How to Start Baby Led Weaning at 6 Months | BLW Meals + 6 Month Baby Update

[@BethGraceMoore]

PS - Jude still has NO teeth! You don’t need any teeth to start BLW :) Also, I’ve linked everything I’ve mentioned in the description including the starting solids course, high chair, plates we use, etc for anyone getting started! 🥰

[@chels10902]

I've noticed it is a BIG misconception that babies need teeth to do BLW! we started at 6m with my baby and she didn't get any teeth until 14m! She did great 😊

[@lifeandmore1426]

my baby is 7 months old today, no teeth yet but i know that he doesn't need teeth for blw. but he cannot sit yet on his own. can i start blw already?thanks

[@tagri07]

@@lifeandmore1426 as far as I know the baby must be able to sit at least with a bit of support to start blw or any kind of food other than milk...

[@Forshizzle1987]

You’re giving your baby quite a few things for the first time together- if they have a reaction you won’t know which food it was. When introducing foods - do them one at a time. My LO had a rash after kiwi for the first time but we knew straight away as it was the only new thing she’d had.

[@Newly_Papabear]

Me and my wife are expecting in Oct, and I’ve been watching many vids but I noticed that BLW is a tough stage because I know we will have constant anxiety but we also did take child CPR from infant to children so that’s always a bonus and would 100000% recommend

[@kerriflanagan7075]

This video was so helpful. My baby is 7 months old and we started solids last month. Also had so many fears of what she can and cant eat. Sometimes she just doesnt want to eat a meal because she is full from breastmilk and then I stress when she skips a meal that shes not getting in what she should. This video and reading comments by other mommies made me feel more relaxed

[@skaurx26]

I’m having a frozen embryo transfer tomorrow. Looking at your little baby, i am so excited and so happy ! I can’t wait to take care of my own baby

[@princessteys22]

How did it go?❤ so excited for you

[@skaurx26]

@@princessteys22 it went perfectly! I’m 14 week pregnant currently 🥹

[@amyers142]

how’s it going now? x

[@skaurx26]

@@amyers142 25 weeks currently! All testing and ultrasounds have been normal so far. He’s already kicking me 😭😅

[@EastElbow]

I hope things are going well for you still and you have your beautiful little one in your arms.

[@taraleasure]

This is so helpful! I have a 7mo old and we have been doing BLW for about a month but not nearly as much as I would like to. It's hard to include her in our meal times because they are always during her naps. My husband also works in ministry so we're very busy with youth group, life group, church, meeting with people, etc. Right now I've only been able to give her solids a few times a week as it's been hard to make it a routine. Mom guilt is real but this was so helpful and encouraging to see.

[@BethGraceMoore]

Totally get that - the ministry busyness is real haha. We've skipped some days too and that's totally fine! Sometimes I just offer a mum mum cracker at the table while he's sitting with us when I don't have time for the full ordeal... BLW clean up is intense 🤪

[@victoria0550]

I am a first time mom to a 7 month old and have been trying babyled weaning but have been so lost…this is definitely the most helpful video I’ve seen so far

[@BethGraceMoore]

Aw I'm so glad!!

[@MatteaCasadio]

Perfect timing! My little one just turned 6 months and I've been so fearful to do the BLW route, and have only been giving her purees but this video was super helpful! 😊 Thanks Beth! 🤍

[@taylorgrace372]

I'm confused. In one clip (9:18)you're about to introduce I think 3 new foods at once including the peanut butter? Wouldn't you want to introduce one at a time giving at least 3 days in between? What if there's some sort of reaction... how would you know what caused a reaction if you're giving all of those new foods at once? Or are those foods you're showing going to be given one at a time every 3 days?

[@ericagoehring1089]

We follow the motto "food before one is just for fun" in order to prioritize breastmilk. We go super slow, but BLW has been great for our kids. MOST of my five kids are great eaters. 😂 Our number 4 broke the mold in many ways, including being our only picky eater! This is my favorite phase of babyhood. It is so fun to see little ones find new favorites.

[@LLAML]

False, they need iron which breast milk is low on starting at 6 months... also need zinc which is low in best milk

[@Aphilla4]

I'm also about to take apart his babybay maxi and holding back tears. Time flew too fast. Just wanted to say thank you for introducing me to the babybay. It was one of my VERY favourite purchases for my baby. Its beautiful and so well made. Love that it rolls around. Its expensive but I felt great putting my money into a company that I believe in and not made in china. I'm jealous that yours still looks light/white, mine has sliiiiiightly yellowed from the sun exposure in our bedroom (we do get a lot of light). For anyone considering the babybay bassinet, just DO IT!

[@MsOnesandy]

It was helpful to see how you prepared the foods and the different types of foods that can be introduced. And the app recommendation is helpful. But I do think that a single allergen should be introduced for 3-5 days before introducing another allergen. It is more likely that if they are going to have an allergic reaction that they would have it on the second or third time of eating a food.

