Jeanette, I remember seeing an online video a while ago, but I think it may 
have been part of the one that Gill Rapley now has for sale.  Here is a snipet 
on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVBdMDl4RXo

I think what you want to search is "baby-led weaning" - here is the info on 
wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_led_weaning
Although this didn't help me find the Lactnet conversation you are speaking 
of...

Darcie Light, LLLL
Richmond, BC, Canada

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