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Wean in 15

Up-to-date Advice and 100 Quick Recipes

Joe Wicks

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Question 1 of 8
What is the primary goal of weaning according to the text?
  • A. To completely stop the baby from drinking breast milk or formula as quickly as possible.
  • B. To help the baby develop a healthy relationship with food, including skills, habits, and attitudes.
  • C. To ensure the baby reaches specific weight milestones by their first birthday.
  • D. To transition the baby to a strict schedule of three solid meals a day.
Question 2 of 8
Which of the following is an actual developmental sign that a baby is ready to start weaning?
  • A. Waking up more frequently during the night.
  • B. Chewing on their fists and acting hungrier than usual.
  • C. Losing the tongue thrust reflex and being able to swallow food.
  • D. Reaching the exact age of 17 weeks.
Question 3 of 8
Why does the author recommend avoiding sweet foods like apple puree and baby rice at the very beginning of weaning?
  • A. Because babies already have a preference for sweet flavors, and need exposure to other tastes to prevent fussy eating.
  • B. Because sweet purees are more likely to cause allergic reactions in infants under six months.
  • C. Because fruit purees lack the necessary carbohydrates for a baby's rapid growth.
  • D. Because sweet foods are harder for a baby's undeveloped stomach to digest than bitter vegetables.
Question 4 of 8
What is the primary advantage of 'baby-led weaning' compared to spoon-feeding?
  • A. It completely eliminates the risk of the baby choking on solid foods.
  • B. It ensures the baby consumes a larger volume of food at each meal.
  • C. It allows parents to easily blend multiple complex flavors together.
  • D. It encourages the baby's independence by letting them feed themselves.
Question 5 of 8
How should parents determine the correct portion size for their baby's solid meals?
  • A. By following the strict caloric guidelines provided by the National Health Service.
  • B. By using 'responsive feeding' to offer food and stopping when the baby acts full.
  • C. By ensuring the baby finishes at least one standard jar of puree per meal.
  • D. By weighing the baby weekly and calculating a mathematical ratio of food to body weight.
Question 6 of 8
To prevent breast milk or formula from completely spoiling a baby's appetite for solid food, what timing does the text suggest?
  • A. Nurse the baby at exactly the same time the solid food is offered.
  • B. Nurse the baby at least an hour before mealtimes, or immediately after.
  • C. Completely replace the morning nursing session with a solid breakfast.
  • D. Only offer milk right before bedtime to ensure a full night's sleep.
Question 7 of 8
What is the text's guideline regarding the introduction of full-fat cow's milk?
  • A. It should be avoided entirely until the baby is at least two years old.
  • B. It can be added to food at six months, but shouldn't be the main drink until 12 months.
  • C. It should immediately replace breast milk or formula as soon as weaning begins.
  • D. It is only recommended for babies who are following a strict vegetarian or vegan diet.
Question 8 of 8
What actionable advice does the text give if a baby rejects a new food the first time they try it?
  • A. Assume the baby has an allergy to it and permanently remove it from their diet.
  • B. Force the baby to eat at least one spoonful before offering a preferred food.
  • C. Pause, don't make a big deal out of it, and try offering it again another day.
  • D. Immediately switch to a sweet fruit puree to ensure the baby doesn't go hungry.

Wean in 15 — Full Chapter Overview

Wean in 15 Summary & Overview

Wean in 15 (2020) is a practical guide to helping your baby become a healthy, enthusiastic eater. Based on up-to-date guidelines and data from the UK’s National Health Service, the World Health Organization, and various researchers and dietitians, it offers a step-by-step plan – including recipes – for how to wean your baby. At the same time, it acknowledges that there is no one-size-fits-all method, and it encourages you to adapt the plan to your individual parenting style and your baby’s specific needs.

Who Should Listen to Wean in 15?

  • New parents wondering how to wean their baby
  • Prospective parents thinking ahead
  • Anyone with a hungry baby in their life

About the Author: Joe Wicks

Joseph Wicks is a British fitness coach, television presenter, and author. His previous books include the diet- and exercise-focused Lean in 15 series, which have sold over a million copies worldwide. He is also the presenter of the Channel 4 show The Body Coach. He won a Guinness World Record for “most viewers for a fitness workout livestream on YouTube” after receiving 955,158 views on March 24, 2020.

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