3 Signs You're On the Right Track With Starting Solids

Starting solids can feel like one giant question mark… wondering if you’re offering the “right” foods, stressing about portion sizes, and constantly questioning whether your baby is getting what they need. If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking every feeding decision, comparing your baby’s meals to what you see online, or wondering if you’re somehow falling behind in the feeding journey, you’re not alone. Starting solids is often portrayed as something you need to perfect, but in reality, building a strong feeding foundation is much more about simple, consistent building blocks than doing everything “right.” In this episode, Kathy breaks down the three biggest signs that your baby is actually on the right track with starting solids, regardless of how much they’re eating. She explains why focusing on key nutrients, introducing a variety of textures, and exposing babies to flavor early on can make a lasting impact on their relationship with food and eating habits long term. She also shares why food under one is not “just for fun,” how outdated feeding advice may be creating unnecessary stress, and why feeding your baby should feel less like following a prescription and more like creating opportunities for exploration, nourishment, and confidence at the table.   Tune in to hear: - Why iron and fat are the two key nutrients to prioritize when starting solids - Why food under one serves a much bigger purpose than “just for fun” - How to focus on quality over quantity during the early feeding stages - Why milk feeds should not intentionally decrease before age one - The outdated feeding advice parents can stop stressing about - How to introduce multiple foods at once safely and confidently - Why texture exposure between six and ten months matters so much - The connection between texture progression and long-term eating habits - Why babies benefit from messy eating and sensory exploration - How flavor exposure shapes food preferences later in life - Why babies do not need bland food to eat safely - What to know about honey, added sugar, sodium, and spice in baby food - How to make starting solids feel simpler and more sustainable - Why your own nutrition and relationship with food matter in the feeding journey - The three signs that can help reassure you that you’re already on the right track Connect with Kathy: IG: @theminimedietitian Website: https://theminimedietitian.com/  Watch my FREE 60-minute Masterclass: The 5 Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Toddler's Nutrition (and what to do instead)