Weaning anxiety 6 months

Hi, I’m a first time mum and my girl is 6 months now, I’ve been trying her on purées shop brought and homemade, anything I make at home she really gags on to the point she will then refuse it, I’m absolutely terrified of blw no matter how much research I do.. any advice? 🥰

Read more on Peanut

The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.

Learn more about our guidelines.
Add a comment
Avatar

Would highly recommend a book called “how to wean your baby” by Charlotte Stirling-Reed. It has great information but not overwhelming! Currently using it with my little one and I love it. Good luck mama 🫶🏼

Avatar

I have a choking phobia even outside of weaning so I totally relate to this!

My advice would be don’t push yourself out of your comfort zone and take it at a pace you’re comfortable with. I personally did purées for the first 2 months and then started introducing really soft food

My HV said that by 9 months they need to be chewing their food to develop their jaw muscles

Maybe do a first aid course as well if you haven’t already? It covers weaning and what is normal gagging (which is actually a really good sign) xx

Avatar

I was so bad with my first with my second so chilled i still worry but she can already chew so good! And she has no teeth😂 xx

Avatar

So you don't have to start because she's 6 months you can wait a couple of weeks and try again. Has she lost her tongue thrust reflex fully? If she hasn't that might be what's making it difficult for her

Read more on Peanut

Trending

in our community

Hello how is everyone doing?

I am 25 weeks pregnant and I’m so over it. I am done lol. I want this baby out already 😭. Can anyone relate to this?

Avatar

2

10

Weaning anxiety 6 months

Hi, I’m a first time mum and my girl is 6 months now, I’ve been trying her on purées shop brought and homemade, anything I make at home she really gags on to the point she will then refuse it, I’m absolutely terrified of blw no matter how much research I do.. any advice? 🥰

Avatar

7

Baby number 2!

Morning girlies🥰 I have just found out I’m pregnant again! Very early of course!
My anxiety is through the roof! My first pregnancy wasn’t very nice as I suffered with hypermesis gravidarium for the whole 9 months☹️
I’m really hoping this time will be different but I am so so scared! Anything anyone can say to help calm my nerves😅❤️

Avatar

1

3

Citalopram in pregnancy

Does anyone know if citalopram is allowed during pregnancy? I’ve been taking it for 3 years now and don’t feel I can stop taking it out of the blue!

Avatar

6

Work

Hi. I know we are only really early and have a lot of time but is anyone really nervous about telling their managers/team. I'm new to the team and still training. I feel really guilty that I will be leaving them for 9 months.

Avatar

9

Anyone feel like people get resentful when you get pregnant?

So I’m only just over 4 weeks but I’m trying to keep it a secret for as long as possible. This is my 2nd pregnancy but 3rd child as I had twins last time.

Last pregnancy we had some negative comments from people who I know were just projecting and probably hurting in ways but honestly this time I just don’t wanna hear it 😅 it’s a shame people can’t always be happy for others but I guess that’s not how it works 🥹

Avatar

4

Read more on Peanut