Can a baby eat mussels on a BLW ?

From the very beginning of baby-led weaning, protein is an essential part of your baby's diet. Indeed, these foods are vital for your little one's healthy development. So yes, it's possible to introduce your baby to the unique flavor of mussels in a BLW Breast-Led Weaning) format. This seafood can be presented to your baby cut in half or quarters and without its shell. This format allows your little one to safely discover mussels in a BLW BLW diet should be done with care, as they are a potential allergen.

Mussels in BLW : protein on baby's plate

During the first stage of baby-led weaning (BLW), we introduce babies to foods in their raw form. This technique helps awaken your little one's palate to the true flavor of food right from the start BLW During this discovery phase, well-cooked proteins will be presented to your baby as strips, balls, or cut in half or quarters, like mussels in BLW . After this stage, you can introduce your baby to more palatable protein-rich recipes such as pancakes, pasta, muffins, patties, and so on. The amount of protein in your baby's meal should not be too high, as their kidneys are still developing. Before 12 months of age, your little one can eat ten grams of mussels in BLW per day, or ten grams of another protein source, of course.

Mussels in BLW and their accompaniments for a gourmet meal

Mussels are usually served with fries. However, this side dish is far too fatty for your little one's diet. Several alternatives exist for offering mussels BLW a healthy and balanced way. Initially, during the child-led introduction of solid foods, you can prepare homemade fries that can be baked for a few minutes in the oven with a drizzle of vegetable oil. Later, the fries can simply be replaced with another starchy food, such as pasta suitable for your child's developmental stage in a BLW . To offer a balanced plate of mussels in BLW , remember to add a small portion of vegetables or offer a piece of seasonal fruit.

A meal for the whole family thanks to BLW mussel recipes

During baby-led weaning, you'll need to prepare many meals and snacks to awaken your little one's taste buds to flavors from around the world. While preparing BLW , the delicious aromas will make you want to try them yourself. Don't hold back! The many recipes aren't just for your little one. You can even prepare a single meal for the whole family when introducing mussels BLW BLW simply because a particular recipe appeals to you. It's also an opportunity to discover or rediscover foods alongside your child, just like when introducing mussels BLW .

Starting purees at 4 months and wanting to start BLW at 6 months is perfectly possible. Or perhaps you're wondering how to combine breast milk/infant formula and BLW .

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