What is BLW for babies?

During traditional weaning, babies discover food through smooth textures offered by spoonfuls from their parents. The BLW for babies takes a different approach. In fact, your little one can discover different foods independently from the age of 6 months. Smooth textures are replaced by pieces offered in a safe format at each meal. The BLW for babies allows your little one to discover solid food with all five senses, develop their fine motor skills, manage their satiety, and reduce the risk of food neophobia. But that's not all! The wonderful BLW adventure BLW allow you to share delicious meals as a family every day and let your little one discover the true flavor of food.

When to start BLW for baby?

Before embarking on baby-led weaning (BLW), it's important to identify the ideal time to begin this adventure with your baby. Since every child is different, a few simple criteria will help you determine the right time to start BLW BLW least 6 months old and able to turn their head from side to side. They should also be able to sit upright in a highchair and hold and bring objects to their mouth. Once your baby meets these four criteria, you can begin BLW BLW unprocessed foods like seasonal fruits and vegetables. If this isn't the case yet, don't rush things. You can start BLW later when your little one is ready.

What should you pay attention to during baby BLW ?

Throughout baby's BLW , it's important to pay attention to a few key points. First, you should consistently offer your baby BLW that are appropriate for their development. Every child develops at their own pace, and your little one will let you know when they're ready for the next stage of BLW Baby -led weaning is a wonderful adventure that allows you to spend quality time in the kitchen or at the table with your family. It's therefore important to create a pleasant atmosphere at mealtimes and give your baby the time they need to eat their lovingly prepared plate. Finally, to ensure BLW goes smoothly, make sure your little one is an active participant in their meal, even if they make a mess.

The beginnings of baby BLW

Baby-led weaning (BLW) begins with the discovery phase. During this first major step, your little one will explore solid foods and their many textures using all five senses: touch, smell, taste, hearing, and sight. This will be a true sensory stimulation right from the start of BLW baby with all these new colors, textures, and flavors. This is why your baby will mostly explore the food rather than eat it, and this is perfectly normal at the beginning of BLW BLW Don't worry, even if your baby doesn't eat much during BLW , the daily amounts of breast milk or formula will cover more than 80% of your baby's nutritional needs until they are 12 months old.

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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