Baby Leads the Way: An Evidence-Based Guide to Introducing Solid Foods

Laux, Julie; Playforth MD FAAP, Krupa; Scott RD IBCLC, Cinthia; Relan MD FAAP FAAAAI FACAAI, Manisha; Callahan MS CCC-SLP CLC, Catherine

ISBN 10: 1610027620 / ISBN 13: 9781610027625

Published by American Academy of Pediatrics, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Baby Leads the Way: An Evidence-Based Guide to Introducing Solid Foods
• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1610027620
• ISBN 13: 9781610027625
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Confidently navigate starting solids with this step-by-step guide from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Written by experts at 101 before one, Baby Leads the Way provides a practical, research-backed approach to safely introducing solid food to your baby. As parents themselves, the authors understand the overwhelming and often contradictory advice available, and offer a simple framework to empower families on this journey.

Give your child the best start with solid foods and set them up for a lifetime of adventurous eating. Inside, you'll learn how to:

• Teach your baby to self-feed from the start
• Foster intuitive eating skills
• Optimize baby’s nutrition by creating balanced meals
• Introduce allergens early and often to reduce the likelihood of food allergies

If you're ready to introduce a wide variety of nutritious foods through family meals before baby turns one, let's dive in!

About the Author

101 Before One is a diverse team of starting solids experts and parents, combining years of professional and personal experience to support families as they introduce solid foods to their babies. The team focuses on simplifying the latest evidence-based nutrition and feeding practices for busy parents. The team includes Krupa Playforth, MD, FAAP, board-certified general pediatrician, Cinthia Scott, RD, IBCLC, pediatric registered dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Manisha Relan, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI, double board-certified pediatric allergist and immunologist, Catherine Callahan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, speech-language pathologist, pediatric feeding therapist, certified lactation counselor, and Julie Laux, Founder & Head Chef at 101 before one.