
Originally Posted by
@llli*sprocket
There are almost no peer-reviewed studies on this subject. There is one study from 2012 that does attempt to evaluate the benefits of BLW vs spoon-feeding and it is extremely flawed, with several potential sources of confounding and bias. And it finds risks and benefits to both styles. Strict BLW not without controversy among infant nutrition experts, and there is basically no data to support it over purees (or vice versa). And there is absolutely no evidence that babies are more or less likely to choke when they feed themselves.
In the absence of any good evidence, I think we all have to just do what works best for our babies. It sounds like we can all agree that whether one loves purees rejects them, it is important to, as much as possible, involve babies in family meals, offer a variety of healthy, home made foods, follow their cues, and set a good example by eating well yourself!