#422: Starting Solids Doesn't Need a Perfect Plan with Dr. Elana Roumell

Starting solids doesn't need a perfect plan. I'm showing you exactly what I feed my fourth baby, week by week, mess and all. In this episode, Dr. Elana walks you through her real, unfiltered approach to starting solids with fourth baby, Revi. You'll hear how she builds a simple prep system around meat stock, egg yolk and bone marrow, why she introduces food allergens early and slowly and how she handles the iron rich foods, salt and mess that come with every stage of baby led weaning. She's also answering the questions she hears most from moms, like what to do about constipation, rashes and picky eating as your baby grows into toddlerhood. Topics Covered In This Episode: What Starting Solids Is Really About Simple Prep System for Nutrient Dense Foods Making Peace With the Mess Signs of Readiness and How We Started Adding Egg Yolk, Bone Marrow and Texture Week by Week How I Introduce Food Allergens Safely Watching Your Baby's Cues (Not Every Baby Eats the Same) What Meals Look Like Now That Revi Is Almost 12 Months Rapid Fire Mom Questions Iron, Salt and Common Concerns Show Notes: Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women. Watch this episode on our Youtube channel @medschoolformoms Listen to today's episode on our website This Episode's Sponsors  Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by 15,000+ women's health practitioners, including Dr. Elana and Steph. Needed supports optimal health and nourishment throughout the Motherspan--from preconception through perimenopause. Enjoy their range of practitioner-formulated, third-party tested supplements and get 20% off with code DOCTORMOM. Visit thisisneeded.com Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean.  Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you.  Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $50 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order.   INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.