First Bites: Starting Solids with Plant-Based Babies
The definitive roadmap for starting solids for plant-based babies. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or “predominantly plant-based,” this interactive course will walk you through each and every step of starting solids.
From when to start, what to start with, and how to do it to practical tips for food preparation, meal planning, and cooking dishes the whole family will love (not just baby!).
“As a new parent, feeding my baby solids seemed daunting. This course helped me to feel more confident about how to feed my baby a plant-based diet and ensure my baby’s nutritional needs would be met. The course covered everything from how to introduce allergens to creating a healthy feeding relationship with your baby.
The instructors were knowledgeable and provided evidence-based information. I highly recommend this course to any parent looking to gain insight in feeding their baby solids.” Amanda M.
Ready to start solids,
but not sure where to start?
First Bites: Starting Solids with Plant-Based Babies contains everything you need to know about this exciting milestone, along with food and nutrition recommendations specifically for plant-based babies.
Starting Solids Can Be Intimidating, But It Doesn’t Have To Be!
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Evidence-based information and practical guidelines to feed your baby a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet, right from the start.
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How to get started with feeding purees or baby-led weaning (even when your babe can’t pick up small pieces of food.)
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What to do about allergens and how to introduce them appropriately, choking-hazard foods to avoid, and other inappropriate ingredients for growing babes.
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20 nutritious, baby-approved, plant-based recipes including both purees and finger foods for families following baby-led weaning!
You don’t need meat to meet babies needs!
Other starting solid resources put a heavy emphasis on meat and animal products to provide key nutrients.
But your baby can get everything they need from a properly planned plant-based diet, and we’re going to show you exactly how.
This is the course we wish was available when we were starting solids.
The First Bites Course Includes:
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How to tell when your baby is ready to start solids, and how to decide between baby-led weaning or purees (spoiler alert: you can do both!)
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The macro and micronutrients baby needs and where to find them
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Food safety, foods to avoid, and how to tell the difference between gagging and choking
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Supplementation information and charts to determine which your baby may need
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Cooking demos for plant-based recipes that both baby and the whole family will enjoy!
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How to select and prepare first foods, plus so much more!
Plus, bonus handouts like our Recipe Collection with 20 recipes for starting solids, Sample Schedule for Starting Solids, Feeding Products We Love, Visual Guides for 6 months and 9 months, and more.
“This course is essential for anyone wanting to start solids in a safe and healthy way, with amazing evidence-based research behind it. I found this course easy to follow and it wasn’t super time consuming. The resources you gain at the end are incredible.”
Lauren C.
Meet Your Instructors
Experts with decades of professional and real-life
experience and the creators of nutrition content
that’s guided thousands of families around the world.
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Alexandra Caspero MA, RD
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, co-founder of Plant-Based Juniors and New York Times bestselling chef.
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Reshma Shah, MD
Pediatrician, former affiliate clinical instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine and co-author of Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families.
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Whitney English MS, RD
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, co-founder of Plant-Based Juniors and co-author of The Plant-Based Baby + Toddler.
“I am very happy with the knowledge I gained from this course.
The instructors do a great job of providing thorough information and that has helped me feel confident that I now have tools that will work well in our family culture.
I really like the variety of recipes.“
Malia B.
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.
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Is this course only for plant-based families?
As with all of our resources, this course is inclusive of the entire spectrum of plant-based diets, from plant-curious to plant-exclusive. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, we’re confident you will get all of the information you need to start solids with your baby the way you want to.
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Can I trust the information?
Yes! The program was created by two pediatric registered dietitians and a pediatrician. Everything inside the course is evidence-based and draws from established scientific literature in nutrition. Plus, we’re also moms, who have guided four of our own babies through the early feeding process. We understand the science and how to apply it in real life and haveincluded practical takeaways for every section.
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What if I don’t like it?
We’re so confident that you’ve never taken a course like this before that we’re offering a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you aren’t satisfied, simply let us know, and we’ll promptly refund you.
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How does this compare to The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler?
This course is a more comprehensive deep-dive into starting solids for both a traditional puree approach and baby-led weaning. This course is interactive, with videos along with written instruction. Plus, this course contains brand-new recipes not featured in the book.
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Is this course boring?
No! We want you to get the most out of this course, so we’ve designed it to be interactive with concise videos, written content, and practical resources to apply what you’ve learned right away. There are no long walls of text or confusing deep scientific research for you to decipher. You’ll also get access to loads of handouts!
“This course is beautifully brought together in an easy to navigate platform that could be done at my own pace. All the information is delivered in a clear way with plenty of breakdowns, examples, and such. Plus, all the information is given to you as downloadable handouts at the end!”
Samantha N.
“Starting solids has felt very overwhelming to me and this course helped give me the tools to feel more confident. This course gave me the knowledge as to what nutrients I need to make sure he is receiving with that approach. I highly recommend it for anyone starting on this journey!”
Jewel S.
