BLW-How do i start?

Which foods can I offer my baby?
You can share most healthy family foods with your baby. For example, fruit,
vegetables, meat, cheese, well-cooked eggs, bread (or toast), rice, pasta, and most
fish are suitable. Choose foods that are easy to cut into sticks or large strips when
your baby is starting.
Offering your baby a variety of  foods will give her the chance to discover
different tastes and textures and ensure she gets all the nutrients she needs.

Foods to avoid
*  Added salt and sugar (read labels carefully - many foods, such as baked
  beans, pies, sauces and gravy, contain a lot of  salt)
*  ‘Fast foods’ and ready meals
*  Honey, shellfish, shark, marlin and under-cooked eggs

Tips
*  Don’t expect your baby to eat much at first. Many babies eat only small
  amounts for the first few months of  baby-led weaning. It may help to think of  
  mealtimes as playtimes in the beginning.
*  Expect some mess! Spread a clean mat under your baby’s chair to protect
  the floor - and so you can hand dropped pieces back to her.
*  Keep it enjoyable. That way your baby will be keen to try new foods and
 look forward to mealtimes.


Keep your baby safe
 *  Make sure your baby is sitting upright to eat
 *  Don’t give your baby whole nuts
 *  Cut small fruits such as olives and cherries in half; remove any stones
 *  Don’t let anyone except your baby put food into her mouth
 *  Explain how baby-led weaning works to anyone caring for your baby 
 *  NEVER leave your baby alone with food