Baby Led Weaning for Beginners| Review of Baby Led Weaning

[@alison5505]

As a first time mom this video was a heaven sent! My son is 7 1/2 months old. He’s been eating “baby food” since right before he turned 6 months. These last few days I’ve been wondering and worrying that I’m holding him back.. because it is SCARY, and thank you for acknowledging that! I can’t wait till his dad gets home tonight so we can watch this together and move forward! Thank you so much.

[@nekoleamber]

You are so sweet! Thank you, Alison! I am currently putting together a complete BLW course that will really help mamas ditch the fear and gain confidence in guiding their little ones to be efficient and healthy eaters. It sounds like your little one is well on his way already, but if you're interested in learning more you can join my email list by downloading the milestone chart in the description box. Or just make sure you are subscribed because in the next month or so I will be releasing a lot more content and live webinars on the topic so mamas can ask away! :)) Best of luck! Xx

[@dubwisedove]

Massively appreciate this video. I'm a terrified starting this process with my daughter, I keep wanting to purée everything because I'm scared she will choke! But this really makes more sense and she's happier feeding herself. Thanks for posting, I'm feel more confident for tomorrow's BLW experience!. Also nice tip on the crinkle cutter . 💕

[@nekoleamber]

That's awesome!! I feel you, it is so scary at first! It is amazing to watch just how quickly they can learn the skills necessary for safe feeding though. Practice makes perfect (or something like that haha) ;)

[@jacivibar9893]

Hi, my baby can sit with support can I try bwl already?

[@namitadewan3001]

Can I start at 7 months. My baby wasn't sitting when he was 6 months so i chose pureees

[@annikapatel5449]

Fantastic video. The presenter is articulate, measured confident and knowledgable. I will certainly try her ideas with my 11 month old child. I wish I'd seen this video months ago! The NHS need this lady! Thank you.

[@teenafilosa6391]

Thank you so much! I am a little late to the baby led weaning, starting at 9 months, but she has been ready for a while, I'm just scared. she did well and the coughing did scare me, but she was fine. I didnt think this part of feeding would be intimidating, but it is VERY much so.

[@paulasampaio4277]

You are soooo beautiful!!!! And educated and eloquent. Love your channel.

[@nekoleamber]

You are the sweetest, Paula! Thank you so much! xo

[@ambersm6986]

She really is.

[@elissabecker457]

Thank you for making this feel like a great option, not THE option. Trying to figure out what is best for my baby isn’t easy when there’s so much mom shaming one way or the other!

[@nekoleamber]

+Elissa Becker I TOTALLY agree!! Us moms can do SO much better in supporting one another. You do what’s best for you and your family and forget the rest. 💜 You’re doing an awesome job, mama. You’ve got this! 😊

[@mythicalcandyfactory]

Finally someone saying something different and beneficial. Thank you!!

[@nekoleamber]

Thank you!!

[@abberdailmarie4887]

I know I'm off topic, but, your eyebrows are perfect!

[@nekoleamber]

Abby Orr 😂😂😂😂 this made my day! Thanks Abby! 😘

[@sanaliaquat8524]

true she is attractive also

[@zowia4134]

Abby Orr you are 100% right and I agree with you.

[@carlosm809]

How would you manage if you take your baby to day care? Continue with bottle until baby is home? Awesome video, thank you!

[@may-rcont7491]

Thanks for your time an amazing information. For how long I may steam the veggies .. I am getting so confusing about the right texture 😩

[@kaylasypherd9501]

This video was exactly what I was looking for to show my husband who has some reservations about BLW and its safety!

[@koteto89]

What are you putting on the veggies before rinsing them with water? Super helpful video otherwise. Thank you!

[@rosebeauty2849]

Omg thank you so much for that video. My baby is 9 months and I’m still scared to give him solids because he did that gagging noise and I thought he was choking so I was scared to try again. But after watching this I’m going to go at it again. Thank you! I’m surprised my doctor never spoke about this!

