The arrival of a baby brings so much love and happiness around. Each day comes as a new adventure. From their very first smile, first steps to mumbling “Papa” or “Mama”, there are so many milestones that you will be experiencing as new parents.

Out of everything, the transition from breastmilk to other forms of food for babies is one of the significant milestones for both you and your baby. This process is called Weaning. 

What is Weaning?

The introduction of other forms of food alongside breastmilk is called weaning. It doesn’t happen overnight, and you will know when the time is right both for you and your baby.

However, as parents, you should be aware of all the things about weaning to make this transition smooth and enjoyable.

There are two types of weaning – Parent-Led Weaning, where parents take charge of feeding the babies and the other one is Baby-Led Weaning, where the baby explores various textures of food on its own.

Let’s delve into the blog to learn more about making the weaning process smooth like butter for you and your little ones:

Tip #1 Be Patient

Every baby is unique. So, what works for the other baby doesn’t mean will work for your baby as well. So, stay patient and go with the flow. Observe your baby and take things slowly while introducing other forms of food along with breastfeeding to your precious ones.

Tip #2 Follow the Approach

There are two types of weaning approaches that parents can follow as per their desire. Just ensure the baby’s nutritional needs are met through healthy food.

• Parent-Led Weaning

As the name suggests, parents take charge of feeding babies pureed or liquid food like dal or mashed vegetables using a silicone weaning bottle. Always choose 100% food-grade silicone material like Vega Baby & Mom Silicone Weaning Bottle.

It comes with a soft spoon which is ideal for the delicate gums of babies and pops out the right portion that suits your little ones. It is suitable for liquid feed such as dal, smashed rice, fruit puree, etc. for growing infants and toddlers.

The additional features like vacuum base offer ease of feeding the baby, being easy to clean & sterilize, comfortable grip, and multi-use cap which can be used to cover the spoon as well as a measuring cup, make this silicone food feeder a must-have. 

• Baby Led-Weaning

This process of weaning involves babies exploring various tastes and textures of food at their own pace. For this reason, using a heat sensory baby weaning spoon under your supervision is the best choice to offer mashed vegetables or fruits to your baby.

The heat sensory soft weaning spoon by Vega Baby & Mom certainly is one of the best weaning spoons for your baby because:

• This heat sensory spoon changes its color to white when the food is 40° C or above to prevent very hot food from reaching your child’s mouth.
• It has a soft tip which is gentle on your baby’s gums.
• It picks the right amount of food in one scoop.
• It also boosts hand-eye coordination and oral motor skills for your baby.

Tip #3 Offer Variety of Foods

It is imperative to observe the likes and dislikes of your baby. If your baby refuses certain food items, try offering them something different the next time.

They are in the exploring stage, so you need to offer various flavors and textures of food to understand what they like and reject.

For the safe introduction of varied fruits, use Vega Baby & Mom Silicone Fresh Fruit Feeder which babies can use to chew fresh fruits and veggies at their own pace with minimal supervision by parents.

It is BPA-free and made with 100% food grade silicone material, easy to hold for your 6-month-old baby, and features a leak-proof design to reduce spills.

It works as a 2 in 1 Teether and Feeder which helps soothe the gums and helps maintain the right oral stimulation for oral development. It requires a little pressure to close the nibbler, thanks to its smart lock snap mechanism. It comes in striking pink and blue color.

Tip #4 Use Sippy Cup for Hydration

Hydration is one of the important aspects of the weaning process. And, introducing sippy cups for your baby makes a great addition to make this transition smooth and comfortable.

Embrace independent drinking of your precious ones by introducing Vega Baby & Mom Straw Sippy Cup (250ml) and Vega Baby & Mom Spout Sippy Cup (150ml). The straw sippy cup is ideal for 6+ babies.

You can also choose between pink and blue color as per your desire. They are safe to use for babies because of their BPA/BPS free safe material.

Moreover, their leak-proof design reduces spills or messes. With a comfortable grip, babies can comfortably hold the sippy cups.

Tip #5 Embrace the Mess

The weaning process can be messy. So, don’t stress about the mess and rather embrace it. This is the time which won’t come again and sure you will cherish for a lifetime. So, enjoy this part of learning fully and clean the spills later using pure wet wipes!

Key Takeaways

Weaning is a gradual process, and it certainly happens at its own pace, generally when the baby is around 6 months old. That’s when they start sitting up straight, hold their neck, and show interest in other forms of food.

However, it totally depends upon the nursing mother’s choice, schedule, interest, and health of the baby. Take it slowly and enjoy the process because these are the memories you will make for the years to come.