I am grateful to Gill Rapley because... I've tried both weaning methods so I know from genuine experience how much better BLW can be. I weaned my first daughter following the advice of the time: 17 weeks, spoonfed mush for months. We did well enough, but in comparison BLW is: - quicker - cheaper - easier - less worry or upset for parents and baby - more sociable - developmentally sound The Beeble has never choked, never gagged. She's eaten a wide range of things with enjoyment and without pressure. She enjoys eating dextrously with a fork, weeks before her first birthday. Gill Rapley's work makes sense: we now know that forcing a child to potty train at a certain age, or using 'sit-in' baby-walkers to force a baby to walk can have negative physical repercussions. Forcing a baby to eat is no different. I am grateful to her for presenting weaning which can be part of a coherent, developmental sound parenting style. Finally: Gill Rapley's work is straightforwardly and practically presented: it's clearly written and her ideas are freely available on the internet. What a breath of fresh air - someone who clears away the clutter of gurus and their programs! Thanks Gill.