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Nicole Silber, RD, CSP, CLC

Nicole is a certified specialist in pediatric nutrition, a certified lactation counselor, and a mom of 3! She completed her training at New York-Presbyterian, and worked at the Children's Hospital at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia and New York University Langone Medical Center. She is in private practice where she helps parents navigate feeding, growth, gastrointestinal, and allergy challenges, and is the founder of Tiny Tasters: Baby's First Bites, an online class on introducing foods.

Specialties

Pediatric Nutrition

Lactation Consultant

School

New York University

Residency

New York-Presbyterian/Columbia

Featured blog posts

Starting solid foods

Nicole Silber, RD, CSP, CLC

Dahlia Rimmon, RDN

Honey for infants: When can babies have honey?

We've asked Summer Health's pediatric dietitian, Nicole Silber RD, CDP, CLC, to share expert insights on babies and honey.

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Baby-led weaning: a modern parent's guide to starting solid foods

Introducing solid foods to your baby is a thrilling adventure full of messy kitchens, memorable first bites, and those adorable avocado-covered smiles. While spoon-feeding purees has been the go-to method for many parents, there's a growing trend towards baby-led weaning (BLW), a method of starting solids in which babies explore finger foods on their own terms. To help you understand baby-led weaning, we've outlined everything you need to know in this guide. The Summer Health team is here to support you every step of the way.

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Solid foods 101: introducing first foods

Right when you think you’ve become the expert in milk feeds, solid food enters the chat and shakes up your routine (yet again!). Whether you're a first-time parent or experienced pro, we're here to guide you through the process of introducing solids. We'll cover signs of readiness, recommended foods, allergen introduction, and provide the top tips and tricks to make this a smooth and happy transition for both you and your baby. Don't worry, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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