FIRST FOODS ACADEMY

Starting solids is a big deal! The amount of information available at our fingertips is helpful, but truthfully absurd and overwhelming! You want to make this the best journey possible for you and your little one, but between the information overload and your nerves, it can feel impossible to know exactly what to do.

But guess what? You don’t have to do it alone.

A Customizable Course & Support Program with a Baby-Led Approach to Solids

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Maybe you’ve been trying to make logical sense of all the free social media tips, reading baby-led weaning books, and doing your own research, but it’s still not coming together. Maybe it’s because…

  • You know what it means to do baby-led weaning, but don’t know where to start or what to serve.

  • The amount of information out there sends you spiraling with confusion.

  • You don’t know anyone who has done BLW and/or don’t feel supported in your desires to do it. 

  • You are a planner, but don’t know how this whole BLW thing fits into your existing routine or what it can even look like in your family.

  • You wish you could have all of the information in one place.

  • You have a horrible fear of choking or allergic reactions (or something else!) and aren’t sure how you can get over that fear + allow your baby to self-feed.

WHO IS FFA FOR:

HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

This course and support program includes lifetime access to: 

  • Nine self-paced online video modules to help you learn BLW and raise an independent, adventurous eater

  • 1:1 onboarding strategy call to get you started

  • Monthly office hours where each participant gets live 1:1 time to ask questions

  • 1:1 support & feedback messaging 7 days/week to get your questions answered and ease your anxieties

  • Complimentary copy of Your BLW Serving Guide e-book to teach serving methods for over 130 foods

  • Downloadable tools, templates, and BLW-friendly recipes 

  • Food introduction audits/planning to ensure your new food introductions are developmentally appropriate for your baby

  • Online community to meet other like-minded moms also doing BLW & ask each other questions!

WHAT’S INSIDE FFA:

  • Gettings started, understanding the basics, a guide to BLW/starting solids best supplies with descriptions and discount codes

  • An overview of how to best plan out your baby’s BLW journey, in a way that’s customizable to your family lifestyle + your needs.

    Learning to handle pushback/resistance from family & friends who may disagree with your baby-led approach.

  • Apply all of your new planning concepts and knowledge, and put it into action

  • Identifying the top 9 food allergens, how to introduce them, what to look for and do in the case of an allergic reaction, how to move forward with an allergy diagnosis

  • The basics of baby’s nutrient needs, creating a balanced meal, things to avoid, things to include.

  • Module 6: Choking/gagging, handling messes, modifying routines and dropping milk feedings, recipes, guest expert cup drinking training

    Module 7: Identifying hunger/fullness cues with meals, creating mealtime variety, addressing lack of interest, food throwing, stuffing & pocketing food

    Module 8: BLW on the go, BLW during time constraints, constipation, snacks, BLW & daycare

  • Review and revisit your journey to improve your mindset and boost your confidence, celebrate your success!

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How it works:

STEP 1:

Enroll in First Foods Academy and get immediate access to professional BLW support, hours of online education, and a reliable community of parents also doing BLW.

STEP 2:

Implement a baby-led approach to solids almost immediately (or when baby is ready😉) through what you learn and plan.

STEP 3:

Start LOVING mealtime with your family and your new little adventurous, independent eater.

  • “Hilary is a super helpful resource to start your baby on solids. She takes the stress out of the overwhelming amount of information when trying to read about baby-led weaning. Working with Hilary helped me feel a lot more confident and supported in our journey on starting solids.”

    Michelle K.

  • “Hilary's coaching has been so incredibly valuable for our family. She has given us the confidence, instruction, and guidance that we needed to make BLW easy. We never had to do endless hours of research and wonder if what we were doing was the right thing because we had her as a resource to reach out to. She offers not only expertise but her real-life experience too. We love that she always had multiple options for solving any issues we were having, and we're so grateful to her and her First Foods Academy.”

    Breanna P.

  • “I have always felt supported and encouraged [in First Foods Academy] because I feel like Hilary comes from a place of ‘let’s see what your baby can do’ as opposed to making them do something that might be beyond their scope and sequence. I’ve always paid attention to the milestone checklist, but this process was fun. Not full of pressure. Hilary was and has always been a safe space. I’ve been able to breathe easier knowing I have someone on my side.”


    Courtney K.

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Please Note: The DIY Course option includes all tools, templates, and recipes linked inside the course, but no type of ongoing support is included. You will have the option to upgrade at any time if support is needed.

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About Hilary

Hey, I’m Hilary! 

 I help moms simplify & customize their baby-led weaning journey.

 I believe that no matter your current knowledge or ability if you want to do a baby-led approach to solids, you can!

 As a registered dietitian and avid cook, I’ve always been nose-deep in reading about how foods and proper nutrition nourish the body. In my career, I’ve worked with adults and kids alike and I’ve seen what a poor diet can do to the body. I’ve seen what picky eating can do to food relationships when children reach teen years and adulthood. I first heard about baby-led weaning years ago. Right away knew I wanted to use this approach when introducing solids to my own children, to help them to grow up loving and be curious about food, appreciating how food can nourish their bodies.  

 I have been in your shoes. I’ve been the mom with her head spinning from trying to make sense of the information overload, despite my background in nutrition. I’ve been the mom sitting on her hands so I can let my baby gag and teach herself to handle solid foods and new textures. I created @nutritionmamma to teach as many moms as possible about BLW and how to fit the process into every family lifestyle. From there my support program First Foods Academy was born.

 I am confident that no matter where you are right now, you too, can be relieved of the anxiety and stress, and actually enjoy this huge milestone in your baby’s life. This is a big time for you, and you have my support!

 FAQs

  • I’ve had parents enroll when baby is as young as 8 weeks, and even as old as 11 months. It really depends on what you need, and how motivated you are to make this a successful experience for your baby.

    If your baby is under 6 months and not yet ready for solids, you can absolutely sign up and start using the material/asking me questions. We just wouldn’t start the BLW process until baby is showing all signs of readiness.

  • The online portion of the course is held in a very user-friendly platform called Teachable. Once you enroll, you’ll receive instructions on how to access the portal.

  • FOREVER! You will have lifetime access to everything involved with the program, from the online course to the support calls. This includes any additional recordings and materials that are added or revised.

    Should you have another child after this one, you can also utilize First Foods Academy again for no extra cost.

  • Office hours are currently held once per month, typically Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm EST. Time subject to change but is communicated in advance. Hilary also often adds an extra office hours time slot based on availability.

    If you cannot attend live but have questions, you can simply utilize 1:1 messaging with Hilary to get support.

  • Yes! You can choose a 2-month payment plan, or you can pay in full for a discount.

  • Due to the digital nature of this course and downloadable components, no refunds will be issued at this time.

  • Yes! When you first enroll, we will set up a 1:1 60 min strategy call to start you off feeling confident and moving in the right direction! Each person attending group calls receives 1:1 time on the call to ask questions. You can also utilize the messaging support to get 1:1, personalized feedback.

  • There are no requirements such as needing to reach a certain number of first food introductions or follow any strict plans or guides. This is a very customizable program, and we create things based on YOUR needs. There is no one-size-fits-all here.

    Hilary’s only ask is that you are motivated to make this happen. She does not chase after you to watch online content or take action, and can only support you if you are willing and motivated to put in the effort.