We are doing BLW currently.

I religiously follow solids starts on Instagram! Soo helpful!

Started at 6 months as that is the new recommended age (pediatrician still say 4 months because they aren’t up to date).

I did not want to spend tons of money on food labeled for baby that is often not the healthiest. Most are loaded with sugar. It’s nice being able to serve babe what I’m eating and I know what’s in it.

Purées/baby food aren’t beneficial towards eating. It’s just suck and swallow just like a bottle. It’s not teaching them to move food around their mouth, chew, and swallow. Also, purées often go hand in hand with spoon feeding. Spoon feeding leads to more gagging, choking, or overfeeding.

Knowing the difference between choking and gagging from the beginning is best. Knowing that gagging is good! Knowing how to serve different foods in the safest way. Knowledge is power!

My daughter is 7 months old and has tried around 40 different foods. She loves sitting at the table with us. She loves the control of feeding herself. The only purées she’s had are foods that are safest to serve mashed/pureed.

I personally don’t think there are cons to BLW (maybe your parents panicking about what your feeding your child 🤷🏻‍♀️🙄🙃). It’s the most natural and babe sees you eating in the same manner. However, there are many cons doing purées/baby food for too long, starting too early, and spoon feeding.

Some cute pictures to inspire you

Don’t worry… the tan dog was under her feet in the broccoli photo 😂 her personal vacuum

Baby led weaning

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