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Baby-led weaning : the essential guide to introducing solid foods and helping yo
Rapley, Gill
Adult Nonfiction 649.3 R 2010
Rapley, Gill
Adult Nonfiction 649.3 R 2010
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| Contents | Page |
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| Preface | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. xiii |
| 1 - What Is Baby-Led Weaning? | p. 1 |
| What is Weaning? | p. 1 |
| Why BLW is Different | p. 2 |
| Why BLW Makes Sense | p. 4 |
| When Should a Baby Start Solids? | p. 5 |
| Why Is Some Baby Food Labeled as Suitable from Four Months? | p. 9 |
| Baby-Led Weaning Isn't New | p. 11 |
| A Brief History of Feeding Babies | p. 11 |
| The Trouble with Spoon-Feeding | p. 14 |
| The Benefits of BLW | p. 20 |
| Are There Any Disadvantages? | p. 28 |
| 2 - How Does Baby-Led Weaning Work? | p. 30 |
| Growing Skills | p. 30 |
| Baby-Led Weaning and Breast-feeding | p. 35 |
| The Motivation to Feed | p. 37 |
| Needing Extra Nutrients | p. 39 |
| Moving Away from Milk Feedings | p. 40 |
| Developing the Ability to Chew | p. 41 |
| The "Window of Opportunity" | p. 43 |
| Eating Enough but Not Too Much: Learning Appetite Control | p. 44 |
| Won't He Choke? | p. 46 |
| Do Babies Really Know What They Need to Eat? | p. 50 |
| Q&A | p. 52 |
| 3 - Getting Started | p. 62 |
| Preparing for BLW | p. 62 |
| When to "Eat" | p. 63 |
| Finger Food | p. 66 |
| Improving Coordination | p. 67 |
| Offering Rather Than Giving | p. 69 |
| How Much Food to Offer | p. 70 |
| Having a Clean Plate | p. 73 |
| Rejecting Food | p. 74 |
| Helping Your Baby to Learn | p. 75 |
| Dealing with Frustration | p. 77 |
| Allowing Enough Time | p. 78 |
| No Pressure | p. 79 |
| Eating Together | p. 79 |
| Expect Mess | p. 83 |
| Equipment | p. 86 |
| The Secrets of Successful BLW | p. 90 |
| Q&A | p. 92 |
| 4 - First Foods | p. 95 |
| Basic Principles | p. 95 |
| Foods to Avoid | p. 96 |
| Allergy Triggers | p. 102 |
| Fat | p. 105 |
| Fiber | p. 105 |
| Adapting Food in the Early Months | p. 106 |
| Dips and Dippers | p. 113 |
| Breakfast | p. 114 |
| Easy Snacks and Food on the Move | p. 117 |
| Desserts | p. 118 |
| Q&A | p. 119 |
| 5 - After the Early Days | p. 129 |
| Progressing at Your Baby's Pace | p. 129 |
| Adventurous Taste Buds | p. 131 |
| Learning About Textures | p. 135 |
| Runny Foods | p. 137 |
| Feast and Famine | p. 138 |
| Your Baby's Diaper | p. 139 |
| Eating Enough: Learning to Trust Your Baby | p. 141 |
| Telling You She's Had Enough | p. 144 |
| Food Fads | p. 146 |
| Drinks | p. 148 |
| Dropping Milk Feedings | p. 150 |
| Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner-Plus Snacks | p. 154 |
| 6 - Baby-Led Weaning and Family Life | p. 157 |
| Maintaining a Baby-Led Approach | p. 157 |
| Silverware | p. 158 |
| Cups | p. 162 |
| Table Manners | p. 163 |
| Eating Out | p. 165 |
| Self-Service | p. 169 |
| Bribes, Rewards, and Punishments | p. 171 |
| Avoiding the Emotional Battleground | p. 173 |
| Going Back to Work | p. 176 |
| 7 - A Healthy Diet for Everyone | p. 182 |
| The Importance of Healthy Eating | p. 182 |
| Knowing the Basics | p. 185 |
| Variety is the Spice of Life! | p. 186 |
| Junk Food | p. 188 |
| Vegetarians and Vegans | p. 189 |
| Getting the Best Out of the Food You Buy | p. 190 |
| A Basic Guide to Nutrients | p. 192 |
| Did You Know? | p. 196 |
| 8 - Troubleshooting | p. 200 |
| Conclusion | p. 219 |
| Appendix 1 - The Story of Baby-Led Weaning | p. 221 |
| Appendix 2 - Basic Rules for Food Safety | p. 223 |
| References | p. 227 |
| Photo Credits | p. 229 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 231 |
| Index | p. 233 |
| About the Authors | p. 239 |
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