The Difference Between Traditional Spoon-Feeding and Baby-Led Weaning

The Difference Between Traditional Spoon-Feeding and Baby-Led Weaning

There are a few different methods to starting solids. This post will cover the benefits of baby-led weaning and cons as well as pros and cons of traditional spoon feeding. How you choose to start solids is a personal decision and will vary from family to family and across cultures. Baby-led Weaning (BLW) Baby-led weaning…

What is Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)?

What is Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)?

Baby-led weaning (BLW), also known as baby-led feeding, is a method of starting baby on solid foods in which finger foods (with modifications) and purees are introduced as baby’s first foods and the traditional parent-led spoon feeding is skipped. The BLW philosophy is that baby is provided independence during mealtimes in order to explore the…