Early Years

Don’t Like It – Or Don’t Know It Yet?

One of the most common mistakes we can make during weaning is assuming that a baby’s first reaction to a food tells us whether they like it or not. A screwed-up face, a head turn, a spoon pushed aw...

The Weaning Parent’s Constipation Survival Guide

Constipation is incredibly common in childhood. In fact, children’s bowel and bladder charity ERIC reports that it affects up to 1 in 3 children, and babies can be affected too. The good news? For ...

The Secret Workout Happening Inside Your Baby’s Mouth

Dotty is more than an ordinary teether. She is a multi-sensory mouth muscle gym, turning natural chewing and play into valuable practice for the exciting world of weaning.

Future-Proofing Fussy Eating: What You Can Do Today

While there's no guaranteed way to prevent picky eating altogether, there are some simple things you can do during weaning that will help to build confidence and curiosity around food, laying the f...

What Is Oral Mapping and Why Does It Matter?

When babies start weaning, it can look messy, unpredictable, and sometimes worrying, but a lot of what’s happening is highly purposeful. One of the key developmental processes taking place is calle...

Your Weaning Checklist: What Do You Really Need?

From highchairs to gadgets to endless “must-have” lists online, it can seem like you need a full setup before your baby even sees their first spoonful of food. In reality, you don’t need nearly as ...

What No One Tells You About Weaning

Dan Laxton, Bibado’s founder and dad of three, has lived through weaning more than once and learned (often the hard way) that it’s rarely as simple as it first appears. Here are a few things he wis...

Silicone Bibs vs Fabric Bibs: Which Is Best for Weaning?

When your baby starts weaning, one thing becomes clear very quickly: mealtimes are messy. Choosing the right bib can make a big difference to how easy (or stressful) those meals feel. So which one ...

Common Baby-Led Weaning Myths (And What Actually Matters)

Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a great way for babies to start eating solid foods and kickstarting their sensory development, but it’s also surrounded by a number of myths and misconceptions. Separating...

Why Does My Baby Throw Food on the Floor During Meals?

Food throwing can feel frustrating, especially when it happens again and again. But the good news is that it's extremely common during weaning. In fact, it’s often a normal, and even encouraged, pa...

Gut Health in Weaning: Why It Matters More Than You Think

From Bibado's Founder, Dan: Gut health is something we often don’t think about when we start weaning, and usually only becomes a focus when problems arise. That’s certainly how things unfolded in o...

Baby’s First Easter: Safe Foods, Ideas & Weaning Tips

At this stage, eating isn’t just about nutrition—it’s about exploration, learning and building confidence with food. And Easter, with its variety of seasonal ingredients, is the perfect time to lea...