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79 Baby Led Weaning Foods To Start With

Published: Jul 24, 2020 · Modified: Jun 4, 2021 by Dora · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Starting solids can be overwhelming.

We know.

We have been there.

And if you've chosen the baby-led weaning approach, you also might be going out of your way thinking about what to serve as the first baby-led weaning foods.

This guide with around 60 foods and 19 recipes can be your one and only go-to when choosing what, when, and how to serve your baby their first BLW foods.

Jump to:
  • Baby-Led Weaning Foods
  • When Can You Start Baby-led Weaning?
  • Baby-Led Weaning Starter Foods?
  • Baby-Led Weaning Recipes
  • Final Word On BLW
  • Comments

Baby-Led Weaning Foods

Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) is a method of introducing solids that puts your child in control of how they eat as well as how much they eat.

It allows your child to completely follow their own instincts and skips out any need for purees or mashed food.

So naturally, baby-led weaning foods are a bit different than puree foods. If you are interested in starting solids with purees please read our Starting Solids Part I Guide here.

When serving BLW foods, you need to make sure that your baby can easily grab it and eventually chew it off and swallow.

This means that the baby led weaning starter foods need to be prepared, cut and served in a way that prevents choking.

So this ultimate guide of 79 different ideas on how to choose, prepare, and serve baby-led weaning foods is your ideal one to get you started.

When Can You Start Baby-led Weaning?

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The recommended age to start baby-led weaning is the same as any other way of introducing solids – around 6-months-old, or once you see that your child is ready to start solids (see part 1 of this guide for signs of readiness). This guide also includes information on how to safely prepare baby-led weaning foods.

In order to start any weaning process, you should get a high chair, a baby-led weaning bib, and a cup.

Baby-Led Weaning Starter Foods?

So let's start with our list of the ultimate baby-led weaning starter foods. Just to make it easier to follow, print-out, and stick on your fridge, I've divided them into food groups. Fruit, veggies, milk and dairy products, grains, and protein.

Fruit

  • Apple
  • Apricot
  • Avocado
  • Banana
  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Grapes
  • Kiwi
  • Mango
  • Oranges
  • Papaya
  • Peach
  • Pear
  • Pineapple
  • Plum
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelon

Vegetables

  • Asparagus
  • Beets
  • Broccoli
  • Butternut squash
  • Cauliflower
  • Carrots
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Green beans
  • Parsnip
  • Potato
  • Pumpkin
  • Sweet potato
  • Zucchini

Milk And Dairy Products

  • Medium-hard cheese
  • Mozarella
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sliced cheese
  • Grated Cheese

Grains

  • Muffins
  • Pancakes
  • Pasta
  • Sheet pan pancakes (recipe here)
  • Toast
  • Waffles

Protein

  • Beans
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Edamame
  • Ground meat
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Lamb
  • Lentils
  • Nut butters (smoothly spread)
  • Salmon
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Shredded meat
  • Tofu
  • Turkey
  • White fish

Baby-Led Weaning Recipes

Apart from the list of the perfect baby-led weaning foods to start with, I've also made a list of my top 19 baby-led weaning recipes that are simple, quick, and easy to make alongside being nutritious and healthy.

Baby-led Weaning Breakfasts

Oat Banana Pancakes for Baby
Easy, healthy baby banana pancakes for baby are made with just 3 ingredients - oats, bananas and eggs. Made in 10 min, perfect for 6 month old baby-led weaning , toddlers and even adults love them.
Check out this recipe
a pile of 3 ingredient banana oat pancakes for baby on a plate
Banana Oat Sheet Pan Pancakes
A 1-bowl, one baking tray with healthy ingredients Banana Oat Sheet Pan Pancakes that your baby, toddler, kid and even the rest of the family will love.
Check out this recipe
Banana Oat Sheet Pan Pancakes Stacked Together
Spinach Mozzarella Omelet
Eggs are a fantastic food to include in your child's diet – they are just so versatile! So for their very first omelet, check out our simple recipe here.
Check out this recipe
Mozarella Spinach Omelet
Avocado Fruit Salad
Avocado Fruit Salad - a delicious and sweet meal with a great texture so your 9-month-old will eat it? And ready in 5 minutes!
Check out this recipe
9 month old recipe avocado fruit salad

