Batch cooking for baby meals
What is batch cooking? You've probably already heard about this new technique for preparing weekly meals that's all the rage: batch cooking! What exactly is batch cooking? It's a concept that allows you to prepare all of your baby's meals for the week in […]
Foods that pose a risk for babies during BLW (and how to offer them safely)
Discovering new foods is a real adventure for baby 🤍 Textures, tastes, shapes… everything is new. But this exploration phase also requires a little vigilance, as some foods can pose risks. 👉 Don't panic: it's not about forbidding, but about understanding and adapting. In BLW Baby-Led Weaning), it's not the food itself that's the problem […]
Nuts and dried fruits
Nuts include hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, and more. Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, energy, minerals, and vitamin E, nuts are very beneficial for babies. However, they are allergens. Furthermore, their small, hard, and round shape also makes them a risky food, […]
Can purees be offered to babies on a BLW ?
A common misconception is that BLW Baby-Led Weaning) is a method in which you can't give your baby purees or compotes. The answer is FALSE! You can absolutely give your baby purees, compotes, and any other smooth textures you desire! Baby-led weaning is an approach […]
Milk and dairy products
Milk (breast milk or formula) will remain the basis of your baby's diet until they are 12 months old. The recommended amount is 500 to 800 ml per day to ensure that the majority of their nutritional needs are met. Introducing solid foods will not eliminate milk; solid foods are simply added gradually […]
Restaurant with baby: BLW outdoors!
Holidays are often a chance to enjoy a restaurant, a terrace, or a meal at a relative's house. But when starting baby-led weaning ( BLW ), these outings often raise many questions. 👉 Will baby eat? 👉 Should we bring our own food? 👉 Can baby share our plate? […]
Allergens
There are currently 14 major allergens. These must be listed in bold in the ingredients of processed foods. Therefore, be sure to check the labels for these allergens: gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt), crustaceans, eggs, peanuts, fish, soy, milk, nuts (almonds, etc.)
BLW and childcare: how to manage daycare, nannies and grandparents?
Back to school is approaching, baby is starting daycare, going to a childminder, a nanny, or spending more time with grandparents… and with this new childcare arrangement, many questions often arise about baby-led weaning BLW and mealtimes. “Will they accept BLW ?” “What if they’re afraid of […]
Baby's development
In baby-led weaning, we find three main stages that mark your baby's development. The ages mentioned below are given as a guide, as every baby is different and develops at their own pace. Your role? Observe your baby to continue meeting their needs! Discovery phase (from 6 to […]
Composition of a balanced plate
In the first few weeks, when baby starts BLW (Biologically Clean Food), they will be in a phase of discovery. Your little one will only nibble on a few foods, so there's no need to strive for a perfectly balanced plate. The most important thing, throughout baby's weaning process, is to offer healthy, high-quality foods. The […]
Salt and baby
Salt is not recommended. Throughout the weaning process and up to the age of 3, it is strongly advised against adding salt to your child's food to avoid harming their health. Indeed, a baby's renal system is still immature and cannot digest salt properly
Animal proteins and babies
Animal proteins are essential for our bodies, and therefore for babies' bodies. They are excellent sources of protein and provide iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids: nutrients that are very important for a child's growth. Animal proteins include meat, fish, and eggs. When can we […]
