Spoons and Solids: The Ultimate Guide to Baby-Led Weaning That Eliminates Rules, Fear, and Stress

by Jocelyn Goodwin

There's no right way to be a parent. Your baby is unique, just like you, and this means that what works for one child might not work for another. The key lies in finding a balanced approach that encourages healthy eating. For many parents, baby-led weaning is the answer, but how can you make this method work for you without taking up hours of your day? With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll take the guesswork out of the weaning process. Rather than trying to follow strict rules that are unrealistic for the modern parent, you'll discover how to simplify and streamline the weaning process for you and your baby. Many parents fret over the transition to purees and solid foods—they worry about choosing the right types of foods, serving healthy meals, and above all, preparing foods correctly to reduce the risk of choking. But it doesn't have to be this way... In fact, weaning can be something that's just as enjoyable for you as it is for your baby. With simple tips and tricks, you will learn how to approach baby-led weaning like pro, help your child develop healthy eating habits from the very beginning, and turn weaning into a process that's fun for the entire family. Say goodbye to the picture-perfect parent you see on social media, and discover an approach that embraces the reality of being a busy parent . Here is just a fraction of what you will discover in Spoons and Solids : And much more. You don't need to drive yourself crazy preparing complicated meals each day or stressing about your baby's nutritional needs. With baby-led weaning, you can take the techniques and practices that work best for you and create a plan that makes weaning simple and stress-free. Don't spend another minute feeling confused, misinformed, or anxious about weaning—tailor your approach to your own needs, let your baby take the lead, and discover the joys that weaning can bring.

172 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2021

Reviews

[Jeremy Perrotta · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first weaning book that actually helped! - and I have read them all. This book is not just about the basics; it goes into detail and is highly informative. It gave me the confidence to wean my baby with a mixture of both, and it was a happy, relaxed and exciting experience due to this book! It was the only weaning book that was simple, easy to follow, and anticipated all my questions. Particularly useful was the guidance on the size of solid foods, lists of ideal solid foods broken down by age, and meal plans. It was nice to know what I should be offering every meal. Hands down the best money I spent because it made weaning enjoyable and fun for us.

[Barbara Eames · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was just what I was looking for. I didn't want just recipes (although it does have some easy three-ingredient recipes that I have used); I wanted to know all the nitty-gritty of how to cut food, how big, what shape, what a plate should look like, how to balance the meal (protein/fruit or veg/carbs) when to introduce different textures, etc. Literally, this book has it all and gave me the practical tools I needed to be confident.

If you want your baby to become an independent eater and have fun in the process, then this is your book. I highly, highly recommend it!

[Alison Dunkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book to help me incorporate solids and purees. The stress of BLW on social media is real.

[Joshua Rex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful guide to introducing a baby to solid food. Overemphasizes the idea that the baby should lead the way, but appreciated the recipe guides. More order is probably needed than what the author advocates. I wouldn’t let my child throw food on the floor just so they don’t have a “negative association” with food.