What Baby-Led Weaning Really Means — And Why It’s So Much More Than Skipping Purees.

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Let’s clear something up right away…

If you’ve been hearing that baby-led weaning (BLW) just means “don’t do purées” and “no spoons allowed”—I’m here to lovingly say: nope. That’s not the full story. That’s like saying motherhood is just diaper changes. Technically true, but wildly missing the magic.

BLW isn’t a strict set of rules.
It’s not a contest to see whose baby eats steak by 7 months.
And it’s definitely not just about ditching applesauce.

So what is baby-led weaning really about?

Let’s dig in. 💛

Baby-Led Weaning Is a Feeding Philosophy—Not a Food List

You’ve probably saved a few “100 first foods” lists (hi, same), and maybe even Googled “BLW vs. purées” at 3am with a baby snoozing on your chest. But here’s the scoop:

BLW isn’t about checking off kale and quinoa.
It’s about how your baby eats—not just what they eat.

At its heart, baby-led weaning is about self-feeding. That means your baby is the one picking up the food, bringing it to their mouth, exploring the tastes, textures, and yes—occasionally launching it across the room.