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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 21:41

Hi all,

I wasn't planning on using baby led weaning but I am considering it now. My baby started solids about ten days ago and it hasn't gone very well. I started with wholegrain cereals and the first couple of days were OK. She wouldn't eat more than a couple of tea spoonfuls but that was fine because she was actually interested. Then this week she has flat out refused to open her mouth and whenever she sees me with the bowl and spoon she screams. She cut her first tooth just yesterday and she didn't eat anything at all yesterday. She's taking BM as usual if not more since yesterday.

So I am concerned and have decided to let her try feed herself but there's one problem. If her cereal is a little lumpier than usual she gags and vomits so I can't imagine what a finger food would do to her? What are the best foods to give as a finger food for a six months old baby? She loves holding things and putting them in her mouth so that is encouraging but once the food gets closer to her throat I'm scared of what will happen. I don't want to approach her with a spoon anymore as it really upsets her so I am surely going to give BLW a go. But I need all the tips and advice I could get from moms who've been there. Please help.

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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 11:05

Thank you BFC :) I was hoping you would post :) My baby is doing very well growth wise, 90th centile on both weight and height. Just don't want to end up with a picky eater later on so wanted to give her the best start. But it's good to know that not having solids strictly at six months won't do big a damage.

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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 11:03

if you want to try BLW then have your DD sit at the table with you at mealtimes and just offer food from your own plate, don't stress if she just waves it around or mushes it into the table/hair/dog. if you want to offer food on a spoon then show her the spoon and what's on it and see if she'll lean in and open her mouth for it, or my DD will pull the spoon towards her mouth.. but then sometimes she won't even look at it! I've only been trying for a couple of weeks so very early days for me too!

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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 10:57

On average, babies don't actually need nutrition from food until about 8 months - until then, most food experience is for learning. Essentially, milk provides *all* necessary nutrition until about 8 months (and later, for some babies who refuse additional foods and do just fine). If you keep offering, she will let you know what she needs or doesn't need; if she continues to refuse for now, I wouldn't sweat it.

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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 10:48

Thank you all for your replies. Kiwispiers, yes she can sit unassisted she's been able to for a month now. I was actually thinking of taking a break but was worried my milk alone won't be enough anymore? Would a couple of weeks really have that much effect? She is six and half months already. And how long does the few teaspoons at a time rule apply because if they're moving on to lumpy food by seven months, don't they have to eat more now? AussiePup, thank you. I've tried the mesh feeder but she doesn't like it either; rather she chews on the handle :) But I haven't tried it with frozen fruit so maybe I'll try that and see if she'll like it when it soothes her gum. Thanks. And also, if apples and pears are given as finger food, are they steamed or just fresh? I'm thinking they'll be mushy and crumbly if steamed and baby won't be able to hold them? Anymore suggestions on which food to give are most welcome :)

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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 10:20

DS loves the mesh feeder when teething too. We just use slices of organic apple, he doesn't like them too cold.

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 22:19

Steamed asparagus spears (but so expensive here!), slices of mango and orange segments.

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 22:19

Hi ummissa your LO may be ok with the feeding again in a couple of days after the trauma of the teeth cutting settles down a bit. My DS and a few friends kids seem to go off their food when they are cutting teeth - happy to accept milk but nothing really they have to chew. Things we found great for DS were making some puree pear / apple / banana and freezing them in ice-cube trays. When frozen take 1 out and put it in one of those mesh eater things so that she can munch on it herself... eventually she will get most of it through the pores of the mesh so she is at least getting some food into her and then the coldness from it being frozen will help her gums. You may need to shave a bit off the cube before shoving it into those mesh things but ultimately they are a great treat for a LO starting out on solids and teething. You could pretty much put anything in the ice-cube to freeze - even the cereal and she will pretty much be able to get most of it out without having lumps to choke on. Hope her eating gets better for you soon. xox

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 22:17

6 months is quite early for BLW many babies are not ready that soon and the key principle is waiting until they are ready, maybe take a break for a few more weeks. BLW is more about being led by your baby in her introduction to solids than just about giving finger foods. When starting solids with purees a few teaspoons at a time is normal and in a way desirable rather than a large amount which could upset their tummy. Gagging is pretty common with BLW as they learn how to move food around. Can she sit without being propped up by cushions etc, they need to be able to do this so that they can lean forward when gagging so gravity helps them move the food out of their airway. I started with BLW but my baby didn't like it, so I was "led" by him back to spoon feeding him purees and holding food for him to lean forward and take a bite, I started with fruit rather than cereal, try that and dip your finger in it rather than using a spoon, its less scary for your baby. Food is more for fun at her age, so never force her to eat if she doesn't want to.

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Sweet potato wedges, steamed brocoli, big chunks of apple/pear/banana, rice cakes, cheese on toast, eggy bread. Prepare yourself for the mess!!! :)

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