O mankind! if ye have a doubt about the Resurrection, (consider) that We created you out of dust, than out of sperm, then out of a morsel of flesh, partly formed and partly unformed, in order that we may manifest ( Our Power) to you; and We cause whom We will to rest in the wombs for an appointed term, then do We bring you out as babes, then (foster you) that ye may reach your age of full strenght; and some of you are called to die and some are sent back to the feeblest old age, so that they know nothing after known (much). And (further), thou seest the earth barren and lifeless, but when We pour down rain on it, it is stirred (To life), it swells,and it puts forth every kind of beautiful growth in pairs. ( Surah al- Hajj, ayat 5, Qur'an)

This is a blog about my experiences and my opinions, that is not to say what you believe is wrong or that what you choose for you and your baby is not right. I mean no offence with my blog and if I do offend please do not be afraid to leave me a comment to indicate areas I might need to edit.

Saturday, 17 September 2011

baby led weaning: battle of the baby corn






Toys to distract and keep them happy





Food is fun! This is definitely the message baby led weaning carries.
Children today struggle with many things as they grow up that children of the past would not have even considered.
Children fight technology to get to play outside as the Internet has made their life more restricting by being very addictive and open to abuse.
Some fight with education, they either don't get the right education and this hinders them or they are put under immense pressure to perform before they are ready.
Some fight against the mould they are often taught to fit into as children ,terrible two's, early sexualisation, the media feeding them images of their idea of perfection.
This can all lead to a very stressed younger generation.
Isn't it great then that we can take the pressure and stress of eating, trying new things and conforming to society's idea of an eating schedule away from weaning?
Some children do not mind being spoon fed but so many parents battle with their children to eat up, try something, not spit it out or just to sit down for dinner. Baby led weaning makes food and time to eat more pleasurable for the child and feeder.
The pressure to eat up or eat a certain amount is taken away. No tricks of trains and aeroplanes have to be played to get baby to open up for the spoon. Baby is trusted to try what they like at the speed they are happy with. They can investigate what goes into their mouths before eating it which is very important in learning to understand and trust foods are good or not so nice. When being spoon fed this exploration is taken away and they often spit foods out to take a look which then upsets the feeder and causes stress.
Yes baby led weaning is messy, but only for a while. This doesn't mean spoon feeding is BAD, but why not give baby led a try you might like it.

We had baby corn, green beans and a slither of organic carrot cake. Guess which went down fastest!
Baby corn needs investigating more as his face screws up each time it touches his lips, but he is not giving up, he kept trying.
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