If there's one question that parents often ask, it's this:
"What am I going to offer him/her today?"
Not because you lack ideas.
Not because you're not doing your best.
But because having to think about it every day , sometimes at the end of the day, sometimes when you're already exhausted... it's a burden.
And that's normal.
When baby meals take up too much space in your head
In child-led weaning, there's a lot of talk about autonomy, textures, and discoveries.
But less talk is given to the mental load associated with mealtimes.
Think about food.
Vary it.
Adapt to age.
Anticipate.
Change when baby refuses.
All of this, put together, can quickly become exhausting.
And yet, feeding a baby shouldn't be a source of constant stress.
The menu of the week: a simple tool to lighten the mental load
Planning a weekly menu doesn't mean being rigid or following a strict schedule.
It's primarily a way to decide once , rather than having to decide every day.
A menu allows you to:
limit last-minute decisions,
view the week's meals,
It's easier to vary foods
and find a reassuring environment.
It remains adaptable depending on the energy level and the baby's appetite.
Varying your diet without complicating your life
When meals are planned in advance, variety becomes more natural.
The same food item can be offered:
in sticks,
in a thick puree,
in pancakes,
in finger food,
or incorporated into different recipes.
The key is not to succeed at everything at every meal, but to think about diversity over time .
A reassuring environment for baby… and for parents
Babies love to explore, but they also need familiar landmarks.
Rediscovering known foods and textures helps them feel secure at the table.
For parents, this framework allows them to:
to put the refusals into perspective,
accepting “less successful” meals
continue without questioning the entire diet.
What if you had fewer decisions to make on a daily basis…
If this question keeps coming up in your mind, know that you don't have to manage everything alone.
At BLW Bébé , we offer weekly menus , recipes adapted to each age , and support designed to lighten the mental load for parents .
A simple, reassuring framework that allows you to make fewer decisions… and breathe a little more. 💛