[@DianaMendoza-lm3kv]

Video starts at 3:50

[@garybale781]

THANK YOU!

[@LifewithLych]

Thanks for this video, it is so helpful. My baby is now 4 months and this video is a good prep for when we begin BLW.

[@elizabethflagler431]

Anaphylaxis happens after the second or third exposure mama! Never from the first! Thanks for this helpful video, starting BLW and puree mix for my baby this week!

[@karenr5870]

Good point with having the phone near by when feeding

[@jessicakoppers1121]

I love the happy healthy eaters course! I had seen your daughters BLW videos when I was pregnant and was so happy you suggested it cause now we are starting off so much more confident with my 6 month old 🥰 also our little boy has been the same with reflex and development!! Tummy time was so hard and now he loves to roll around on his belly and is starting to do so much movement without spit up 🙌❤

[@DIANA11310]

Thanks for such a helpful video! Solid starts is definitely the GOAT!

[@misssellisa]

We’ve been struggling to have tummy time (and honestly just being horizontal period!) with reflux too! Great to hear from someone on the other end to know we'll get there too 🤗

[@BethGraceMoore]

It's soooo tough. I thought for sure we'd experience some delays, and I was pleasantly surprised to see things shift so quickly! Happy to report the reflux has gotten better since introducing solids as well.

[@hannahcrowe6234]

I'd avoid kiwi and peanut butter in the same meal for intros as kiwi is not a common allergen but one that can be severe on the first exposure.

[@cheyenne1524]

This is so overwhelming! I hate cooking to and terrified of her choking

[@joeylynnwoodring2021]

Thank you for sharing this was so helpful. We’ve been doing baby led weaning for a few months now and my son eats so many foods! The solid starts app looks great and I can feel better with how I prepare and cut foods so he’s not gagging or choking. Such helpful tips, thank you! Good luck on your journey ❤

[@BethGraceMoore]

Amazing, that’s awesome! So glad you found it helpful! 🤍

[@bekahstairs]

I feel like you definitely hit on all the good stuff!!

[@bethanyorison3663]

This was soooooo helpful! I’m starting solids in a few months and will definitely be referring back to this video!

[@sindysalazar6227]

What is the orange seeds on the container? When you show chia.

[@danashaynyuk425]

I would love a video of some meal ideas for babies!!

[@swttuth0329]

What do you do with the leftover food?

[@jt999ify]

This is great. Thank you so much for posting/sharing. Question re the bread - do you break off/freeze pieces for baby, then thaw in time for meals? And you specifically serve crusty pieces? Thanks!

[@rosiebrown7241]

I loved this Thankyou! How do you do baby led if you’re out and about? Especially as they get a bit older? Do you have snack boxes or heat things up? Also at what age do you introduce snacks like veggie sticks? Thankyou! ❤

[@BethGraceMoore]

I usually would pack something like baby friendly muffins with me, or at restaurants order sides like veggies and then still offer protein from my meal like chicken, beef etc. I also do love the mum mums for when we're out and with a high chair because they aren't messy and it's nice for baby still be able to participate at the table :) I don't think I offered consistent snacks until closer to 10/12 months. Just slowly introduced more meals over time!

[@ashloudon]

This is beyond helpful! ❤

[@nadzo91]

Hi there! How do you gauge if baby is ready to start having solids based on how well they’re able to sit unassisted? When placing my baby on the floor, he definitely is not able to bring himself to a seated position, and is only able to remain seated when I let go for like a second or 2. But, he has very good neck strength and is always on his tummy. He’s able to sit in a high chair though. Is it necessary that they can sit on the floor unassisted too before starting? He’s already 6.5 months now and I’ve just started him on purées because I’m nervous he’ll choke since he can’t sit on his own yet.

[@1991faithy]

THIS IS SO HELPFULL!! Thanks

[@Dugg124]

The bassinet might be worth it if you're in the USA or get it gifted, but to get it to Canada, its costs over $1,000!

[@BethGraceMoore]

It’s an investment for sure, but some people are paying almost $2000 CAD for the Snoo only to transition their babies out at 3 months 😂 so everyone is in a different position. I think if you know you’re planning on multiple babies and it’s your first or second, investing in a Babybay could definitely be worth it!

[@alisonmacky]

Where did you get your necklace from?

[@MommyBrielle]

Oh tks for info mommy keep healty

[@ninarechin2531]

Is there an actual list of the 100 foods before 1? If so please link.

[@cinthyadiaz7812]

Sorry, I’m a first time and super confused and need help on a question.. 😅 I thought we could I my feed them purées? And once they’re 8-9months introduce them to solids? Am I wrong? Or how does it work? I’m so confused Cant he choke on it the pieces are to big? Or no?

