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 […]
Baby refuses to eat: normal or worrying?
During baby-led weaning ( BLW ), it's common for babies to eat little or refuse certain meals, which can worry parents. Rest assured: this food refusal is very common and, in most cases, there's no reason to be alarmed. Babies explore before eating. [Between…]
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?
If the chosen fruit is soft, it can be offered raw. If it is too hard (apple, peach, etc.), it should initially be offered cooked so that its texture becomes soft. The presentation of fruit will evolve as your baby's abilities develop. You will need to adapt as needed
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 ?
If you have already started traditional weaning between 4 and 6 months of age, it is perfectly possible to progress and change the type of weaning later on. We will then talk about mixed weaning. Mixed weaning is when you have started with what is called "traditional" weaning and […]
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
