Baby-Led Weaning, Completely Updated and Expanded Tenth Anniversary Edition: The Essential Guide - How to Introduce Solid Foods and Help Your Baby to Grow Up a Happy and Confident Eater

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The Experiment, LLC, Jul 23, 2019 - Family & Relationships - 256 pages

From the founders of Baby-Led Weaning: This is the authoritative guide to starting solid foods at your child’s pace—as they start the transition away from breastmilk or formula as early as 6 months—with no stress, no fuss, and no mush!

Ten years ago, Baby-Led Weaning ended the myth that babies need to be spoon-fed purées. In fact, at about six months, most babies are ready to discover solid food for themselves. Today, baby-led weaning (BLW) is a global phenomenon—and this tenth anniversary edition of the definitive guide explains all its benefits:
  • Baby participates in family meals right from the start, and learns to love a variety of foods.
  • Nutritious milk feedings continue while Baby transitions to solids at his or her own pace.
  • By self-feeding, Baby develops hand-eye coordination, chewing skills—and confidence!
Plus, this edition is updated with the latest research on allergy prevention and feeding Baby safely, a guide to using BLW at daycare, and much more. Here is everything you need to know about teaching your child healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.
 

Contents

Cover
How Does BabyLed Weaning Work?
Getting Started
First Foods
After the Early Days
A Healthy Diet for Everyone
Growing Up with
Conclusion
Photos
References
About the Authors
Copyright

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About the author (2019)

A public health nurse for 20 years and the mother of three, Gill Rapley, PhD, is the pioneering champion of baby-led weaning and has studied infant feeding and child development for many years. She lives in Kent, England.

Tracey Murkett, a freelance writer and journalist, followed baby-led weaning with her own daughter. She lives in London.

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