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Comparison of Baby-led Weaning BLW to Traditional Solid Food Introduction. Traditionally the starting of solid foods for a baby typically involves the introduction of pureed or mashed foods, which are spoon-fed to the baby. Parents typically start with a single food and gradually introduce new foods over time. This method allows parents to have more control over what their baby is eating, and it may be easier for some babies to swallow and digest.

Hey mama, it’s okay to be afraid. Fear doesn’t make you any less of a parent! Fear is a normal emotion and, thankfully, it can be managed. However, fear was not an emotion I was prepared for when I became a new mom. It was overwhelming and, at times, crippling. They say to sleep when the baby sleeps, but how can you sleep when you’re always worried something is wrong with the baby and your mind is a flurry of worries?

If you’re a new parent or soon-to-be new parent, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed. Taking care of a tiny person is intimidating! Believe me, I get it. I want to use this opportunity to offer you some advice that I wish I would have known when I first became a parent. Here are my top 10 pieces of advice for new parents!