I'm starting the BLW
1. What is BLW ?
BLW BLW different approach to classic diversification: we come out of traditional purees and small pots given to the spoon, to allow baby to discover foods independently. Baby can of course also eat purees and other smooth textures , but we will change the way we offer him (we will use pre -filled carriers or spoons ). Because in the BLW , baby is an actor of his meal, it is he who brings food to his mouth and who manages the quantities. Our role? Offer healthy and varied foods in a security formats and favor the home house to avoid sugar added in baby preparations
BLW is therefore not just giving baby pieces, it's much larger than that: it is a real food philosophy!
2. Why choose BLW ?
This diversification mode offers many advantages such as:
- food discovery with each sense,
- the development of motor skills,
- the discovery of the true nature of foods,
- Being able to share a real family meal!
Significant advantages for good development and baby's evolution !
3. When to start the BLW ?
- Baby is 6 months old and he now knows how to stand up straight when he is sitting in his chair.
- He knows how to turn his head from left to right and bring objects alone to his mouth.
Baby fulfilled all the criteria? It is now time to equip yourself before you start !
Did you know:
- Baby does not need to have teeth to start the BLW .
- Babies who have started to eat purees / panades can also go to BLW .
4. Fears against BLW
When we talk about BLW , there are often two same reluctance that returns to parents.
First, the fear of suffocation . Rest assured, you will always offer foods with textures and formats adapted to baby's capacities. Studies also show that there is no more risk of suffocation in classic diversification than in BLW . We often tend to confuse the impression of suffocation with the famous gag or nauseous reflex which can sometimes be quite impressive.
Second, parents often fear that baby will not eat ! However, during the food discovery period, it is completely normal! Baby will focus on the discovery by the five senses of food and will ultimately put little food in the mouth. But do not bother, between 6 and 8 months the milk covers more than 80% of its energy needs. So, even if baby eats little, even almost nothing, his energy needs will be covered.
Significant fears can also be generated by those around them (family, reception location, etc.) who do not know the BLW .
5. Before starting the BLW
Whether you choose the classic diversification or the diversification led by the child, you will have to know some safety rules as well as inquire about the different foods at risk or to be avoided .
Food diversification is a big step in baby's life, but also in the life of parents! Each step brings her batch of stress and questions with her:
- What food should I start and in what quantity?
- How to introduce allergens ?
- What if we go to the restaurant or outside , how to do it?
6. I'm starting the BLW
As with everything, the hardest part is starting! The beginnings will undoubtedly be laborious, your baby may take time to acclimatize, but remember that each child evolves at their own pace and it is completely normal. By starting, you will certainly ask yourself some questions like:
- How to present baby's fruits ?
- How to present baby vegetables ?
- How to make a balanced plate ?
- What fats use?
6. The first meals
In order to allow you to start BLW with confidence with your baby, we have concocted two balanced and easy to make menus.
My baby has not yet started to eat.
My baby has already eaten purees / panades.
7. And after?
Have you finished your menu to start? Do not expect to return to purees and panades . Baby is now having fun so while eating that he will want to discover new textures, new foods, new flavors ...
No more chore of the meal with a spoon, the meal has transformed into a game and discovery zone and you will see that it is as fun for you as for him! To continue to discover great baby recipes, subscribe to have access to all our recipes.
By making all these new recipes, you will undoubtedly ask yourself some questions like:
- Can we give dried fruit or hull ?
- How to vary the different dairy products ?
- Can we give baby salt ?
- Does baby need animal protein ?
- Can we give sugar to baby ?
- Do you have to give baby water ?
