The popular parenting method of baby-led weaning, where babies are given whole, non pureed food as an introduction to solid foods, provides adequate nutrition, according to the results of a new study.
The researchers studied baby-led weaning in 70 infants enrolled in a large National Institutes of Health funded study called the Maternal and Infant Nutrition Trial . The study is looking at how different types of foods which are high in protein impact healthy growth and gut health and involves caregivers recording all foods that babies were fed for three days, including milk and solid foods.
"It is reassuring to know that baby-led weaning provides adequate calories for growth," said Matzeller. “Previous studies have relied on self-reporting for classifying baby-led weaning. The fact that we used data from diet records sets our study apart from previous research and may help provide a more universal definition for baby-led weaning, which would help standardize research on the topic," Matzeller added.
Matzeller recommends that parents interested in baby-led weaning should try diverse foods like steamed vegetables, small pieces of meats and cheese and soft fruits. All foods offered should be offered as sticks around the size of the baby's fist to prevent choking.
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