In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, and Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP, dig into baby-led weaning (BLW). Whether you're new to BLW or looking to refine your clinical perspective, Michelle and Kelsey break down what BLW is, what it isn't, and how to support families and their little ones with confidence.
After covering the basics, they tackle common misconceptions that can create confusion for caregivers and explore current research, including both the potential benefits and limitations of BLW. Their discussion focuses on helping clinicians provide balanced, informed guidance that supports each family's unique feeding journey.
Michelle and Kelsey also discuss warning signs that BLW may not be the best fit for every child and share practical strategies for adjusting or transitioning feeding approaches when needed. You'll leave with a stronger understanding of the evidence behind BLW and practical tools to help families create safe, positive feeding experiences.
After covering the basics, they tackle common misconceptions that can create confusion for caregivers and explore current research, including both the potential benefits and limitations of BLW. Their discussion focuses on helping clinicians provide balanced, informed guidance that supports each family's unique feeding journey.
Michelle and Kelsey also discuss warning signs that BLW may not be the best fit for every child and share practical strategies for adjusting or transitioning feeding approaches when needed. You'll leave with a stronger understanding of the evidence behind BLW and practical tools to help families create safe, positive feeding experiences.
