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Welcome to the Fortified Family! I’m Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and mom of 7 and I specialize in baby-led weaning. I’m passionate about feeding strong families and making food fun.
Welcome to the Fortified Family! I’m Katie Ferraro, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and mom of 7 and I specialize in baby-led weaning. I’m passionate about feeding strong families and making food fun.
Want to try baby led feeding but not sure where to start? Here are 7 staples for success when starting baby led feeding.
With baby led feeding, your baby feeds himself! Here are 10 great finger foods for starting baby led feeding.
Babies can (and will) eat most anything...but here's a short list of some things NOT to feed a baby under 1 year of age.
Experts now recommend introducing peanuts for babies as young as 6 months. But whole nuts and nut butters are choking risks. Check out Bamba, an Israeli snack with peanut protein that is perfect for baby led feeding.
Ground meat and mushrooms in individual muffin tins make a great go-to meal for baby led weaning. Check out this recipe that your babies are sure to love.
Beginning at about 6 months of age, babies need iron from outside sources. Here are some easy iron sources that work great for babies.
Hesitant to try baby led feeding because of the mess? Don't stress! Here are some tips for keeping it (kind of :) clean!
Set your baby's table for success! These quick key concepts will help ensure a healthy start to starting solids with your little one.
Babies have small stomachs, so snacks are important for helping them meet their nutrient needs. Here are 5 fast snacks your baby will scoop up!
High iron foods are important for your baby's brain development. But reading iron info on labels can be super confusing. Here's all you need to know to interpret an iron label.
Don't stock up on salty store-bought veggie burgers for your baby! It's super easy to make your own with this sweet potato and lentil veggie burger recipe that works great for baby led feeding or older kids.
The first food our quadruplets tried were avocado slices. Avocados are the perfect texture for baby led feeding and are packed with nutrients and good fats to aid your baby's brain growth.
Avocados make a perfect first baby food and are a delicious and nutritious option for kids of all ages. But getting at all of that avo goodness can be a challenge. Here's the safest way to slice an avocado.
Not all canned foods are crammed with salt and sugar. Here are 5 canned foods that are actually ok to feed your kids...and that I bet they're going to love!
One of the best things about baby led feeding is it’s so easy to incorporate seasonal foods. Here are my top 5 ways you can help your baby enjoy the really nutrient dense produce that nature has to offer towards the end of the year.
