail 💌

Sugar might seem sweet and harmless — but for babies, it’s more trick than treat.

In this Halloween-themed episode, we’re uncovering the spooky truths about sugar and how it shows up during baby’s first year of eating. From the candy bowl to hidden sugars in baby yogurt, this episode will help you feel confident about avoiding added sugar without becoming the sugar police.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between natural and added sugar (and why fruit is not the enemy)
• Why babies don’t need added sugar — especially in year one
• Common sneaky sources of sugar in baby-labeled foods
• How to navigate family pressure around holidays and birthdays
• What to do if your baby does taste something sweet

💛 This episode is packed with real talk and practical reassurance to help you feed your baby well without fear or guilt — even when spooky season (and grandma’s cookie tray) rolls around.

🎃 Mentioned in this episode:

• 👻 The Baby-Led Weaning Academy Club
  For meal plans, real support, and non-judgy guidance through every season:
  👉 babyledweaningacademy.com/club
  
  
• 🧡 Want to share your baby's Halloween costume with me?
  Tag @babyledweaningacademy on Instagram or DM me — bonus points for food-themed cuties!

P.S. Listen to the full episode here:
👉 babyledweaningacademy.com/40

Keep it sweet with fruit — not spooky with sugar. 👻🍌🧡

Review the show and upload a screenshot at babyledweaningacademy.com/review for a little something in the mail 💌