Baby-led Weaning: Helping Your Baby to Love Good Food

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A weaning guide doesn’t have to be complicated or include a million steps. Keep it simple! Why Baby-Led Weaning Instead of Spoon Feeding? Offering a liquid feeding from breast or bottle first ensures that baby will fill up on the nutrients they need before having the opportunity to explore solid foods.

Personally, I am a Babywise Mom and therefore have my children on a sleep schedule and daily routine.As long as a baby is in control of the food entering the mouth and is sitting upright then Baby-Led Weaning doesn’t make choking any more likely than spoon feeding, and may even make it less likely. As the baby learns how to self-feed, and enjoys doing so, they will naturally eat more food and will be leading the way for the weaning process. I knew for our third I’d be switching high chairs but I loved the method overall and preferred it to spoon-feeding. Although giving a blow job can feel high-pressure, see if you can release control over whether or not the receiver has an orgasm (or how long it takes). “Focusing on the journey of pleasure—both in receiving and giving—is a key piece of satisfying your partner," says Skyler. There is nonutritional needfor solids and it’s simply a way for a baby to explore food and learn about solids.

I’m hoping that this will encourage people to read the actual book and will help answer questions to people who are around baby-led weaning families and are confused about what the method is all about! Typically these solid feedings align with our mealtimes as a family, or at least with older siblings whenever possible! We have baby-led weaning beginner’s guides, books on baby-led weaning safety, nutrition, and more. We also have cookbooks to keep you excited about planning your baby’s weaning meals. Aside from the vegan options, the book also has plenty of gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free options. Disclaimers are placed in recipes with common allergens. Recipes have no photos but a detailed explanation of how to serve them safely. Using less scientific terms, this explains the dos and don’ts of the method. At the same time, it also encourages you to trust your baby’s instincts.

With baby-led weaning food shape can make a difference in how easy the food is for baby to hold and how capable they are in getting the food into their mouths. After making sure your baby is ready for solids, you can start preparing. You need a good quality high chair. Choose food-grade silicone, stainless steel, or at least BPA-free utensils, bowls, and cups. BPA is a compound in plastics that can be harmful to babies. (7)