Baby-Led Weaning
Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid foods to infants that encourages self-feeding and exploration of food textures and flavors. Instead of pureeing food and using a spoon, parents offer whole pieces of soft, age-appropriate foods, allowing babies to feed themselves. This method promotes independence, fine motor skills, and a positive relationship with food. BLW typically starts around six months of age, when babies can sit up and show interest in food. It emphasizes listening to the baby’s hunger cues and serves as an alternative to traditional spoon-feeding methods.
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Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid foods to babies, typically around six months of age, where parents allow their infants to self-feed rather than using spoon-feeding. This method encourages babies to explore food at their own pace, choosing what they want to eat and how much. The idea is to promote independence, develop motor skills, and help babies learn to enjoy a variety of flavors and textures. It contrasts with traditional weaning methods that involve purées and controlled portions, fostering a more natural transition to family meals.