Wondering if it's too late to start baby-led weaning? Fear not! The discussion tackles how even older babies can master self-feeding, urging parents to let go of the spoon. Insights into the 'flavor window' reveal how important it is to introduce a variety of foods early for better acceptance. Plus, discover handy tips for transitioning from spoon-feeding to allowing your little one to take charge at mealtime. Embrace the journey and learn how to fast-track your baby’s self-feeding success!
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Transitioning to Self-Feeding
It's never too late to transition to self-feeding, regardless of your starting point.
Don't start solids before six months; babies aren't ready.
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Turn the Spoon Around
If you've been spoon-feeding, turn the spoon around and let your baby hold it.
This empowers them to self-feed, even with purees.
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Introducing Textures
Introduce soft, solid foods alongside purees; don't be afraid of textures.
The transition may be rocky initially, but babies adapt quickly.
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#57: Am I too late to switch to baby-led weaning? What if I started spoon-feeding my baby but now I want to switch? How old is too old for a baby to learn how to self-feed?
If any of these questions have ever crossed your mind, this episode has all the answers!
We’re taking a look at what you do if you “missed” that 6-month mark for starting solids with baby-led weaning. Maybe you did traditional spoon-feeding and now your baby expects to be fed. Or what if you have an older baby and you’re just now feeling ready to transition off of purees?
Don’t distress: it is NOT too late for your baby to learn how to self-feed. I’ve got a few proven feeding tricks and tips that will help you fast-track your baby to self-feeding success...even if you *think* you’re getting a late start (you’re NOT! :)
Listen to this episode to learn:
When’s the ideal time to start with baby-led weaning (...and what to do if you “missed” that 6-month mark and now want to start BLW?)
How older babies CAN learn to self-feed (...but it involves YOU needing to stop feeding them :)
The “flavor window” concept, explaining how your baby will learn to like and accept a huge variety of foods and flavors up to a certain age (and it’s later than you think!)
Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.
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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.
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