Welcome to episode 25! In todays episode, Kasey Willson and I discuss  all things related to baby gut health and the exciting journey of introducing solids to your little ones. I'm your host Gretchen Dow, a health coach for moms and nutritionist, and in today's episode kasey and I , we'll delve into the significance of gut health in babies and provide valuable insights and tips on how to introduce solids for a seamless transition. A little bit about Kasey: Kasey Willson is a Naturopath & Nutritionist with over 14 years’ experience working with women to feel balanced and nourished heading into and throughout motherhood. Kasey has a special passion for supporting babies gut health, to give little ones’ the best start to life.    Through her Naturopathic knowledge and personal Mumma experience, Kasey offers her support through her ‘Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba’ podcast, books, online program and one-on-one consultations for optimising preconception, pregnancy, baby and mum health.   Links:   Blog (with health support & recipes): https://www.glowingmumma.com Podcast: https://www.glowingmumma.com/the-podcast-1 Instagram:  @glowingmumma.thrivingbubba Episode Highlights: 1. Understanding Baby Gut Health Importance of the gut microbiome in early life. 2. Signs of Readiness for Solid Foods 3. Selecting the First Foods Discussing single-ingredient purees vs. baby-led weaning. Nutrient-dense options for optimal growth and development. Foods to avoid during the initial stages. 4. Introducing Solids: Step-by-Step 5. Navigating Allergies and Food Sensitivities 6. The Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics Understanding the benefits of probiotics for baby gut health. Natural sources of prebiotics to nourish the gut microbiome. 7. Dealing with Picky Eaters Tips for encouraging healthy eating habits from the start. 8. Maintaining Baby Gut Health as They Grow The importance of continuing a diverse and nutritious diet. Transitioning to family meals while keeping gut health in mind. Promoting healthy digestion through lifestyle factors. Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized recommendations for your child's specific needs.   Ways I can support your health journey or to simply connect with me check out the following links/ resources ✅ IG- https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbygretchen/ ✅ Sign up for my free Healthy Eating Foundations Wellness class/ group- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/Healthyeatingfoundations ✅ Book your Complimentary Lifestyle Audit coaching call- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/calendar/bookingcalendar ✅ Receive my weekly newsletter- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/newsletter ✅ Free Healthy Habit Tracker- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/habittracker ✅ Learn more about Healthy Weight Simplified Private 1:1 Coaching-https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/Healthyweightsimplified    Chat Soon, Sending you love, Health & Happiness -Gretchen