4 & 5-Month Olds: Your Baby-Led Weaning Pre-Feeding Plan
- Why your baby does not need solid foods at 4 or 5 months…and what you can focus on instead
- How to practice pre-feeding skills like sitting, mouthing, and high chair acclimation before the first bite
- What gear, safety steps, and readiness signs to have in place before starting solid foods at 6 months

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Episode Description
Your baby does not need solid foods at 4 or 5 months…but that does not mean there is nothing to do. In this episode, I’m walking you through the pre-feeding skills that help your baby get ready for a safer, smoother start to solid foods at 6 months. We’ll cover what to practice now, what not to rush, and how to use this waiting window to feel more confident before that first bite.

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