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, […]
Sugar and baby
Can I give sugar to my baby? We need sugar! It's a source of energy for our body and brain. Furthermore, it plays an important role in the proper functioning of vital functions. But be careful which sugar you offer your baby! Even before birth, babies know the […]
Breast milk/infant milk and BLW
A common misconception is that BLW is only accessible to breastfed babies: this is completely false! While some breastfeeding experiences may predispose babies to BLW , regardless of how they drink milk, every baby can adapt! It would be a shame to miss out on this wonderful method…
What is BLW ?
Baby-led weaning is a different approach from traditional weaning: we move away from traditional purees and spoon-fed baby food, allowing babies to discover foods independently. In traditional weaning, the transition from milk to solid foods is usually made with textures […]
Baby doesn't have any teeth yet: can we start weaning?
This is a very common question, and the answer is YES! The teeth used for grinding are the molars and premolars. These erupt between 13 and 30 months of age. Some children may therefore have to wait until they are two and a half years old to start eating solid foods! Good news: babies don't need […]
