In this episode, Timothy and Laura Dahl discuss their experience with ‘Baby Led Weaning’ and share the reasons they chose to begin their children’s adventure with food using this method.

They go over the benefits, the possible pitfalls and share tips on how to get started so your family will succeed.

“Allowing our children to feed themselves is ultimately about respecting them as capable humans with an innate knowledge of the nutrition their unique bodies need." - Laura Dahl

Eating isn’t something a living being needs to learn. It literally invokes their most basic survival instincts, and they want to do it without choking. As long as a baby can sit up comfortably, they’ll figure out how to get food into their own mouth, safely. They’ll eat until they’ve gotten the nutrition they need from the options presented and they’ll let you know when they are full.

Resources

Bringing up Bebe
One American mother discovers the wisdom of French parenting.

Simple and Safe Baby Led Weaning
How to Introduce Solid Foods and Help Your Baby to Grow Up a Happy and Confident Eater

The difference between choking and gagging

The right size and shape of foods for your baby

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