baby led weaning

Baby led weaning vs. traditional weaning

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I solemnly swear I won’t take sides.   If I were to summarize this post in a couple of sentences, it would be something like this:   Baby led weaning (aka BLW) is the new kid on the block that everyone wants to meet. Traditional weaning is the kid that lived in the neighborhood since he was born and that everybody knows already. But the ”kid dilemma” as I like to call it is this: either of them can make great pals. Whom do you choose to befriend?   I do not believe in taking sides when it comes to … Read more

3 signs baby is ready for weaning (and 3 that don’t necessarily mean that)

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3 signs baby is ready for solids

I wish I waited.   We started giving Emma carrot juice (!) at around 5 months and 3 weeks, at the recommendation of a paediatrician, after her blood tests revealed she had a minor anaemia (lack of iron).   I tell you… who starts weaning at that age and with carrot juice? Where’s the iron in that?   I had not read the theory, I was not prepared. I had some leaflets from the health visitor and all the internet at my disposal. Yet, I didn’t read. I wish I did. I wish I waited before following the doctor’s advice. … Read more