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The Pros and Cons of Baby-Led Weaning
On the fence about baby-led weaning? Here are the science-backed pros and cons of the baby-led weaning to help you pick the right approach for you and your little one. Pros of baby-led weaning: Promotes oral and fine motor skill development Reduces the likelihood of picky eating later in childhood [1] It’s easy and cuts…
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Can You Do Baby-Led Weaning Without Teeth?
In many cases you can do baby-led weaning if your child doesn’t have teeth. However, there are a couple of milestones that your baby should surpass before you start offering them soft, handheld foods. Being a parent of a 4-6 month old is an exciting time for a variety of reasons. Each day your child…
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Is Baby-Led Weaning Safe?
Baby-led weaning is an alternative approach to starting solids where babies are offered soft hand-held foods from the beginning and encouraged to self-feed. Many new parents question if baby-led weaning is safe. This article dives into the evidence. What is baby-led weaning (BLW)? Baby-led weaning is an alternative approach to starting solids where babies are…
