Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a novel approach to starting solids where babies skip the purees-only phase and self-feed soft finger foods from the get-go. BLW is based on the premise that allowing babies to explore food and try a variety of textures promotes motor development, food acceptance, and appetite regulation. Research indicates that introducing lumpy foods at 6 months may reduce the likelihood of feeding problems and picky eating later in life2. In addition, emerging evidence suggests that eating finger foods is associated with improved child language outcomes3.