Baby Led Weaning Part 1. - What is it?
01/11/22 • 7 min
What exactly is baby led weaning, and how to make it happen? In this 3 episode series, Dr. Amy breaks down the concepts behind baby led weaning (compared to traditional introduction of solid foods), exactly how to apply it, and some thoughts on how you can make the process your own.
Since baby led weaning has become more and more popular, the phrase has become confusing for many families as it seems to encompass many different concepts - timing, food choices, methods, etc. In this first episode of the series, Dr. Amy focuses on just defining the concept of baby led weaning, as well as the possible benefits associated with it.
What exactly is baby led weaning, and how to make it happen? In this 3 episode series, Dr. Amy breaks down the concepts behind baby led weaning (compared to traditional introduction of solid foods), exactly how to apply it, and some thoughts on how you can make the process your own.
Since baby led weaning has become more and more popular, the phrase has become confusing for many families as it seems to encompass many different concepts - timing, food choices, methods, etc. In this first episode of the series, Dr. Amy focuses on just defining the concept of baby led weaning, as well as the possible benefits associated with it.
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, and the founder of Kinder Digital Pediatric Clinic. To learn more about getting personalized care for your child from your own pediatrician like Dr. Amy, visit Kinder's website for a free consultation, and find Kinder on Instagram @kinder.pediatrics.
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy for more tips and ideas, and to submit questions for future episodes.
For a full transcript of this episode and to find out more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com.
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Baby Led Weaning Part 2. - Timing
In part 2 of the Baby Led Weaning series, Dr. Amy discusses the ideal timing to start introducing solid foods to babies.
The guidelines can sometimes be confusing: 4 months? 6 months? Since every baby is unique, Dr. Amy believes it's important to have a working understanding of optimal timing by knowing which readiness signs to watch for, thereby finding the best time for YOUR baby.
We will cover
- Readiness signs for trying solid foods
- What to expect when initially trying
- How to navigate foods vs. milk, when to wean?
- How to know you are on the right track
- Important goal-posts in the transition from milk-based to food-based diet
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Dr. Amy is a board certified pediatrician, and the founder of Kinder Digital Pediatric Clinic. To learn more about getting personalized care for your child from your own pediatrician like Dr. Amy, visit Kinder's website for a free consultation, and find Kinder on Instagram @kinder.pediatrics.
Follow Dr. Amy on Instagram @askdoctoramy for more tips and ideas, and to submit questions for future episodes.
For a full transcript of this episode and to find out more, please visit www.askdoctoramy.com.
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