Solids/BLW

How is everyone getting on or finding introducing foods? My son is almost 7 months and honestly most of it ends up on the floor and there’s only 1 or 2 things he actually likes!

I’ve tried a few pouches but not much luck at the moment. He is still very much drinking his milk but wondering what else I should be doing or is this normal!

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My boy is just over 7 months and he refuses anything that isn’t puréed. We’re just trying him with things that are lightly mashed and only small amounts for him to get used to it along with a purée. I think it’s normal at this age, our has just had his first tooth pop through so it could be that your baby is teething? Xx

At this age they say food is just for exploring so this is normal i’d say! x

All you can do is continue to offer different foods and be as encouraging as you can.
It can take offering the same food up to 7 times before a child takes the food.

My baby at the moment is enjoying solids / she makes it very clear what she doesn’t really like and we clearly see what she does like. She tends to smile and laugh after each taste

My baby is almost 7m and some days he eat other days he won’t! (Even if same food is offered) the other day was the first day he’s actually eaten something I couldn’t believe it. I just keep offering purées and BLW, the melty sticks I have found really good x

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Hi mums 💛 I’m looking for some advice/reassurance because I’m starting to worry a bit about my baby’s eating.

She’s 13 months old and we’ve been doing BLW for a while now, but she doesn’t seem to eat much. She’ll take a few bites, sometimes suck on the food and spit it out, then get frustrated or lose interest.

I’ve already transitioned her to cow’s milk and I usually offer solids first, then milk after. I try not to rely on milk too much, but I’m worried she’s not getting enough food overall.

Has anyone else gone through this? Is this normal at this age or should I be doing something differently? How much are your babies actually eating at this stage?

Any tips, routines, or reassurance would really help 🙏