[@AbigailTurner-m4s]

Hi Beth, did you speak to your midwife about your milk supply dropping around your cycle time? Mine drops to almost nothing 2 weeks before my cycle starts and it takes a week or 2 to get back to normal. 😢

[@BethGraceMoore]

Hello! I did! I haven’t noticed the issue as much this time around as I did with my first baby - but at that point in time I told my family doctor + lactation consultant and ended up being prescribed domperidone for breast milk production. I tried all the natural remedies + power pumping before a period with no luck. The domperidone worked wonders and I just took it the week before my period to prevent the milk from drying up!

[@alizachowdhury7629]

Thank you 4r sharing.i struggling with my toddler coz I gave her pureed now she is not good eater she is so fussy eater..☹I'm regerting not interduceing her baby led weaning

[@BethGraceMoore]

It’s not your fault! It’s a misconception that BLW fully prevents picky eating 🫠 it can still happen either way - such a normal thing for toddlers to experience. It’s never too late to starting offering more variety but it can take time for sure!

[@alizachowdhury7629]

@@BethGraceMoore thank you for replying . I do it but it's so hard..💚

[@anacorreia3269]

The only thing I would disagree with would be giving 2 new foods in the same meal, eg kiwi and peanut butter. If he were to react you wouldn’t necessarily know what it was 😊

[@BethGraceMoore]

Totally comes down to what you’re comfortable with :) we aim for at least one fat source, one vitamin c source and one iron source per meal for variety. We always introduce the most common allergens one at a time (eggs, milk, nuts, soy, sesame, tree nuts, fish, crustacean, mustard, sulphites etc). I would use process of elimination if we noticed a reaction to something not considered one of the common allergens!

[@karenculver368]

I did blw with my first and now my second just started but I'm being nervous now bc he eats chunks of food

[@caseylahey7361]

❤❤❤where is your necklace from!??? ❤❤❤

[@mynuttyfamilyadventures]

Great ideas, thank you

[@nadiatr8731]

Isn't egg an allergic food which we introduce much much later?? I hear it for the first time that a 6 month baby eats egg...

[@jacintasalt8731]

Yes to the daily meals!

[@lizchurkin]

One thing I️ get scared is when they take too big of a bite. Is that normal and do you let him take control when that happens?

[@BethGraceMoore]

Yes, let them work it out! Our first did this and it was so freaky haha. It’s tempting to take it from their mouth but this can actually push the food further back and be more dangerous than letting them work on it themselves. Model what chewing looks like and give them the opportunity to spit it back out or chew + swallow. Most likely the gag reflex will kick in and they’ll end up spitting it out themselves. If your food passes the “squish test” (i.e you can squish it between your fingers easily) it’s safer for them to work on that bigger piece!

[@sharonanna6600]

Can Jude already sit up by himself? Just wondering because I guess that’s necessary for him to sit up the right way.

[@BethGraceMoore]

Yes, he’s sitting unassisted!

[@riannaherrerahodges573]

But how do you look so put together on a Saturday morning at 7am. I look like a zombie still at that time with my 6mo

[@jacintasalt8731]

Started our son on solids at 6 months and three months deep into it I’m running out of meal ideas…mainly because I’m bored of the meals I make for us adults.

[@BethGraceMoore]

I find that working off of the iron source, fat source, vitamin c source model has been so helpful when it comes to creating meals for the babies (and our family 😂). When you break it down by that list it’s easier to think up new foods that fit that category that you don’t necessarily eat often!

[@jacintasalt8731]

Thank you for the reply. That is a good idea.

[@ebalcos]

You already gave birth 6 months ago? 😱😱😱 time is flying 😩

[@BethGraceMoore]

No kidding!! 😩

[@letyourlightshine2727]

This is not for 6 months this is like for a 10 month babies don't have teeth

[@tanvipal2230]

Eating like animals 😅😅

[@vmofford]

Can you share how you got to only 1 night feed at 6 months whilst still breastfeeding? My baby is 6 months today and only sleeps 2 hours at a time once a night, and then is up every hour to feed back to sleep 🥲

[@victoriagrissom7161]

How I do it is nurse a lot during the day (like all the time) then we have a strict routine where I lay her down by 730pm after a bath and I nurse her to sleep then let her whine for 5 min at a time going in to burp or nurse her then leaving again and she sleeps all night until like 6am, sometimes wakes up for 1 feed at 3 but rarely. I will say babies are different because my first (also exclusively breastfed) never slept through the night. This girl does though and she sleeps on a floor mattress so I can nurse her to sleep. I think this time around I’m just not afraid to let her cry a little bit where with my first I didn’t let her. I also stick the routine no matter what. She won’t sleep though if I don’t nurse her a lot during the day.

[@rifatfarjan]

Thank you very much for this video.