Weaning
Hi mummies!
At what age did you start weaning your little ones? I know they say 6 months, but my little one is 4 months and even after upping her bottle still seems hungry? Can we try her on baby porridge/rice? She is able to hold her head up independently fyi!
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I think they say to consult first but i have seen other people start from 4 months
We did. I know a lot of people don’t suggest it. But we did with my son because he was ready. We did rice and oatmeal and as he got older we would mix in different purées for different flavors. All of this shouldn’t. Be to replace bottles or anything. So bottles still need to be the main source of food. And other food will just be for learning and extra. So do a bottle then 1.5 hours later ish do oatmeal or something.
They need to be able to sit with solid trunk control to prevent choking not just their head. Their gut isn’t ready until 6 months and early weaning can cause life long gut issues, give more milk.
I’ve not weaned either of mine before 6 months. They were both very large babies (born 9lb 11 and 11lb) and absolutely fine EBF until 6 months 😊 x
No need for rice. If you’re going to start then try porridge - just blend normal oats. They also need to meet the other signs of readiness.
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