Why Baby-Led Weaning Is About More Than What’s on the Plate

It might look like a mess on the tray… but what you’re really building is trust, connection, and a lifelong relationship with food.

This episode is a zoom-out moment. Less about the logistics, more about the legacy you’re creating—bite by bite, moment by moment.

Because baby-led weaning isn’t just about broccoli, bibs, and high chairs. It’s about letting your baby’s voice matter. It’s about healing old patterns. And it’s about building a relationship around food that’s grounded in trust and joy—for both of you.

We’ll explore:

• How baby-led weaning models body autonomy from day one
• What it means to break cycles and rewrite your own feeding story
• Why the “invisible progress” matters most (even when no food is swallowed)
• How mealtimes become a safe, shared experience—not just a to-do
• The deeper work happening under the surface of every messy bite

This episode is full of real stories from parents I’ve supported, reflections from my own journey, and gentle reminders that you’re doing more than you think.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:
– Want to feel grounded and supported in your BLW journey? Watch my free class Orientation Day: BLW 101
– Leave a review and get a little gift in the mail: babyledweaningacademy.com/review

P.S. You can find this episode at babyledweaningacademy.com/31

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You Deserve to Enjoy Mealtimes, Too: A Baby-Led Weaning Guide to More Joy

Just because mealtimes are for your baby doesn’t mean they can’t be meaningful (and even fun!) for you too. In this heartfelt episode, we’re zooming out from the mess and the milestones to talk about something just as important: your experience.

Because yes, baby-led weaning is about safety and development and learning to eat—but it’s also about connection, presence, and joy for you, Mama.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in survival mode—eating standing up, skipping meals, dreading dinnertime—this is your gentle permission slip to shift the vibe. Not with perfection. But with presence.

We’ll explore:

• The difference between feeding your baby and sharing a meal with them
• Why tiny mindset shifts can change everything about how a meal feels
• The underestimated power of modeling joy, not just eating skills
• Simple, doable ideas to create a more peaceful, connected mealtime
• A real story of one mom who reclaimed her seat at the table—and found a little joy again

Because this isn’t just about food. It’s about feeding your family and yourself—body and soul.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:
– Want to bring more joy, calm, and clarity to starting solids? Watch my free class Orientation Day: BLW 101
– Leave a review and get a little gift in the mail: babyledweaningacademy.com/review

P.S. You can find this episode at babyledweaningacademy.com/30

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There’s Magic in the Mess — Of Baby-Led Weaning and Motherhood
Let’s be real: sometimes baby-led weaning feels more like baby-led chaos.

But here’s the truth most Instagram reels won’t show you — the mess is the magic. In this heartfelt pep talk, I’m sharing a gentle reframe for the sticky, squishy, sometimes soul-stretching reality of starting solids… and how it’s still working even when it doesn’t look picture-perfect.

Inside this episode:

• 4 powerful truths to hold onto when feeding feels frustrating
• Why the mess is a sign of learning (not failure)
• What social media isn’t showing you — and how that’s impacting your confidence
• A few real-life tips for making cleanup easier (including my favorite splash mat!)
• A reminder that you’re not behind. You’re in it — and that counts

👶 Mentioned in this episode:

• Orientation Day: BLW 101 – my free class for a fresh start and more confidence → babyledweaningacademy.com/od
• Bapron Baby splash mats – Get 10% off with code BLWACADEMY10 → bapronbaby.com

💬 Wanna show me the mess that made you smile?
DM me on Instagram @babyledweaningacademy — I’d love to cheer you on.

P.S. Find this episode at babyledweaningacademy.com/29 💛

Review the show and upload a screenshot at babyledweaningacademy.com/review for a little something in the mail 💌