Chocolate banana muffins (with lentils)
Author: Rachael Tucker
Just turned 2 and is the best eater ever!!
When did your baby Start baby led weaning? Started with my son right at 6 months. What were his first foods? First foods were avocado, banana, mango and melon. When did baby start to swallow more food? Started swallowing within a few weeks. It took…
10 months old and is an amazing eater!
My son is now 10 months old and is an amazing eater! When did your baby start baby led weaning? and when did he swallow more food rather than bits? My baby started at 6 months old. We started with steamed green veggies, family meals…
My 19 month old eats everything!
We did baby led weaning (blw) and absolutely loved it! My daughter is now 19 month old and eats everything! 1. When did you BLW with your baby? We started BLW around 7-8 months old when my daughter showed all readiness signs in starting. She…
She is an amazing eater now!
1. When did you start BLW with your baby? Started baby led weaning at 7 months old 2. What were your babies first foods? Started her with brocoli, toast, carrots (all savoury food first few weeks) 3. What would 1 piece of advice you would…
I bought the 4 week meal plan and I’m loving it!
Hi from San Francisco! Thank you for your wonderful baby led weaning Instagram account and website – I bought the meal plan for my baby and I’m loving it! The recipes are amazing! Cosmo is 8 months and loves your breakfast loaf and bananas &date muffins.…
How to reduce the chances of having a fussy eater?
Over the last four plus years of owning my BLW blog I have helped out many families with some of my personal tips on how to prevent or avoid having a fussy eater at home. Please note: I am not a doctor or Paediatrician. I…
What do I do if Ava doesn’t eat dinner?
My daughter Ava (3yrs old) was 100% #babyledweaned she inspired me to share her journey of baby Led Weaning to the world to inspire and to encourage others out there that there are other options to start solids rather than spoon feeding purée and parent…
A letter to my first baby…
Dear My baby Ava, Yes you are still my baby no matter how old you are ? you will always be my first baby who taught me how to be a Mum. How to care so much (and worry), how to be patient and most…
Jonah is 20 months old and loves to eat!
We don’t need to pack Jonah something special when we go out! 1. When did your baby commence BLW? Jonah started BLW shortly before turning 7 months. He was very interested in our food but we were waiting for him to be sitting unassisted. 2.…
I am still getting used to the gagging, but Leo 6mo seems so unphased
Hi, Here is our story….1. When did your baby commence BLW? I started weaning Leo just before 6 months. He was showing all the signs and had great hand eye coordination, which has only improved since starting our journey. 2. What were bub’s first foods? Leo started…
About Me
Hi there, my name is Rachael! I am an Australian food blogger, recipe creator, fitness fanatic and a Baby Led Weaning advocate! Wife to my supportive husband, Paul, and mum of 2 kiddies Ava and Lewis who were 100% baby led weaned from 6 months…
How I got my VBAC! Vaginal birth after a caesarean
Firstly a HUGE thank you to the ‘VBAC Australia Support Group‘ Facebook Group! I couldn’t of done it without the support, research and stories from this group. For those that don’t know what a VBAC is, it is ‘a vaginal birth after a caesarean’… so my…
How to tell if you have a ripe avocado? ?
Want a perfectly green and creamy avocado on the inside and free from brown spots?? ✅ THE KEY IS “CHECKING UNDER THE STEM”. This part of the avocado holds a sneak peak for what’s going on under the skin. ‘Peel back the small stem/cap at…
Salt, babies and tips to reduce salt
Lets talk Salt… ‘Salt is bad for babies’ WHY? Their kidneys are not mature enough to deal with it. ‘Salt is in fact essential for health, helping to maintain and regulate fluid levels, balance blood sugar and transport nutrients around the body. Salt can also…
Tips on Flying with a Baby Led Weaner!
Stressed out about flying with your infant?? Don’t be. You can’t predict the flight, but you can prepare for the flight to ensure baby and Mum/Dad have a smoother, less stressful trip. Check out my tips below on flying (long-haul) with an infant (I did…
How Stopping Breastfeeding Changed My Relationship With My Baby
“Our relationship changed within 4 days of stopping breastfeeding at 20 months old” I still can’t believe this time last week i was still breastfeeding Ava, two feeds per day, one feed when she woke up and second feed after child care around 5pm. I…
Now at almost 10 months he eats amazingly and loves all sorts of different foods!
1. When did your baby commence BLW? We started baby Led weaning a few days before Ollie turned 6 months old. He was showing all the signs of readiness and we were excited to begin. 2. What were bub’s first foods and when did he…
Zerya’s first solid was broccoli, and she loved it!
Hi Babyledweaningideas, I would like to thank you for all your post.I have so many stories to share with my BLW journey with my baby girl she is now on her 7th month mark. 1. When did your baby commence BLW? We started introducing her…
How we prepared for childcare with a fully breastfed BLWer?
Ava was nearly a 1 year old when we put her into childcare full-time as I was going back to work… I was so grateful having spent one whole year with Ava all day every day, I would not have had it any other way.…
We’ve tried most of the high allergen foods…
1. When did your baby commence BLW? We started BLW at about 5.5 months closer to 6 months, we’d been pushed to wean early as he was a really hungry baby but I didn’t want to do purees and he wasn’t too keen on me…
