About this episode
Season 5 ends with a corker! A topic and chapter in our children’s lives that seems to go through waves, we are of course discussing all things weaning and beyond. We may think we’ve cracked it one week and the next our little one refuses anything that is put in front of them. But that’s only a tiny element of it. This weeks guest is one of the most widely trusted and recognized experts in weaning. Originally a musician, Annabel Karmel took rather a different career path after trying to navigate her sons extremely challenging weaning journey, and aren’t we glad she did. Annabel covers a plethora of areas including:Over/under feeding your baby The importance of combining food groups AllergiesWhen should we start weaning Should we give snacksHow do we defrost and reheatHow to tackle fussy eatersHow to avoid choking Annabel sheds light on the initial weaning process to fussy toddlers and beyond. To find out more or get in touch with Annabel Karmel:Website - https://www.annabelkarmel.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annabelkarmel/?hl=en Recipes - https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/ Products30th anniversary edition - Complete Baby & Toddler Meal Planner: No.1 Bestseller with new finger food guidance & recipes - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Annabel-Karmels-Complete-Toddler-anniversary/dp/0091924855/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35ZNS6TE0E2BL&dchild=1&keywords=complete+baby+and+toddler+meal+planner&qid=1622724636&sprefix=complete+baby+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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