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Questions about 4 months old

Hi, just wanted to ask, my baby was born 2 months early. So when does she start eating solid foods and also those food in pouches? Also is she allowed to have pures when she’s like 6 months? Thank you

Incognito
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Pureed food

Hi all! I've seen many posts about weaning etc and am fully aware that when weaning a baby it needs to be around 6 months However, is this for pureed food or solids? Good ol' Google is giving me mixed information A lot say pureed food at 4 months then solids at 6 months but I've noticed people on here say pureed ...

Incognito
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When to start weaning?

Hey!! My like boy was born 5 weeks early but seems to be advanced regardless! He loves his food and was wondering if there was anyone who could give advice the right time to start???

E
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Breakfast

Is 7/7:30 to give breakfast to baby?

Incognito
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Feeding Solids

We were told the earliest we can try feeding baby solids is at four months, but I don’t know if she’s ready for that. Has anyone else decided to try?

K
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Solids

My daughters 1 in 5 days and she still is not a fan of food I make her breakfast lunch dinner and snacks and just will throw it everywhere I’ve tried every type of food and it’s just a complete mess any tips or food suggestions then only thing she’ll eat is rasphertys pouches that you cook only sometimes and yogurt ...

Incognito
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Burgers for 7 month old

Would you cut into strips/fingers or break into small pieces?

Incognito
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Finger foods

Help! My baby LOVES holding food, toast, strawberries, broccoli, you name it. However he doesn’t actually eat much (if any) of it. Is this okay? I keep seeing people say their babies have 3 meals a day… mine is still exploring I think

Incognito
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Weaning

I want to start feeding my little one proper food (yes she’s old enough, yes she’s showing signs of being interested) she’s had purées, mash, strawberries and banana but what did everyone give their little one for their first ‘meal’ ? 🥲

J
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Baby food plan

Does anyone have a plan to introduce solids to our little ones? Im planning to start in 2 weeks and no idea where to start Thank you!

M
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Porridge twice in the day?

Hi, I give my LO porridge both in the morning and night as well as lunch (purées) in the day. Can you give your baby porridge twice in the day?

Incognito
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Feeding

How much did your 1 week old eat and how often.

R
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Baby keeps eating things off the floor

Please help. He keeps picking up miniscule little bits and putting them in his mouth? I sweep and hoover and mop multiple times a week and he still manages to find something to eat!

Incognito
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Breakfast Ideas for 7 month olds

So I need some help! I have 7 month old twins & struggling with breakfast ideas. One twin will eat anything, literally demolish it. However the other twin hates food in general. He doesn’t like the standard go to breakfast of weetabix or porridge so I’m wondering what other breakfasts to try. Other than toast - he l...

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Feeding

My baby boy is 5 month next week, he is formula fed and always ate more than recommended. We started on purees and HV warned us he could start taking less milk but it's completely the opposite. We noticed that he isn't full after his usual bottle so tried with full 300ml to see how much he will actually drink and he...

Incognito
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Introducing food

I just introduced real food to my LO and I wanna know how do u make your baby eat without forcing him to eat if that make any sense 😂. I started with carrots and zucchini and he seems to hate both. I’ve been struggling for 2 weeks, any tip or trick would be appreciated🤷🏻‍♀️ 🙏🏻♥️

R
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