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Baby-led weaning: Best practices

Author(s)Megan H Pesch, MD, MS, Sarah P Shubeck, MD, MS, CLC, Heather Burrows, MD, PhD

Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an alternate way to introduce infants to new foods at a developmentally appropriate age. Following some best practices can help ensure that BLW is a rewarding experience for parent and child.

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