Ep 81 What Is Baby Led Weaning & How It Can Help You Raise an Intuitive Eater | Megan McNamee MPH, RDN

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is Baby Led Weaning and how can it help prevent picky eaters and encourage your child to grow up to be a healthy balanced eater who has a healthy relationship with food? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We answer all of this and more in today’s episode with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist,  Megan McNamee who specializes in maternal and child nutrition. Megan shares what baby-led weaning is, some of the common misconceptions about it, and the benefits that come from it. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Megan also addresses some common concerns such as the fear of your baby choking and important topics such as offering advice for moms who are facing food limitations during the process of baby-led weaning, how to navigate conversations with people who might not be open to the idea of baby-led weaning, and how to take your first steps with the process.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Whether you’re a new mom or are raising a little one for the 5th time (or have a niece or nephew you know can benefit from this!), you’ll find this episode super helpful in raising a healthy happy eater from the start!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we cover:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[5:02] What is baby-led weaning?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[9:10] Common misconceptions about baby-led weaning</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[11:40] How to address the concerns of your baby choking</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[14:12] How to help children foster and maintain their internal cues</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">[17:29] How to trust that your baby will figure out how much they need to eat</span></li> <li style="font-weight: