#422: Starting Solids Doesn't Need a Perfect Plan with Dr. Elana Roumell

Starting solids doesn't need a perfect plan. I'm showing you exactly what I feed my fourth baby, week by week, mess and all.

In this episode, Dr. Elana walks you through her real, unfiltered approach to starting solids with fourth baby, Revi. You'll hear how she builds a simple prep system around meat stock, egg yolk and bone marrow, why she introduces food allergens early and slowly and how she handles the iron rich foods, salt and mess that come with every stage of baby led weaning. She's also answering the questions she hears most from moms, like what to do about constipation, rashes and picky eating as your baby grows into toddlerhood.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

What Starting Solids Is Really About

Simple Prep System for Nutrient Dense Foods

Making Peace With the Mess

Signs of Readiness and How We Started

Adding Egg Yolk, Bone Marrow and Texture Week by Week

How I Introduce Food Allergens Safely

Watching Your Baby's Cues (Not Every Baby Eats the Same)

What Meals Look Like Now That Revi Is Almost 12 Months

Rapid Fire Mom Questions