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Is it OK to Take a Break from Baby-Led Weaning?

In this episode we're talking about:

Why it's not ideal to offer new allergenic foods when your baby is sick
How long the teething process takes…it's not a good reason to stop new foods
When you're out and about or traveling with your baby how you can still try new foods

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE

What if you started solid foods but you’re thinking about taking a break. Maybe your baby is sick, or you’re planning to travel, or your baby is teething and you’re just not feeling up to the challenge. Is it ok to take a break from starting solid foods if you’re doing baby-led weaning? In this episode we’re exploring reasons why you would want to pause with trying out new foods as well as other scenarios where it’s best to keep going.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

In this episode we’re talking about:

Why it’s not ideal to offer new allergenic foods when your baby is sick
How long the teething process takes…it’s not a good reason to stop new foods
When you’re out and about or traveling with your baby how you can still try new foods

OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Episode 58: What do I do if My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction? with Ron Sunog, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/58
Episode 213: BLW Teething Tweaks: What Changes Do I Make When My Baby is Teething? https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/213
Episode 227: When Does the Food Allergy Prevention Window Close? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD https://blwpodcast.com/episodes/227

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