Baby led weaning challenges

I think there's nothing to it but to do it. It's always a little tense the first few times but it's soooo important. Chewing isn't a reflexive action, you have to practice it and the best time is 6-12 months. If they get good at chewing now, it's way less likely they will choke when they're older. So every time they choke and cough something up, they're practicing a really necessary life skill.

Me and my husband did a in fact CPR and first aid course. That helped me SO much. I was so nervous to start solids and once I finished the course I felt prepared and had way less anxiety, sure it’s still kinda scary to watch them choke but you learn the differences. I took in person but I saw my husband doing it online and it was very explicit as well. 😊 also covers a bunch of other things, I recommend every parent to take it.

I’ve given him a few things so far but every time he makes like a gagging face or coughs, I get so nervous😩 I’ve given him teethers with food in it and he’s really good with that, but I want to move on to giving him like finger foods to eat. I guess I just have to let him cough and gag a little🥲

Just give very soft food and let your baby do the rest. Normally your baby won't take something that doesn't work for him. Don't force him. Just give him an avocado for example or a piece of banana and see how it goes. All vegetable overcooked so they are super soft and will melt in his mouth before entering his throat. Also help yourself with the app "solid starts" to knows how to cut the food safely according to his age. Hope it helps. My baby did amazing this way and we never had to give him a puree.

I went to my wic appointment and they asked me if my daughter was on solids yet, I told her she has no teeth.. I didnt know i could give her little pieces of food besides puree and she said I could. I am also very nervous starting out. I was thinking maybe little peices of bannana ? Advice please she just turned 6 months.

101 before One and Solid Starts are super helpful