Starting Solids with Your Baby
Ready to Start Solids? Leave the Guesswork (and the Stress) Behind.
Starting solids is one of the most exciting milestones of your baby’s first year—but let’s be honest: between the fear of choking, the confusion over allergens, and the conflicting “advice” from every corner of the internet, it can feel more like a chore than a celebration.
You shouldn’t have to spend your baby’s nap time scrolling through forums. You need a clear, evidence-based path forward.
Introducing: Fueling Future Foodies
My Signature 12-Week Guided, Starting Solids Experience
Fueling Future Foodies is more than just a course; it’s a culinary and clinical roadmap designed to turn “What do I do?” into “We’ve got this.” I’ve combined my 20 years of chef experience with my expertise as a Registered Dietitian to create a program that is as safe as it is delicious.
In 12 weeks, we’ll move from first bites to family meals by:
- Decoding Readiness: No more guessing games. We’ll identify the physical and developmental signs that your baby is truly ready for the table.
- Mastering the Methods: Whether you’re interested in Baby-Led Weaning, traditional purees, or a “best of both worlds” combo, I’ll show you how to navigate both with confidence and safety.
- Building a “Food Neutral” Home: We focus on building skills and autonomy, creating a mealtime environment where your child feels empowered to explore, not pressured to “just take one bite.”
- Maximized Nutrition, Minimized Stress: I’ll teach you how to focus on the nutrients that matter most—like iron and healthy fats—using simple, real-food recipes that work for the whole family.
- The Safety Safety-Net: Gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing exactly how to safely introduce top allergens and how to distinguish between normal gagging and a true emergency.
The Result? A baby who is curious about textures, a toddler who is ready for variety, and a parent (that’s you!) who actually enjoys the “messy” beauty of mealtime.
Private Feeding Instruction
Are you struggling with how to feed your little one each day? Are you worried about allergenic foods, choking risks, or just simply starting solids? Unsure when to begin and how to do it safely and confidently?
Look no further because I have you covered.
I will go over all the basics when it comes to feeding your newest family member, from first foods to texture progression, as well as give you practical tips you can use right away.
Appointments are offered in-person in the Greater Reno-Sparks area and available virtually for all Nevadans.
What to expect:
I will start with an assessment to get a little background information and see where you and your child are in the process. I start by going over any basics necessary. From there, I will help with any hiccups you have encountered along the way and answer any questions you might have. I will help you chart a personalized course for your family, so you can confidently embark on the great journey that is feeding your child with joy and less stress.
Learn about Baby-Led Weaning!
Baby-led Weaning (BLW) is a method that has been gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional spoon-feeding. It is proven to be a safe way to introduce solids. The advantages of using BLW are amazing. They include the development of motor skills, self-regulation of appetite, participation in family meal time, improved oral motor skills and chewing, reduction in selective (picky) eating habits, and ease of feeding. Best of all, my favorite is increased diet diversity!!
Baby-Led Weaning helps you create happy, confident, and adventurous eaters from the start.
Not sure BLW is for you? I can discuss the pros and cons with you. And if you choose, I can instruct you on traditional spoon feeding as well.
Ready to get started?
Are you a parent in need of help with your own nutrition?
Do you need nutritional help supporting human milk production?
Together, we can make a positive difference. My nutritional counseling services are designed to help you optimize your nutritional status while supporting your baby’s health through the power of human milk. Taking care of your needs will support your abilities to take care of your baby’s needs. Explore our Nutritional Counseling page to learn more.