Weaning

I’d try not to worry, he’s probably just not ready. When we started we made sure she was in between feeds, that way she wasn’t hungry and frustrated but also might have an interest. The only other thing I’d mention is although you’re 100% right milk is still their primary source of food under one, with breastfed babies you do need to be careful about iron after 6 months, by then they’ve usually depleted the iron they had from us at birth. They add iron to formula for this reason, so if he’s not eating yet I’d just book an appointment with your GP and ask for an iron supplement for him. Breast milk is amazing so I’d not worry about it, he might just need a boost from elsewhere so he doesn’t end up anaemic x

Gagging and noisy sounds is normal whilst they learn how to chew and move their tongue.

General rule is red and noisy leave be, blue and quiet intervene.

At this age it's more about taste and play. So even if he's just putting it in his mouth that's good! At this stage if focus on play and little tastes of food rather than sit down meals.

Like, even with purées just put a bunch down and almost do finger painting with them. If he tastes it then that's a win? I often do water play with new fruits and veg, so put a bunch in water and let them explore

I remember seeing that you should aim for a tablespoon of new food (purée or normal) per offering.

There's a lot of pressure to get them "eating" especially on social media. But it's really just about exploring and being around you as you eat your food

Mine is the same, she only really likes porridge, we just try her on other bits and pieces and try not to worry