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Baby Led Weaning: What is it, Is it Right for You, and How to Start

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↑Baby led weaning is growing in popularity across the world – but is it right for your family? In this post, we’ll talk all about what is BLW, the benefits and downsides to this method, and how to start it. If you’ve ever had a question about this method of introducing solid food, this article will answer each and every one.Table of ContentsBaby Led Weaning, often shortened to BLW, is a method of introducing solid foods to your baby.Rather than following the traditional way by giving baby a series of purees, you give baby whole, solid foods that are soft enough to gum safely.&nbsp;The method was founded by Gill Rapley and over the years has grown in popularity all over the world. Using BLW, baby is encouraged to self feed soft foods finger foods, rather than being spoon fed by mom and dad.&nbsp;First and foremost, before introducing any kind of solids to your child, always check with your pediatrician.&nbsp;Experts agree that you should wait until baby is about 6 months old before introducing any kind of food. Generally speaking, baby is just not ready (see signs of readiness below) to eat solid foods before then.Recent studies have show a link between obesity, eczema, allergies, diabetes, and celiac disease in children who were fed solid food before 6 months.&nbsp;Every baby is different – some babies may be ready for solid food right at 6 months, while others may not be ready until 8-9 months or later. Here are some signs or readiness to note and talk about with your pediatrician.&nbsp;Want more tips for how to prepare for baby led weaning? Read the post!Most new parents look into this method of introducing solids because they heard of the benefits or potential benefits with them method. If you’re still deciding, these benefits may tip the scales for you.On the same hand, as new parents we want to make sure we know all the facts. There are some common, justifiable concerns regaring Baby Led Weaning. Here are some of the most common worries.With an emphasis on getting babies increased iron after 6 months some worry that BLW will result in a lack of nutrients in the child’s diets.This is because most baby led weaning children are not given iron rich baby cereal and most “first foods” lack iron.Thankfully, Studies have shown that the nutrient intake and levels of BLW and traditionally fed babies show no difference.&nbsp;Yes, baby led weaning can be a messy process, as you’re basically trusting a baby to smear food all over his face.But in the grand scheme of things, traditionally fed babies are just as messy, with parents spooning purees into their mouth and missing, babies spitting it out, etc.There are ways to encourage less mess with BLW, like finding a high chair that’s easy to clean, getting some kind of drop cloth for the floor, etc. But my biggest suggestion is get a dog!&nbsp;(mostly kidding, but also, our dog Cooper is a huge help with cleaning up after meals!)The obvious concern for new parents is the choking risk of baby led weaning. Since you’re not supplying baby with spoonfed foods that are more liquid than solid, the concern is valid.Thankfully, studies have shown that BLW babies have no more (and sometimes, less) of a choking concern than traditionally fed babies.Choking is a huge concern for any parent or caregiver introducing solids. Here are a few tips for avoiding choking, as well as distinguishing between choking and gagging.When I have friends and readers asking me about BLW, they almost always ask where to start. It seems like such a daunting experience! If you’re interested in trying this method of weaning from solids, here are a few “first steps” I recommend.Our pediatrician recommended starting with vegetables since fruit is sweet and can deter babies from wanting to start veggies. Here are some ideas for what to try firstClick here for my full list of first fruits and vegetables.While baby led weaning is pretty flexible, there are a few things you should avoid.All in all, blw is a great way to introduce solids to baby. There are definitely some things to keep in mind, like nutrients and choking. But studies are beginning to imply that the benefits are worth the diligence.I also want to let other parents know – in my opinion, baby led weaning does not have to be all or nothing.Using this method doesn’t mean you can’t throw a baby food puree pouch in your bag to feed baby. It doesn’t mean you can’t do a mix of traditional purees and self feeding.Some groups will be very adament about one way or another and I believe that’s just NOT the way parenting and kids work. Do what works for you and your family at the end of the day, period.[…] just starting out with your Baby Led Weaning Journey, check out this post where I outline Stage 1, and the post on why we chose […]ReplyPrivacy PolicyPrivacy Policy

↑Baby led weaning is growing in popularity across the world – but is it right for your family? In this post, we’ll talk all about what is BLW, the benefits and downsides to this method, and how to start it. If you’ve ever had a question about this method of introducing solid food, this article will answer each and every one.Table of ContentsBaby Led Weaning, often shortened to BLW, is a method of introducing solid foods to your baby.Rather than following the traditional way by giving baby a series of purees, you give baby whole, solid foods that are soft enough to gum safely.&nbsp;The...

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