The first feature documentary about infant feeding.
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A Solid 6 Months catapults viewers into the heart of one family's tumultuous, yet tender journey as they navigate the labyrinth of introducing solid foods to their infant son.
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Through a series of expert interviews with dieticians, feeding specialists, pediatricians and allergists, the documentary challenges outdated pediatric feeding recommendations, advocating for a shift toward respecting babies' autonomy to foster a healthy relationship with food.
The documentary emphasizes nurturing love, not control, regardless of a baby's physical, sensory, or psychological starting point, and highlights how rethinking early feeding practices can transform the long-term health of future generations.
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The Message
More than 10,000 babies turn 6 months old every day, which is when most American babies are introduced to solid foods...
The Message
More than 10,000 babies turn 6 months old every day, which is when most American babies are introduced to solid foods. That means there are more than 20,000 parents confused about what and how to feed them.
Navigating the complexities of feeding our children is undeniably challenging. From the constant worry about choking hazards to keeping track of weight gain charts, managing potential allergies, and navigating the controversy about picky eating — it can feel like an overwhelming task.
Every parent wants to do the best for their babies, but with the persistence of childhood obesity and lifestyle-related health issues, we are left questioning where things have gone awry. So, we are taking it back to the beginning, to those very first morsels of solid foods.
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A SOLID 6 MONTHS offers unique insight into how historical perspectives on child feeding practices continue to influence feeding habits...
The Film
By delving into the early developments of child nutrition and their impact on modern feeding practices, A SOLID 6 MONTHS offers unique insight into how historical perspectives on child feeding practices continue to influence contemporary feeding habits and the challenges faced by parents today. The film is creating space for thought-provoking reflection and dialogue on how we can navigate the complexities of nourishing our children in a way that promotes healthy relationships with food and fosters lifelong well-being.
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Gill Rapley
PhD
Gill Rapley
PhD
Author and Pioneer of Baby-led Weaning
Jill Rabin
MS, CCC-SLP / IBCLC
Jill Rabin
MS, CCC-SLP / IBCLC
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - Author of Adapted Baby-Led Weaning Approach
Dawn Winkelmann-Torres
MS, CCC-SLP
Dawn Winkelmann-Torres
MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist and Pediatric Feeding Therapist Specializing in Infant Swallowing
Katie Ferraro
MPH, RDN
Katie Ferraro
MPH, RDN
Creator of the original 100 FIRST FOODS™ Approach to Baby-Led Weaning
Amy Bentley
Professor, Food Historian & Author
Amy Bentley
Professor, Food Historian, and Author of Inventing Baby Food: Taste, Health, and the Industrialization of the American Diet
Marsha Dunn-Klein
MEd, OTR/L
Marsha Dunn-Klein
MEd, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Author and Educator
Meet the Parents
Cooper Ulrich
Parent
Cooper Ulrich
Film and Commercial Director of Photography and Producer
Cooper Ulrich
Cooper Ulrich is a film and commercial director of photography and producer. Since studying at the prestigious Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University, he has worked professionally on both narrative and commercial projects for over a decade.
He has worked with many directors including Emmy nominated director, Bradley Buecker, but his favorite collaborator is his wife, Paulina. They have worked together for the past 8 years on some of, what he would like to call, his best work.
Their greatest creations, though, are their sons, Dean and Enzo, who Cooper is currently grooming to be his camera assistants.
Paulina Lagudi Ulrich
Parent
Paulina Lagudi Ulrich
Film and Commercial Director, Writer and Producer
Paulina Lagudi Ulrich
Paulina Lagudi Ulrich is a film and commercial director, writer and producer. She co-owns the production company SAY LITTLE with her husband where they have produced multiple broadcast and online commercials for award winning campaigns as well as short films that have premiered at festivals such as HOLLYSHORTS, VENICE SHORTS, and DANCES WITH FILMS.
Her first feature film "MAIL ORDER MONSTER" debuted on SHOWTIME in February 2019 before premiering on airlines and streaming platforms domestically and internationally.
Paulina also wrote the film "My Penguin Friend" starring Jean Reno that premiered in theaters worldwide and is now on HULU/DISNEY.
Paulina is dedicated to creating impactful work that allows us all to dig a little deeper into ourselves and question our perspectives. But most of all, she's dedicated to being the best mother she could possibly be.
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You don't need to teach children to eat. They know how to eat. We're making it miserable for them and putting them off.
- Gill Rapley, pioneer of Baby-Led Weaning