Purees vs. Baby-Led Weaning (BLW): Which Method is Right for You?

When introducing solids, there are two main philosophies: traditional spoon-feeding with purees and Baby-Led Weaning (BLW). The best choice is the one that fits your family and your baby.

Traditional Spoon-Feeding (Purees)
This method involves feeding your baby smooth purees with a spoon.

• Pros: Control over intake, less messy initially, easy to include iron.
• Cons: More prep time, may delay chewing skills.

Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)
BLW skips purees, offering soft, finger-sized pieces of whole foods for babies to feed themselves.

• Pros: Promotes motor skills, encourages self-regulation, baby eats with the family.
• Cons: Can be very messy, concerns about choking, harder to track intake.

Which is right for you?
There is no single correct answer. Many families use a combination of both methods. The most important thing is creating a positive, stress-free feeding environment.