Amish at Heart : Baby Led Weaning

Hes having so much fun! Look at him all happy and independently knawing on his fruit!

Some of you have asked me what baby led weaning is. Of course I sound like a hippie again doing the opposite of society right? Well I'm not really at all. Baby led weaning is already being done. Since we are not pushing solids til about 6 months of age now there is no need for baby food. The baby can do it all by them self by 6 months. No more mush.

My son has been exclusively breast fed for the last six months and still technically is but Ive added in a time of day for him to experiment with healthy foods. If he doesn't end up able to eat much.. it doesn't matter. I think its all about exposure and introducing the flavors so baby isn't as picky later on. Pretty soon he will be eating a steak "literally." I will let him give the cues when hes ready for more food.
Babies learn to chew, and swallow better then we think. They have a gag reflex for a reason. Let them learn whats in there mouth. Hand the food in suitably sized pieces and they will work on it, and if they don't they wont. There are some great resources out there. Here are some links below for more information. It also has some easy yummy recipes to try on your baby. Say goodbye to mush and preservatives, and say hello to independence and healthy flavor!