If you do baby led weaning- probably dumb questions from a first time mama - August 2023 Babies | Forums | What to Expect (2024)

1) no, she needs to have eaten each ingredient separately before. Same as purees.

2) taco seasoning or any prepackaged seasoning is a no for me because it contains salt and preservatives. Baby can have any kind of spice or seasoning but not salt or sugar. We’ve been doing BLW since 6 months and baby is starting to try our meals but I don’t salt them. I don’t salt the pasta water, I don’t salt the meatballs, I don’t salt the chicken or the veggies, until I have served her portion. Then I salt. Or I salt everyone’s plate. It’s only about 4 months of not salting food so it’s not a big deal for us.

3) yes! But make sure the floor is clean and then scoop it back up to her plate.

ftm but used to be a private nanny for many different families ☺️ first year is basically exploring food especially taste, allergies and texture

You can give multiple different things. For example I gave her mashed potatoes, Brokkoli and salmon - if she were to have a reaction most likely fish since that’s an allergen. I tried to do foods that are not known for significant reactions with foods that might be. If there was a reaction I would re-introduce everything on that plate separate to see but so far nothing ☺️ used to do that technique with other kids.

Don’t put salt or pepper, if seasoning for example ratatouille I put herbs in it (basil, thyme..) I would cook the ratatouille and then take some out for her and put salt & pepper in after, same with all the other foods :)

I have this picture of foods maybe it helps, I haven’t checked but she pretty much had everything, except nuts, the other fish and meats, on that list. The ones with the Red Cross are highly allergic

1. I give a variety unless it’s a common allergen. So I know shes ok with toast so when I did peanut butter I put it on toast. Same with eggs, we just did omelette strips by themselves to begin with but generally speaking I just give a variety of foods each meal. I’d be happy to give pasta, beef and sauce together

2. We leave salt out of our food too if we’re giving it to her ( or separate her bit then add it to ours after) - if I have tacos I make my own mix and don’t include salt.. spices are fine though.

3. Yes, definitely still classes as a meal. Part of the fun with blw is getting stuck in and having a feel and understanding what happens if you squidge it, drop it, wave it about etc.. that’s all part of the sensory experience so don’t worry if not much makes it inside.