[@teenafilosa6391]

I'm so with you. I'm starting at 9months too. shes been ready, but I'm the scared one. lol

[@jessicagomez4328]

This is so relaxing to watch. The other videos on BLW I’ve watched have had me scared but you’ve changed my mind and can’t wait for when my little girl is ready to eat solids. Side note. Your eyebrows are perfect and so is your precious baby boy. ❤️

[@nekoleamber]

Thank you! Xx

[@celestenu02]

This is the best baby led weaning video i've seen so far. Thank you so so much. Will probably do this with my baby. You've gained a new subscriber. :)

[@nekoleamber]

Thank you SO much for the compliment! :) Welcome!!

[@annikapatel5449]

I agree. I've seen many terrible weaning vids and this was one a breath of fresh air!

[@nicoya_beauty]

Same! Subscribing now!

[@allisonbiederman9594]

Thank you for this video. What are you using to wash the veggies?

[@ambreenrajkotwala1807]

Great video and fantastic information. Question: So how did you prepare the veggies. It looks like there are grill marks?

[@sujatha9713]

Yes it was not mentioned....

[@daishab]

You dont know how much ease you just gave me with this amazing video! Subscribed! This was magic

[@nekoleamber]

+Daisha Blaylock Thank you!!🙏🏽😁 I am so glad to hear this!! 💜

[@Hoshiful]

I started BLW with my baby at 6 months old because he didn't want to eat pure at all so I gave him so time and experienced with food by his own hands and at 9 months he started eating his pure like nothing. BLW is a very nice way to introduce food to babies.

[@alicec2830]

Thanks for the helpful video, it helps that your baby is adorable

[@ohsobo]

Thanks for showing the preparation too! I never cooked broccoli before and didn’t know how to prepare or cut raw broccoli So I always got the frozen because it’s already small lol. Sounds silly but this is the first time I’ve seen someone cut it.

[@courtneywingate2683]

Did I miss how to good the veggies? They looked grilled, but just wanted to double check how they were cooked/steamed or raw. Thanks for the information. Great video!

[@Kobinhim]

Wow, this was the most incredible video. I have a 6 MO and feel like I've tried a million purees and really do not enjoy it...neither does my 6 MO. I think I am going to start BLW and your video gave me the confidence. I would love any other tips and trips for shopping and prepping. Thanks!

[@nekoleamber]

This makes me so happy! I hope all is going well! 💜

[@nikolmckail3263]

Your videos are always so ordered, clear and well researched (and you present all topics with a great, open personality and flare). Thank you! Keep on keeping on. I'm a proud and grateful subscriber! - and I'm loving, learning... and laughing! Tick!! 🤗😍😂

[@nekoleamber]

Nikol! You are so sweet!! Thank you for your kind comment. Love that you are a fellow name-mate with unique spelling hehe. xo

[@medinacogo2797]

Fantastic video!! Curious did you pre cook these vegetables before giving it to him?? And also till what age did you do this? Looking forward for more videos like this and what you feed your little one. Thanks in advance

[@DescribeNormal]

So helpful! My baby was coughing a lot when I gave him solid food and i (stupidly and not knowingly wrongly) pulled it out with my finger cos I thought he was choking! Very informative about the gag reflex, this put me off baby led but after seeing this video I feel a bit more confident! Thank you! Subscribed!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

This is so interesting. I’ve not heard of baby led waening. I would be a little hesitant to try some of these foods. New thoughts. New techniques. Thanks for sharing.

[@jennybrent462]

Thank you for this info. You have a beautiful baby!

[@deirdresandhu1461]

Hello I was wondering how well cooked are the vegetables? And do you give raw vegetables also? Many thanks

[@brinda654]

What method of cooking?? And How long?

[@nicolewellmaker2646]

Your son is so perfect 😍 what an angel !

