009 | Everything You Need to Know About Starting Solids ft. Jacqui Stevens

Jacqui Stevens, MS, RDN, CLC, is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in maternal and child nutrition, a certified lactation counselor, mom of a three-year-old and owner of Home Grown Nutrition located in Brunswick at Maine Mother and Company. In her practice, she guides parents and families through pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, lactation, the introduction of solid foods to their babies, and provides guidance with food allergies and peaceful mealtime strategies up through age five. Jacqui practices nutrition counseling from a weight inclusive paradigm, focusing on intuitive eating and body positivity to help break generational cycles of the diet mentality. Jacqui is passionate about helping families foster an environment at home where food is both joyful and nourishing.

You will learn about...


Baby's signs of readiness to begin solids
Is rice cereal still a thing?
Iron rich foods: heme vs. non-heme forms
Why food exploration from a sensory perspective is beneficial
What is the Baby Led Weaning (BLW) approach?
Starter foods: consistency, texture, size, and how to safely prepare
How hand grasp plays a role in baby's ability to self-feed
The difference between gagging and choking
Responsive feeding techniques
Pairing foods: high energy + iron + vitamin C
Common choking-risk foods to avoid
When and how to introduce allergenic foods
Adding solids into baby's feeding routine


Resources: 

Website: Home Grown Nutrition
Instagram: @homegrownnutritionme
Facebook: Home Grown Nutrition, LLC
Email: jstevens@homegrownnutritionme.com


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