Is your child rejecting solids? Wondering how to build a healthy relationship with food from the start? In this episode, I sit down with child nutritionist and behaviour expert Riddhi to talk all things starting solids—from common feeding struggles to practical tips for reducing mealtime battles. We also answer real questions from parents like you!

00:00 Introduction

00:53 Meet Riddhi

02:40 How Content Creation Happened

06:45 Why Routines Matter for Babies & Toddlers

08:57 Starting Solids at 6 Months: Practical Tips

12:07 Milk vs Solids: How Much Is Too Much?

14:22 Why Toddlers Reject Solids

18:43 What Leads Parents to Create Mealtime Crutches

21:18 Feeding in a Joint Family Setup

26:02 Is BLW Really a Western Concept?

29:06 How Parenting Style Shapes Mealtime Behaviour

31:41 What I Had to Unlearn About Feeding as a Mom

35:01 Rapid Fire: Myths, Tips & Food Fears

36:54 Sample Meal Plan for Toddlers (2–3 Years)

40:30 Follower Q&A

41:02 Toddler Takes 1 Hour to Eat – What to Do?

42:18 Foods to Avoid for Babies (8–10 Months)

43:24 Toddler Can’t Handle Spicy Food – How to Transition

45:04 Roleplay Toddler Tantrum Over Toast Shape

47:07 How to Handle Tantrums Without Giving In

48:47 As a mom Im still learning to…

49:30 The Mom Pause