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Preface xi
Introduction xiii
1 What Is Baby-Led Weaning? 1
What is Weaning? 1
Why BLW is Different 2
Why BLW Makes Sense 4
When Should a Baby Start Solids? 5
Why Is Some Baby Food Labeled as Suitable from Four Months? 9
Baby-Led Weaning Isn't New 11
A Brief History of Feeding Babies 11
The Trouble with Spoon-Feeding 14
The Benefits of BLW 20
Are There Any Disadvantages? 28
2 How Does Baby-Led Weaning Work? 30
Growing Skills 30
Baby-Led Weaning and Breast-feeding 35
The Motivation to Feed 37
Needing Extra Nutrients 39
Moving Away from Milk Feedings 40
Developing the Ability to Chew 41
The "Window of Opportunity" 43
Eating Enough but Not Too Much: Learning Appetite Control 44
Won't He Choke? 46
Do Babies Really Know What They Need to Eat? 50
Q&A 52
3 Getting Started 62
Preparing for BLW 62
When to "Eat" 63
Finger Food 66
Improving Coordination 67
Offering Rather Than Giving 69
How Much Food to Offer 70
Having a Clean Plate 73
Rejecting Food 74
Helping Your Baby to Learn 75
Dealing with Frustration 77
Allowing Enough Time 78
No Pressure 79
Eating Together 79
Expect Mess 83
Equipment 86
The Secrets of Successful BLW 90
Q&A 92
4 First Foods 95
Basic Principles 95
Foods to Avoid 96
Allergy Triggers 102
Fat 105
Fiber 105
Adapting Food in the Early Months 106
Dips and Dippers 113
Breakfast 114
Easy Snacks and Food on the Move 117
Desserts 118
Q&A 119
5 After the Early Days 129
Progressing at Your Baby's Pace 129
Adventurous Taste Buds 131
Learning About Textures 135
Runny Foods 137
Feast and Famine 138
Your Baby's Diaper 139
Eating Enough: Learning to Trust Your Baby 141
Telling You She's Had Enough 144
Food Fads 146
Drinks 148
Dropping Milk Feedings 150
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner-Plus Snacks 154
6 Baby-Led Weaning and Family Life 157
Maintaining a Baby-Led Approach 157
Silverware 158
Cups 162
Table Manners 163
Eating Out 165
Self-Service 169
Bribes, Rewards, and Punishments 171
Avoiding the Emotional Battleground 173
Going Back to Work 176
7 A Healthy Diet for Everyone 182
The Importance of Healthy Eating 182
Knowing the Basics 185
Variety is the Spice of Life! 186
Junk Food 188
Vegetarians and Vegans 189
Getting the Best Out of the Food You Buy 190
A Basic Guide to Nutrients 192
Did You Know? 196
8 Troubleshooting 200
Conclusion 219
Appendix 1 The Story of Baby-Led Weaning 221
Appendix 2 Basic Rules for Food Safety 223
References 227
Photo Credits 229
Acknowledgments 231
Index 233
About the Authors 239
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