How does babyled weaning differ from regular weaning?

The main difference between baby-led and spoon-fed weaning is the order in which babies pick up their feeding skills. "Traditional" spoon-led weaning will allow babies to first learn to spoon feed (with food that are smooth mashed or pureed) and chew later. With baby-led weaning, babies skip the smooth food phase and learn to manage lumps and chew right from the beginning.