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. Offer one at a time 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: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:24:15 GMT