Baby-led Weaning: Helping Your Baby to Love Good Food

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780091923808
• ISBN10: 0091923808
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-01
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square

Summary

Though many believe that babies should be weaned by being spoon-fed purees, self-feeding allows babies to use their natural abilities to explore taste, texture, color and smell. It also encourages independence and confidence by allowing them to experiment with foods at their own pace. This practical guide offers parents information on how to introduce a child to solid food and hints on developing a happy and confident eater. With practical tips for getting started and the low-down on what to expect, this informed reference show why self-feeding from the start is the healthiest way for any baby to develop.

Author Biography

Gill Rapley is one of the UK's leading authorities on infant feeding. Tracey Murkett is a freelance writer.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
What is Baby-Led Weaning?	p. 15
What is Weaning?	p. 15
Why BLW is Different	p. 16
Why BLW Makes Sense	p. 18
When Should a Baby Start Solids?	p. 19
Why is Some Baby Food Labelled as Suitable from Four Months?	p. 23
Baby-led Weaning Isn't New	p. 25
A Brief History of Feeding Babies	p. 26
The Trouble with Spoon-feeding	p. 30
The Benefits of BLW	p. 34
Are There Any Disadvantages?	p. 43
How Does Baby-Led Weaning Work?	p. 45
Growing Skills	p. 45
Baby-led Weaning and Breastfeeding	p. 50
The Motivation to Feed	p. 53
Needing Extra Nutrients	p. 54
Moving Away from Milk Feeds	p. 55
Developing the Ability to Chew	p. 57
The 'Window of Opportunity'	p. 59
Eating Enough but Not Too Much: Learning Appetite Control	p. 60
Won't He Choke?	p. 61
Do Babies Really Know What They Need to Eat?	p. 66
Q&A	p. 70
Getting Started	p. 78
Preparing for BLW	p. 78
When to 'Eat'	p. 79
Finger Food	p. 82
Improving Coordination	p. 84
Offering Rather Than Giving	p. 86
How Much Food to Offer	p. 86
Making a Clean Plate	p. 89
Rejecting Food	p. 90
Helping Your Baby to Learn	p. 92
Dealing With Frustration	p. 93
Allowing Enough Time	p. 94
No Pressure	p. 95
Eating Together	p. 96
Expect Mess	p. 100
Equipment	p. 103
The Secrets of Successful BLW	p. 107
Q&A	p. 110
First Foods	p. 113
Basic Principles	p. 113
Foods to Avoid	p. 114
Allergy Triggers	p. 120
Fat	p. 123
Fibre	p. 124
Adapting Food in the Early Months	p. 124
Dips and Dippers	p. 131
Breakfast	p. 133
Easy Snacks and Food on the Move	p. 135
Desserts	p. 136
Q&A	p. 138
After the Early Days	p. 146
Progressing at Your Baby's Pace	p. 146
Adventurous Taste-buds	p. 148
Learning About Textures	p. 152
Runny Foods	p. 154
Feast and Famine	p. 156
Your Baby's Poo	p. 156
Eating Enough: Learning to Trust Your Baby	p. 158
Telling You She's Had Enough	p. 161
Food Fads	p. 163
Drinks	p. 166
Dropping Milk Feeds	p. 168
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - Plus Snacks	p. 172
Baby-Led Weaning and Family Life	p. 175
Maintaining a Baby-led Approach	p. 175
Cutlery	p. 176
Cups	p. 180
Table Manners	p. 182
Eating Out	p. 183
Self-service	p. 188
Bribes, Rewards and Punishments	p. 190
Avoiding the Emotional Battleground	p. 192
Going Back to Work	p. 194
A Healthy Diet for Everyone	p. 201
The Importance of Healthy Eating	p. 201
Knowing the Basics	p. 204
Variety is the Spice of Life!	p. 206
Junk Food	p. 208
Vegetarians and Vegans	p. 209
Getting the Best Out of the Food You Buy	p. 210
A Basic Guide to Nutrients	p. 212
Did You Know?	p. 216
Troubleshooting	p. 220
Conclusion	p. 240
The Story of Baby-led Weaning	p. 242
Basic Rules for Food Safety	p. 245
References	p. 249
Photo Credits	p. 251
Index	p. 252
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