Starting Solids & Baby-Led Weaning Class
November 1 at 11:00 AM
Taught by Ella Moran, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist & Feeding Specialist
Has your baby been “cleared to start solids”... but now you’re wondering where do I actually begin?
Between baby-led weaning, purées, allergens, choking concerns, highchair recommendations, and conflicting advice online, this exciting milestone can quickly start to feel overwhelming.
Join pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist Ella Moran, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, for a 90-minute class designed to help you approach starting solids with clarity and confidence.
Rather than simply focusing on what to feed your baby, Ella will teach you how to use real foods to help your baby develop the oral motor skills and chewing patterns needed for safe, confident eating.
The goal? To help your baby build a strong foundation for eating while becoming part of the family meal from the very beginning.
What We'll Cover
During this 90-minute class, you'll learn:
- The real signs that your baby is ready to start solids
- Highchair positioning for safe and successful eating
- How to introduce real foods without spending hours making homemade baby food
- Foods that help develop oral motor and chewing skills
- How purées can fit into a Baby-Led Weaning approach
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Introducing the Big 9 allergens
- The difference between gagging and choking—and what to do
- How to prepare foods based on your baby's current feeding skills
- The different stages and patterns of chewing
- How to build a balanced plate with important nutrients for growing babies
- Simple ways to adapt your family's meals for your baby
- Cup and utensil recommendations
- How to introduce straw drinking
You'll leave with practical information you can use at your baby's very next meal—without feeling like you need to prepare an entirely separate menu.
Who Is This Class For?
This class is perfect for parents and caregivers of babies who are approaching or beginning the transition to solid foods, whether you're interested in Baby-Led Weaning, purées, or a combination of both.
Come learn how to make starting solids feel less intimidating and a lot more fun.
