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 was able to sit up and feed herself. More information on readiness signs here.
2. My daughter’s first foods were:
Steamed pear, avocado, sweet potato, salmon and anything we ate as a family. We just watched our salt levels as we know that salt can be bad for a babies kidneys (check out the post on salt and babies). We made sure we did not add any salt to our family meals, we did it separately if we wanted some on our own meal.
3. Any tips for new BLW parents?
Learn the difference between gagging and choking, do a baby first aid course in the unlikely event of choking.
Be cautious but don’t freak out about choking, the gag reflex is pretty amazing AND don’t overdo it with encouragement to eat. They will eat how much they want.
4. Any allergies or set backs in your journey?
No allergies because I exposed her to the common allergy foods really early on when she started blw.
5. How old is your baby now and are they a good eater?
My 19 month old eats anything and everything. Loves food!
Here is a picture of my baby led weaner! Scrambled eggs for the win!