Baby-led Weaning Snacks

Broccoli Cheese Cakes
Broccoli Cheese Cakes - easy, quick and a perfect meal to take to the park or make a large batch and freeze for those days you don't wanna cook
10 month old recipes broccoli cheese cakes
Broccoli Tots
Check out this recipe
cheesy broccoli bites
Zucchini Cake
Add more vegetables to your child's diet with this simple yet delicious zucchini cake – a perfect healthy snack to take with you while you're out and about!
Check out this recipe
Zucchini Cake

Baby-led Weaning Lunches

Salmon Pesto Pasta
No culinary theatrics, salmon pasta with no cream, just a straightforward guide to whipping up a dish that marries succulent salmon, homemade pesto, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Check out this recipe
Pesto pasta topped with salmon.
Sweet Potato Lamb
A simple meal to prepare for baby led weaning. Perfect for new eaters or slightly more experienced eaters alike. And tasty for you too.
Check out this recipe
lamb chop and sweet potato in a baby plate
Easy Gluten-Free Dairy-free Frittata
Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that's both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than our Easy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Frittata. Packed with colorful veggies and simple ingredients, this recipe is a great way to enjoy a healthy, flavorful dish that's easy to make.
Check out this recipe
Dairy free frittata in blue baking dish

Baby-Led Weaning Dinners

This is for children above the age of 8 months, if you feel that they are ready for smaller chunks of food.

Baked Beef
Baked Beef is an easy recipe that includes 5 delicious and nutritious ingredients that will make your baby happy and healthy.
Check out this recipe
11 month old recipe - Baked Beef
Broccoli Pea Gnocchi
1 pot, 12 minutes of cooking, loads of nutrients to keep baby healthy and growing, this Broccoli Pea Gnocchi is great recipe.
Check out this recipe
11 month old recipe broccoli pea gnocchi
Chicken Broccoli Millet
Chicken Broccoli Millet – a healthy recipe for an 8-month-old, loaded with protein, anti-inflammatory nutrients and healthy carbohydrates to keep your baby full.
Check out this recipe
8 month old recipe Chicken Broccoli Millet
Lamb Carrot Potato
An easy-to-prepare, 1-dish meal that you'll want to make more of so you can eat it too.
Check out this recipe
1 year old recipe Potato Carrot Lamb
Lamb and Cucumber Salad
Another one of our staples - 10 minute prep time, full of nutrients and a perfect recipe to start introducing salads to your baby.
Check out this recipe
Lamb Cucumber Salad
Potato Leek Cod
Potato Leek Cod is a great finger food recipe for a 10 month old. Super quick, easy and nutritionally balanced.
Check out this recipe
10 month old recipe potato leek cod
Salted Garlic Crunchy Roasted Peas
Craving a healthy snack with a satisfying crunch? Look no further than these Salted Garlic Crunchy Roasted Peas. Made with readily available frozen green peas, packed with flavor and boasting a delightful crunchy texture, this easy baked peas recipe is the ideal solution for a delicious and guilt-free snack.
Check out this recipe
Salted garlic crunchy roasted peas in a bowl.
Salmon Asparagus Pasta
Salmon Asparagus Pasta is a healthy baby recipe loaded with antioxidants, omega-3 and protein to help the growth and development of your baby.
Check out this recipe
9 month old recipe salmon asparagus pasta
Salmon Beans Pasta
Salmon Beans Pasta is a perfectly balanced meal for your baby's growth and development - omega 3s, carbs, fiber, iron and protein.
Check out this recipe
1 year old recipe Salmon beans pasta

Final Word On BLW

If you've chosen baby-led weaning for your baby, I hope that this list can give you the starter push that you need to gain the confidence to feed your baby healthy, nutritious food appropriate for their age. We'd love to hear any new baby-led weaning recipes you've come up with so leave a comment below.

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