Baby-Led Weaning · The Essential Guide to Introducing Solid Foods—and Helping Your Baby to Grow Up a Happy and Confident Eater by Murkett, Tracey -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Praise Title Page Preface Introduction Chapter 1. - What is Baby-Led Weaning?

What is Weaning? Why BLW is Different Why BLW Makes Sense When Should a Baby Start Solids? Why is Some Baby Food Labeled as Suitable from Four Months? Baby-Led Weaning Isn’t New A Brief History of Feeding Babies The Trouble with Spoon-Feeding The Benefits of BLW Are There Any Disadvantages?

Chapter 2. - How Does Baby-Led Weaning Work?

Growing Skills Baby-Led Weaning and Breast-feeding The Motivation to Feed Needing Extra Nutrients Moving Away from Milk Feedings Developing the Ability to Chew The “Window of Opportunity” Eating Enough but Not Too Much: Learning Appetite Control Won’t He Choke? Do Babies Really Know What They Need to Eat? Q&A

Chapter 3. - Getting Started

Preparing for BLW When to “Eat” Finger Food Improving Coordination Offering Rather Than Giving How Much Food to Offer Having a Clean Plate Rejecting Food Helping Your Baby to Learn Dealing with Frustration Allowing Enough Time No Pressure Eating Together Expect Mess Equipment The Secrets of Successful BLW Q&A

Chapter 4. - First Foods

Basic Principles Foods to Avoid Allergy Triggers Fat Fiber Adapting Food in the Early Months Dips and Dippers Breakfast Easy Snacks and Food on the Move Desserts Q&A

Chapter 5. - After the Early Days

Progressing at Your Baby’s Pace Adventurous Taste Buds Learning About Textures Runny Foods Feast and Famine Your Baby’s Diaper Eating Enough: Learning to Trust Your Baby Telling You She’s Had Enough Food Fads Drinks Dropping Milk Feedings Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner—Plus Snacks

Chapter 6. - Baby-Led Weaning and Family Life

Maintaining a Baby-Led Approach Silverware Cups Table Manners Eating Out Self-Service Bribes, Rewards, and Punishments Avoiding the Emotional Battleground Going Back to Work

Chapter 7. - A Healthy Diet for Everyone

The Importance of Healthy Eating Knowing the Basics Variety is the Spice of Life! Junk Food Vegetarians and Vegans Getting the Best Out of the Food You Buy A Basic Guide to Nutrients Did You Know?

Chapter 8. - Troubleshooting Conclusion Appendix 1: The Story of Baby-Led Weaning Appendix 2: Basic Rules for Food Safety References Photo Credits Acknowledgements Index About the Authors Copyright Page

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