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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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…
