I started weaning my son about 5 days ago... I assume it's a slow process seen as he's barely eating maybe 5 spoonfuls of what I prepare for him? Obviously he has more on his face than what he actually eats at the moment... is this normal seen as it's all new to him?
Thank you all x
Completely normal. It’s all about getting used to the different tastes
I've just started weaning my little girl too. Incredible how she wants to put absolutely anything in her mouth except food!!! I left some bits of food on the tray in front of her to play with and hopefully pick up and taste and she's twisting round gnawing at the arm of the chair hahaha I think it's best not to expect too much early on. Hope it goes well xxx
I think they say in those first few weeks one or two teaspoons! X
Yes one or two teaspoons is enough right now their tummies are small and they’ve not had food yet. Have you tried putting the food on his high chair tray and letting him pick it up himself?
At the moment it’s more about licking food, using fine motor skills to pick things up, and perhaps taking a tiny bite. Most usually goes on the floor. They don’t really need to eat much at first! X
What finger food would you suggest? He cannot sit in a high chair atm as he slumps to either side as he cannot sit unaided properly so he's on my lap for now. I tried some sticks of cut banana this morning and he did try and put to his mouth and taste xx
Can he sit with a bit of support? It’s ok if it’s slightly aided. That’s one of the signs for being ready for weaning- the Ikea high chairs are good because they are nice and small- perhaps see how he sits in one of those? They’re cheap too!
Banana is perfect as nice and soft. You could also try things like piece of toast cut up. Scrambled eggs. Very soft cooked vegetables broccoli is a good one!
100% normal. Are you doing traditional weaning (where you feed baby) or baby led (where you let them pick up food and feed themselves)?
I’ve been BLW my little boy for nearly two weeks now and it was immediately apparent he wanted to feed himself. He’s done this with varying degrees of success but on day 5 managed to devour 3 small banana/egg pancakes (and was very pleased with himself too). He’s also managed some steamed veg. Other stuff misses his mouth completely but it’s as much about him experiencing textures and tastes at the moment as milk will remain his main source of nourishment up to the age of one. I find knowing that takes the pressure off a bit.
I am giving baby rice and pureed veg atm. He was born two months early and although just turned 7 months old he cannot sit unaided yet and slumps quite quickly once put in a high chair so at the moment I have him in my lap and feed him puree. I was thinking of combining both and trying some finger food as well. At the risk of sounding dumb... if I gave him a pancake or cooked veg sticks etc to pick up himself is there a risk he could choke or should he just mash it in his own mouth?
Thank you xx
If he was born 2 months early is he not 5 months corrected? He might not be ready for weaning yet if he's not able to sit up unaided, maybe speak to your health visitor about signs he's ready to wean xx
He will be exactly 5 months (if born on due date) on valentines day. It was my hv who told me to start over a week and a half ago and told me I shouldn't leave it any longer see! I didnt feel like he was ready either but she encouraged me! He has been watching me eat for a couple of weeks and looking interested so I took her advice and tried xx
She's doesn't sound right to me! If he can't sit up and is still a bit slumped then he's at more risk of choking
I think wait till he's a bit more stable sitting up and 6 months corrected as he doesn't sound like he's ready. If he's OK weight wise I'd ignore her, stick with your gut instinct that he's not ready.
I went to a weaning class thing run by our local council, maybe see if you have one in your area to attend, they can maybe provide you with some more advice. I found it really helpful and good for boosting confidence about when my lo was ready to wean.
sorry to jump in but I have to agree with this.... if he not ready dont force him.... I was always told 6 months is the correct age for weaning not unless he a very hungry baby.... go with your gut your his mum and you know what's best for your boy x
Hi I’d probably agree that he doesn’t sound quite ready. What was her reasoning for starting now?
I think the advice for weaning prem babies is 5-8 months (uncorrected) so not sure why HV is in such a hurry?! Obviously they’re all different but he’s right at the bottom end of that age range and he’s missing some of the major signs that indicate readiness for weaning, like being able to sit up unsupported. If he’s looking interested and you want to start giving him a taste of something I’m sure it’s totally fine but probably wouldn’t go giving him much in the way of finger foods until he can keep his head and body more upright.
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Ive just read replies & that it's your HV pushing it. From what I've seen, because advice is 6months to wean rather than 4 months as it was years back, health visitors seem to think babies should be on 3 meals a day asap 🙄 the ones in my area pestered my friend about it for ages- her daughter just had no interest for ages. you can only follow your sons lead on this so just go with the flow, he will get there xx
My son was born 3 months early at 28 weeks and when visiting his neonatal consultant, she said we could start to introduce baby rice, along with milk when he reaches 4 months corrected (7 months actual). She said no to baby led until he had control over sitting himself. My son suffers from quite bad reflux which is another reason why she has said to perhaps start early weaning xxx
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