Christmas, New Year… and many firsts
The holiday season has a special flavor. Homes fill up, tables are set, and schedules stretch out. We live a little later, a little more intensely, often surrounded by people. And when you have a baby discovering BLW feeding, this period can raise quite a few questions.
Can the baby eat with us?
How do we manage meals outside of our routine?
Should we adapt, anticipate, or let go?
Good news : the holidays are not an obstacle to BLW . They can even become a fantastic opportunity 🌟
The holidays, a playground for exploration… not performance
Christmas and New Year's are not "perfect" moments. They are vibrant moments. And that's exactly what baby observes and experiences.
In BLW Baby-Led Weaning), the goal isn't for the baby to eat "properly," but for them to explore , observe , manipulate , and taste at their own pace. During the holidays, the baby can:
to be at the table longer,
eating at unusual hours,
to be stimulated by more noise, lights, faces.
And all of that… is normal.
BLW adapts to real-life situations, not to a fixed framework. Parties are part of real life.
Eat elsewhere, eat differently
Meals at family's , at friends' houses, sometimes at late hours… These situations can worry parents . Yet, they are also rich learning opportunities for babies.
Baby discovers:
new environments ,
different tables ,
other ways of eating,
food presented in a different way.
Even if he eats little, even if he touches more than he tastes, even if he observes a lot… he is learning. BLW is not measured by the quantity consumed, but by the experience lived.
Here's a summary of what to pack when your baby eats away from home 🙂
Letting go (a little) during the holidays
The holidays are often emotionally charged. We want to do things right. For the baby too. But BLW doesn't demand perfection.
If baby is tired.
If he eats less.
If he refuses food.
If he falls asleep before dessert.
Everything is fine.
Regularity will return after the holidays. What matters are the foundations laid over time, not a single Christmas or New Year's Eve meal.
A selection of delicious recipes for the holiday season!
BLW Baby offers a wonderful selection of recipes for baby's festive meals! Recipes for both children and adults, ranging from appetizers to the traditional Christmas dessert: the Yule log. All these recipes feature the delicious flavors of the holiday season, such as foie gras, chestnuts, butternut squash, clementines, and more.
Pumpkin and chestnut purée in small glasses, perfect for a festive appetizer for baby and the rest of the family. The authentic flavors of the holiday season will delight baby's taste buds. Add a piece of gingerbread on top of each glass for an extra touch of sweetness.
Gourmet stars are small savory biscuits perfect for enjoying as an appetizer. The perfect combination of carrot and clementine makes these stars delicious for Christmas.
Cod and candied carrot papillotes make for a special meal for baby. A flavorful meal with cod, candied carrots, clementine, and cinnamon. A beautiful, festive meal that baby will love!
The lemon Yule log is the traditional Christmas dessert for babies! A delicious Yule log cake with a fresh cream and lemon icing for a light and refreshing holiday dessert.
Gingerbread is the famous holiday bread. Its many spices delight the taste buds of the whole family every year. A good slice of gingerbread for an afternoon snack—baby will love it!
