Should parents consider baby-led weaning?
In fact, I recommend it. It may even help reduce the stress some babies experience when they have things on their hands. Some research suggests that a baby who learns how to self-regulate hunger will be less likely to become overweight as they get older.
What are the pros and cons of baby led weaning?
Here are the pros and cons of Baby Led Weaning (henceforth known as BLW) in my experience:
- Con: Babies don’t have teeth.
- Con: It’s a waste of food and money.
- Con: It doesn’t save time.
- Con: Choking.
- Pro: It utilizes babies’ tendency to explore things with their mouths.
- Pro: It promotes active engagement from parents.
How to start baby led weaning?
Before offering food,make sure baby is not too hungry or tired.
What age to start baby led weaning?
Introducing your baby to solid foods, sometimes called complementary feeding or weaning, should start when your baby is around 6 months old. At the beginning, how much your baby eats is less important than getting them used to the idea of eating. They’ll still be getting most of their energy and nutrients from breast milk or first infant formula.
What is Baby led feeding approach?
Go slow. About 15 minutes prior to breastfeeding, place your diaper-clad baby skin-to-skin between your breasts. Follow your baby’s lead. Stretching and moving toward the breast is the first sign that your baby is becoming interested in eating. Support your baby. Get help, if needed.
When to start BLW?
The guidelines are clear from the Department of Health and BLW experts: wait until 6 months before starting baby led weaning. We explain why and the signs that say it’s time for solids. You can start baby led weaning if your baby is: 6 months old. able to sit upright with good neck control.