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125 BABY-LED WEANING

Starter Foods + Recipe Ideas

The goal of baby-led weaning is to expose baby to delicious and nutritious foods in their natural state (without pureeing them first) by giving baby the freedom to explore the foods taste and textures on their own timeline

But sometimes it can be hard to figure out what exactly to serve baby, especially those first few weeks of starting solids

This post has got you covered! From starter foods to full meals, these BLW ideas should get your started without skipping a beat

Plus, all of these recipes are so good, you will want to eat with baby as well

HELPFUL BABY LED WEANING TOOLS

easy to hold fork and spoon
GOOtensils
bowl or sectioned plate
open lid cup
bib with catch pocket
splat mat to cover the floor
wavy crinkle cutting tool
grape cutter
baby wipes

TIPS FOR STARTING BABY-LED WEANING

Be okay with Play: baby-led weaning is all about playing and learning to eat solid foods through exploration. So prepare yourself with the fact that this is sometimes a messy process. Have some baby wipes ready and just go with it
Don’t Over Think the Nutrients: for the first few months, don’t get too wrapped up in serving the perfect portion of proteins, fruits, veggies or grains. Just serve baby wholesome and colorful food. While you want baby to get all the proper nutrients, in these beginning stages, most of the food will make it everywhere but into their mouths;). It’s all about the learning process for baby. Plus, until the age of 1, baby will get a majority of their nutrients from breastmilk or formula
A Gag is a Gag, Don’t Worry: there is a huge difference from when a baby gags on a piece of food and when they are choking. Baby will gag on food when they are leaning to eat finger foods, which is good, because that is how baby learns how to move food around their mouth and swallow foods
Sit with Baby: a great way to bond with baby is to sit down with them while they are learning to eat and eat the same foods yourself. Show them how it’s done and encourage them through the process

WHEN TO START BABY-LED WEANING

There is no particular age when your baby will be ready to start solid foods. It just doesn’t happen like that. Age takes a backseat to the signs your baby gives you herself as to her developmental readiness. While pediatricians generally recommend introducing solid food around six months of age, it’s more important that before starting your child on solids you can answer “yes” to most of the following questions

Can your baby sit up on her own?
Is your baby able to hold her head and neck in an upright position?
Does your baby reach for, or eye, your food while you are eating?
Is she hungry more often and not satisfied after finishing her usual amount of breast milk or formula?
Has her weight doubled since birth?

If those questions generate a mix of yes and no answers, it’s no big deal. Just wait a bit. Babies live the lives we adults often wish we could—they do what they want, when they want, no matter what anyone else wants or expects.

Start when the signs are there, and continue to keep trying. At some point, your little one will be ready, and she will open her mouth to her very first bite of food

STARTER FOODS

Below you will find over 80 nutritious starter finger foods for baby! I divided them into four categories – vegetables, fruits, grains and protein. In this post, I go into way more detail about different cooking and chopping methods

VEGETABLES

Broccoli
Peppers (Red, Yellow, Orange or Green)
Corn
Zucchini
Asparagus
Cauliflower
Cherry Tomatoes
Radishes
Sweet Potatoes
Parsnips
Beets
Carrots
Peas
Cucumber
Green Beans
Squash (butternut, acorn, etc)
Pumpkin
Potatoes
Turnips
Mushrooms
Eggplant

FRUIT

Apples
Honeydew
Strawberries
Blueberries
Peaches
Nectarines
Plums
Raspberries
Pineapple
Kiwi
Oranges
Banana
Blackberries
Grapes
Mango
Pear
Cherries
Apricots
Watermelon
Cantaloup
Avocado
Papaya

PROTEIN

Scrambled Eggs
Chicken
Turkey
Sliced Cheese
Black beans
Chickpeas
Hard boiled Eggs
Tofu
Salmon
White Fish
Beef
Ricotta
Edamame
Feta
Shrimp
Lentils
Meatballs
Ground Meat
Sausage
Eggs some other Ways
Nut Butters
Hummus

CARBS

Rice balls
Quinoa
Toast
Waffles
Millet
Farro
Pancakes
Pasta
Couscous
Barley

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