Baby doesn’t like purées

If my baby doesn’t like purées (he’s six months in a week), do I just keep trying or try BLW? He literally gags and makes a huge fuss when I give him any food. I’ve tried baby oatmeal, apple, pear, carrots ,sweet potatoes, bananas.

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He may just not be ready if his gag reflex hasn't moved back that would cause the gagging when you give a spoon

some babies just don’t like purrees xx Blw is great because they have control and learn their limits xx maybe try some steamed carrot or something so they can try themselves

Might not be ready for food yet, try wetter purees or porridge, if still gagging, check how much hand to mouth baby is doing as this helps to push the gag reflex back. If baby isn't doing this, could be the reason behind the gagging, try encourage sensory mouth play and allow baby to put hands in mouth and gagging as this helps to again make it push back xxx

What is BLW? Ty

Baby led weaning. it’s letting them basically eat foods that you eat, in a baby friendly served way. letting them get used to picking whole foods up and eating and chewing etc. have a look at the solids start app and instagram page they have great advice and info

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