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5. Is Baby Led Weaning better than Spoon Feeding?


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In this episode, Rinie and Sanchita discuss the different approaches when it comes to starting solids. The pros and cons, do you have to follow one way, what are the fears that parents have when following baby led weaning and tips to transition to this approach whenever your ready. After this episode, you will be confident to give self-feeding a go with your child.

(00:00) Welcome

(4:26) What is baby led weaning?

(5:34) Our experience when starting solids

(9:29) Is baby led weaning a trend?

(12:40) What is the best approach when starting solids?

(16:14) Choking risks and safe finger foods

(19:46) Do babies need teeth to chew

(21:51) Why are purees so popular?

(22:48) How to handle the mess

(24:39) How to transition to baby led weaning

(27:03) What if my child doesn’t eat much with self feeding

(33:40) Top three tips for baby led weaning


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The Modern Indian ParentBy Rinie Gupta and Sanchita Daswani