FOR PARENTS NAVIGATING THE FIRST YEAR OF SOLIDS
Solids Skills + Solutions
From first bites to feeding struggles, know exactly what to do next.
Feel safer and more confident feeding your baby, from figuring out those first foods to moving beyond purées and knowing what to do when gagging, food refusal, or frustrating mealtimes come up.
Created by Kristi Schlessinger, pediatric feeding therapist, speech-language pathologist, and mom of two.
Here’s what the six-month checkup doesn’t cover.
When my son was six months old, our pediatrician gave us the green light to start solids.
“You can start some solid food with him.”
And that was pretty much it. Now, I’m a pediatric feeding therapist. I knew what to do. But I remember thinking, what about the moms who don’t?
Because being told you can start solids doesn’t answer all the questions that come next.
- What foods should I actually offer?
- How do I know when to move past purées?
- What if my baby gags on everything?
- What if they’re barely eating or refusing foods?
- And how am I supposed to know what’s normal and when I should be concerned?
I don’t think moms should have to piece together feeding advice from Google, Instagram, and a hundred different opinions.
I want you to know what to offer, what to try next, and what to do when something isn’t going the way you expected.
That’s why I created Solids Skills + Solutions.
So you can spend less time worrying about every meal and more time actually enjoying feeding your baby.
A framework for understanding what you’re seeing at meals and choosing a practical next step.
General education does not replace individualized feeding or medical care.
A LITTLE CHECK-IN WITH KRISTI
Okay, tell me what's stressing you out about solids.
Pick the one that sounds most like you. I'll tell you where I'd start.
Your turn!
Tap one below!
Go ahead, pick one. I've got you.
Whatever's worrying you about feeding, I want you to know what to try next.
Explore Solids Skills + Solutions | $67Want help with your actual baby?
Sometimes you don't just want general information. You want someone to look at what's happening with YOUR baby, answer YOUR questions, and help you figure out what to try next.
If that's you, I also offer personalized 1:1 feeding coaching and support.
Learn About 1:1 CoachingGuess what… you don’t ACTUALLY need 101 foods before one.
And yes, I’m saying that as a pediatric feeding therapist.
Don’t get me wrong. Offering a variety of foods is great.
But somewhere along the way, we’ve made starting solids about how many foods a baby has tried instead of whether they’re actually learning how to eat them.
Because what happens when your baby has tried 75 different foods, but you’re still terrified to move beyond purées? Or they’re gagging on everything and you have no idea what to do?
A checklist isn’t going to tell you what to do next. And that’s where I come in.
I’ll help you understand what to offer, how to move forward, and what to do when feeding doesn’t go as planned.
Instead, you can confidently feed your baby the same dinner as the rest of your family, even when you’re eating out, knowing how to make it work for them.
A PARENT'S EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH KRISTI
“Having your help was actually life changing for us.”
Sarah
MEET YOUR FEEDING GUIDE
Hi, I’m Kristi.
I’m a pediatric feeding therapist, speech-language pathologist, and mom of two.
I’ve spent over 14 years working with babies and children, and feeding is one of those things I could talk about ALL day.
But here’s something you should know about me. I’m not the feeding therapist who’s going to hand you a million rules or tell you there’s only one right way to feed your baby.
I want to help you figure out what actually makes sense for YOUR baby. Because I’ve seen firsthand how different babies can be, and I don’t believe every family needs to follow the exact same approach.
My favorite part of what I do is seeing a mom go from feeling completely overwhelmed to saying, “Ohhh, okay. That makes so much more sense now.” That’s what I want for you, too.
I’ll explain the feeding therapist stuff in language that makes sense at your kitchen table.
A LITTLE FEEDING CHAT WITH KRISTI
Mind if I pull up a chair?
This is what I want feeding advice to feel like. Someone explaining what matters and helping you figure out what to do next.
Tap a question and let's talk it through.
This is how I teach inside Solids Skills + Solutions. Practical feeding education that helps you understand what's happening and figure out your next step.
Get Instant Access | $67YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT ALL OUT ALONE
Ready to actually enjoy feeding your baby?
You don't need to memorize every feeding milestone or have the perfect meal planned.
You just need to understand what your baby is learning, what to look for, and how to support their next step.
That's exactly what I want to help you do.
You've got this, mama.
Inside Solids Skills + Solutions, you'll get:
- A clear roadmap through your baby's first year of solids
- Practical guidance on food preparation, textures, and feeding skills
- Help understanding gagging, mealtime cues, and common feeding challenges
- Realistic ways to put what you're learning into everyday meals
- Self-paced lessons you can revisit whenever you need them
One-time payment
$67
One-time payment. Learn at your own pace. Revisit lessons as your baby grows.