Children's Health & Nutrition

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Feeding on demand

Am I the only one feeding on demand? Seeing a lot of moms having a schedule but my baby literally constantly wants to eat 💀 I used to time it like every 2/3 hours but now it feels like every hour almost. He’s 8 weeks and I combination feed

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Feeding

Do we still feed on demand? My LO is 5 months now and he rarely has any sort of hunger cues and will go 5 hours without a feed. I don't know whether I should be feeding at set times now or still just waiting for him to tell me when he's hungry

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BLW

I just can’t do it! I struggle so much watching my boy put massive chunks in his mouth 😩 My little boy struggled with aspirating when he was newborn so he was choking on his own saliva and have watched him choke a handful of times and it’s frightened the life out of me so I think it’s put me off BLW! He’s really…

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Weening my baby

I have started weening my baby about 1 and a half weeks ago and he refuses to eat anything but butternut. Is this normal or is he maybe not ready for food yet?

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Not eating 3 meals

My son is eating no where near 3 meals a day. He was interested in Solids and purees but now he'll just have a few spoonfuls and be done. He's on the heavier side (nearly 10kg) for almost 10 months and he's generally happy but worried he's not eating enough. I've tried all sorts but anyone have advice? Should I co...

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Breakfast meltdowns

Anybody else’s little one having absolute meltdowns at breakfast when previously enjoyed eating solids at this time!? Do I keep trying to feed him or just miss the meal all together ?

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Breakfast Ideas

Morning, I've always given my LG Wetabix with Milk and Fresh Banana but she seems to be getting bored of it - The reason I've always gone this option is because, it's quick, easy and she gets her dose of dairy, grains and fruit in the morning. I was just wondering what everyone else feeds their LO's for breakfast ...

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Weaning onto solids

Is anyone else really struggling to wean there babies! My LB has little to no interest in food and I’m stuck with ideas on how to help. I know “food under 1 is for fun” but 80% of the time there’s no acknowledgement there’s food infront if him🙃 Pic so i don’t lose the post 🫶🏼

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Are you giving your little ones anything to eat after nursery?

Only asking because ours has all 3 meals at nursery but dinner is at 3;30 and she will eat something at home after but are you just doing snack type things or actual hot meals?

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Oral thrush

My baby is 1 year old and has oral thrush in her mouth and sores..They so painful for her because she's can't eat anything and she's very hungry...She keeps crying now and then. Doctor's medication doesn't seem to work..Help me please 😭what food can I give her or what medication or home remedies can help her?

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Did I take it too far bc they're kids?

Hubby thinks so but I don't. So I make my son lunch which was kimbap his favorite & when he came home I checked his lunchbox & he only ate 1 piece. My son eats damn near as much as me & he's 7. I asked him why he didn't eat & he said the kids kept asking him questions. I sad what does that have to do with your food....

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Does your baby eat dinner with you?

I'd really love to eat dinner together as a family, but she eats around 5 every night and goes to bed at like 7:30. My husband and I don't usually start cooking for ourselves until after she's in bed. I would love to eat earlier, but I also don't want to spend the little time i get with her after work cooking dinner...

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Need reassurance pls

I’m a first time mom, my almost 6 month old started purées about a week ago and it has been going great but today, I’d say about an hour after having avocado & banana (she’s had at least 5 days each now) she vomited A TON. I swear she emptied her stomach of all food and milk. But she is acting totally normal and unb...

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3 meals a day?

Hi ladies, just wanted to ask, is everyone doing like proper 3 meals a day for their baby? I'm only giving small bits for her to try, but reading that people are doing meals, I'm starting to panic, whether I should be doing that too!

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How many meals a day is your 7/8 month old having?

How many full meals a day is your baby having? I mean like a few tablespoons of say porridge for breakfast, purees or veg/protein for lunch and/or dinner? Or more? I started weaning late after 6 months, and even then it wasn't food evrry day. I'm worried my baby is behind as he doesn't really eat 😕 I do mainly…

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How do I start my 7 month old on regular food?

How do I start to introduce regular food with my 7 month old? She is eating purées and still has no teeth, should I wait till she gets teeth? What should she eat if I should start her with some food.

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