Offer the food in the form of balls in BLW
The principle of baby-led weaning (BLW) is to allow your little one to independently discover foods in different shapes, colors, and textures. Pancakes, muffins, whole foods, and cakes are the meals and snacks generally offered to babies in BLW . However, it's possible to awaken your baby's taste buds to new textures and shapes with BLW balls . A small, round ball will appear on your baby's plate. Your little one will be able to discover foods with a soft and melt-in-your-mouth texture. BLW balls will help you develop your baby's palate to the fullest and make it easier to vary their daily meals.
BLW balls, a safe format for babies
Offering BLW (Blank Weaning) balls can be daunting, as they're often associated with risky foods. However, there's no need to panic with this format during baby-led weaning. Indeed, foods that pose a risk to babies are generally small, hard, round foods. BLW ball don't fall into this category and are, in fact, a safe format. First, the balls are about the size of a ping-pong ball. Second, they'll always be soft and melt in the mouth. To reassure yourself, you can flatten them in your hands or even taste them before offering them to your baby.
The size of the BLW balls depends on the baby's development
Baby-led weaning (BLW) progresses at the same pace as your little one. They set the tone, showing whether they eat easily or need a little more time to move on to the next step. Just like the size of the food itself, the size of the BLW will become progressively smaller as your child develops. During the discovery phase, the BLW balls will be the size of a ping-pong ball, making them easy for your baby to grasp. Then, during the development phase, the balls can be the size of a cherry tomato, allowing your baby to develop their fine motor skills . Finally, during the refinement phase, the BLW balls BLW further developing your baby's fine motor skills at mealtimes.
Introduce your baby to a variety of flavors with BLW meatballs
BLW Whey) meatball recipes can be both sweet and savory. Indeed, there are many delicious and tasty recipes to offer your baby at mealtimes, breakfast, or as a snack during the weaning process. BLW meatballs are a great way to introduce your baby to animal protein in its raw form. Minced meat, chicken, or even cod with potatoes can be presented as small meatballs at mealtimes. For rediscovering the true flavor of seasonal fruits or offering nuts in a safe format, BLW are ideal. These are tasty little finger foods, perfect for a snack for the whole family.