[@nekoleamber]

Thank you!! 💜💜

[@elizabethvaughn5694]

I thought you were going to twice as many opportunities to throw it off the table 😂 I LOVE your videos. And your baby is so so so sweet ❤ ugh

[@nekoleamber]

+Elizabeth Vaughn Hahaha! That too! 😉 Thank you SO much! You are so sweet 💗

[@maisoonmoaaz7019]

Can you do another video on what kinds of food to give to the baby at different ages .. what to cook and what not to and stuff like that

[@nekoleamber]

Hi again! The book gives some suggestions as to which foods are good. It isn't quite in depth enough to squeeze a video out of, but they do have a separate book that is all about the food to use with B.L.W.. I haven't read it, but if I do, I will be happy to update the video! If you google Baby Led Weaning, it should come up.

[@firsttimemommy5379]

I kept hearing the term baby led weaning. But didn’t know what it meant. Thankfully, I know now and incorporate it together with puréed feeding. BLW is working out so well now, although it’s wasn’t like this at the beginning. For any moms, I’d say hang in there. Introduce him or her to different foods and see which they like ❤️

[@sketchergirl7]

Do u steam the veggies before giving to baby? I think I saw grill marks on them. Can u clarify for your subs? I had heard that most veggies needed to be steamed to help with digestion. Thanks! Great video!

[@rachelwebster3161]

Lovely video. However I'm not convinced that a baby decides to spit out what they don't feel safe with in their mouths?

[@jaileneramos8411]

Rachel Webster they do sometimes

[@kittykat981]

Hence why so many end up in the ER for choking. Leave a kid to their own devices and they kill themselves.

[@ChoirNerd77]

This has been so helpful for me, thank you!

[@hpa3366]

Hi there just wondering how well cooked the foods should be? Thanks

[@09dcast]

curious about this as well

[@Maria-ol4rm]

Helpful video! I'm a new clueless mom and want to try this! Did you boil the veggies before giving to baby and made it real soft??

[@MissAmberRenee15]

My sons name is Kai too! My baby boy is seven months tomorrow and I’m looking into this for him!

[@WitchiestWitch]

This is such a brilliant overview of the Baby Led Weaning concept - I'm now off to buy the book to find out more.

[@lesliesanchez9103]

My babygirl is 7 months and I have such a fear of her choking . She did great with purees but I know she's ready for dinner foods I'm just a nervous first time Mommy lol. What foods would you recommend to start with?

[@helenefollesdal479]

This is so helpful! Thank you for creating the video! And your baby is just the cutest!!

[@csc4lyfe09]

This is super helpful. We're just starting our BLW journey 😊.

[@dvalencia124]

Very informative and a cute lil helper to boot. It's been 8 years since I last did blw so i'm just refreshing my memory. Thanks for the info!

[@purple22615]

Would It work to offer both puree and whole foods? I'm concerned about my baby not getting enough iron from baby lead weaning. Your little guy is just so adorable. Great video, very informative!

[@damarisbran6879]

Monique Dillon yes! I do this with my baby and works out perfectly😊

[@whoisterror]

That's good, I offer puree so my baby can use the spoon, and pieces of food so she can practice grasping. Your baby should still be breast or formula fed to get what he needs in terms of iron and real nutrients

[@BrittneyLewis19]

I was just introduced to this idea today at my last babies 4 month appointment. Thank you for the education, I'm so excited to do this with my baby! It all totally makes sense too 😁

[@wholecodes431]

How can I convince myself that my son might bite a big chunk and try to swallow it and he will be okay? Any advise please ? Thank you so much for great tips on what veggies to introduce :))

[@Carlenmay]

Your baby is way too cute!

[@MO-rp5kd]

Hi! What did you use to wash the produce ? Also did you steam the veggies?

[@glamourinc]

I'm pregnant with my first child. I absolutely love your channel and will be following all your videos throughout my babies growth. Your son is so adorable by the way.

[@nekoleamber]

Congratulations!!!! Thank you so much for your support! Xx

[@vivianapuskas7026]

Hi I found your video very didactic. I am moving to try this method because my 8 month old baby dosen't want to eat the food that I offered with my hand. But I am still trying to figure out what kind of foods I should offered. I thought the food has to be soft but I saw you gave raw celery which is hard. So I guess it is fine. And thank you for the information bc I was so scared that if my baby dosen't swallow some food, he is going to be undernourished.

