Success Stories

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Just turned 2 and is the best eater ever!!

Just turned 2 and is the best eater ever!!

When did your baby Start baby led weaning? Started with my son right at 6 months. What were his first foods? First foods were avocado, banana, mango and melon. When did baby start to swallow more food? Started swallowing within a few weeks. It took…

10 months old and is an amazing eater!

10 months old and is an amazing eater!

My son is now 10 months old and is an amazing eater! When did your baby start baby led weaning? and when did he swallow more food rather than bits? My baby started at 6 months old. We started with steamed green veggies, family meals…

My 19 month old eats everything!

My 19 month old eats everything!

We did baby led weaning (blw) and absolutely loved it! My daughter is now 19 month old and eats everything! 1. When did you BLW with your baby? We started BLW around 7-8 months old when my daughter showed all readiness signs in starting. She…

She is an amazing eater now!

She is an amazing eater now!

1. When did you start BLW with your baby? Started baby led weaning at 7 months old 2. What were your babies first foods? Started her with brocoli, toast, carrots (all savoury food first few weeks) 3. What would 1 piece of advice you would…

I bought the 4 week meal plan and I’m loving it!

I bought the 4 week meal plan and I’m loving it!

Hi from San Francisco! Thank you for your wonderful baby led weaning Instagram account and website – I bought the meal plan for my baby and I’m loving it! The recipes are amazing! Cosmo is 8 months and loves your breakfast loaf and bananas &date muffins.…

Jonah is 20 months old and loves to eat!

Jonah is 20 months old and loves to eat!

We don’t need to pack Jonah something special when we go out! 1. When did your baby commence BLW? Jonah started BLW shortly before turning 7 months. He was very interested in our food but we were waiting for him to be sitting unassisted. 2.…

I am still getting used to the gagging, but Leo 6mo seems so unphased

I am still getting used to the gagging, but Leo 6mo seems so unphased

Hi, Here is our story….1. When did your baby commence BLW? I started weaning Leo just before 6 months. He was showing all the signs and had great hand eye coordination, which has only improved since starting our journey. 2. What were bub’s first foods? Leo started…

Now at almost 10 months he eats amazingly and loves all sorts of different foods!

Now at almost 10 months he eats amazingly and loves all sorts of different foods!

1. When did your baby commence BLW? We started baby Led weaning a few days before Ollie turned 6 months old. He was showing all the signs of readiness and we were excited to begin. 2. What were bub’s first foods and when did he…

Zerya’s first solid was broccoli, and she loved it!

Zerya’s first solid was broccoli, and she loved it!

Hi Babyledweaningideas, I would like to thank you for all your post.I have so many stories to share with my BLW journey with my baby girl she is now on her 7th month mark. 1. When did your baby commence BLW? We started introducing her…

We’ve tried most of the high allergen foods…

We’ve tried most of the high allergen foods…

1. When did your baby commence BLW? We started BLW at about 5.5 months closer to 6 months, we’d been pushed to wean early as he was a really hungry baby but I didn’t want to do purees and he wasn’t too keen on me…

Evan is 12mo has NO teeth and is totally rocking BLW!

Evan is 12mo has NO teeth and is totally rocking BLW!

Been loving your instagram food ideas, especially as Evan is growing along together with Ava! 1. When did your baby commence BLW? I started with purees at 6 months, which wasn’t easy at all. With all my effort cooking and freezing tiny portions for Even,…

Bekah was 5.5mo when she showed all BLW readiness signs

Bekah was 5.5mo when she showed all BLW readiness signs

1. When did your baby commence BLW? I came across the idea of baby led weaning whilst i was reading stuff about having a baby. Bekah’s my first baby so you can imagine the amount of information i was trying to cram to prepare for…

Freddie started at 5.5mo, had a tongue tie cut at 4mo

Freddie started at 5.5mo, had a tongue tie cut at 4mo

When did your baby commence blw? We started on fruit and veg at 5 1/2 months. Freddie was very keen to be involved with food, grabbing it from our hands and watching intently when we were eating. He was able to sit very well unassisted…

Evelyn now 9mo – ‘Gagging is normal, know the difference between gagging & choking’

Evelyn now 9mo – ‘Gagging is normal, know the difference between gagging & choking’

1. When did your baby commence BLW? Evelyn is about to turn 9 months so we’ll be starting our 4th month of BLW. She started at 6 months old and swallowed from day one. Granted it wasn’t a lot at first, But I was still surprised! 2.…

We made switch to BLW… Carlos at 7mo was not the best at Purees

We made switch to BLW… Carlos at 7mo was not the best at Purees

1. When did your baby commence BLW? We were late to the BLW train! I actually never heard of it til Carlos was 7 months. He was good at eating purees but not the best. I actually found it boring and limiting, and couldn’t imagine…

Bub started BLW at 6.5mo – first foods were scrambled eggs and avocado!

Bub started BLW at 6.5mo – first foods were scrambled eggs and avocado!

1.When did your baby commence BLW? Bub started BLW at 6.5 months 2. What were bub’s first foods? First foods were scrambled eggs and avocado 3. At what month did your baby ‘really’ start to eat/swallow a lot more foods? My daughter started actually eating…

Max swallowing purposefully at 8mo!

Max swallowing purposefully at 8mo!

1. When did your baby commence BLW? Our BLW journey started when Max reached for his Dad’s apple at just a week shy of six months old. I excitedly chopped off a wedge for him to munch on but a mild panic and worry Google…

‘I knew I didn’t want to have another child growing up on nothing but cheese sandwiches and beige food!’

‘I knew I didn’t want to have another child growing up on nothing but cheese sandwiches and beige food!’

I have a horrifically fussy, traditionally weaned four year old and when I had Sonny, I knew I didn’t want to have another child growing up on nothing but cheese sandwiches and beige food! 1. When did your baby commence BLW?  We started BLW at…

Owen started BLW at 6.5mo… now is 11mo!

Owen started BLW at 6.5mo… now is 11mo!

1. When did your baby commence BLW? We started when Owen was 6 months. After we started he got a cold so we stopped and then started again at 6.5 months. 2. What were bub’s first foods? First food was avocado. Then we tried sweet…