Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro How to Build a Balanced Baby-Led Weaning Plate
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Jun 9, 2025 Discover how to create a balanced plate for your little one by introducing one new food daily while recycling familiar options. Learn practical tips for partitioning meals into manageable segments, maximizing enjoyment without overwhelming your baby. Explore innovative high chair features that support safe and comfortable dining. Finally, uncover the ideal food combinations to promote independent eating and streamline meal times, while also considering options for busy parents.
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Limit Meals to Three Foods
- Limit baby meals to no more than three different foods at a time to avoid overwhelming the baby.
- Focus on a small portion of protein, a small portion of fruit or vegetable, and a larger portion of starch.
Introduce One New Food Daily
- Introduce only one new food per day to your baby to avoid overwhelming them.
- Use the first 10 minutes of mealtime to focus on the new food alone for exploration.
Split Meal Time for Food Exploration
- Spend the first 10 minutes of a 20-minute meal serving the new food on its own in a small bowl.
- Spend the next 10 minutes offering the new food plus two familiar foods on a segmented mat.