The Future of BLW with its Founding Philosopher Gill Rapley, PhD (Part 2)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">#102: Gill Rapley is the co-author of the original baby-led weaning book and the founder of the BLW movement. In this second part of our 2-part interview series, Dr. Rapley is looking ahead at where she sees the BLW movement going in the future. (In episode 100 Gill Rapley discussed the earlier stages and the history of baby-led weaning.)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this interview we’re talking about the future of baby-led weaning, including the research being done on BLW, the role of social media and how it has helped but also hindered the BLW philosophy. Dr. Rapley shares her thoughts on BLW Facebook communities and other forums, including tips on how parents can relinquish control and begin to respect their baby’s ability to safely self-feed from 6 months on.</span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re ready to raise an independent eater and prevent picky eating then let’s get started learning about baby-led weaning together! Subscribe, rate and review the podcast</span> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baby-led-weaning-made-easy/id1509703697"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p>SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR KATIE & DAWN'S FREE ONLINE BABY-FEEDING WORKSHOP: WHAT DO I FEED MY BABY AFTER AVOCADO, BANANA & SWEET POTATO?!</p> <p><a href= "https://babyledweaningworkshop.com/100-first-foods?utm_campaign=Episode+Link&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=Shownotes"> https://babyledweaningworkshop.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">FREE BABY-LED WEANING RECIPE IDEAS FACEBOOK GROUP:</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/babyledweaningrecipes/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/babyledweaningrecipes/</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">FOLLOW @BABYLEDWEANTEAM ON INSTAGRAM:</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/babyledweanteam/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">