Did you know that when introducing solids, you can skip purees altogether and feed baby the same food you eat? With baby-led weaning, your baby can feed themselves at the family table right from the start. Learn the benefits of this feeding approach, what foods to offer first & how to do so safely.

Vanessa Thornton, RD, CSP, is a registered dietitian with a master’s in nutrition from Boston University. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatrics and earned a certificate of training in obesity in pediatrics and adults. Vanessa completed her dietetic internship at a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine. She is a parent of two.

Vanessa Thornton, RD, CSP

What exactly is Baby-Led Weaning? And is it right for your family? This course dives deep into this new feeding philosophy, including what foods to offer first and how to do so safely. 

Baby-Led Weaning: A New Approach for Starting Solids

Priceless knowledge, Establishing healthy Eating habits and what to watch for A+++

I am learning a lot! Very educational 😊

Very helpful course! Wish there was a section on CPR since its so important for safety for BLW

Great fast course to get started on baby led weaning!

More images of food size and softness for different months to help mommas get a visual. Biggest fear is choking and we often ask ourself “is this right?”

The videos and the handouts with information are super great and easy to watch and use! I could mirror my phone on our tv and my husband and I could view the class while caring for our baby. Love that I can access the information again and again too. The class taught us the information we needed to know without having to read a book — let’s be honest, what news parents have time for that! Thank you for providing this class!

BLW is confusing to me as a first time mom. I know from my experience working in childcare how awesome it can be, and a lot of this information is just common sense but its so well designed and the PDFs are so handy, plus I learned more than I thought I would!

I really liked the video of Max eating and gagging so that I can recognize gagging vs choking

Excellent course!!! Highly recommend. Very informative, great videos of baby eating, very detailed and specific info

Clear and informative. Very happy about the demonstrations!

You must take this class before introducing solids to your baby!   I always thought I would have to buy all those little baby pouches at the store and I didn't realize I could just be feeding my little one what we already have in the house.  This class gave me all the information I needed to know what feeding options are available, which ones are right for our family, and then get started.  Highly recommend!

Super informative video! My son wasn’t into baby food and I no idea what to do when it came to introducing solids, and found this to be a great overview.

Introduction

Baby-Led Weaning: A New Approach for Starting Solids

Introduction

What is Baby-Led Weaning?

The When, The How & Some Safety Considerations

Approaching the First Feed the Baby-Led Way

Tips, Tricks & Common Misunderstandings

Baby-Led Weaning in Action with 6-month-old Max

The Baby-Led Approach to Common Allergens

Meeting Nutritional Needs

Closing Thoughts

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