Episode 91- The Surprising Secret Behind Babies That Wean Like Champs
Welcome to this week's insightful episode of 'The surprising secret behind babies that wean like champs'. The Weaning guide done by our host, Tovey Gant, a mother of three and devoted Sense fan, engages in a conversation with Meg Faure. A renowned occupational therapist, bestselling author, and the founder of the Sense series books. The Weaning Guide-The Surprising Secret Behind Babies That Wean Like Champs Tovey begins by sharing her experience in weaning her three kids with each child having different weaning experience from the other which left her feeling overwhelmed and unprepared each time. Meg responds by saying that every journey is different with various weaning methods available . The Surprising Secret Behind Babies That Wean Like Champs- Weaning methods The discussion clearly breaks down the different methodologies of weaning from traditional approaches to trendy baby-led weaning and the balanced Collab weaning. Meg and Tovey emphasize the importance of understanding a baby's sensory personality, providing valuable insights into tailoring the weaning journey to each child's unique needs. Homemade Food vs Jarred Food. Tovey asked about the option of feeding babies with jarred foods and the guilt that get to moms for not always making homemade food for their little ones. Meg responded by saying that’s it’s ok to have convenience food sometime due to circumstances but emphasizes that home made food is always the best option. She also sheds light on the principles of label reading when choosing store-bought baby food, emphasizing the significance of fewer ingredients and natural components. When is the right time to start weaning? Tovey asked a question about the right time to introduce food especially to preemie babies. Meg clarifies at least not to begin weaning before 17 weeks and also follow the adjusted age for preemie babies. Before then the babies guts are not ready as explained at weaning guide for new parents . Weaning Guide- How to approach it As the episode unfolds, Tovey and Meg encourage parents to approach the weaning journey with instinctive wisdom, highlighting years back when natural, family-based, and garden-sourced foods were the norm. The goal is to empower parents to navigate the weaning process confidently, without succumbing to unnecessary guilt or overcomplicating the science behind it. Tune in to gain valuable insights and make your weaning journey a less perplexing and more enjoyable experience.