Parent Resources

Meal plans, shopping lists, freezer preparation and feeding guides.

How to reduce the chances of  having a fussy eater?

How to reduce the chances of having a fussy eater?

Over the last four plus years of owning my BLW blog I have helped out many families with some of my personal tips on how to prevent or avoid having a fussy eater at home. Please note: I am not a doctor or Paediatrician.  I…

Salt, babies and tips to reduce salt

Salt, babies and tips to reduce salt

Lets talk Salt… ‘Salt is bad for babies’ WHY? Their kidneys are not mature enough to deal with it. ‘Salt is in fact essential for health, helping to maintain and regulate fluid levels, balance blood sugar and transport nutrients around the body. Salt can also…

Tips on Flying with a Baby Led Weaner!

Tips on Flying with a Baby Led Weaner!

Stressed out about flying with your infant?? Don’t be. You can’t predict the flight, but you can prepare for the flight to ensure baby and Mum/Dad have a smoother, less stressful trip. Check out my tips below on flying (long-haul) with an infant (I did…

How we prepared for childcare with a fully breastfed BLWer?

How we prepared for childcare with a fully breastfed BLWer?

Ava was nearly a 1 year old when we put her into childcare full-time as I was going back to work… I was so grateful having spent one whole year with Ava all day every day, I would not have had it any other way.…

Out and about with a BLWer?

Out and about with a BLWer?

Head out and about with BLW, there is no reason why you can’t pack a container with some steamed carrots, sweet potato, pasta shapes, sticks of cucumber, buy a banana when you are out or just pull some bits out of the salad you are eating or offer some…

Flying with a BLWer? Want to see what we packed?

Flying with a BLWer? Want to see what we packed?

Want to see what we packed for our BLWer? All airlines only offer puree for bubs under 12m. As we were doing pure Baby Led Weaning (baby self-feeds and eats real solids from 6mo+), purees/spoon feeding (the traditional way to feed your baby) was not…

Baby Led Weaning. Worried about choking?

Baby Led Weaning. Worried about choking?

Want to know the difference between gagging vs choking? Are you prepared what to do in the unlikely situation where your baby or toddler may choke? Are you about to begin BLW & are nervous? Have already started and are still nervous about offering solids? Let…