BLW at 12 months: lots of new things for baby
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a wonderful adventure to experience with your little one. You'll be able to watch them grow every day while awakening their taste buds and stimulating their five senses. BLW is about constantly offering your baby new textures, new foods, and new recipes to stimulate them at every meal. BLW at 12 months holds just as many surprises for your baby as it did at the beginning! That's right, new foods like honey or chocolate, a new, crunchier texture, and even new utensils will make their appearance during mealtimes. Discover what BLW at 12 months .
Recipe innovation during BLW from 12 months
Since starting BLW (Baby-Led Weaning BLW , your little one has been able to discover seasonal fruits and vegetables in their natural form, as well as delicious recipes with melt-in-your-mouth and crunchy-melty textures. Around 12 months, during baby-led weaning, it will finally be time to introduce your baby to a whole new texture: the crunchy aspect of recipes! From 12 months onwards, BLW will no longer melt directly in the mouth; your baby will have to chew them with their little teeth. This is also the age from which it's possible to introduce your baby's taste buds to some sweeter foods like honey, cocoa, or even 70% dark chocolate. Of course, these delicious foods should be offered sparingly during BLW BLW 12 months onwards .
Using a fork during meals during BLW at 12 months
From the start of baby-led weaning (BLW), you can offer your baby smooth textures using pre-filled spoons. Using a fork requires greater coordination, which your baby develops throughout BLW . This is why the fork is introduced at mealtimes starting around 12 months BLW . Initially, the fork will be used like the pre-filled spoons. You will spear a piece of food onto the fork and let your baby pick it up and bring it to their mouth. Later, your baby will be able to eat independently, spearing food with their fork. When you reach BLW BLW 12 months with your little one, you can introduce the fork right away!
BLW at 12 months and the appearance of the plate
Baby's first meals and snacks in BLW Baby-Led Weaning) system are offered directly on the tray of their high chair. This technique allows your little one to focus on the essentials right from the start of baby-led weaning. And the plate provides a lovely, colorful distraction. It's only BLW 12 months of age that a plate can be introduced at mealtimes. To prevent your little one from throwing it on the floor, it's important to choose the right plate for BLW from 12 months onwards . We recommend choosing a plate with a suction cup, divided into compartments, and made of bamboo or BPA-free plastic.