[@estreitta]

How did you prepare the food? Is see grill marks did you grill everything versus steam?

[@meiulica]

Normally when you start solids with your baby you are advised to introduce a new food every 3-4 days and one food/ingredient per meal so you can see if baby has any allergies or intolerances. But this way, if you give him 3 types of veggies how can you tell?

[@ReBaneMax]

I had this same question

[@nickilanin6954]

Awesome video!

[@maleekachin]

your eyebrows are everything! wow

[@nekoleamber]

+Maleeka Chin Thank you!!! 😘💜

[@peoplenoodlesoup]

This is a great video, I have come across other videos of yours on my motherhood journey. My son is 4 months now and my husband is concerned about chocking with LED feeding. I am going to show him your video.

[@KK-li1lw]

Awesome, thank you for this. Not only was this video informative but you're stunning (as is your son)!

[@nekoleamber]

Aw! Thank you so much! Xx

[@LauraCatella]

Great video!! Which high chair are you using?? Looks perfect

[@nekoleamber]

Thank you!! The high chair is called the tripp traps chair by Stokke.

[@tanessabradley4515]

You mentioned celery is great for teething babies. Does your son have teeth in this video? My son is 7 months old and does not have any teeth. I am very interested in BLW for him as I’m already feeding him purée.

[@parttimeangel325]

You have BEAUTIFUL skin!

[@moosh1moosh1da]

Also I saw that you washed the veggies you fed your baby .. but are you supposed to cook/steam them before giving them to the baby?

[@khalidaa1731]

I have the same question

[@nekoleamber]

I pinned a comment on this video (look for the first comment on this video) but yes I cooked them all with the exception of the celery 😊

[@nicolereadstarot]

Do you have a video of all the different options or how to prepare food? Someone suggested apples but my twins only have 2 teeth each, isn't it too hard?

[@marianavaldezcoach]

Great video and your baby is absolutely adorable!!

[@xiasmith3526]

Best video! I appreciate this so much!

[@HeyItzMrsSn0w]

What are you washiung the outside of the veggies with? I saw you use some kind of soap>?

[@citizenm9590]

this was great video, how many month is your kid in this video?

[@nekoleamber]

Thank you! 6 months!

[@YoursTrulyLara]

Do you slightly boil any of the hard veggies first?

[@sachaabreu4704]

And I saw that you washed everything with what? Plz

[@vvjfjj8325]

Maybe it's vinegar

[@micahholman8539]

Omg he’s adorable! Thank you! So informative and helpful😌

[@susanromero9729]

Your video is very informative! I loved it! Thank you

[@nekoleamber]

Thank you so much!!

[@adriannminton7036]

Our son will be 6 months old in 2 weeks and over been wracking my brain over what organic brand is best, what food to start with, how much cereal etc. Etc...this just helped me alot! Our son had shown major signs of wanting to start solids. He reaches for our food, he eyes it and gets upset when we begin eating. I'm so grateful for this video, I'll definitely be subscribing. But did you give your son oatmeal cereal at all? Like maybe let him play around with it and eat it? Or did you just start out with big cuts of veggies and fruits?

[@nekoleamber]

Hi Adriann! Thank you so much for the kind words! I didn't give any purees. Just straight to the stick shaped foods and chunks of goodness. You certainly can do oatmeal cereals though! You can even incorporate foods with the oatmeal. Stick shaped foods that he can grasp and use to dip into the oatmeal. Or better yet, let him stick his hands in and get messy! That was the hardest for me hahaha. But remember that this is also part of their sensory development as well. Different textures, flavors, colors, etc are all great! Most important is that the foods are healthy. I hope this helps!

[@mirandaliu6131]

Hello, Do you steam the veggies? How do you cook them? Thanks

[@nicolereadstarot]

What are you washing the veggies with?

