Values

While our mission at Solid Starts is to help you raise a happy eater, our purpose encompasses so much more. We believe… 

In access to information. Most information on our website is free. Have a question about baby-led weaning or picky eating? Nearly every topic about feeding babies and toddlers is just a quick search away.  

Food is cultural. We encourage you to start your feeding journey in a way that reflects your family's values, food culture, and identity. There is no one perfect food for your baby and nearly any food in the world can be modified to be safe for them. Explore foods. 

Meals are an opportunity to nourish relationships. Food shared with those we love can make us feel safe, fulfilled, and loved. Sharing meals also helps foster essential social and emotional skills. These skills, and the memories of being cared for at the table, stay with us. Learn how to help your baby form a positive relationship with food (and you) in our book. Need help repairing your child’s relationship with food or the table? Check out our toddler resources. 

You can raise a happy eater. Even when genetics predispose a child to picky eating, you, as the caregiver, can have an enormous impact on your child’s relationship with food. The research illuminates several strategies that can improve a child’s eating and your mealtime experience. Learn more. 

Your best is more than enough. Our goal is to present research and evidence-backed strategies so you can use the information in a way that works with your reality. Perfection is not possible. Trust that you're doing your best and that is more than enough.