The article discusses the trend of baby-led weaning, a method where infants are given whole foods instead of being spoon-fed. Proponents believe this technique can help prevent picky eating and obesity. The author, a health reporter, explores their initial attempts to implement baby-led weaning with their son and shares the challenges faced, particularly with gagging and messiness. Ultimately, the experience reveals the confidence deficit many parents may feel when trying this increasingly popular feeding practice, especially with the escalating concerns over childhood nutrition.
By following this method, you can supposedly reduce the risk that your child will grow up to be a fussy eater or an obese adult.
Baby-led weaning also seemed somehow more natural and pure. It didn’t involve Big Baby Food.
Tentatively, he put the clump in his mouth. Within seconds, he gagged so hard that he threw up all over himself.
The process is called 'weaning' because as the baby eats more solids, they're supposed to drink progressively less breast milk or formula.
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