Ep. 408 Baby Led Weaning with Alex King

Join HeHe and Alex from Baby Led Weaning Academy as they take the confusion out of starting solids and bring you back to what’s actually normal for babies. This conversation walks you through true readiness signs, how to tell the difference between gagging and choking, and what to do with the very real fears around allergies. HeHe and Alex gently debunk the myths that make starting solids feel scarier than it needs to be, while reminding you that your baby’s instincts matter. You’ll hear how BLW and purees can work together, how to follow your baby’s lead with confidence, and what a safe, calm introduction to food really looks like. This episode is packed with practical tips and grounded wisdom to support your BLW journey from the very first bite.

Guest Bio:

Alex King is a postpartum doula and baby-led weaning specialist who helps parents approach starting solids with calm, confidence, and trust. Through Baby-Led Weaning Academy, she supports families in honoring their baby’s cues and development—making feeding a joyful, connected experience instead of an overwhelming one. With her doula background and lived experience weaning three foster babies, Alex brings heart, real-life wisdom, and a deep respect for both baby and parent to every conversation.

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LINKS MENTIONED:

babyledweaningacademy.com babyledweaningacademy.com/podcast babyledweaningacademy.com/registry-guide Use code  monthhehefree to try out a free month in Baby Led Weaning Academy: babyledweaningacademy.com/club EZPZ straw cup: use code  BLWAcademy Check out https://bapronbaby.com/ and use code BLWACADEMY10 to save 10%

Catch Alex on DoulaTok

CPR course: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/courses/cpr-aed?ref=084849 HEHE10 for 10% off, making the course only $15 with their current sale 75% off sale. (alexis FYI, they promote this as a sale but its been 75% off for like a year, 😂)