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| Preface | |
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| Introduction | |
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| What Is Baby-Led Weaning? | |
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| What is Weaning? | |
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| Why BLW is Different | |
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| Why BLW Makes Sense | |
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| When Should a Baby Start Solids? | |
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| Why Is Some Baby Food Labeled as Suitable from Four Months? | |
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| Baby-Led Weaning Isn't New | |
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| A Brief History of Feeding Babies | |
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| The Trouble with Spoon-Feeding | |
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| The Benefits of BLW | |
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| Are There Any Disadvantages? | |
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| How Does Baby-Led Weaning Work? | |
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| Growing Skills | |
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| Baby-Led Weaning and Breast-feeding | |
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| The Motivation to Feed | |
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| Needing Extra Nutrients | |
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| Moving Away from Milk Feedings | |
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| Developing the Ability to Chew | |
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| The "Window of Opportunity" | |
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| Eating Enough but Not Too Much: Learning Appetite Control | |
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| Won't He Choke? | |
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| Do Babies Really Know What They Need to Eat? | |
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| Q&A | |
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| Getting Started | |
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| Preparing for BLW | |
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| When to "Eat" | |
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| Finger Food | |
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| Improving Coordination | |
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| Offering Rather Than Giving | |
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| How Much Food to Offer | |
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| Having a Clean Plate | |
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| Rejecting Food | |
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| Helping Your Baby to Learn | |
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| Dealing with Frustration | |
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| Allowing Enough Time | |
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| No Pressure | |
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| Eating Together | |
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| Expect Mess | |
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| Equipment | |
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| The Secrets of Successful BLW | |
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| Q&A | |
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| First Foods | |
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| Basic Principles | |
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| Foods to Avoid | |
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| Allergy Triggers | |
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| Fat | |
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| Fiber | |
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| Adapting Food in the Early Months | |
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| Dips and Dippers | |
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| Breakfast | |
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| Easy Snacks and Food on the Move | |
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| Desserts | |
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| Q&A | |
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| After the Early Days | |
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| Progressing at Your Baby's Pace | |
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| Adventurous Taste Buds | |
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| Learning About Textures | |
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| Runny Foods | |
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| Feast and Famine | |
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| Your Baby's Diaper | |
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| Eating Enough: Learning to Trust Your Baby | |
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| Telling You She's Had Enough | |
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| Food Fads | |
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| Drinks | |
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| Dropping Milk Feedings | |
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| Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner-Plus Snacks | |
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| Baby-Led Weaning and Family Life | |
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| Maintaining a Baby-Led Approach | |
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| Silverware | |
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| Cups | |
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| Table Manners | |
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| Eating Out | |
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| Self-Service | |
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| Bribes, Rewards, and Punishments | |
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| Avoiding the Emotional Battleground | |
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| Going Back to Work | |
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| A Healthy Diet for Everyone | |
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| The Importance of Healthy Eating | |
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| Knowing the Basics | |
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| Variety is the Spice of Life! | |
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| Junk Food | |
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| Vegetarians and Vegans | |
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| Getting the Best Out of the Food You Buy | |
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| A Basic Guide to Nutrients | |
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| Did You Know? | |
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| Troubleshooting | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| The Story of Baby-Led Weaning | |
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| Basic Rules for Food Safety | |
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| References | |
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| Photo Credits | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Index | |
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| About the Authors | |