The Difference Between Choking and Gagging Every Parent Needs to Know! 🚨

8 Jun 2026 · 42 min

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This episode was shot LIVE episode from the brand-new Baby Bunting Mentone store. I, with my live audience talk about the things I wish I knew I needed when I was pregnant (and which things I didn’t). I’m joined by leading pediatric nutritionist, Abby McClennan to demystify the terrifying world of transitioning to solids. If you are terrified of choking, confused by the "mum community" backlash on TikTok, or don’t know your purees from your iron-rich finger foods, this episode is your ultimate no-BS guide. This episode is sponsored by Baby Bunting for their June Storktake Sale. Shop…

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