There are lots of questions floating around the internet about the “do's and don'ts” of baby-led weaning (BLW)/ Can you start with purees and switch to baby-led weaning?Is it ok to mix purees and finger foods?When is my baby ready to start BLW? What are the best...
Since 2002, the World Health Organization and Health Canada have recommended that babies start solid food around 6 months of life. Before 2002 we were encouraged to start our babies on complementary foods between 4-6 months. The change to six took a while to catch...
Are you struggling to feed a picky eater at home? There's so much conflicting advice about how to deal with this! From your doctor, your mom, friends, social media…. And maybe you've tried some common tactics like the "one-bite" "three-bite rule" “try-it” or “polite bite” rules. Which is...
"My baby is six months or older doesn't sit unsupported, so I'm not feeding him solids yet." I hear this over and over in my Baby Led Weaning Facebook Group. There seems to be this myth out there that baby needs to sit on his own...
Disclosure: I am happy to bring you this sponsored post today, thanks to Alberta Milk. All thoughts are my own. It seems like kids have sweets thrown at them from everywhere these days. Get a haircut? Have a lollypop! Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, a birthday at...
Are you starting your baby on solids? The biggest worry I hear from parents and health professionals when offering babies their first finger foods using a baby-led weaning, is fear of choking. I get it! Choking is scary and can be deadly. In this post, we will...
Are you worried that your child isn't getting enough vitamins and minerals to grow their best? Or are they sick all the time and you want to strengthen their immune system? Then you're probably wondering if a supplement could help. In this blog, I'll share some...
If you have a picky eater at home, you might be struggling to get your kids to try new foods. You've probably become a short order cook. And you may feel like you have to bribe, pressure or reward your child to try even take one...
I am happy to bring you this sponsored post today about bison as baby's first food, thanks to my friends at Noble Premium Bison. All thoughts are my own. For years I have encouraged bison as a baby's first food when starting solids. When my own daughter...
Baby-led weaning is a popular method of introducing solid food to your baby. A common question I get is "what are the best starter foods for baby-led weaning?" I'll answer that for you below by sharing my top 12 baby-led weaning first foods including avocado, banana and meatballs! Benefits...