Baby-Led Weaning

How to Introduce a Baby to a Montessori Weaning Table
The Montessori feeding expereince can look quite a lot different than a traditional feeding experience. Especially if you are using a Montessori weaning table. We can introduce a Montessori weaning table to our baby right around the time they begin to eat solid foods. Let’s dive into all the aspects of the Montessori weaning table…

The Best Montessori High Chair for Small Spaces
The Montessori method values the child’s independence, autonomy, and connection with the rest of the family. Montessori parents are looking for the best high chairs, consistent with other elements in their home. Montessori-aligned high chairs are different from traditional high chairs because they allow seating up to the dining table with the family, and have…

Baby-Led Weaning Essentials in a Montessori Home
In our Montessori home, we have introduced solid foods to our twins through baby-led weaning. Baby-led weaning is an approach to starting solids that gives children the opportunity to self-feed as opposed to the more traditional method of spoon-feeding by the adult. It is no surprise that a baby at 6 months of age will…

How to Prepare Corn for Babies (BLW Easy Recipes)
Corn is a great first food to introduce to babies as soon as they are showing the signs of readiness to begin solid foods, this is usually around six months of age. Corn offers essential nutrients and gives many opportunities for babies to try new foods such as corn on the cob, sweetcorn fritters, corn…

Baby-Led Weaning vs Purees: Is one better for my baby?
Baby-led weaning vs purees? Are you feeling conflicted about how to begin introducing those first foods to your baby? Should you start with baby-led weaning or begin by spoon-feeding purees? There can be a lot of pressure on new parents to do what is best for your baby and two very different approaches to choose…