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Can I Do Baby-Led Weaning and Purees?
Yes, you can offer purees as part of baby-led weaning. However, you should offer purees on a pre-loaded spoon or in a bowl on your child’s high chair tray to encourage self-feeding. Some foods such as whole blueberries and beans are better served to infants either smashed or pureed to minimize choking risk. If you’re…
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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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Zucchini For Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)
Zucchini is a versatile veggie, with a sweet, mild flavor, and a diversity applications in both sweet and savory recipes. This article covers how to serve zucchini for baby-led weaning (BLW), as well common questions about zucchini for babies. A summer favorite, zucchini can be served in a variety of forms for baby-led weaning. Cut…
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Eggs For Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)
Eggs provide a number of nutrients to support infant growth and development. Although eggs are one of the top 8 allergens among children, many kids can tolerate eggs without adverse effects when they start solids. This article dives into the latest research on introducing eggs to babies ane how to serve eggs for baby-led weaning…
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20 3-Ingredient Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) Recipes
One of the most common misconceptions about baby-led weaning (BLW) is that it takes extra effort to prepare foods for your little one. However, that doesn’t have to be the case. Here are 20 3-ingredient recipes for baby-led weaning (BLW). Simple meals are often the best and the same can be true for baby-led weaning…
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Baby Constipation After Starting Solids
Constipation is a common problem among kids starting solids. And not surprisingly, it can make your little one pretty cranky. This article covers how to detect and deal with baby constipation after starting solids. As a new parent, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of poop. And if you’ve just started your baby on…
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The Ultimate Guide to Iron for Babies
Iron is an important consideration for babies, especially breastfed little ones. In breastfed kids, iron stores start to run low at 4-6 months of age, and incorporating iron-rich foods is essential to stave-off deficiency. Read on to find out more about iron for babies. Is your little one just about to start solids? Or maybe…
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150 First Foods For Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)
Thinking about using baby-led weaning to introduce solids to your little one? Here are 150 first foods for baby-led weaning (BLW), including salt-free flavoring options, to make starting solids a little easier. Traditionally, spoon-feeding purees has been the preferred method of introducing solids to babies. These days an alternative approach called baby-led weaning (BLW) is…
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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…
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How to Start Baby-Led Weaning
Is your infant just about ready to start solids? You’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn how to start baby-led weaning and build a foundation for adventurous eating. Signs of readiness to start solids Before we jump into the principles of baby-led weaning, it’s worthwhile double-checking that your baby is read to…
