Starting purée

Hey mummas.

Just curious when everyone’s thinking of starting their little ones on purées or baby led weaning?
Family keep suggesting I start giving my baby purées before bed to help her sleep through the night. I’m not too sure myself as she can’t get sit but can sit in an assisted seat.

What’s everyone’s plans?

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I wouldn't wean a baby born in May yet especially not BLW. If they can't sit unassisted, then that's a massive choking hazard.

I personally, also wouldn't go out of my way to get my baby to sleep through the night. As them waking helps with preventing SIDS. If they sleep through the night by themselves fine, but I wouldn't give them anything to make them.

I will basically following the list Tanya has shared. Safety for me is key.

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My baby was born in April, so few weeks older. I’ve started introducing a tiny bit of baby rice this week, she’s loved it! She showed signs of being ready so we tried it. I’m keeping her just on that this week, then next week will up it slightly and try a tiny amount of purée. Every baby is different, some might be ready early, some later, only you will really know! But do it when you and baby are ready, don’t be pushed by family x

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Honestly if baby is still happy on his milk I wouldn't bother, it's so much more hassle and food at night doesn't make them sleep better, there is 2yr olds still waking in the night for milk, weaning is exciting but it's messy and comes with alot of failings so I'm waiting until 6 months and going to enjoy the easy milk stage aslong as I can 🤣

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But if you do decide I've heard it's better to start on pureed veg first and porridge/rice etc as the fruit purees are easy to eat where as veg is savory and will take longer for them to get used to

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@Daphne I agree...my baby has slept 12hrs a night since 8 weeks with no wake ups, people think I'm lucky but the anxiety is unreal because I know the SIDS is increased so I'm consistently waking up to check on her, I miss the night feeds so much was such a special time x

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