There are a huge amount of resources available on baby weaning. Here are some ideas from personal experience on how to wean baby.
My wife and I explored the two main methods of baby weaning:
Baby Led Weaning – this is where you introduce baby to finger foods from the very start of the baby weaning phase (usually about six months), and skip pureed food altogether.
- Pros: you can save a lot of money on baby weaning food equipment – think of all those blenders and bowls etc.
- Cons: it’s a little daunting, and baby may choke and splutter a bit more often than you would be comfortable with!
Traditional approach – this is the more conventional approach of preparing pureed foods for your baby. This is the approach we took and thus far – at almost 11 months old – our daughter has really taken to her pureed food and weaning has been a great success. We’ve used Annabel Karmel’s book for all our recipes, and most have proven a great success.
- Pros: conventional and proven weaning method
- Cons: lots of food prep, cost of equipment, baby doesn’t eat same as you
Advice if you are buying ready-made baby weaning foods:
- Many pre-packaged meals have a significant salt content. There are very strict limits on salt intake for babies. Always follow the advice of your national food safety authority on salt intake.
- ‘Natural’ ready meals often have very high fruit sugars. One “broccoli and potato” meal we tried was 40% apple puree – hence very high sugar content.
What is baby-led weaning: article from BabyCentre website
