💛 Meet Alex — Your Baby-Led Weaning Guide

If you’ve ever stared at a high chair, looked at your chubby little baby just learning to sit, and thought,
“How do I even start?” — I’ve been there.

I’m Alex King — postpartum doula, former foster mama, and founder of Baby-Led Weaning Academy.

I help parents start solids with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot of heart — because feeding your baby shouldn’t feel overwhelming. It should feel like something you actually look forward to.

From Foster Mama to Feeding Mentor

Before this was a business, it was just… life.

I became a mom overnight through foster care — picking up a newborn baby girl from the hospital with nothing but a diaper bag, a car seat, and a whole lot of hope, nerves, and love.

Six months flew by. Suddenly I was Googling “how to start solids” and feeling totally overwhelmed.
The first food I ever served? A banana. No Pinterest board. No suction plate. Just a messy, magical moment that changed everything.

That story became the heart of what I teach today — and if you’re wondering what food to serve first or how to start in a low-pressure way, Episode 5 of the podcast is the perfect place to begin.

My own path to motherhood has been anything but traditional — foster care, infertility, loss, and midnight doula shifts have all shaped how I show up for families today.

From 3 a.m. Doula Chats to a Full-On Movement

After fostering and feeding three little ones, I became an overnight postpartum doula — supporting families through those tender, exhausting early weeks.

And while most of our late-night talks were about newborn sleep and breastfeeding, one question kept surfacing — often whispered in the quiet moments when the fog began to lift:

“When do I start solids?”
“How will I know my baby is ready?”
“What if I mess it up?”

That’s why I created Baby-Led Weaning Academy — to turn all those questions, fears, and first bites into something better.
Something grounded. Gentle. Joyful.

What I Believe

That messy meals are magical milestones

  • That you don’t need fancy gear or a PhD in nutrition to do this well

  • That feeding your baby can feel fun — even if real life is messy

  • That feeling anxious doesn't mean you're not ready — it means you care

  • And that it’s never too late to start

If you’re coming to solids later than expected — maybe your baby’s already 8 or 9 months old and you’re feeling behind — I’ve been there.
I once welcomed a foster daughter at 14 months old who had only ever had bottles. Episode 7 shares that story — and what I learned about starting with calm, patience, and trust.

If you’re anxious and second-guessing everything — not because you don’t care, but because you care so much — Episode 10 will help you breathe again.
It reflects what I saw so often as a postpartum doula: the fear that builds before the first bite — and how it softens with real support.

🎧 Ready for Your First Tiny Win?

The Baby-Led Weaning Academy Podcast is your go-to support system when you're figuring this out on the fly.

Whether you're prepping for your baby’s first bite or already elbow-deep in avocado, it’s filled with:

  • Real talk (no pressure, no perfection)

  • First food tips + texture guidance

  • Gentle encouragement when you're second-guessing everything

Start here:

Or browse the full library anytime at babyledweaningacademy.com/podcast.

💙 The Heart Behind It All

This business wasn’t born from perfection.

It grew from foster care kitchen tables, quiet doula conversations, and the voice in a mom’s heart whispering “I hope I’m doing this right.”

If you want to hear more about why I started this work — and what Baby-Led Weaning Academy really stands for — don’t miss Episode 21: The Heart Behind Baby-Led Weaning Academy.

I recorded it on my birthday as a thank-you to every parent who’s ever trusted me with this tender milestone.

You don’t have to know it all.
You don’t have to be fearless.
You just have to start — with support.

You’ve got this, and I’ve got you.
Let’s take this feeding journey one bite, one mess, one tiny win at a time.