Webinar: Demystifying the Transition to Solids for Caregivers
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT
Category: Webinars
Exclusive 7-day free trial and 20% off an annual subscription to the Solid Starts App for webinar participants! (Does not apply to purchases made in the Apple App Store or Google Play store.) Focus: Demystifying the Transition to Solids for Caregivers, a 60-minute webinar designed specifically for nannies and caregivers supporting families during the introduction to solids. Led by Solid Starts experts Kary Rappaport and Kimberly Grenawitzke, this session will introduce attendees to the idea of Baby-Led Weaning and will cover how to implement it safely and confidently with your clients.
We’ll cover key topics including when a baby is ready to start solids, how to safely position a baby at the table, how this method supports chewing and oral motor development, and how to keep baby safe at the table. Whether you're new to Baby-Led Weaning or looking to sharpen your skills, this webinar will equip you with practical tools, research, and expert guidance to support the feeding journey. Speakers: Kary Rappaport, OTR/L, MS, SCFES, IBCLC, Pediatric Feeding/Swallowing Specialist
A mom of two, Kary specializes in family mealtime dynamics and eating issues across the spectrum, from breast and bottle feeding and picky eating, to dysphagia, and complex food refusal. Kary is a pediatric occupational therapist and international board certified lactation consultant with extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing. She has been in clinical practice for over 20 years and has clinical experience in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, private practice, and primary care in a Federally Qualified Health Center. In addition to her clinical work, Kary co-created a successful continuing education business with Kimberly Grenawitzke, providing courses covering topics including breastfeeding, oral motor skills, swallowing, and selective eating. She has been published on these topics and has spoken nationally on how to raise confident eaters. Kary currently works for Solid Starts and is a founding member of the Solid Starts team. Kimberly Grenawitzke, OTD, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC, CNT, Pediatric Feeding/Swallowing Specialist Kimberly Grenawitzke is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with speciality certification in feeding, eating, and swallowing; an international board-certified lactation consultant; and certified neonatal therapist based in Michigan. Kim supports families with evaluation and treatment of feeding and swallowing challenges in infants and young children, including those with extreme prematurity, cancer/blood disorders, congenital heart disease, and other health conditions. For more than 15 years, she has worked in both home settings and leading medical institutions, including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Kim earned her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California. As a mom of two young children, Kim is a passionate advocate for research and education that helps bridge the gap between pediatric healthcare and a family’s journey with infant feeding, from birth to solid food to family meals. All opinions and information given during an INA webinar are that of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of the INA. |