We are huge fans of baby led weaning. After introducing my son to solids with blw in 2016, last month, we started weaning Cara in the same way – and we’re having so much fun! If you’ve read my blog recently, you’ll know how I prefer to make the majority of Cara’s foods from scratch. […]
Baby Led Weaning
Starting baby led weaning – the first two weeks
I’m really excited to share our first two weeks of baby led weaning! I thought it might be helpful to share Cara’s first foods, how I’m preparing her meals, and our set up. I hope it’ll help you get started, as I know how daunting it can be at the beginning! We began weaning Cara […]
The Gentle Eating Book review
I was so pleased to be sent a copy of Sarah Ockwell-Smith’s new book, The Gentle Eating Book. I’ve followed Sarah and gentle parenting since Jonah was born. I’m going to apologise in advance for the length of this post, but reading this book has moved me in so many ways. I’ve found it to […]
Messy Little Thing bib review
We’ve just got back from a gorgeous babies brunch where we got to try out the brilliant Messy Little Thing bib. Those a-ha moments in parenting, where you wish you’d discovered something sooner? I’m going to share with you just one of those moments. Jonah is almost 19 months and we’ve been weaning him since […]
Jonah’s no added salt chicken gravy
Which meat eater doesn’t love a traditional Sunday roast chicken with all the trimmings? If you’re baby led weaning, or feeding a toddler, they will enjoy this staple family meal too. A traditional accompaniment to classic roast chicken is a delicious chicken gravy. So good – Sunday dinners wouldn’t be the same without it. Most traditional […]
Jonah’s cheese and lentil wedges
This recipe is adapted from the fantastic Baby Led Weaning Cookbook. The book is invaluable for tasty, simple recipes that your baby or toddler will love! These lentil and cheese wedges are just the right size for little hands, and are great with a side serving of Greek yogurt and fresh salad vegetables like tomato […]
