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Baby led weaning

Do you want to skip the spoon-fed pureed baby foods and allow your baby to feed himself what the rest of the family is eating? With baby led weaning, you can.

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Daily Grind Diet

Baby led weaning: When babies are given a choice

Baby-led weaning is a feeding approach that gives your baby the “freedom” to eat on his own by eating table foods enjoyed by the rest of the family and is recommended by the World Health Organization when babies reach 6 months.

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Diet

Baby led weaning recipes your whole family will enjoy

Preparing food for the family and a new baby can be a daunting task. Here are some baby led weaning recipes that are great for the whole family. Everyone will enjoy them, and they are simple and stress-free to make.

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mom allowing baby to self feed
Diet Reviews & Stuff

Book Review: Simple & safe baby-led weaning: How to integrate foods, master portion sizes, and identify allergies

This book offers safety tips for preparing the first foods when you decide to go with baby-led weaning and teaches you how to recognize food-related allergies and intolerances.

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