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What is the 3-day Rule For Weaning?
The 3-day rule for weaning is an old recommendation to wait 3 days after introducing a new food to your infant. It involves introducing new food to your baby one at a time and is intended to help parents/caregives assess for allergies and adverse reactions to food. The 3-day rule for weaning continues to be…
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Is Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) Messy?
Yes, baby-led weaning (BLW) is messy however, it’s also tons of fun! Few things are more delightful than watching your little one explore new flavors and textures and personally, I think it’s worth the clean up. Moreover, a growing body of evidence suggests that baby-led weaning may help promote infant development. (Read more about the…
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What Are the Advantages of Baby-Led Weaning?
Baby-led weaning has a number of advantages for both kids and parents including: Promotes oral and fine motor skill development Reduces the likelihood of picky eating later in childhood [1] Cuts down on food prep time in comparison to purees Facilitates curiosity about food, and sensory exploration Promotes self-regulation of fullness and satiety [2] Associated…
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Is 4 months Too Early For Baby-Led Weaning?
Most kids are not ready to start solids using traditional spoon feeding or baby-led weaning at 4 months of age because have not achieved the necessary milestones to begin complementary foods. These milestones include: Able to hold up their head and sit in a high chair Open their mouth when food comes their way Can…
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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…
