A Solids Made Simple™ Guide
60 pages - ages 6-12 months
Starting solids can feel exciting yet overwhelming, especially when fear of choking takes over. This guide was created to help parents understand how babies actually learn to chew, so they can move through the transition to solids with confidence instead of fear.
How to Support Your Baby’s Chewing Skills & Prevent Choking is the first guide in the Solids Made Simple™series. It breaks down chewing development in a clear, parent-friendly way, helping families understand what to offer, when to progress textures, and why certain feeding experiences matter during the critical 6–10 month window.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn:
How babies develop chewing skills and coordinate chewing and swallowing
The difference between gagging and choking—and why gagging is an important part part of learning
How infant anatomy and reflexes help protect babies as they learn to eat
How to safely progress textures beyond purees
Feeding therapist tips to support strong, confident chewing skills
This guide is grounded in developmental science and shaped by years of clinical experience supporting families through the transition to solids. It is ideal for parents who feel stuck on purees or pouches, worried about gagging or choking, or unsure how to move forward safely. Clinicians and caregivers will also benefit from the clear explanation of chewing development and practical strategies.
With the right understanding and support, feeding can feel calm, connected, and enjoyable for both you and your baby.
A Solids Made Simple™ Guide
60 pages - ages 6-12 months
Starting solids can feel exciting yet overwhelming, especially when fear of choking takes over. This guide was created to help parents understand how babies actually learn to chew, so they can move through the transition to solids with confidence instead of fear.
How to Support Your Baby’s Chewing Skills & Prevent Choking is the first guide in the Solids Made Simple™series. It breaks down chewing development in a clear, parent-friendly way, helping families understand what to offer, when to progress textures, and why certain feeding experiences matter during the critical 6–10 month window.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn:
How babies develop chewing skills and coordinate chewing and swallowing
The difference between gagging and choking—and why gagging is an important part part of learning
How infant anatomy and reflexes help protect babies as they learn to eat
How to safely progress textures beyond purees
Feeding therapist tips to support strong, confident chewing skills
This guide is grounded in developmental science and shaped by years of clinical experience supporting families through the transition to solids. It is ideal for parents who feel stuck on purees or pouches, worried about gagging or choking, or unsure how to move forward safely. Clinicians and caregivers will also benefit from the clear explanation of chewing development and practical strategies.
With the right understanding and support, feeding can feel calm, connected, and enjoyable for both you and your baby.
