Baby-Led Weaning

The Days of Pureeing and Spoon Feeding Are Over: Let Your Baby Take Control For A Peaceful Stress-Free Weaning. In the first six months of their lives babies go through so many important milestones: smiling teething crawling and interacting with people and objects. But the crucial development milestone in the first year of babys life is... weaning.In other words introducing your baby to solid food. If youre a parent you know this occurs when your baby is about six months old. But did you know that this period in your babys life can have a huge impact on his or her future? In the last few years more and more parents have abandoned the old-fashioned approach to weaning that consists of mashed food thats usually spoon-fed to babies. As an alternative they opt for baby-led weaning or letting their child feed themselves without parent help or involvement.Its all due to the benefits this method has shown since it was first introduced to the public more than a decade ago.It is now clear that this type of weaning helps babies develop their motor and cognitive skills as well as boost their confidence and make them more independent individuals later on in life.Babies that eat without the help of others also grow up to have a healthier approach to food.This is due to the fact that they practice portion control very early on which helps them avoid obesity problems in their adulthood.According to a survey conducted in 2017 90% of questioned parents were willing to consider trying out baby-led weaning if they had simple guidance and easy recipes to follow. Well here it is - the ultimate comprehensive guide and a cookbook for baby-led weaning! In Baby-Led Weaning you will discover: ● How and why will this method make your life easier and simpler and your babys life healthier and happier● Safety instructions for implementing this method including a guide on how to recognize when your baby is ready to eat solids● Solutions for preventing gagging and choking helpful even for those who are spoon-feeding their babies● A full list of equipment youll need for weaning as well as tips and tricks to prepare the ground for one of the most important steps in your babys life● An ultimate step-by-step guide for weaning according to your babys age development stage and nutritional needs● Numerous uncomplicated recipesfor all meal types including delicious and nutritious snacks● Fantastic finger food recipes youll often make not just for your baby but for the entire family And much more.The first concern parents have when considering baby-led weaning is the danger of choking. This is a huge misconception that is preventing many from trying out something that could benefit their child enormously. The truth is choking can happen at any time regardless of the food texture. To prevent it from happening all you need to do is to follow simple safety measures. Dont deprive your child of independence - encourage it but be smart about it.