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What Is Baby-Led Feeding?

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If you're a new parent chances are you've heard a lot about baby-led weaning, a feeding method popularized in the UK that encourages skipping purees altogether when transitioning babies to solids. Babies are allowed to feed themselves, to explore, get messy, eat what they can, and set...

How to Make Butternut Squash Puree for Baby

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People often ask me what the best first food is for their babies, especially if they're planning on spoon-feeding purees. The truth is, there isn't a single best option. Most fruits or veggies would make for nutritious, appealing first bites, but so would salmon, chicken, beef,...