Weaning

Lo one is 21 weeks this Sunday and I was taking to family members about waiting another 3 weeks to wean her as I don't feel she is quite ready yet. While baby has great head control, good grasp and is able to sit in her high chair with minimal support, she is not showing any interest in food itself. So I wanted to hold off till she was 24 weeks, she would still be in the weaning window but a comment was made about me "cutting it too fine" to the 26 weeks.
Like, I know the window is 17-26weeks but am I wrong to wait another couple of weeks? I didn't want to start the process if baby wasn't ready.

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You could always consult with your phn but your the mammy and go with your gut feeling xx my baby is almost 4 months and I’m getting anxious the thought of weaning him 🙈 I’ll be holding off as long as I can 🙈🙈

I didn’t even know about this window . I had a long chat with My PHN about weaning today and she told me to start when he is 6 months, unless I really see baby getting not satisfied with milk.

I genuinely don't think baby is there yet. She doesn't stare me down while I'm eating or begrudge me every bite of my food and I have offered her my food to see if she would reach out and try grab it but she really doesn't seem that bother or curious.
And from what I've read that is something you should wait for..

Interesting Aisling ! My baby is 21 weeks now and he just started looking at my food and funny enough today I offered and he reached but it is still very subtle . The PHN mentioned that it becomes very obvious the interest for food ( like trying to grab your fork ) so Iam
Expecting to see it much more in next coming weeks . If this happens then I would try before the 6-months day .

We gave it a go at 17 weeks (under advisement from the PHN) we did it for 4/5 days and littlen clearly wasn’t ready. I’ve just started up again (21 weeks on Monday) and she seems to be doing a bit better with it this time round. So no you’re absolutely not in the wrong. What works for one baby, may not work for another

I went to the pregnancy and baby fair and I spoke to a dietitian and nutritionist (Aileen cox blundell) and she said to me whatever you do, please wait until the 6 month mark. That’s based on research and recommendations of the WHO. She said although the baby might be showing physical signs of readiness, internally, they are most ready from 6 months. I was going to start weaning soon because my little chunk is eager, but I’m going to hold off.

Obviously it’s entirely up to you and you should go with what you feel though. She has a couple of books (one of which I actually bought) and has an instagram account with loads of information! 👍

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