Baby refuses to eat: normal or worrying?
If you're a parent, chances are you've already asked yourself this question: "My baby is eating less than before, is that normal?" One day, they devour everything you offer. The next, they seem satisfied with just three bites and a piece of fruit. This fluctuation in appetite […]
Fats
Babies need fat in their diet because it's essential for healthy brain development. But how much fat should you introduce? Which fats are good and which are bad? How do you introduce them into your baby's diet? We'll explain everything! When? From the moment they are born […]
How to introduce vegetables to a baby?
Just like with fruit, the way vegetables are presented will vary depending on the baby's development and abilities. This could include: raw or cooked depending on the texture, puréed, in soup, in cakes, muffins, flans, etc. Carrots, for example, can be introduced to babies from 6 months old in the form of sticks […]
How to present fruit to a baby?
Fruits are often among the first foods parents want to offer their babies. Their naturally sweet taste, varied colors, and numerous textures make them wonderful foods to discover right from the start of weaning. But one question comes up regularly: How do you introduce fruit to a baby from […]
The transporter and the pre-filled spoon: BLW 's allies
What is a carrier? In BLW -Led Weaning), you'll very quickly hear about "carriers." But what exactly is it? A carrier is a food that serves as a base for other textures, especially those that are smooth or difficult to grasp. It allows babies to manipulate and discover foods independently, […]
I started purees at 4 months. Can I start BLW ?
This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions when discovering BLW a little later: “I started purees at 4 months… did I miss something?” “Is it too late?” “Can I still offer finger foods?” And let us reassure you right away: 👉 no, you […]
In what format should I offer food to the baby?
In BLW Baby's First Milk), we will find three main stages that mark baby's development. You will need to adapt the size, format, and texture of the pieces to meet baby's changing needs and allow them to continue to grow and progress at their own pace. The ages mentioned for each stage will be […]
The risk of aspiration, gag reflex or choking.
The fear of choking is the biggest concern for parents when it comes to baby-led weaning ( BLW ). Just imagining a baby eating pieces of food is enough to make our hearts race! Rest assured, by offering foods with textures and sizes adapted to your baby's abilities, there's no more risk of choking than that
When to start BLW ? Signs that baby is ready
When should you start feeding your baby? This is undoubtedly one of the most common questions parents ask when introducing solid foods. Between advice from family and friends, differing opinions, and information found everywhere, it's not always easy to know what to do
What foods should be used to start weaning with BLW ?
When starting to introduce solid foods to a baby, one big question almost always comes up: where to begin, and how much? For a long time, it was advised to follow a specific order: vegetables, then fruits, then finger foods. Today, the recommendations are much simpler and, above all, more gentle: 👉 there is no strict order or rhythm […]
Safety rules
From 6 months old, babies have all the skills to start eating solid foods. However, certain rules should be followed to ensure a safe meal. 1. The correct position: Baby's position is essential for their safety during meals. It is crucial to have a suitable high chair so that baby can […]
Water and baby
Should I offer water to my baby during meals? When babies start baby-led weaning, they primarily get their hydration from formula or breast milk and probably haven't actually drunk any water yet. However, it's important to offer small amounts of water to your baby as soon as they start eating solid foods, […]
