BabyMatters Podcasts & Videos

We've created a series of nutrition, feeding, and health-related educational podcasts and short videos to share with you and your patients' parents. Be sure to check back on a regular basis for new topics important to you and your patients.

Understanding Heavy Metals

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Published December 15, 2022

BabyMatters by Gerber Medical Hub Understanding Heavy Metals
Understanding heavy metals podcast with photos of speakers

Podcast Discussion

Podcast interview with Medical Scientific Liaison Jami Boccella, RDN, LD, CLC and special guest, Pediatritian and Toxicologist, Dr. Jennifer Sample, on the important topic of feeding infants and children, and understanding heavy metals.

13 minute podcast

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What are heavy metals?

Heavy metals refer to the elements arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. Explore may come from foods or other...

4 minute video

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Do homemade foods have less heavy metals?

While both are safe and nutritious, a recent report shows that homemade baby foods are not lower in heavy...

3 minute video

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How do heavy metals get in foods?

Heavy metals are found in the environment, including the soil and water, and certain crops and animals...

3 minute video

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Can the exposure to heavy metals from foods be reduced?

Dietary variety is the best way to ensure a child gets adequate nutrition and can help minimize exposure to any one...

4 minute video

Infant Probiotics

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Published September 19, 2022

BabyMatters by Gerber Medical Hub Infant Probiotics
Infant probiotics podcast with photos of speakers

Podcast Discussion

Podcast interview with Medical Scientific Liaison Jami Boccella, RDN, LD, CLC and special guest, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. José Saavedra.

35 minute podcast

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Beneficial Bacteria

Probiotics are live microorganisms, like good bacteria, that, when consumed in adequate amounts, are capable of...

4 minute video

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Solutions for Common Digestive Issues

Probiotics can help improve good bacteria in the digestive system to ease common digestive issues in infants...

4 minute video

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Promote a Balanced Microbiota

The microbiota is a blend of different types of bacteria in the digestive tract and plays an important role in overall health.

3 minute video

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Support the Immune System

The immune system is supported by good bacteria, like probiotics, in the gut — the largest area of interaction between the...

3 minute video

Starting Solid Foods

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Published July 27, 2022

BabyMatters by Gerber Medical Hub Starting Solids
Starting solids podcast with photos of speakers

Podcast Discussion

Featuring Medical Scientific Liaison Jami Boccella, RDN, LD, CLC and special guest, Developmental Infant Feeding Expert, Sarah Smith-Simpson.

17 minute podcast

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Readiness Cues & Timing

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend introducing solid foods at...

2 minute video

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How to Begin

Baby spoon feeding is the introduction to solid foods in pureed form, such as infant cereal or purees, on an infant spoon.

3 minute video

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Key Nutrients & Textures

Feeding baby foods can provide key nutrients, and at the right consistency, like purees, can support the...

2 minute video

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How Much is Enough?

Responsive feeding is a feeding style focusing on responding to a child’s hunger and fullness cues, helping...

4 minute video