Ok let me start by saying, in no way do I claim to be an expert on baby lead weaning, or transitioning babies to solids....at all. BUT, I am very happy to share my philosophy and how I have approached/am approaching this for both my sons. 

So here is my approach......

1) Simplicity is my middle name. Simplicity in ALL the ways...so ways I have kept it simple:

• I have never bought a special appliance to make my babies food. I don't even own baby sized utensils. I own just one baby plate and that's only because it was gifted to me. I just have never felt I needed so much *stuff* to feed my babies well. The only things I have that are specific for my babies are fruit pacifiers (linked here: Fruit pacifier ). This is the very first thing I use when introducing foods to my babies. I have started with bananas for both my sons, which I don't think is the "right" choice. Many other fruits or vegetables could also be great first foods. But I happen to eat A LOT of bananas so always have th
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