Baby-led Weaning · Helping Your Baby to Love Good Food by Rapley, Gill -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Contents About the Book About the Authors Title Page Introduction 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 Labelled 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?

2. How Does Baby-Led Weaning Work?

Growing Skills Baby-led Weaning and Breastfeeding The Motivation to Feed Needing Extra Nutrients Moving Away from Milk Feeds 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

3. Getting Started

Preparing for BLW When to ‘Eat’ Finger Food Improving Coordination Offering Rather Than Giving How Much Food to Offer Making 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

4. First Foods

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

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 Poo Eating Enough: Learning to Trust Your Baby Telling You She’s Had Enough Food Fads Drinks Dropping Milk Feeds Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – Plus Snacks

6. Baby-Led Weaning and Family Life

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

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?

8. Troubleshooting Conclusion Picture Section References Appendix 1: The Story of Baby-led Weaning Appendix 2: Basic Rules for Food Safety Index Acknowledgements Photo Credits Copyright

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