Milk + First Foods - The Transition Stage
Starting Solids
Your baby is still on milk- and that's not stopping anytime soon. But, solids are entering the picture now and you're managing both. The transition stage is about learning to do them together, confidently, without feeling like you're dropping the ball on either one.
Prefer to learn on your own timeline? Explore the Starting SOlids system →
I Can Help With
THree ways to get support
In Home Consultation
Self Paced At Home Course
Personalized, in home assessment and plan- with a clinical scale, oral evaluation, and feeding observation done in your home.
Best For: Families who want hands on support
The Starting Solids System is a self paced course covering everything from readiness to family meals.
Best For: Families who want to learn on their own timeline or who aren't local.
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Virtual Consultation
Virtual appointments bring the same clinical expertise to your screen. Available for select concerns- contact us to confirm your situation is a good fit.
Best For: Families outside of my service area or those who prefer remote support.
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"I don't know if my baby is actually ready."
Every day I hear some version of the same things from new parents. If any of this sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
Age is only one piece. We look at the full developmental picture together.
"I'm terrified of choking"
This is the number one fear I hear. Understanding the difference between gagging and choking changes everything.
"There's so much conflicting information about allergens."
Early, repeated introduction is the current evidence. I'll walk you through it simply and safely.
"I don't know how much milk. baby should still be getting now that we're starting solids."
This is the most common transition question I get. The answer depends on your baby, and I'll help you figure it out.
you feed with confidence
We build your first foods plan
We assess
readiness together
Here's how a visit works
No overwhelm. Just a clear, calm plan
Over 15 years of clinical experience. Feeding aversions, texture issues, complex histories- I've seen it. We build a plan together.
06. Experience
Three certifications that together cover every angle of infant and early childhood feeding.
05. SLP + IBCLC + CIFE
No prescribed meal plans. We build around what your family already eats.
04. Your Food, Your Culture
Can't do in home? No problem! The self paced Starting Solids course covers everything at your own pace.
03. Course Options Available
Ever. Baby eats what you eat, modified appropriately. That's the goal from day one.
02. No Separate Meals
Where feeding actually happens. We will be in the space where meal planning takes place. (Available in Central Indiana only)
01. In Your Home
why families choose compasS feeding & Lactation
Navigating Solids:
Not sure where to start with solids? This free guide cuts through the noise and gives you a clear, skill-based approach to introducing food. So you know exactly what to offer, when, and why. Created by an SLP, IBCLC, and Certified Infant Feeding Educator with 15+ years of clinical experience. No rigid food lists, no overwhelm — just a calm, confident starting point for you and your baby.
Your Free Starting Guide
- Brittany W
"Marie helped my son so much! I am forever grateful to her. When we first began working with her, our son- only 10 months would eat very little solid food and it had to be crunchy. He would basically only eat veggie straws. By the time he turned 2, he eats just about anything. And, now, we still use strategies as needed but he is doing great! Forever thankful for you Miss Marie! "
From families who were exactly where you are.
Kind Words
Your turn → Get Started here
- Reanne H
"Marie is a fantastic resource and has been extremely helpful! My daughter was diagnosed with reflux at 2 months old and Marie provided so much needed support as our daughter grew and began transitioning to bottles, then to solid foods and beyond. Marie was instrumental in helping us recognize that our daughter's reflux was possibly misdiagnosed and was in fact a dairy sensitivity. Marie has continually provided advice and suggestions to help our daughter but also keep us sane. Thank you Marie!"
- Emily M
"I worked with Marie in Feeding Therapy Clinic and along side her with many patients at Colorado Children's Outpatient Clinic. I am a dietitian and would 110% recommend her for my clients to see. I even resort to her for when I have questions about my infant age son's feeding! She is extremely knowledgable, kind, understand, evidence based, and always up to date on the leading research and technique within her scope of practice. If you are looking for a feeding therapist or lactation consultant for your family, Marie is the top choice!"
