Starting Solids 101 Course

Your no stress, no fuss guide to starting solids

Starting Solids 101 provides all the information you need to start solids in a way that helps reduce the chance of picky eating, texture aversions, nutrient deficiencies, and much more.

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How to Start Solids

The first 1,000 days of life are pivotal in establishing healthy long-term eating habits.

But that shouldn’t stress you out. With all of the conflicting information from armchair experts on the internet — it’s no wonder moms struggle to feel confident when starting solids. Our self-paced, evidence-based course is designed to demystify starting solids and equip you with the confidence to lay healthy, stress-free foundations with your little one right from the start.

Cindy’s course was amazing in getting us ready to start solids with our little man. The course was very informative and Cindy was always available to answer any questions we had throughout it. I would 100% recommend her course to anyone getting ready to start solids with their baby, or even as a refresher for your second go around.

Michelle Mazzola

My sister in law recommended I check out The Baby Dietitian on Instagram. I have absolutely enjoyed the Starting Solids 101 course that Cindy has put together! I feel a lot more confident about getting started with solids (we just started this week). I was a person who thought babies could only have purées and smashed foods. She takes the guesswork out of wondering if what foods you’ve chosen are a good choice or if they’re going to meet nutritional needs. She also does a great job explaining how to understand and use baby led feeding. I would highly recommend this course to any parents who are curious about baby led feeding and starting solids in general.

Katie Clarke

Cindy is so knowledgeable when it comes to baby led feeding! I have learned so much from her starting solids course, and I feel so much more confident feeding my baby than I did 5 years ago with my oldest. Everything is answered in the course, and if it isn’t she is available to answer any questions you may have. I have recommended this course to many friends!

Hannah Sauer

I highly recommend Cindy and her starting solids program! Her knowledge as a pediatric dietitian and CLC were so valuable as a first time mom navigating starting solids, pumping at work and balancing my nutrition to meet both mine and my babies needs.

She is an extremely knowledgeable pediatric dietitian, but also as a mom in the thick of it!

Her course provides evidence based information in a user friendly manner. And she was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns and always so encouraging every step of the way!

Mary Clare Christopher

How to Introduce Solids

This self-paced course is for you if you want:

Investment: $80

How to Introduce Solids to Baby

Module One: Introduction to the Course
Module Two: “When Do We Start?
Module Three: “Why Do We Focus On Every Bite Counts?”
Module Four: Preparing For Starting Solids
Module Five: Unpacking Feeding Methods
Module Six: Learning to Eat
Module Seven: Responsive Feeding
Module Eight: Foods To Focus On When Starting Solids
Module Nine: Let’s Talk Foods to Avoid
Module Ten: Beverages
Module Eleven: Introducing Top Allergens
Module Twelve: Portion Sizes and Meal Schedules
Module Thirteen: Picky Eating
Module Fourteen: Meal Ideas, Product Recommendations, and Recipes
Module Fifteen: Examples of How to Present Foods Based on Developmental Readiness
Module Sixteen: We Made It!
Extra Module: Navigating Holiday Eating with an Infant
Extra Module: Cooking Demonstration
Extra Module: Nutrient Check-Up Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions: How Many Calories Should my Infant Be Consuming?

The Starting Solids 101 Course Includes:

Chat access to a Pediatric Dietitian for All General Questions

6+ Hours of Material Including Videos You Can Watch Anywhere

Lifetime Access to our Private Facebook Group

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this course goes through both feeding approaches (purees and baby-led feeding) to provide you with evidence-based support and guidance so you can decide what is the best approach for you and your child.

The course takes about 4-5 hours to complete. Most modules are broken into bite-sized pieces of information that usually range from 1-5 minutes of reading or video content. However, throughout the course there are modules with slightly longer videos from pediatric nutrition specialists who have made a guest appearance to provide valuable insight on specific areas of pediatric nutrition. These include picky eating specialists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and more! This course is all encompassing and attempts to answer any and all questions you may have surrounding your feeding journey. Feel free to skip through the modules that don’t pertain to your individual child.

My entire career has been devoted to educating and supporting caregivers through breastfeeding, starting solids, and toddler eating. I am a pediatric registered dietitian and international board-certified lactation consultant with over seven years of experience in the field. I graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, and I also completed the Coordinated Program in Dietetics through the University of Alabama. I have worked with hundreds of caregivers in a one-on-one setting to provide individualized nutrition therapy and support for various pediatric nutrition therapy concerns and diagnoses. I am also a mom of two who has walked through my own feeding challenges with my little ones. I know firsthand how overwhelming and frustrating it can be when starting solids, which is why I created this course to include chat access to a pediatric nutrition expert from the comfort of your own home. This course is a labor of love and helps bridge the gap between the overwhelming amount of social media advice available and our infrequent routine appointments to the pediatrician’s office.

From the day you sign up, you have six months of access to the Starting Solids Course. Discounted rates are available if you need additional support after your time has expired. Reminders will be sent through the app to let you know when your course expiration is approaching. As a bonus, as new information becomes available in the field of pediatric nutrition, the course gets updated to reflect those changes. This ensures it meets the requirements to be designated as “evidenced-based”.

This course encompasses hours of pediatric nutrition education and expertise at a rate that is 1/3rd the price of a one-on-one session with a pediatric nutritionist. Simply put, this is an absolute steal of a deal. I offer this course to provide caregivers with the support that every parent should have when starting solids, but unfortunately do not receive. For that reason, this course is priced at an incredibly low rate, given the amount of information and specialized insight you are receiving as a member.

You can email info@thebabydietitian.com at any point after purchasing the course to request a full refund, as long as the course has not yet been accessed. Once the course has been accessed and you have begun reviewing modules, you have 48 hours from the time of registering to let me know of any concerns and to request a full refund. Once a refund has been processed, you will no longer have access to the group, private chat access to the team of clinical nutrition experts, or access to the private Facebook “The Baby Dietitian Starting Solids” group.

Meet The Baby Dietitian

Cinthia Scott, Pediatric RD and IBCLC
Owner and Founder

Cinthia is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 7 years experience in the field of dietetics. Cinthia focuses on optimizing nutrition in the first 1000 days of life to help children grow, thrive and set the stage for long-term health. Cindy is an author, starting solids expert, and advocate for caregivers to receive easy-to-implement, evidence-based education and support surrounding breastfeeding and starting solids.