[@snsnj7180]

Thank you 😊

[@timewiththetaylors1413]

my baby is 5 months and im really doing a lot of research on baby led weaning! so im guessing you softened these, the broccoli and zucchini before giving it to him? did you just bake them in the oven or on the stove in a skillet?

[@katnal72211]

What were you using to wash the vegetables with?

[@magsmon7648]

Hello. May I ask if you gave the veggies raw or you blanched it.

[@TheFarterzyd]

Very useful! I am trying not to make the same mistake I made with my almost 3 years son. I wish I had tried this before, he wouldn't need feeding therapy now.😪

[@natashageils6538]

Great video, very helpful. Were the foods cooked?

[@nekoleamber]

Yes! Baked the sweet potatoes around 450 for about 45 min or so, grilled the veggies on a foreman grill for about 3 or 4 minutes. Xx

[@maumitasyed8631]

Great video! When you first started did your baby have any constipation? If so, how did you combat that?

[@danielasanchez-wolf6031]

My baby is 4 months in 2 weeks, can I start BLW at 4 months? She isn’t sitting unsupported yet but she’s always hungry which makes me want to start BLW. Currently, She’s drinking 5oz every 5 hours. Love your KZbin channel and IG

[@Mandy-rx7rq]

In the UK here, weening starts at 6 months old.

[@zairahk8110]

Sorry .... what do you call the cutter you used for the sweet potatoes?

[@sierrajayne1971]

Great video! Thank you.

[@chinksballesteros762]

Hi..i have a 4mos old right now and planning to do BLW when shes ready to eat solids. I noticed you washed your veges with something. May I know what that was, and where to buy it? Thanks.

[@beatrizorozconieves869]

Hi! How did you prepare the vegetables?

[@georgemcnally4473]

Thanks for uploading the video - very simple, straightforward and reassuring, just the kind of thing needed for a first time parent such as myself.

[@红色的浩克]

Your boy is sooooo cute! Thanks for the info for BLW too !

[@73stepone]

thank you for sharing! your baby is adorable.

[@nekoleamber]

Thank you!

[@MuzzzicRoxxx]

I know Im late, but my question is: every american guide says its just for fun and to develop the process of eating, but I thought(also every guidein europe says this) that after 6m they NEED other ‘nutrients’ besides what they get from breastmilk. My question is how do they get it while they eat themselves, cus they dont get in the amount they would with pureed food. Also did you feed Kai cereals or other things besides fruits/veg? Love your videos, best info outthere!

[@nekoleamber]

Iron is a big nutrient that needs to be introduced around 6 months. We cooked our food in a cast iron skillet whenever possible and included iron rich foods like eggs, beef, etc. Even the small amounts they consume help and your kiddo is progressively learning how to consume more and more food with consistent practice. I did not offer cereals to start. Just plopped the foods on his tray when he hit all the readiness signs! I’ll be doing a live tomorrow on readiness signs if you want more info on that! Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot 💜

[@jenkinsfamilyco]

Such a great and informative video!❤️

[@_ojosdegato]

Such a cutie!

[@piasb8398]

Your baby is adorable!!

[@nekoleamber]

+Pia Boquien Thank you!! 💗

[@bookishgiraffe8905]

Thank you so much for this! We plan to start BLW next month when our daughter is 6 months old. This was incredibly helpful! 💜

[@nekoleamber]

Yayy!! So glad to hear this! :) Thank you for your feedback!

[@AkilahsWorld]

Does the broccoli make them gassy?

[@sineysanchez3998]

Your baby is so cute

[@aurapt1296]

Did you cook them or just wash & cut the vegetables?

[@sujatha9713]

Should we give raw food or steamed/ cooked.. please clarify

[@Darkroomkat]

Thanks for this helpful vid. My boy looks similar to yours, so very cute 💖 Are the veggies steamed or grilled, except for the celery? Did you try rice cereal or just fruit/veg? How many times a day do you do this with him?

[@garimasrivastava5530]

Hi, are these veggies boiled or just washed nd given ??