Starting Solids, Picky Eating & Raising Confident Eaters with Kathy

If feeding your baby or toddler feels overwhelming, you are not alone.

In this episode of The Baby Development Podcast, Dr. Olivia sits down with Kathy, a pediatric registered dietitian specializing in infant and toddler feeding, baby-led weaning, and picky eating.

Kathy helps parents understand how to start solids with confidence, navigate toddler feeding transitions, and reduce stress around mealtimes without rigid rules or overwhelm.

In this conversation, we talk about why picky eating is not always what parents think it is, how repeated food exposure helps build trust, why your role as the parent matters at the table, and how to create a feeding environment that supports confidence, autonomy, and healthy food relationships.

In this episode, we cover:

• Starting solids without overwhelm
• Baby-led weaning vs. purees
• Gagging vs. choking
• Why picky eating can be a symptom
• How to avoid pressure at mealtimes
• Why toddlers may suddenly reject foods
• The importance of parent role modeling
• How to build balanced meals for babies and toddlers
• Simple ways to make feeding feel more peaceful

If you’ve ever wondered what to feed your baby, whether your toddler is actually picky, or how to make mealtimes less stressful, this episode will give you practical guidance you can use at home.

Connect with Kathy:
Instagram: @theminimedietitian
Podcast: Food for Tots
Website: https://linktr.ee/theminimedietitian?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=6730d47a-70e5-46d8-9e78-e6432a0d131b

Follow along:
Instagram: @thebabydevelopmentpod
Host: @dr.oliviaofficial

Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for individualized guidance.