Episode
Debunking Baby-Led Weaning | Kelsey Thompson
- Published
- Jul 21, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3762
- Processing state
not_requested- Canonical source
- https://www.speechtherapypd.com/
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660/episodes/debunking-baby-led-weaning-kelsey-thompson/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660/debunking-baby-led-weaning-kelsey-thompson.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
Understanding the research, benefits, and limitations of Baby-Led Weaning. Guest: Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, and Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP, dig into baby-led weaning (BLW). Whether you're new to BLW or looking to refine your clinical perspective, Michelle and Kelsey break down what BLW is, what it isn't, and how to support families and their little ones with confidence. About the Guest: Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist, research scientist, and mom of two. Her clinical and research work centers on supporting families during the introduction of solid foods, with the goal of preventing long-term pediatric feeding disorders and empowering caregivers to feel confident in their feeding journey. Related Courses: Early Feeding Transitions and Down Syndrome: How to Support Caregivers Infant Reflexes for Feeding and Development Show Notes: Contact Kelsey on LinkedIn Feeding Flock Find Resources: FindHelp.org Love Money: Support Feeding Matters Resources: Complementary Feeding Methods-A Review of the Benefits and Risks The Baby-Led Weaning Method (BLW) in the Context of Complementary Feeding: A Review Baby-led weaning: A thematic analysis of comments made by parents using online parenting forums Early feeding practices and eating behaviour in preschool children: The CORALS cohort Impact of a Modified Version of Baby-Led Weaning on Infant Food and Nutrient Intakes: The BLISS Randomized Controlled Trial How different are baby-led weaning and conventional complementary feeding? A cross-sectional study of infants aged 6-8 months Current Evidence on Nutrient Intakes and Infant Growth: A Narrative Rev…