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BLW

Anyone BLW? What finger foods have you don't so far? We started on veg puree a few weeks ago and have transitioned to BLW so far so good. Just wondered what people have tried. Here's my little one tucking into some yogurt and toast.

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Weaning frustration

I feel like I must be getting it wrong somehow. We've been trying little one with solids for three weeks, but he's barely having anything (less than a teaspoon) and gets upset everytime. He's tried purees, sticks of banana, melty puffs, bits of what I'm having. Timing wise breakfast is about 1hr after waking, oth...

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How to use the spoon

Hey all, so my 10-month old daughter has been using the spoon on & off. Usually only if I'm serving smth like stew or yogurt. She eats everything else with her hands. I preload the spoon and give it to her she eats it and then puts it back on the table for me to load it again. I try to hold her hand with the spoon...

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5 month solid food

My baby turned 5 months yesterday and the doctor has advised us to start her with oatmeal’s. Has any of the mama’s started with oatmeal’s for their babies in 5 months. Which brand do you suggest?

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Food

I need advice…. My husband family is talking shit bout me waiting to feed my baby actual food( purées ) until he’s 6 months old. They’ve been pressuring me since he was 3 months old telling me they use to give their kids food and they’re still alive. He’s breastfeeding and feeds on demand. He just now 5 months a...

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Baby's tummy looks full but still wants to feed

My baby's tummy looks full but still she wants to feed. I can visually see the tummy all full, should i go on feeding her?

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Eating

What is your baby eating and how much? Just curious to share ideas and compare ! 😊

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7mo options

Hey guys! Can anyone recommend any good food recommendations for my 7mo. I feel like we’re always giving her the same plain foods. I’m wanting to introduce more meats but I’m so scared as they’re predominantly a chocking hazard. I gave her a small bit of chicken once and she almost choked from it all sticking toge...

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Water struggles

We’re having a hard time getting water in.. mostly because he just refuses. We’ve tried pretty much every cup under the sun, ice, no ice.. fruit.. juice.. you name it. He hates juice and popsicles. We live where it gets really hot in the summer and I’m worried about him staying hydrated. Does anyone else have a todd...

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Anyone else’s baby stopped eating breakfast?

She just won’t touch any of it

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Im scared to give 9m old hand food? Feel guilty

I spoon feed him all the time, i give him melt in mouth baby snack that he holds and chews but i see mamas make their babys pancakes etc and just give it to them im scared hell choke he hasnt got teeth yet? How do mothers do it? Am i doing bad

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Alternative to biscuit on milk ladder ?

My little one doesn’t eat biscuits, so every time I give him one he just plays with it and breaks it up. Is there an alternative for the first step? Thanks

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BLW

Do ppl feed first then bottle or bottle first when introducing foods at 6 months? Can anyone give me an idea of a schedule? I feel so lost trying to get my head round certain things.. I don't have anyone I can really ask for advice apart from my mum but i just feel criticised, judged and compared to what other peopl...

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Lunch ideas?

I'm running out of lunch ideas can you Mama's please help me out? I like doing stuff I can meal prep and freeze or something quick I can do that he'll love.

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Strawberry Jam

My little boy is 1 now and he keeps looking at my daughters Jam sandwiches and reaches out for one we use a supermarket brand jam but I know these are not good for little ones so looking for recommendations for a nice brand to use? Or is it ok for him to have a supermarket brand one?

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LUNCHABLE

I’m 19 weeks pregnant and I really wanna eat a turkey and cheese lunchable but I don’t know if I can lol someone please let me know … also my son won’t try it unless he sees me eat it first 😂

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