Ultimate Guide to Baby Led Weaning (and Best First Foods)

Name: Ultimate Guide to Baby Led Weaning (and Best First Foods)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small ripe banana with peel on; 1 small sweet potato + 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small apple + 1 teaspoon butter or neutral oil; 1 cup broccoli florets + 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 green beans (1 teaspoon olive oil); 1 small piece watermelon or cantaloupe; 1 slice whole grain bread; 1 tbsp ripe avocado; 1/8 ripe avocado; 1 lamb chop, roast, or steak; 1 chicken thigh; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove, optional

Instructions

Prep:5min

Below are some of the best first foods to start baby led weaning. Choose one at a time to offer and make sure that the fruits are ripe so that they are soft and taste good. (Nutrition will vary based on the specific foods you offer.)

Updated at: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:55:36 GMT