What is BLW and how does it differ from traditional method?
⚡ Short answer: BLW, or Baby-Led Weaning, is an approach to complementary feeding focused on the baby feeding themselves.
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bir anne · Feeding
I hear about baby-led weaning (BLW) a lot. What exactly is this method and how does it differ from spoon feeding?
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BLW, or Baby-Led Weaning, is an approach to complementary feeding focused on the baby feeding themselves. Unlike traditional puree and spoon feeding, in BLW babies pick up soft, stick-shaped foods themselves and bring them to their mouth from 6 months.
The basic difference: In traditional feeding, parents decide what, when, and how much your baby eats; in BLW, your baby decides which food to pick up, when, and how much they eat. The goal is to respect your baby's hunger-fullness signals and let them explore food at their own pace. Both methods have strong and weak points; whichever you choose, the most important point is that your baby can sit upright, show interest in food, and you always observe them for choking risk.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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