How to wean your baby safely

In this special 10-minute cutdown of Parent Unplugged, Charis is joined by bestselling author and feeding expert Annabel Karmel, whose work has shaped how millions of parents feed their children - and whose journey began with profound personal loss.

Annabel shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter Natasha as a baby, the devastating circumstances surrounding her death, and the life-altering decision that followed: to have another child and channel her grief into something meaningful.

What began as a mother trying to nourish her son and rebuild his health became a book written as therapy - one that was rejected by every publisher before going on to sell over five million copies worldwide.

Alongside her personal story, Annabel offers clear, reassuring guidance on weaning, choking vs gagging, iron needs, allergies, fussy eating, and how parents can feel more confident during one of the most pressured stages of early parenting.

This episode is about more than feeding children.

It’s about grief, resilience, science-led parenting - and creating a legacy from love.