One in eight children between the ages of two and ten are obese in the UK, while studies have shown conflicting evidence as to whether fussy eating promotes obesity or the opposite. However, what we do know is that unhealthy eating habits are associated with an increase in weight in children and adolescents.
Could baby-led weaning be the answer?
Baby-led weaning (BLW) gained popularity from around 2008 as a method to introduce solid foods into babies' diets from six months old, weaning them off breast milk or formula as a primary nutrition source by 12 months of age and bypassing spoon-feeding and pureed foods. BLW also promotes self-feeding behaviour, allowing babies to learn movements required for eating, including pincer grip and choking reflexes.
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