Making Sense of Solids
This course will give you all the information you need to confidently begin solids with your baby. Feeding your baby shouldn't be complicated.
Are you overwhelmed by opinions and intimidated by different approaches? If you don't know when and where to start, or maybe you have some questions now that you've gotten started, join our supportive community and let us help you make feeding fun!
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Understand how to observe and recognize your baby's readiness signs.
Learn the pros and cons of common approaches like baby-led weaning and spoon feeding purees.
Receive recommendations for helpful products such as utensils, plates/bowls, open cups, straw cups, etc.
Understand the importance of a supportive highchair and learn how to pick one.
Learn about grasp development and when to give strips of food or small bites.
Recognize the difference between gagging that is common & normal, and choking.
Learn when and how to introduce allergens, the importance of iron & vitamin D, and introduce a variety of foods.
Gain confidence as you begin your solids journey!
Meet The Team
Mary-Walker Hall,
registered dietitian/nutritionist, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Practitioner
Cassie Kleinfelder,
co-owner, occupational therapist, feeding therapist, lactation counselor
With over two decades of combined experience, Mary-Walker and Cassie deliver this self-paced online course to help you make sense of solids. Receive practical and simple advice not only from professionals, but from moms who have used the same techniques they are teaching with their own children.
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With Making Sense of Solids, you will learn there is no right or wrong way, but you will find the approach that works best for you and your family.
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This course will give you all the information you need to confidently begin solids with your baby. Feeding your baby shouldn't be complicated.
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“This is a must for all parents looking to learn more about introducing your little one to solid foods! As a first time mom, I was unsure of signs of readiness and what to expect when starting my son on real food. This series is truly amazing! The informational session is such a wonderful tool and one that I have gone back to more than once for tips and helpful advice! Having the support of the in-person sessions and private FB group has been great! Not only has my confidence grown but my son's has too in our solids journey!”
- Ashley o.
“Making Sense of Solids was a great course that helped me as a new mom feel more comfortable with trying new foods with my son. He never had trouble eating solids, but this class was so helpful with tips and tricks for introducing food, eased my concerns about portion sizes, and educated me on the importance of good posture. We have loved working with Villages!”
- Mallory F.
How to purchase
Making Sense of Solids "Menu"
✔︎ online self-paced video course & notes
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was $30​, now $15
✔︎ online self-paced video course & notes
✔︎ direct access to instructors
✔︎ check-ins & support
✔︎ menu suggestions
✔︎ bonus material
+ incorporating speech/language
+ continuing breastfeeding
+ cup and straw drinking
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was $50, now​ $25
✔︎ online self-paced video course & notes
✔︎ direct access to instructors
✔︎ check-ins & support
✔︎ menu suggestions
✔︎ bonus material
+ incorporating speech/language
+ continuing breastfeeding
+ cup and straw drinking
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✔︎ A virtual 45 minute one-on-one consult with Cassie to be used at any time in your solids journey
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was $85​, now $42.50
Making sense of solids can help you if...
you worry or have questions about gagging and/or choking
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you are unsure how to continue breastfeeding or bottle feeding
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there is a family history of feeding difficulties, allergies, or sensitivities
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you want to ensure your baby is receiving nutrients to grow and thrive
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your baby has a history of reflux, tongue tie, or other feeding difficulties
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your baby is doing well with purees but you are unsure how to progress
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your pediatrician has given you the green light for cereals and/or purees
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you've started feeding your baby solids or purees but baby doesn't seem interested
you want the most up to date recommendations for introducing allergens to your baby
This course will give you all the information you need to confidently begin solids with your baby. Feeding your baby shouldn't be complicated.