Starting solids is a big enough milestone on its own — and when you add in daycare, a nanny, or even Grandma helping out, it can feel downright overwhelming.

If you're wondering how to keep baby-led weaning going strong when you’re not the one doing the feeding, this episode is for you.

We’re breaking down how to advocate for your feeding preferences, communicate with caregivers, adapt your approach without losing your BLW rhythm, and most of all — trust your baby’s skills and resilience along the way.

You’ll learn:

• Why clear, kind communication with daycare matters more than perfection
• What to include in a caregiver handout (and where to get mine!)
• How to combine BLW with purees in a daycare setting
• Why your baby won’t get confused by different textures or routines
• The one thing you definitely want to check daycare food labels for (hint: it’s sticky sweet)
• Real-life examples from BLW parents (and a foster care story that’ll warm your heart)

💡 Whether your provider is hesitant or you’re simply nervous to let go of control, this episode will help you find a calm, confident middle ground — one that honors your values and makes room for support.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Puree the Baby-Led Weaning Way — free guide to help you blend BLW principles with spoon-feeding babyledweaningacademy.com/puree
• The BLW Academy Club — get on the priority list for founding member access, live support calls, bonus trainings, and more babyledweaningacademy.com/club
• Caregiver Handout — included inside The BLW Academy Club for easy sharing with daycare, sitters, grandparents, and more

P.S. Find the full episode and transcript at babyledweaningacademy.com/35

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Wait… you can do baby-led weaning with purées?
Yep. You absolutely can.

This episode is your permission slip to take a flexible, baby-led approach—even if you start with a spoon. Because BLW isn’t about skipping purées. It’s about letting your baby lead the way.

Inside this episode, we’ll break down:

• Why baby-led weaning is about how you feed, not just what you feed
• The biggest myth about purées and BLW—and why it’s holding parents back
• How to offer purées without overriding your baby’s cues
• Easy ways to combine pre-loaded spoons and finger foods from the start
• What responsive feeding actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not all or nothing)
• A real-life story from a mom who finally found feeding peace—with sweet potato and a spoon

Whether you’re easing into solids slowly, using combo feeding, or feeling stuck between “doing it right” and doing what works, this episode will help you breathe easier and trust yourself (and your baby) more.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:
– Download your free guide: Puree the Baby-Led Way
– Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear “you’re not doing it wrong”
– Leave a review and get a thank-you gift: babyledweaningacademy.com/review

P.S. You can find this episode at babyledweaningacademy.com/34

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You offer the food... and your baby pushes it right back out with their tongue.
Is it rejection? Are they not ready? Should you keep going—or pause?

In this episode, we’re talking all about the tongue thrust reflex—one of the most important (and misunderstood) signs of readiness for solids. If you’ve ever felt confused about what that little push means, this one’s for you.

We’ll cover:

• What the tongue thrust reflex actually is—and why babies are born with it
• Why pushing food out doesn’t mean your baby hates it
• The risks of starting solids before this reflex fades (even with purées!)
• How to know when your baby is truly ready to begin
• A real-world example of how this reflex shows up—and what to do instead
• What to try in the meantime while your baby’s still practicing

Because baby-led weaning is all about following your baby’s cues—and the tongue thrust is one of the clearest ones we’ve got.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:
– Free guide: Puree the Baby-Led Way: From Spoons to Solids
– Easy-to-hold oral motor tools from EZPZ: ezpzfun.com (use code BLWACADEMY10 for 10% off!)
– Want more clarity on BLW readiness? Go back to Episode 3

P.S. You can find this episode at babyledweaningacademy.com/33

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