Baby-Led Weaning With Megan Banham, CCC-SLP CIM
Megan Banham is a certified Speech Language therapist who has specialized in Feeding Therapy. Baby-led weaning is an evidence based approach that involves introducing solid foods to your child in a way that cultivates independence at mealtime. Baby-led weaning allows babies to capitalize on their skills and interest in foods, while allowing them to explore foods at their own pace and establish the necessary skills for eating a wide variety of foods.
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The Best Way To Introduce Solid Foods To Your Child
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What Is Baby-Led Weaning? Why Should You Do It? (Copy)
Baby-led weaning is a way of introducing solid foods in a way that cultivates independence at mealtime. Baby-led weaning allows babies to capitalize on their skills and interest in foods, while allowing them to explore foods at their own pace and establish the necessary skills for eating a wide variety of foods.
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How To Introduce Solids To Your Baby? (Copy)
Does my baby hold their head upright and stable?
Can my baby sit up with minimal support?
Does my baby reach and grab items?
Do they bring these items to their mouth?
Does my baby seem interested in food?
If you answer yes to all of these questions, then your baby is likely ready to begin solids. For some babies that may be sooner than 6 months and for others it may be a little after they turn 6 months.
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Foods To Start Feeding Your Child, Using A Spoon, & Introducing Allergens (Copy)
In this lesson Megan discusses what some of the best foods are to start feeding your child. She talks about the best way to get your child to use a spoon. She also discusses the most common allergens and how to safely introduce them to your child.
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Myths, Tips, & Tricks With Baby-Led Weaning (Copy)
In this lesson Megan discusses what the common myths, tips, and tricks are to help you find success in introducing your child to new foods.
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Meet your instructors
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Meet your instructors ✳
Megan was raised in West Jordan, Utah and attended Utah State University (Go Aggies!) for her bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders. She received her master’s degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Speech Language Pathology in August of 2021.
Megan’s professional interests include early language development, hearing loss, and feeding disorders. Megan is feeding trained in AEIOU and SOFFI-SUPPORTING ORAL FEEDING IN FRAGILE INFANTS.
In her spare time, Megan enjoys spending time with her daughter, son and husband, as well as baking, painting, hiking, shopping at Target, and watching Friends. Megan loves all things Disney and frequently daydreams about her next trip to Disneyland.
Course FAQ
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Baby-led weaning is a way of introducing solid foods in a way that cultivates independence at mealtime. Baby-led weaning allows babies to capitalize on their skills and interest in foods, while allowing them to explore foods at their own pace and establish the necessary skills for eating a wide variety of foods.
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Baby-led weaning cultivates oral motor development, coordination, meet your child where they are at, and help your baby create a healthy relationship with food.
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