Nourishing your baby’s journey from Boob to Food
A nurturing online community dedicated to providing comprehensive yet digestible nutrition guidance, education, and inspiration.
Navigating the transition to solid foods can be overwhelming. (And messy!)
No matter how many books you’ve read or how much advice you’ve been given, you still find yourself asking, “Am I doing this right?”
We're here to cut through the noise and make the shift to solids as easy as it is exciting — for you and your baby. With a focus on wholesome foods that benefit your little one's well-being, the Boob to Food team is here to support you every (baby) step of the way.
WE GET IT BECAUSE WE’VE BEEN THERE.
What’s going through your mind?
What foods should I start my baby on?
What nutrients does my baby need?
How do I introduce the top allergens?
Is baby-led weaning for me?
How do I navigate challenges, like eczema and constipation?
Where do I even start?
Take a deep breath — you’re in the right place.
Milk to Meals: A Guide to Starting Solids V2
Milk to Meals: A Guide to Starting Solids
Considering the countless baby food options available and the seemingly endless list of feeding strategies, it’s natural to feel anxious when transitioning your baby onto solids.
That’s why we (hi, Luka and Carley here!) wrote this book.
Milk to Meals is packed with evidence-based, judgement-free advice along with 90 nutritious recipes, so you’ll have all the tools you need to start solids with confidence.
Whether you’re searching for information about baby-led weaning, child nutrition, or meal ideas for you and your whole family — our hope is to leave you with peace of mind navigating this often overwhelming stage of life.
OVER 50,000 COPIES SOLD AND COUNTING…
The book we wish we had when starting our firstborns on solids
OUR TEAM IS MADE UP OF HOLISTIC NUTRITIONISTS, NATUROPATHS, BIRTH & PARENTING EDUCATORS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, DIETITIANS, MIDWIVES, NURSES — AND ABOVE ALL, MOTHERS
Meet the Boob to Food team
Our multidisciplinary experts have your back (and health!) when it comes to evidence-based guidance and holistic nutrition.
I’m many things (midwife, nurse, birth & parenting educator, certified nutrition consultant, author, and BTF founder), but above all, I'm here to be your dedicated ally on this incredible journey!
Luka McCabe
As a (very proud) self-proclaimed health nerd, nutritionist, and naturopath I love to blend the best of science, functional medicine, and holistic therapies to dig deep and uncover the root cause of health issues.
Kate Holm
As a clinical dietitian and nutritionist, I specialise in pregnancy, postpartum, and childhood nutrition. Research is my jam, and it's my passion to educate families and empower them to live their best, healthiest lives!
Renee Jennings
As a paediatric occupational therapist, my mission is to equip parents with a toolkit filled with responsive, evidence-based, and family-centred strategies that bring joy to the table.
Rachael Smith
Free Guides
Say goodbye to mealtime guessing games — our First Food Guide is your your comprehensive guide to knowing which foods to introduce and when!'
First Food Guide
Confused by all the equipment you seem to need when starting solids? This free guide simplifies everything for you. (Spoiler alert: You don't need much.)
Starting Solids Equipment Guide
Preparing your hospital bag is an exciting milestone (the countdown is on!) but it can also be surprisingly stressful. Thanks to our extensive midwifery experience, this guide will help you prepare like a seasoned pro.
A Midwife’s Guide to Packing Your Hospital Bag
Free Guides
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FOR PARENTS WHO WANT A HELPING HAND
If you’re anything like us, managing your child’s symptoms is simply not enough. At the Boob to Food Online Clinic, our exceptional team of family & child nutritionists and naturopaths offer personalised one-on-one guidance to tackle the root cause head-on.
Whether you’re seeking advice about eczema, constipation, fertility, pregnancy, or overall well-being — we’re here to help you make informed choices.
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The Boob to Food Online Clinic
FOR PARENTS SEEKING COMMUNITY
A safe space where no question is too big and no concern is too small. A place to seek guidance and find support — all monitored daily by the Boob to Food team. Plus, gain access to an exclusive database of hundreds of recipes, with 3 new recipes published every week.
Connect with parents and caregivers around the world as well as the Boob to Food team who provide priceless guidance, expert advice, and a warm sense of community.
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FOR PARENTS WANTING TO DIG DEEPER
From building balanced meals to eczema to weaning, these in depth masterclasses are broken down into easy-to-digest 5-minute videos to help you learn evidence-based, thoroughly-researched information about navigating the critical first years of your baby’s life and beyond.
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Boob to Food Masterclasses
REAL WORDS FROM REAL PARENTS LIKE YOU
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"All the information you and your team put into the world has helped me. You have single-handedly removed all the anxiety and worries around starting solids."
"In turn, made the whole experience SO enjoyable. You and your team are so supportive and inclusive and non-judgemental, it's such a breath of fresh air and I just wanted to send you a message of encouragement to let you know your impact on the world!"
– amanda
"You {Luka} have changed our ENTIRE family's relationship with food. I now look at food differently, I look at what benefits it's having on our bodies."
"I look at ingredients, and I look at food as medicine. But the biggest thing is your passion for family meals has shaped our whole routine as a family. We now eat together, we talk and laugh, and it’s the best part of my day. I wanted to send you this message to let you know that what you share with us, has an impact far wider than 'just' baby food. THANK YOU!"
– Courtney
"Finally, information on starting solids that align with our family's values and food philosophy!"
"You are helping shape the world and future generations in the most positive way, thank you for all you do!"
– Matilda
WANT TO DIP YOUR TOES IN FIRST?
Here are other ways you can learn from us (for free!)
The Boob to Food resource hub
The go-to “pantry” of resources for parents seeking evidence-based insights into the world of child nutrition.
Recipes
Explore gut-healthy recipes for the whole family, packed with wholesome, whole-food ingredients.
BTF the Podcast
Weekly episodes tackling all things motherhood, parenting, and living the good life. We are your experts in your pocket!
Nurturing online community offering understandable education, and inspiration in family and baby nutrition.
First Food Guide
you're not in this alone
Say goodbye to mealtime guessing games — our First Food Guide is your North Star for navigating the tricky waters of age-appropriate foods.
