Among the weaning methods for children, there are three commonly used methods: traditional weaning (spoon-feeding), Japanese-style weaning, and baby-led weaning. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will share with readers basic knowledge about baby-led weaning, also known as BLW.

Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a popular weaning method that mothers use today in the process of raising their children. However, this method is closely related to the baby's ability to move, so it cannot be applied at any age. So when can baby-led weaning be applied? Can BLW be used for 5-month-old babies?

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that mothers should only start feeding their babies solid foods when they are 6 months old, because at this time the baby's digestive system has only developed enough to be able to absorb foods that are thicker and more complex than breast milk.

Baby-led weaning is a fairly simple activity, which means letting your baby feed himself from the beginning of solid foods. The term was originally coined by Gill Rapley, a former health worker and midwife. According to the most recent research, most babies are ready for solid foods at around 6 months of age, which is also the age when mothers are encouraged to wean according to the World Health Organization (WHO).