10 things parents should know about baby-led weaning
Baby-led weaning is a family food-focused approach for the discerning – and hungry! – independent bub.
Baby-led weaning hits the ground running, skipping the traditional mushy purees and heading straight for more solid foods. This allows your tot to take the snacky lead – and share the kinds of foods the whole family enjoys eating.
It’s a no-extra-meal-prep win-win all ’round!
While it may seem like this puts the onus on your child to ensure they’re well fed, it’s really a team effort. The “baby-led” part of this term simply indicates you watch and learn from your baby’s cues, as you continue to feed them via the breast or bottle.
Here’s ten points to note on your baby-led weaning adventures:
4. Finger foods = first foods
Baby-led weaning is all about independence and DIY-ing, so make sure you offer your little kiddo some nourishing foods they can hold all by themselves.
Sliced banana, steamed broccoli, steamed green beans, sliced pear, steamed zucchini, grated apple, sliced peaches and pieces of roasted pumpkin are all good places to start. Better still, begin offering some of the foods your family are eating at each meal.
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