Baby-led weaning or purees?

Both work. BLW skips the puree stage and offers soft finger foods from six months. Purees can be faster for some families. Many parents do a mix.

What high chair lasts?

A wooden convertible chair (Tripp Trapp-style) goes from six months to adult and is the long-game pick. A wipe-clean plastic chair is cheaper and easier in the first year.

First Solids

Baby-led weaning gear, plates and spoons, and the high chair worth the room it takes.

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First Solids: frequently asked questions

Baby-led weaning or purees?: Both work. BLW skips the puree stage and offers soft finger foods from six months. Purees can be faster for some families. Many parents do a mix.
What high chair lasts?: A wooden convertible chair (Tripp Trapp-style) goes from six months to adult and is the long-game pick. A wipe-clean plastic chair is cheaper and easier in the first year.

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